One of the cornerstones of comic books is a good bromance. Pretty much every hero, and even the odd villain, has someone to turn to when life as a costumed adventurer gets tough. Whether it’s over beers, burgers, or video games, these guys need to chill together sometimes and just share the love. It’s these personal connections that give comic books their emotional depth and often connect the reader to the characters....
Comic books and movies (or TV) are distinctly different mediums. Each has its own visual and narrative needs, so it’s probably not entirely fair to point out their differences. But you don’t have to be a rabid fanboy (or girl) to wonder about how what was drawn on the page became something so very different on the screen. The thing is, sometimes bringing a comic costume to the big screen is simply impossible unless you want to be laughed out of the theater....
In many ways, Wonder Woman is the ultimate symbol of triumph. Easily one of the most exciting and rewarding superhero movies in recent years, the film broke norms and firmly established itself as being – by far – the best of the official DCEU features. It’s not just that the competition paled in comparison. Man of Steel was so underwhelming that future Superman movies have been shelved for the time being....
NBC releases three new promos to hype the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, along with the comedic camaraderie between hosts Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh. Not only are Samberg and Oh known mostly for their television work - Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Grey’s Anatomy, respectively - they’ve also won Golden Globe Awards for their past performances. Samberg, who rose to fame as a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, won the “Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Comedy” in 2014 for his portrayal of police officer Jake Peralta on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which previously aired on Fox for five seasons before being picked up by NBC for season 6....
Originating from poetry in the early 18th century, vampires are often seen as vile creatures in literature and film. Published in 1819, the short story The Vampyre by John Polidori was one of the earliest and most popular examples of a horror story focusing on the creatures known as vampires. While there had been several vampire tales in folklore prior to 1897, Bram Stoker changed the game when he published Dracula....
The Coen Brothers are some of the most talented and prolific filmmakers working today. Their films, while wildly different, all have an undeniable mark that makes them instantly recognizable as a Coen Brothers film. Their ear for dialogue and their strange characters are often imitated but it never feels the same as the real thing. The Coens’ filmography to date includes some classics that are regarded as some of the greatest films ever made....
2015 is over, and the year brought with it some pretty big milestones in movies - such as highly anticipated franchise revivals (Jurassic World, Terminator: Genisys, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Mad Max: Fury Road); some franchise sequels vying to maintain good momentum (Mission Impossible 5, James Bond Spectre, Avengers 2), and even some original IPs that we hoped to see flourish (Chappie, Tomorrowland, Inside Out). With DC Entertainment and LucasFilm also hoping to launch cinematic universes to rival Marvel’s, there was also plenty to speculate about....
Outspoken Colombian native, Paola Mayfield, and conservative hubby, Russ, were one of the most polarizing couples from season one of 90 Day Fiance. Fans either loved feisty Pao or hated her because of her huge personality. Either way, they’re one of the most genuine couples on the show. Maybe that’s why they keep getting invited back. You’ve probably wondered what Pao is up to now. We’ve checked in with her to see what she’s been up to since Season 1 ended....
Special Agent Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) has come a long way since she was first recruited by Coulson (Clark Gregg) to join his his special team Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Along with her lab partner Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker), the enthusiastic biochemist was originally one half of the adorkable duo FitzSimmons, though it’s been quite some time since she could be described as perky. After making it through being dropped on the bottom of the ocean, a stint undercover in HYDRA and surviving on an alien planet for month Simmons is still an excellent doctor, but far more jaded than before....
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 finally has a release date. With Marvel’s expanding TV slate, it’s becoming harder for fans to keep the pieces together. With properties on ABC, Netflix, and now Hulu with Runaways, the comic giant has the monumental task of keeping each entity unique while potentially leaving room for connecting storylines. Still going is the first MCU TV show, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., which is soon going to be returning for its fifth season....
A TV show is a fragile thing. The networks that air them must see a return on their investment. Otherwise, they’ll cancel the shows that aren’t making them money. That’s just the way the business works. It doesn’t matter if the show has a small, yet dedicated fan base. It doesn’t matter if the writers have established storylines that have yet to be paid off. With more platforms for TV shows, and more shows coming and going, it is easy to miss a great show....
One of the stars of 13 Reasons Why season 2 says the show will focus on rehabilitation and accountability. From its initial release on Netflix last year, 13 Reasons Why stirred up a wealth of discussion and controversy. Following the story of Hannah Baker, who took her own life, 13 Reasons Why shone a spotlight on the behaviors and actions of a group of high school students in the age of social media....
It’s sad to admit, but somewhere between all the CGI-heavy blockbusters and the rise of super fandom, Hollywood has lost its rhythm. There was a time when the musical was still prevalent and dominated the screen. Oh, how things have changed. Now the stage and screen are so far removed from one another that audiences are rarely treated to the sort of theatricality and spectacle that once seemed essential. Looking back at the past year, we can count the number of musical releases on our fingers....
Who could have thought up a premise where the Devil abandons his post in Hell and proceeds to run a club in Los Angeles, only to then become a consultant for the police department? Lucifer is a highly original idea that has been derived from the DC Comics character of the same name. The TV version, though, has become an entity of his own, and his charm has enabled Lucifer to come back from the jaws of series cancellation, as Netflix revived the show long enough for it to receive its deserved ending....
Before the 1950s, audiences were still traveling to the theaters to catch a glimpse of their favorite animated cartoons. During those years, Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, and their respective gangs appeared in short films created for the big screens. Animation for television was too expensive, and the techniques were too intensive to produce shows. Beginning in 1949, the very first little snippet of animation was made for TV. It was called Crusader Rabbit, a show that was broken down into segments which ran between three to five minutes....
Lasting 9 seasons, The Office is a workplace comedy in the style of a mockumentary. The local PBS station in Scranton, PA sent cameras to film the day-to-day activities of the Dunder Mifflin Scranton Branch. This made many of the workers wonder why someone would want to tape employees of a boring paper supply company. The first season didn’t resonate with viewers, but the show soon became one of NBC’s highest rated and most popular sitcom of all time....
In the last decade or so, TLC has established itself as a powerhouse for reality television. Its shows range from weird to wild, and somewhere in between is the reality romance show 90 Day Fiancé. The series was controversial from its conception, as it follows the plight of two individuals from different countries who meet each other in the hopes of getting married and receiving a k-1 visa in the process....
When it comes to teen dramas, nothing sparks debate quite like the relationships between characters, especially when those relationships become romantic. Did you cross your fingers that Veronica would wind up with Piz instead of Logan on Veronica Mars? While watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer, wereyou Team Angel or Team Spike? In terms of One Tree Hill, did you feel that Lucas belonged with Brooke or Peyton? These were - and still are - divisive issues for many fans....
Orange is the New Black is one of Netflix’s most successful original shows. Debuting in 2013, the series is on its 6th season and going onto its 7th. Funny, heartwarming, and emotionally driven, OITNB is a truly unique show that features a diverse cast of women. Based on the memoir by Piper Kerman, Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison, the series showcases the issues that challenge woman inside and outside prison....
The 88th Annual Academy Awards ceremony is upon us, with Chris Rock having returned as the host for the 2016 rendition of the Oscars show. Heading into the event, such movies as The Revenant and Mad Max: Fury Road were leading the pack with the most Oscar nominations (that includes a Best Picture nod for both movies), while such actors as Brie Larson and - yes, at long last - Leonardo DiCaprio were expected to take home the gold for their performances....
