(EDIT: I was informed after the publication of this article that there were actually 125 people in attendance. All apologies for my original lowball estimation. The article has been changed to reflect this information.) A one day con for a movie less than a year old that made less money […]
The Media and Male Relationships: A Critical Look at Hannibal & X-Men
I finally saw X-Men: Days of Future Past the other day and as I was sitting in the theater I couldn’t help but notice the relational parallels that I see in other shows and movies. Specifically, the relationship portrayed between Erik and Charles on the screen strangely enough made me […]
Angelina Jolie Shines in Disney’s “Maleficent”
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-XO4XiRop0] Maleficent Release Date: May 30, 2014 Cast: Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville, Brenton Thwaites Director: Robert Stromberg Studio: Walt Disney Studios, Roth Films Distributor: Walt Disney Studios, Motion Pictures Genre(s): Dark fantasy, Adventure, Fairytale Based On La Belle au bois dormant by Charles Perrault Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Heavy […]
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” Blows the Rest of the X-Men Films Out of the Water
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK2zYHWDZKo] X-Men: Days of Future Past Release Date: May 23, 2014 Cast: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Ellen Page, Nicholas Hoult, Peter Dinklage, Ian McKellan, Patrick Stewart, Shawn Ashmore Director: Bryan Singer Studio: 20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, Bad Hat Harry Productions, The Donners’ Company Distributor: 20th Century Fox […]
We’re Going Up to the Spirit In The Sky in the New “Guardians of the Galaxy” Trailer!
Today was an exciting nerd day for me. The first four episodes of Sailor Moon premiered on Hulu and Lumberjanes got promoted to a monthly ongoing series instead of an eight issue mini-series. Huzzah! However, I truly could not start this nerd day of awesome until I watched the new […]
“Godzilla” Is King But Leaves You Wanting More
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIu85WQTPRc&w] Godzilla (2014) Release Date: May 16, 2014 Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins Director: Gareth Edwards Studio: Warner Bros. Distributor: Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures, Disruption Entertainment, Toho Company Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Medium IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | […]
“Neighbors” Is Hilariously Meh
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL5c2szf3E4&w] Neighbors (2014) Release Date: May 9, 2014 Cast: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Dave FrancoIke Barinholtz, Carla Gallo Director: Nicholas Stoller Studio: Good Universe, Point Grey Pictures Distributor: Universal Pictures Genre(s): Comedy Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Review Spoilers: Low IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, and […]
Complaining About “Agent Carter” Isn’t Doing Wonder Woman Any Favors
After much speculation, ABC finally announced that they ordered an Agent Carter series along with renewing Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. First of all, YES, I am five for five on the shows I cover weekly getting renewed! I’ll call that a successful first TV season at Nerdophiles, though I pray The Legend of Korra […]
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is an Emotional, Action-Packed Reminder that Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man is One of the Best
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlM2CWNTQ84] The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Release Date: May 2, 2014 Cast: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Campbell Scott, Embeth Davidtz, Colm Feore, Paul Giamatti, Sally Field Director: Marc Webb Studio: Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment Distributor: Columbia Pictures Genre(s): Superheroes Based On Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Moderate IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia It’s been a […]
Star Wars Episode VII Cast Announced
The Official Star Wars Facebook page has just announced the full cast of the long awaited seventh episode of the Star Wars Saga, and holy Chewbacca crap is it exciting. “The Star Wars Team are thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, […]
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