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Syfy's 21st Annual THE TWILIGHT ZONE MARATHON Begins Tonight!

December 30, 2015, 8:00 am
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All 156 Episodes will air chronologically and in HD from 12/30 Through 1/3

Syfy will take viewers into a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity during its 21st annual New Year’s Eve The Twilight Zone marathon, which will air all 156 episodes of Rod Serling’s legendary TV series in chronological order and in HD for the first time ever on the channel.

The 87-hour marathon will begin Wednesday, December 30 at 7PM (ET/PT), concluding Sunday, January 3 at 12PM. The only interruption will be the telecast of WWE SmackDown on Thursday, December 31 from 8-10PM.

Among The Twilight Zone fan favorites will be Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (starring William Shatner); The Encounter (starring George Takei); Time Enough At Last; Living Doll; To Serve Man and An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.


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Scrutinizing Rey and Finn as STAR WARS Tackles 2015's Identity Politics

December 30, 2015, 9:00 am
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As 2015 draws to a close, we’ve continued to see the dialogue around identity and the fractious reality of living out our differences together seep into many conversations about this here pop culture geek world.


Among them:

  • A renewed diversity wave in television with successes in Empire, Fresh Off The Boat, How To Get Away with Murder, Inside Amy Schumer, UnReal, Mr. Robot, Jane the Virgin and others. 
  • Target ridding itself with boys’ and girls’ toys sections/labeling.
  • More scrutiny of downplaying female characters in action figure lines marketed to boys.
  • The rise of backlashing Sad Puppies, crying tyranny in sci-fi diversity, at the Hugo Awards.
  • Mad Max: Fury Road’s beautiful and brutal post-apocalyptic feminism.
  • Fun Home and Hamilton adding punchy vibrance to Broadway.
  • South Park’s head-twisting satire on so-called political correctness culture.
  • Anticipation and dread awaiting both Wonder Woman and Black Panther’s film debuts.
  • Jessica Jones and its depiction of Kilgrave’s mental powers as rape, and Jones’ trauma related to it, plus superpowered, interracial sex scene with Luke Cage and her history of queer romantic relationships, too.

But that’s not all. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens dominated the pop culture year, arguably before the film even was released December 18.

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Stream On: What's On Netflix In January

December 30, 2015, 10:00 am
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Written by Erin Maxwell

Welcome to the feast of film that is Netflix in January.

Oodles and oodles of films, ranging from important docs to fly-by-night slasher pics will be available to the streaming service in the new year.

For the naysayers who say there is nothing on Netflix streaming, this is the month that Netflix decided to throw everything and the kitchen sink at you. Enjoy!


JANUARY 1

2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
Before it was a worldwide phenomenon that became a money-making machine for Universal, it started with a simple Vin-free sequel in which Brian O'Conner moves to Miami where he pacts with feds to take down drug dealers. Car chases ensue.



Along Came Polly (2004)
Jennifer Aniston plays the part of the manic pixie dream girl to Ben Stiller’s schlubby financier in this lesser version of There’s Something About Mary.


American Girl: Grace Stirs up Success (2015)
When I begrudgingly took my my goddaughter to the American Girl store, I made two discoveries:
  1. American Girl as a line of live-action movies featuring actors you haven’t heard from in a while. This one has Virginia Madsen in it.
  2. The American Girl store has a full bar. Really. Like with real booze and everything.
Guess which discovery got the most mileage?



Angry Birds Toons: Season 1
The addicting phone game you forgot about has a cartoon.



Bring It On: Fight to the Finish (2009)
Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007)
The Bring It On straight-to-video franchise makes its way to Netflix, bringing the likes of Ashley Benson and Christina Milian to people who are morbidly curious about cheerleading routines and people who will create a drinking game out of anything.


Catwoman (2004)
Remember when this happened? It takes a certain amount of talent to destroy such a beloved comic icon so completely and thoroughly. Bravo.

A movie so painful to watch I’ve actually flinched in several places.



The Celebrity Plastic Surgeons of Beverly Hills: Season 1
Watch as docs cash in on the 5/7 of the Deadly Sins.

Forensic Files: Collection 2
Successful docu-series that explains how forensic science is used to solve crime.

Friday Night Tykes: Season 1-2
A reality show about the uber-competitive world of pee-wee football in the great state of Texas.



The Good Road (2013)
Indian Oscar contender that weaves together a trio of stories following strangers who all travel down the same dusty highway.



House of Wax (2005)
Despite the name, this slasher (melter?) pic has nothing to do with the classic 1953, which I highly recommend you watch in lieu of this travesty. Starring Paris Hilton, Jared Paladecki and Elisha Cuthbert, teens face off against a madman with a wax museum. A great movie for those of you who don’t like Paris Hilton.



How to Change the World (2015)
The story of Greenpeace and its founder Robert Hunter, who joined forces with like-minded and Earth-forward individuals make the world a better place.

