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We’ve finally reached the end, the final episode of the first season of Halt and Catch Fire. We’ve seen our intrepid trio of heroes scratch and claw their way through the tech industry from unlikely development team, all the way to grand innovators with their ironically titled Giant, the all-in-one portable PC. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXpj9D2SKI4?rel=0] We…
If you haven’t read it yet, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell is an incredible fantasy novel by Susanna Clarke that every fan of the genre should read. With a TV series adaptation in the works on BBC America, now is the time to read the novel. Don’t just wait to watch the show – it’s…
There is but one character out there in the comic book movie multiverse that deserves redemption for the sins committed by his governing filmmakers. As many others have reaped the fruits of successful franchises, he stands out among the few dwelling in the shadows of mistakes and opportunities lost. He is Deadpool, our Merc with…
With the summer in its last month (September just isn’t the same), a lot of the interesting blockbusters are starting to make their mark, especially the movie “Guardians of the Galaxy.” It’s about time. The movie was released last Friday, and earned more than $94 million by the weekend’s end. Add to the movie’s domestic…
The newest Ghostbusters could all be women, according to a new rumor surrounding the reboot of the highly successful film franchise. It’s been 30 years since Ghostbusters was released to a then-record breaking box office reception. It became an instant classic, and is now regarded as one of the best comedies of all time. After…
Before the commencement of “True Blood”’s final season, HBO announced that the character of James—who was introduced in the prior season as a new love interest for main character Jessica Hamby—would be recast. No specifics regarding the recast were dropped, save for the fact that James’s actor, Luke Grimes, would be replaced with Nathan Parsons,…
Actor Tom Hiddleston has been stealing our hearts through his portrayal of trickster antihero Loki in the Thor and Avengers movies, and now we have even more irrefutable proof that he may be the most charming actor in the business. A year-old email exchange between Tom Hiddleston and director Joss Whedon has recently surfaced, in…
J. K. Rowling turned 49 last week, and with that, our beloved (and sadly fictional) boy wizard Harry turned 34 years old, too. However, while we’re letting that feeling sink in and picturing grown up Mr. Harry Potter working as an auror and taking his kids to Quidditch matches, it’s important to remember that Harry’s book self continues to…
Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn, takes five misfit antiheroes and throws them headlong into a conflict of galactic proportions. The movie manages to flesh out each character while still making time for heart-pounding action and a ton of great comedic moments. Guardians is best when we just see the five leads bounce…
Given the enormous success of Naughty Dog’s 2013 survival horror revival The Last of Us, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood decided to make a film adaptation thereof. Nothing except a plan is set, though, and thus far that plan envisions Sam Raimi (of Evil Dead and original Spiderman trilogy fame) in…
A DVD quality version of the action film; The Expendables 3, starring Sylvester Stallone, has been leaked onto various torrent sites three weeks ahead of the premiere, on August 15th. Lionsgate, which is distributing the movie, has declined to comment on the incident. The film’s cast includes Jason Statham, Antonio Banderas, Jet Li, Arnold Schwarzenegger,…
On the whole, Buff the Vampire Slayer was one of the best television shows of all time. It’s chock-full of excellent characters and compelling plot lines that are developed wonderfully over the course of the show’s seven seasons. But in the middle of all that, there are many episodes you want to forget ever happened….
Community is known for its incredibly passionate fans, who have rallied in the past to keep the show from being cancelled. Now, fans of the show will be looking at all sorts of changes as Community switches to Yahoo Screen for next season as well as losing some essential actors. The loss of Donald Glover,…
Hollywood has a relationship with reboots and franchises that mirrors Las Vegas’s relationship with casinos and strip clubs. It’s the pulsing heart of the land and while it seems like a new trend the fact is that reboots and franchises are about as traditional as the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Each year brings forth a…
The Facts During my Comic-Con adventure in San Diego, I had the pleasure of having lunch and chatting with Lyndie Greenwood, thanks to the awesome folks over at Arch Enemy Entertainment. Lyndie is an actress originally from Toronto, Canada. She plays Jenny Mills, sister of Lieutenant Abbie Mills in the TV series Sleepy Hollow on…