All the important geek news from this week rounded up in one place. There’s a new Willy Wonka movie in the works and it’s going to be a prequel. -CBR Explorers, a cult film from the 80s which starred River Phoenix & Ethan Hawke, is being adapted into a TV series written by the dudes…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard-earned dollar. This week, Alicia Vikander suits up as video game legend Lara Croft for the latest big screen adaptation…
While virtual reality has been around for years now, the advancement of technology has made it more mainstream, with high-powered VR headsets and lower cost options that make it available to more consumers. It’s used for gaming, viewing 360-degree images, watching interactive videos and more. While plenty of experts have hailed VR as the future…
“Young lady, you will stop this nonsense, go to the PTA meeting, and support your mother. I won’t hear another word about it!” In the middle of this week’s The Good Place, Michael assumes the demeanor of a surrogate father, pushing Eleanor to reconcile with her lost-then-found real mother. Though this is a rather overt…
How to Get Away with Murder Season 5, Episode 7: “I Got Played” Annalise Keating may be the most fascinating character on television right now. I’m not sure there’s another character (or another actor) who can evoke such strong feelings of admiration, anger, frustration, and pity—all in the space of a single episode. Voila Davis…
Fintech is rapidly breaking down old methods of banking, but at every turn many new technologies encounter questions concerning their security capabilities. According to a study conducted by cyber-security analysts FORTINET, 72% of financial institutions are concerned about the level of security operated by fintech companies. This is entirely predictable; banking is, historically, one of…
Bob’s Burgers Season 9, Episode 5: “Live and Let Fly” Kids think they know everything. (And, yes—I know those sound like the words of a grumpy old man. But, in my defense, I’m kind of old. And I’m usually grumpy. So, I guess if the shoe fits—it’s probably orthopedic.) So it’s nice to see them…
Doctor Who Season 11, Episode 5: “The Tsuranga Conundrum” We knew from the start that this season of Doctor Who was going to be one to remember. Casting a woman to play the Doctor for the first time in the show’s history was historic, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. But huge…
Since Halloween has passed, it’s about that time to prepare for Christmas. Too soon? Not in movie land. We have a few seasonal options among the November movies. But there is also a handful of highly anticipated blockbusters to choose from. A month that goes from Whoville to Hogwarts to Sherwood Forest sounds like a…
All the geek news that went down this week in one place. Here’s an extended clip from the upcoming film, The Girl in the Spider’s Web: In a move that surprises no one, Netflix has renewed Bojack for season 6. –Comicbook.com Scream queen, Heather Langenkamp, is down for another Nightmare on Elm Street and we…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard-earned dollar. Ok, the featured $0.99 movie this week is the Bruce Willis starring/Eli Roth directed remake of Death Wish. I…
How to Get Away with Murder Season 5, Episode 6: “We Can Find Him” I should have seen this one coming. The writers weren’t even subtle about it, but I got caught up in the plot and forgot the second basic rule of television and movie watching. The first rule, of course, is that, until…
When Mike Schur initially pitched The Good Place to NBC, the game-changing twist at the end of its first season was a part of the package. From the beginning, rug-pulling was a piece of this show’s DNA, a part of the trick that kept viewers on their feet. With each new twist between seasons one…
I am Vlad Dracula Tepes, and I have had enough. Last summer, Netflix dropped a four-episode adaptation of Konami’s classic Castlevania video game series seemingly out of the blue. Written by Warren Ellis, best known for his comic series Red and the various Marvel storylines he has contributed over the years, the project had been…
Picture this: a serene dining room. An ornate table covered with arrays of delicious food. Wine sits idly by in the background, red and lush. Gourds and flower arrangements sit amongst the food. Ah, the peace of a family Thanksgiving. All is calm, until Uncle Jerry walks in and starts making excuses for why voting…