Simon Kinberg talks X-Men: Days of Future Past and Fantastic Four

Writer/producer Simon Kinberg talks Days of Future Past, Fantastic Four and the future of the X-Men. Kinbergs big breakout was the screenplay forMr. Den Of Geek: You have your hands in a lot of the Fox Marvel stuff, particularly theX-Menfranchise. Simon Kinberg:It sort of evolved. I mean it wasnt the plan. What story do we want to tell as the origin of the X-Men? I was in Baton Rouge two days ago and we start shooting in a couple weeks....

May 22, 2014 · 3 min · 456 words · Derek Rhodes

The videogames that rewrote history

Wolfenstein: New Order builds on a history of videogames rewriting the past. David takes a look… The Vikings won the Space Race shortly after the Anglo-Babylonian war drew to a bitter ceasefire. Ad content continues below Strategy vs. Story TheCivilisationseries almost takes a slapstick approach to alternative history. can be incredibly powerful. Strategy titles are probably the most obvious way of experiencing this. These feel a bit more like traditional alternate history fiction....

May 22, 2014 · 1 min · 112 words · Brandon Morton MD

Halo 5: Everything We Know

Here is everything we know about the upcoming Halo 5: Guardians. Is this maybe another Forerunner planet like Requiem? All we know is that Chief is going to take on some pretty massive Prometheans this time around. They cant be happy Master Chief destroyed the Didact after all. Does this mean that our favorite Spartan is out to resurrect his friend? Is this the main plot ofHalo 5? It would certainly make for some very captivating story-telling if done right....

May 21, 2014 · 2 min · 378 words · Joann Allison

Rupert Grint interview: Postman Pat, Knightmare, Statham

I felt sorry for Rupert Grint. Then he ended up in a basement of a London office, clutching a coffee, with me. What were you watching as you grew up? I really identified with characters that did things that it was feasible to achieve. I dont really know what he was though. Sooty was mildly scary, I always thought. Ad content continues below Yeah, yeah he was a bit. This is the 80s youre talking about isnt it?...

May 21, 2014 · 4 min · 820 words · Brenda Everett

Star Wars: movie magic versus tempered expectations

The Good Vs Evil template has served storytelling well. But is it the right way forward for the new Star Wars movies? Mainstream cinema is yet to embrace Nietzsche and move beyond good and evil as a basis for its stories. Its a standard struggle that sustains many a narrative, but not one were likely to tire of. New tweaks are always being found. Significantly, in 1977Star Warsset up a film serial, combining self-contained narratives with a bigger storyline....

May 21, 2014 · 2 min · 319 words · Alicia Johnson

Transistor Review

Supergiants successor to Bastion blends smart action RPG gameplay, a gorgeous atmosphere, and a touching narrative. And then, of course, there is the equally stylish action RPG gameplay itself. AndGoogle+, if thats your thing! Rating: 4.5 out of 5

May 21, 2014 · 1 min · 39 words · Sara Kline

Doctor Who: the film careers of Eccleston and Tennant

In September 2003, BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey announced the news some had suspected but few dared to believe. The role was arguably the biggest on TV and inevitably would be life-changing. Alan Davies, Stephen Fry and Alan Rickman were amongst the more sensible suggestions touted. Eccleston was 40 years old, the same age as Tom Baker on his debut. A few years of unemployment followed, when like Tom Baker before him Eccleston worked on a building site....

May 20, 2014 · 3 min · 589 words · Anthony Brown

Godzilla: Final Wars – Toho’s Legend Comes to a Close

Toho marked Godzillas 50th anniversary with a hi-tech reboot of a classic, then called it quits. The series was beaten and tired and a little punch drunk. In 1985 Godzilla returned as badass as everand a smarter, louder franchise caught a second wind. Godzillas third vacation, this time after only five years, was equally both conscious and self-conscious. That same environmental trouble has also led to a crop of mutant humans....

May 20, 2014 · 1 min · 191 words · Kari Little

Interstellar: a new direction for Christopher Nolan?

The online reaction toInterstellars first full trailer has been somewhat mixed. Ad content continues below What really struck us, though, is the wayInterstellars dark future is presented. Its imagery is clearly informed by the real-world ecological catastrophe which swept Americas southern states in the 1930s. Were not meant to save the world, an unusually posh-sounding Michael Caine tells us. Were meant to leave it. Unlike the exotic and faintly kitsch space suits ofPrometheus, those inInterstellarlook chunky and uncomfortable....

May 20, 2014 · 1 min · 175 words · Jennifer Castaneda

Interview With Californication’s Oliver Cooper

Project X was the first stepping-stone for your career. It helped lead to this current gig. Are you starting to see your time onCalifornicationalready lead to more calls and opportunities? Ad content continues below The more stuff you do, the more people go oh hes not that guy. For me, I really take a stab at get stuff that is different. I think it has helped me and Im getting more calls and opportunities for sure....

May 20, 2014 · 2 min · 408 words · Sydney Walsh

Louie: Elevator Part 2, Review

So this is an episode of quiet, charming moments. When he sort of tries holding her hand but then doesnt is great. Elevator Part 2 was great! Like us onFacebookand follow us onTwitterfor all news updates related to the world of geek. AndGoogle+, if thats your thing! Rating: 5 out of 5

May 20, 2014 · 1 min · 52 words · Jamie Brown

Louie: Elevator Part 3, Review

We’ve reached the halfway point in this mini-epic six part story! Here’s Joe’s review of Louie… He works well as a twist on the wise old man archetype. Hes wise but his platitudes are brutally honest and actually pretty depressing. which he mishears as Wait for me! Pamelas actually ready to pursue a relationship with Louie now, but he seems pretty pissed off at her. Its unclear exactly what Louies problem is....

May 20, 2014 · 1 min · 165 words · Victoria Sanchez MD

Agents of SHIELD Season Two: 10 Agents We’d Like to See

But these arent the only SHIELD agents that Marvel fans are clamoring to see. So come bring up the Fury Files and see what agents we could all be watching come the Fall! If thats not synergy I dont know what is. Plus, that alien blood in Skye and Coulson and the dead alien warrior in SHIELDs basement? Woo piloted the giant Red Ronin armor to go mano-e-lizardo with Godzilla....

May 19, 2014 · 2 min · 256 words · Tonya Pratt