Man, I remember The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. You;ve got to remember, this was during the first big boom of comic book movies. This was an age where shared universes were a pipe dream and just about every single comic book property around was getting snapped up like free food at a rock concert. It explains how we got movies …
Marvel might finally be onto something when it comes to small screen heroes. Agents of SHIELD is still going strong, Daredevil was a hit on Netflix and Agent Carter was both and exciting. It’s the kind of show I’d dig to see more, especially now that it isn;t on ice unlike a certain star-spangled Avenger. According to Agent Carter herself, …
I’ll be the first person to admit that The Flash is not a perfect show. But despite its flaws, it’s still one of the best super hero series on TV, setting a benchmark for not only bringing a hero to life, but embracing everything about that character on a weekly basis. It’s also the most fun I’ve had watching a …
Scream. Classic movie series, anchored by my previous screen-crush Neve Campbell. Scream the TV series? No Neve Campbell whatsoever, so it must be crap, right? To be fair, I have no idea whatsoever if MTV is going to pull off a nostalgic thriller over several episodes or take a massive dump on a beloved franchise. What I do know however, …
You ever read the “Lucifer” comics? They’re a Machiavellian saga of intrigue, magic and double-dealing of the highest order, starring the former number one angel of the heavens. In other words, they’re damn good, and Lucifer Morningstar’s quest to find a purpose outside of what his creator intended for him makes for one hell of a series. The upcoming TV …
There’s a ton of great sci-fi shows available to watch. From various Star Trek spin-offs to Sliders [Editor’s note: Darryn please update pop culture references], the medium is filled with numerous series that are high-concepts with even higher stakes. But very few TV shows set in a sci-fi universe have ever been predominantly comedy and successful. Save for one. I am of …
Because watching Kermit the frog drink himself into a coma after realising that he married Miss Piggy makes for great viewing! The last time the Muppets were on TV, it was way back in Muppets Tonight. Fast forward a few years, and Jim Henson’s puppets are popular again thanks to a smash hit movie and an OK sequel. According to …
News doesn’t get more meta than this. Remember Galaxy Quest? It was a surprisingly fun sci-fi flick back in 1999, that starred Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shaloub and Sam Rockwell as former TV actors of a famed Star Trek-like show who got drafted by an alien race to help them fight off an evil threat after their …
Have you ever double-checked your doors at night because something just didn’t feel secure? …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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