There were no sarcasm in that last night, I promise.




Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (2006)
As the great glaciers begin to melt, Manny the mammoth discovers he may not be on the brink of extinction as he meets Ellie, a lady mammoth who thinks she’s a possum.



Intolerable Cruelty (2003)
Coen brothers pic about a divorce attorney (George Clooney) who meets his match in Marylin Rexroth (Catherine Zeta-Jones), a scorned ex-wife looking for revenge.



Journey to Le Mans (2014)
Patrick Stewart narrates this engaging look at the most prestigious and grueling motorsport race in the world.



Loins of Punjab (2007)
An Indian American Idol-esque contest becomes the focus of a New Jersey town as the residents become obsessed with who will be picked the next “Desi Idol”



Meet the Parents (2000)
Meet the Fockers (2004)
Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro go head-to-head as a man fails to impress his girlfriend’s father at every turn. Then his parents fail to impress him.



Nanny McPhee (2005)
Emma Thompson dons an un-makeover as transforms herself into a magical nanny for the seven Brown children and their widower father Cedric (Colin Firth). An adorable family pic for those looking for something off the beaten path.



Piku (2015)
Indian comedy about a woman who finds herself at odds with her elderly father, whose constant dietary issues and bizarre behavior threatens to drive them apart.



Pooh’s Heffalump Movie (2005)
A Disney pic for the kiddies that finds the residents of the Hundred Acre Wood on the hunt for the fearsome Heffalump.



Pride and Prejudice (2005)
Keira Knightley stars as feminist icon and Jane Austin heroine Elizabeth Bennett in this decent version of the classic love story.



The Rundown (2003)
The Rock plays a bounty hunter who teams with his target (Seann William Scott) to fight an evil treasure hunter played by Christopher Walken, who apparently wanted a beach house around the time this script was making the rounds.



Shout Gladi Gladi (2015)
Meryl Streep narrates this documentary about Ann Gloag, a nurse who travels through Malawi and Sierra Leone helping women who suffer from obstetric fistula.



Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball (2010)
Starring Tom Berenger…

I’ll stop right there.



Something New (2006)
Sanaa Lathan is an uptight, single career woman who finds love with her hottie landscaper (Simon Baker), who happens to be white.



Stephen Fry Live: More Fool Me (2014)
Part of his More Fool Me book tour, Brit funnyman Fry discusses his live and love of Oscar Wilde in this intimate chat with fans.



Swordfish (2001)
John Travolta, Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman star in this mediocre crime thriller about a hacker who is recruited by bank robbers thanks to skills behind a keyboard.



The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
CGI toon about the brave and courageous mouse who helps a kingdom, saves his people and rescues a princess despite his small size.



We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
Gripping and brutal film starring Tilda Swinton as a mother who is looking to rebuild her life after the destruction caused by her sociopathic son. Ezra Miller turns in an Oscar worthy performance as the unsettling Kevin.



The Wedding Date (2004)
Cute rom-com with a slight twist. Debra Messing cashes in her 401k and hires a professional escort to accompany her to her sister’s wedding in London.



The Whole Ten Yards (2004)
In the sequel to The Whole Nine Yards, former neighbors Matthew Perry and ex-mafiosa Bruce Willis must re-team after Perry’s love (and Willis’ ex-wife) is kidnapped by a former associate.



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Video Gaming Round-Up 2015

December 30, 2015, 11:00 am
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New Year's Eve approaches, which can only mean one thing: END OF YEAR LISTS!

I love compiling my round up of 2015 and try to choose games that stood out personally to me. 2015 on first glance seemed a bit bare on the gaming front until I realised that in the same year as it was announced, Fallout 4 was also released!

I am still playing this game and intend to do so right up until February...or March...or forever?

With so many great games to take me into 2016, I will not be suffering from the January blues this year and hopefully, after reading my list and following my recommendations for games to catch up on, go back to or start anew, neither will you dear reader, neither will you.

Without further delay, here are my personal top 5 picks from 2015, if I've left your favourite off the list, go make your own or simply whine at me in the comments, I love that and will most definitely pay it no mind.


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WONDER WOMAN: EARTH ONE by Grant Morrison and Yanick Paquette (graphic novel review)

December 30, 2015, 12:00 pm
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Review by Clay N Ferno
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and Cover by Yanick Paquette
Published by DC Comics
Released on April 6, 2016
ISBN-10: 1401229786 / ISBN-13: 978-1401229788
Price: $22.99


DC Comics gave us a sneak peak into Grant Morrison's Wonder Woman: Earth One Vol. 1 hardcover coming out in April of next year. It may be a few months before you can lasso this hefty treat into your hands, so we thought we would give you a sneak peak.

