Can a Mulan Live-Action Movie Work?

With plans afoot for a live action take on Mulan, we look at the challenges facing Disney… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. However, it was considered a flop at the Chinese box office. As a Disney character, Mulan breaks the mold. A key player in this artistic change of direction is Caro herself. So, given the potential of Caros vision, is Disney taking a chance? However, this is more than a gamble for Disney....

May 31, 2017 · 1 min · 76 words · Gina Rodriguez

Doctor Who: just who is in the vault?

Is the person in the Vault in Doctor Who series 10 really who we all think it is? Still, scroll below the spoiler-squirrel at your peril… Missy was in the vault. It was all set up thousands of years ago. There are just a few things that throw doubt on this. Were half-way through a series after all, and there are still lots more mysteries to unbox here. What we dont get is just when this is all taking place....

May 31, 2017 · 2 min · 315 words · Amanda Miller

iZombie Season 3, Episode 9 Review: Twenty Sided, Die

The latest iZombie takes storylines past and present and weaves them together for the future… ThisiZombiereview contains spoilers. Its just nice seeing Blaine and Don E back together, even if it was only for one scene. Not a great side effect for Blaines new product, an experimental version of Ravis blue memory serum brain. Judging by Ravis face, I think he agrees with me. And, of course, Blaines elaborate revenge on his father isnt over....

May 31, 2017 · 2 min · 322 words · Ashley Mitchell

The Americans Season 5 Episode 13 Review: The Soviet Division

The show with the trolliest finales on TV unveils its trolliest finale yet. And its equal parts frustrating and heartbreakingly perfect. My 8th grade language arts teacher was an old teaching vet (and I think actual veteran). Mr. Ciborek was a paradoxically goofy yet stern guy who never seemed able to quit teaching. He looked like Santa if Santa kept his beard reasonably trimmed and hit the gym every now and then....

May 31, 2017 · 5 min · 1063 words · Francisco Wright

Ultra Street Fighter 2: The Final Challengers Review

Yet another iteration of Street Fighter 2 appears, this time on Nintendo Switch. This review comes from Den of Geek UK. Its impossible to overestimateStreet Fighter 2s impact both on gaming and popular culture. Despite their crisp resolution, they look awkward and stiffly animated. But the poor controls and tedious gameplay wont have you coming back. In keeping with the Switchs philosophy of social gaming, this is best played sat next to a friend....

May 31, 2017 · 1 min · 168 words · Catherine Mckenzie

Dean: How Demetri Martin Made a Comedy Out of Grief

Den of Geek: I was actually surprised the movie didnt premiere earlier at Sundance or SXSW. Had you missed the deadline? Is there a movie here? and I kept saying, I just know it can be better. In my head, I was just trying to fix it. It seems like you might hit your stride, and youve acquired some style moves or something. Okay, this is how I work. Got it, because its so mysterious, this first time, for sure, just timing and tone....

May 30, 2017 · 6 min · 1210 words · Marc Lynch

House of Cards Season 5 Review

The Underwoods take political corruption to new lows as House of Cards gets both real and unreal. ThisHouse of Cardsreview contains spoilers. It is based on the first six episodes. Im not sure if I want to know the answer to that. House of CardsSeason 5 is streaming now on Netflix. Rating: 4 out of 5

May 30, 2017 · 1 min · 56 words · Andrea Reed

Into The Unknown: curator Patrick Gyger on his new sci-fi exhibition

A major exhibition at the Barbican explores the history of the sci-fi genre. The big coup is doing this exhibition at the Barbican, Gyger says. For me, thats the main thing. Its really about science fiction: the journey it takes us on, Gyger explains. Well, if youre from Den Of Geek! Although I dont know if youd describe yourself as a geek. Well, there are lots of different kinds of geeks, arent there?...

May 30, 2017 · 8 min · 1694 words · Zachary Morales

The Importance (and Apparent Decline) of Mystery in Movies

Flashbacks, prequels, and spin-offs… are all these things taking the sense of mystery out of movies? Apparently, she saw an alien once… The really effective thing about theAlienmovies particularly the first two is their sense of mystery. Likewise inAliens, the space-faring Colonial Marines are simply brought into the movie with only the briefest of introductions. The Nostromos fateful visit to LV-426 aside, has humanity encountered aliens before? Thanks toPrometheus, of course, we now know this is the case....

May 30, 2017 · 1 min · 169 words · Cristian Sandoval

Supergirl Season 3: 11 Questions We Need Answered

The season 2 finale left us with lots of questions for the summer hiatus. Let’s discuss what’s in store for Supergirl Season 3! If youre wondering what we thought of the season finale,check out our full review. If youre here to commiserate about all of the questions you need answered immediately, read on, friend. Youve come to the right place… Who was the other baby ditching an exploding Krypton? Babies knew what wasupwhen it came to Krypton, circa 35 years ago....

May 29, 2017 · 3 min · 449 words · Bryan Jones

The Genesis of Thanos and Guardians of the Galaxy

It can be reasonably argued that without Jim Starlin there never would have been a Guardians of the Galaxy. Thats right, the galactic evil of Thanos sprang from Starlins endless imagination as the cosmos was changed forever. What first drew you to cosmic super hero stories? Ad content continues below Those kind of stories you dont have to draw cars or horses. Were there any authors or films that served as inspiration to you when crafting your tales?...

May 29, 2017 · 5 min · 942 words · Angela Phillips

The Leftovers Season 3 Episode 7 Review: The Most Powerful Man in the World (and His Identical Twin Brother)

Kevin wrestles with his biggest issues in the excellent penultimate episode of The Leftovers. ThisThe Leftoversreview contains spoilers. The fact that he also had to lean on Patty Levin to do so was a nice twist. Kevins main takeaway from the whole ordeal is that he really screwed up his relationship with Nora. The answer to Kevin Sr.s Now what? Will he even get to her in time? Hopefully we get an explanation for the Old Nora in general....

May 29, 2017 · 1 min · 112 words · Paul Edwards

Avengers: Infinity War – What to Expect

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in the middle of some crazy momentum right now.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. But those still feel like appetizers beforeAvengers: Infinity Waropens in May 2019. Everything has been building up towards this throwdown with the Mad Titan, Thanos. Even then, Marvel has taken its time with it, which is pretty impressive. 3, which wont turn up until at least a year afterInfinity Warhits theaters. Its difficult, but not impossible to tell that story, though....

May 27, 2017 · 2 min · 273 words · Shelia Fowler