Best Anime of 2017

Looking for something new to watch? What about when youre in the elevator at work and people are discussing the latestAttack on Titandevelopment? Okay, theres a lot to unpack with this one. A boy named Tazuna encounters a girl named Koyori who is fast asleep. What do Hand Shakers do? If that werent enough, the special powers that are awoken in each Hand Shaker are called their Nimrod. So yeah, this shows a lot of fun....

December 30, 2017 · 3 min · 616 words · Ryan Bennett

Black Mirror season 4: USS Callister “more homage than attack”

Warning: contains spoilers forUSS Callister. (Read our spoiler-filled review here). We chatted to Brooker andBlack Mirrorproducer Annabel Jones about its development. How did the layers of that story evolve? Whats aBlack Mirrorspace episode? Its like a nightmare, hes a tyrant, hes mad! [laughs] CB:Relatively quickly those thoughts came together. His warped version of it. Hes like actually, its about ethics in space exploration! Was that intended as a comment on online fandom and that sort of character?...

December 29, 2017 · 2 min · 297 words · Jasmine Tran

Michelle Williams: Reshooting All the Money in the World was ‘Right Thing to Do’

For Williams, the decision to overhaul the movie came as a relief. It was an expensive action for our financier to take, she says. It was an easy action for me to take, because it felt like the right thing to do. Because its upsetting to watch someone who has done these things, its upsetting to watch them glorified. Its upsetting to watch them huge. So I would have just wanted to erase this whole thing....

December 28, 2017 · 1 min · 85 words · Stephen Evans

Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Exploring the Film’s Chase Structure

Where does Star Wars: The Last Jedi fall in comparison to science fiction’s recent chase stories? ThisStar Warsarticle contains spoilers forThe Last Jedi,Mad Max: Fury Road,and the end ofBattlestar Galactica. Many of science fictions best storiesfromBattlestar GalacticatoMad Max: Fury Roadare structured around a chase. The Last Jediis unique among the films of theStar Warsuniverse in that it is set around a chase sequence. It makes for a deceivingly simple setup with a clear goal and immediate stakes anyone can understand....

December 28, 2017 · 1 min · 211 words · John Lee

The X-Files: A Binge Guide for Beginners

The X-Files Season 11 is almost here! Whether you’ve never seen the show or want to catch up, we have a handy guide. And now,The X-Filesis back for season 11. will be spoiled, and looking at the details of one suggested route may spoil another. But for all you arc-plot junkies, here it is. Season One: Pilot Deep Throat Fallen Angel E.B.E. Elsewhere, the arc plot continues to be extremely personal for Scully and traumatic for both leads....

December 28, 2017 · 3 min · 497 words · Christian Galvan

Films of the year: Logan

In eighth place in our top ten films of the year countdown? That’d be Logan… It would be very easy to draw up a simple list of reasons thatLoganis so good. What makesLoganstand out is how well it deploys that level of violence and onscreen gore. Its a visceral experience that plunges the viewer thoroughly into Logans violent world. Its also an important story decision. There is so much more to this film, though, that just a bit of the old ultra-violence....

December 27, 2017 · 1 min · 150 words · Christopher Meadows

Karen Gillan on How Jumanji Welcomed Her to the Jungle

Why do you think the concept of Jumanji has endured so strongly over the years? I loved the performances so much and I was the biggest Robin Williams fan. My imagination could work in that space where it could happen to me or something. I think that might be part of the appeal. I dont feel like its common knowledge that its based on a book. And everyone Ive asked was like, I didnt know that was a book either....

December 27, 2017 · 6 min · 1140 words · Brenda Bradley

R-Type: Examining the Legacy & Influence of the Space Shooter

One of the greatest shooters ever? To celebrate its 30th anniversary, we look back at the 1987 arcade classic, R-throw in… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Does a video game have to be truly innovative to be a classic? Long beforeR-key in, games likeDefenderand KonamisScrambleestablished the mechanics of the side-scrolling shooter. In 1985, Konami took the basicScrambleconcept by then four years old and transformed it almost beyond recognition withGradius....

December 27, 2017 · 2 min · 241 words · Robert Smith

Doctor Who: Geeky Spots & References in Twice Upon a Time

Thats good, keep warm. The first Doctors companions Ben and Polly appear briefly. What is it good for? Happy Christmas, gents! He was very serious, and I had to be very serious too. We started rather wild, and we mellowed as the time went on. He once again worries about his web app history, as inThe Zygon InversionandSmile. The first Doctor does wear his monocle, though, which he previously sported inThe Sensoritesback in 1964....

December 25, 2017 · 2 min · 252 words · Chris Fisher

The Greatest Showman: director Michael Gracey interview

Are you excited for people to finally see the film? Ad content continues below How did you first get involved in the project? Originally, Hugh Jackman brought me the script. Hugh, to his credit, sent me this script and said he thought it could be really special. If youre using hit songs, youre halfway home. We wanted to sit somewhere in the middle. People can say what they like about the film, but the music is exceptional....

December 25, 2017 · 2 min · 392 words · April Thomas

Films of the year: The Big Sick

Our countdown of our top ten films of the year begins in earnest with The Big Sick… Later, Hunter and Romano are both wonderful in supporting roles as Emilys parents. Its well realised and performed by all involved. Even if you feel bad for laughing at that, its ultimately a curative experience.

December 24, 2017 · 1 min · 52 words · Lauren Bennett

The making of Bill: “wrestling an octopus into a carrier bag”

And here is it… They wont just say that sounds great, lets do it.' It remains the only time Tonys been wrong, so I like to remind him about it. Of course, his note of caution was utterly justified. As Ive since learnt, making a film is like trying to wrestle an octopus into a carrier bag. Theres a lot of different arms involved and it could all split apart at any moment....

December 23, 2017 · 3 min · 573 words · Donald Williams Jr.

Ferdinand: creating the film’s visual style

Blue Sky Studios Art Director Tom Cardone talks us through how his team created the visual style of Ferdinand… The real-world location helped towards that aim. The story takes place in the Andalusian region of Southern Spain and in Madrid. They wanted to pull the style from the story, says Tom, but also from the culture. We kept seeing these beautiful rolling hills and beautiful clouds. His dimensions then determine those of the stylised world around him....

December 18, 2017 · 2 min · 407 words · Sheena Molina