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Martin Short Publishes Life Story to Cope with the Death of His Wife
On Friday Night, the Harvey School in Bedford presented the fourth in its series of celebrity Q&As. Paul Shaffer providing the Qs, Martin Short let fly, and the audience didn’t come down until the Canadian born talent ran out of rocket fuel.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Geeks
5 Disney Channel Original Movies and the Awful Lessons They Teach
Some of my favorite childhood movies were the Disney Channel Original Movies, (DCOMs). When I think of DCOMs I think of movies like High School Musical and Halloweentown, fun movies that have great moral lessons. If you're like me and you rewatched some DCOMs instead of going to class in college, you noticed that some of the movies have weird messages. For those of you that are productive members of society and don't have time to rewatch old Disney Channel movies, here's a list of the movies with particularly bad lessons.
By Jason Schwartz9 years ago in Geeks
6 Marvel Characters Who Need Their Own TV-Show
Marvel's rise in the film and television scene has been staggering, with movie after movie and tv-show after tv-show hitting it big. It is noticeable how critically acclaimed their tv-exploits have been, with the Netflix shows “Daredevil”, “Jessica Jones” and “Luke Cage” being among the most watched series on the service. And they've shown no signs of stopping, with the upcoming “Iron Fist” and “Defenders” shows generating copious amounts of buzz, as well as the recent announcement of the “Cloak and Dagger” and “Runaways” shows having been greenlit.
By Joachim Heijndermans9 years ago in Geeks
Best Horror Anime TV Shows
While many of us (particularly ladies) are allured by chick flicks where Prince Charming and his “damsel in distress” fall head over heels in love, bravely face the agonizing dilemma of being torn apart, and ultimately rejoice in reunion towards the end of the series, there is a whole group of people who prefer to revel in nauseating blood-bath scenes full of undead zombies, possessed-with-evil deadites, and brimming with darkseekers (a hybrid between a vampire and a zombie).
By Stephen Hamilton9 years ago in Geeks
The Good and Bad of the First Episode of Riverdale
Warning: Spoilers for the first episode of Riverdale below This is not the Archie Andrews we grew up with. There's a reason they decided to call the series Riverdale instead of Archie, this is not the happy fun teen we know from the comics. That being said, there are definitely elements from the comic that they made sure to keep in the show. As with any show, specifically those based on comics, there are people who are extremely divided on the first episode of Riverdale. Here's a list of the good and bad from the first episode. Keep in mind many shows shift dramatically from their pilot, so this episode is not necessarily indicative of how the series will turn out.
By Jason Schwartz9 years ago in Geeks
Best TV Shows Based on DC Comics
If you love comic books, checking out some TV shows based on the DC Comics universe is simply a must. So when you feel the need to return to Gotham City or want to explore the Starling City underbelly, simply turn on your TV because all of your favorite DC heroes are waiting for you right there.
By James Lizowski9 years ago in Geeks
Best Joker Depiction in Games, TV, and Movies
Is there any comic book villain more iconic than the Joker? Short answer, no. No other villain has reached the height of popularity on par with the hero they’re in constant battle with than the Joker. Look at the rest of the DC universe, only Lex Luthor comes close, but not close enough. Same goes for Marvel; DC has always had the best villains and they’ve always been led by the clown Prince of Crime. It’s not just comics though: like Batman, the Joker has become a massive cultural force, and a villain who shares the same esteemed cinematic company as Darth Vader and Hannibal Lecter. So let’s countdown the best depictions of the Joker outside of the comics.
By James Lizowski9 years ago in Geeks
Famous Careers That Started On MTV's 'The Challenge'
What started out as a one time crossover between The Real World: Boston and Road Rules: Islands, has now become one of the most exciting reality competition shows on TV. The producers saw how high the ratings were for this small competition and decided to make a new spin-off show that would eventually be called the "Real World/Road Rules Challenge." The Challenge would pit former cast members from the popular show The Real World against cast members from its sister show, Road Rules. Over time the show has been opened up to cast members from the show "Are You the One?" as well as complete strangers on the seasons "Fresh Meat I & II." Over the course of 29 seasons, there have been hundreds of competitors on the show. Most of them have retired and live out normal everyday lives like the rest of us. However, some of them used The Challenge as a stepping stone for bigger and better things.
By Jason Schwartz9 years ago in Geeks
Best Adult Swim TV Shows
It’s hard to determine the best Adult Swim TV shows, as there have been so many of them over the last decade. Adult Swim has been known for its wicked humor often referred to as "stoner humor," which doesn’t do the network any justice. It’s always more than that and there’s art to this peculiar genre of comedy that Adult Swim has truly perfected over the years. This kind of humor was almost non-existent on TV before the era of Adult Swim and its peculiar shows. Here are some of the best Adult Swim TV shows that have ever been created.
By Stephen Hamilton9 years ago in Geeks
Evil TV and Movie Presidents
Presidents as the “bad guy” are a trope that shows up in movies and TV shows all the time. While there are plenty of president TV shows and president movies, only a select few explore the plot mechanism that exists in an evil president. Presidents make the perfect villain—instead of being outside the law, they control it. He has the power of a whole country on his side, including the police. The “good guy” is left outside the law, fighting against everyone and their bad reputation to try to save the day. What makes presidents the perfect villain is that the hero of the story can rarely truly beat them, they can only thwart them for the day. Below is a list of the most evil TV and movie presidents that we love to hate.
By James Lizowski9 years ago in Geeks
Lose No Sleep Over 'Lost Boys II: The Tribe'
When I think of the movies that influenced my nubile mind during the 80’s the campy horror flick LOST BOYS leaps to the foreground, fangs, feathered hair and all! There is a certain self-deprecating dark humor that 80’s horror movies have that current films of the same genre often have a hard time capturing. Perhaps it was the prevalence of neon colored spandex, vinyl and Max Headroom sunglasses or a residual Miami Vice spray paint and cocaine induced high that allowed director and actors the ability to laugh at themselves in just the right ways while poking repeated fun at the plasticized culture around them. Whatever it was, 80’s horror films are unmistakable treasures, defining symbols of the era’s cultural sharp attitude.
By Gabrielle Faust9 years ago in Geeks
