June, 2015 - Forces of Geek

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FOG! Chats With REBELS Writer BRIAN WOOD

Interview conducted by Stefan Blitz It’s been almost twenty years since Brian Wood exploded onto the comics scene with his dystopian Channel Zero, which...

Stefan BlitzJune 5, 2015

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Los Angeles, R.I.P.

By Erin Maxwell Los Angeles is many things. The epicenter of the film industry, home to millions of wannabe and reality stars, a great...

Erin MaxwellJune 5, 2015

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SPY (review)

Produced by Paul Feig, Jessie Henderson, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping Written and Directed by Paul Feig Starring Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne, Miranda...

Clay N. FernoJune 5, 2015

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Play These Boardgames Right Now, Part 3: Party Games

This is the third installment of a three-part post about the games that you should be playing. Parts 1 and Part 2 describe some...

Stefan BlitzJune 5, 2015

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FOG! Chats With REBELS Artist ANDREA MUTTI

There are few franchises that haven’t benefited from the artistic talents of Italian artist Andrea Mutti. His artwork has serviced such legendary properties as...

Stefan BlitzJune 4, 2015

Animation

THE TOP TEN CARTOONS OF 1948

Well, folks, we’re nearing the end of the 1940s, but there’s still much cartoon goodness in store. 1948 was a strong year for animation:...

Vincent AlexanderJune 4, 2015

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GLANDS: Transplantation and Transformation in Classic Sci-Fi Horror Films

When we think of bodily transformation in science fiction or horror films, we tend to imagine things happening at the cellular level, perhaps through...

Stefan BlitzJune 3, 2015

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GAME OF THRONES Needs a Female Equivalent of Tyrion

It’s happened every season, but this year the criticism against how women are portrayed on Game of Thrones has ratcheted up. While much of...

Seth LeviJune 3, 2015

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THAT GUY DICK MILLER (DVD review)

Review by Dean Galanis Executive Producers Julie Corman, Jonathan Kaplan, Jeffrey Schwarz, Tino Zimmermann Produced by Elijah Drenner, Lainie Miller, Michael J. Heagle, Jim...

Dean GalanisJune 3, 2015

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FOG! Chats With MIDNIGHTER Writer STEVE ORLANDO #DCYOU

Today launches the New #DCYou continuity and one of the books debuting is Midnighter. Midnighter was created by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch in...

Clay N. FernoJune 3, 2015

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First Look: ARCHIE #666

On sale tomorrow! On the eve of the game-changing ARCHIE #1, an all-star cast of Riverdale’s finest creators join forces to celebrate one of...

Stefan BlitzJune 3, 2015

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DISNEY Unveils PLAYMATION, “The Future of Play”

By Sharon Knolle Disney unveiled “the future of play” today in Los Angeles: Playmation is an interactive way to play that gets kids up...

Sharon KnolleJune 2, 2015

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The Pull List Tackles ‘HE-MAN: THE ETERNITY WAR’ #1-6

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe wasn’t just a popular cartoon, but it was an animated series that defined a generation. Those who...

Atlee GreeneJune 2, 2015

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AVENGERS: AOU Versus FURY ROAD and Yet Another Risible Remake of an ’80s Classic

The month of May saw the release of two geek-friendly sequels, one the swift family-friendly follow-up to a billion-dollar superhero all-star assembly, and the...

Steven Segal TwistJune 2, 2015

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7 Reasons Why You Should Watch HAPPY VALLEY

By Sharon Knolle Other original series on Netflix – like Daredevil and Orange is the New Black – may be getting all the buzz...

Sharon KnolleJune 2, 2015

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DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON To Star and Produce in BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA Remake

By Stefan Blitz Let’s start this by saying, I like The Rock. He’s smart and extremely charismatic. That took him from the wrestler starring...

Stefan BlitzJune 1, 2015

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THE SHOUT – 1978’s Mesmerizing and Forgotten Supernatural Thriller

Written by Generoso Fierro From Polish director/screenwriter (Roman Polanski’s Knife In The Water) Jerzy Skolimowski, The Shout is a faithful and visually stunning adaption...

Generoso FierroJune 1, 2015