The Earth-One series, for comic fans, delivers what the title implies. This self-contained universe allows creators to take on DC heroes under an umbrella imprint that is easy for mainstream audiences to pick up at the local chain bookstore. I've been enjoying these Earth One with stories from writers Geoff Johns, J. Michael Straczynski, Jeff Lemire and art by heavy hitters Shane Davis, Gary Frank and Terry Dodson.

Wonder Woman: Earth One Vol. 1 showcases one of our favorite Grant Morrison Batman, Inc. artists, the versatile and award winning Yanick Paquette. With Morrison's plan for icons and superheroes laid out in his book Supergods: Our World in the Age of the Superhero (2011), the Scottish writer's twirling take on his remaining hero of the DC Trinity, Wonder Woman, is highly anticipated.

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THE BEST OF BUTT NUMB-A-THON 2015

December 30, 2015, 1:00 pm
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Written by Mark Wensel

Ok, so this may be old news at this point, but it’s the only opportunity I’ve had to let you all know the awesome movies that played at this year’s birthday party for Harry Knowles at Ain’t It Cool News.

I’ll start with the three new ones that are among the five best of the day.


ANOMALISA (2015)
Directed by Charlie Kaufman/Duke Johnson
Written by Charlie Kaufman
Based on a play by Charlie Kaufman

Charlie Kaufman is known for his portraits of depressed people going through surreal adventures. Anomolisa is no different, but it’s also so very, very different. This time, he focuses his eye on Michael Stone (voiced by David Thewlis), a man going through a special version of a mid-life crisis. He’s married and has a young son, but he’s starting to think that he may not love them anymore. In fact, he’s beginning to see everyone with the same face and the same voice (Tom Noonan). While on a business trip, he meets a young lady who is like no one else he’s ever known. Her name is Lisa (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and she’s an anomaly.

This stop motion film pinpoints how it feels to be in a relationship with severe depression. It’s beautifully animated and voice-acted and, like all Kaufman films, it’s not a happy film, but it’s really funny. Definitely one of my favorite films of the year.




EDDIE THE EAGLE (2016)
Directed by Dexter Fletcher
Written by Sean Macaulay/Simon Kelton


Anybody remember the 1988 Winter Olympics? I mean, for something besides the Jamaican bobsled team? Well, there was another unlikely hero that year. Eddie Edwards (Taron Egerton) was the British ski-jump team. He was actually the first British ski-jumper in many years. He wasn’t good, by any means, but he became a world-wide phenomenon.

There’s a lot of “been there, done that” in this movie, but it’s so well written and so well acted that none of that matters. Taron is perfect as the rather anti-social young man who defied everything to do what he loved. And, of course, Hugh Jackman is great as a pretty stereotypical drunk coach who just doesn’t want to be a coach

What really hit me about this movie was the tone. This is an 80s ski movie. All that’s missing is the “I gotta get laid” subplot. The music, the cinematography, some of the dialogue…that scene of Hugh skiing. It’s all hilarious, but it doesn’t distract from the heartfelt story that is the basis of the whole thing. It’s got the potential to be the Cool Runnings of this year.



THE REVENANT (2015)
Directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
Written by Mark L Smith/Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
Based in part on a novel by Michael Punke


Living on the frontier in the 1820s isn’t easy. Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) and John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy) are part of a crew of trappers who have to battle Indians and the elements on a daily basis. When Glass is mauled by a bear (in one of the most intense animal attack scenes I’ve ever seen), he’s left for dead by Fitzgerald and young Jim Bridger (Will Poulter). Somehow, though, he doesn’t die…and begins a trek to get his revenge.

Filmed in the actual elements you see on screen (not a single CGI snowflake was used), this is one of the most brutal non-horror films I’ve seen in a long time. Just the bear attack scene alone is worthy of any gore film, but even without the action and brutality, the story of revenge and greed is enough to make any filmgoer squirm for some form of let up. All three of the leads deserve all of the accolades they’ll get. And don’t you worry. They’ll get them.



Now, let’s take a look at the two best vintage films we saw.


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Popularity of Online Games Today

January 4, 2016, 10:11 pm
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Online Gaming – real money entertainment virtualized for the 21st Century

Gone are the days when you had to clear your schedule to indulge in some gambling games such as poker, bingo, roulette or even slots.

With the advent of the internet and the smart phone, our lives has been revolutionized in a way that was unimaginable a couple of decades ago. Many online casino games such as slots come with life changing, multi-million dollar jackpots that are frequently hit on a wager of a few cents.


Non-Stop Technological Developments

We depend on technology every day from the time we wake up in the morning till the time our heads hit the pillows at night, and sometimes even after that.

One other area where technology has taken over is that of entertainment. As human beings we have a constant craving to be entertained and curious, and thankfully, online games are here to rescue us from the wrath of boredom. The rate at which technology is developing and the amazing, true-to-life options that gamers can enjoy are immense.


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Win THE VISIT on Blu-ray!

January 4, 2016, 10:54 pm
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A family visit takes a terrifying turn when two siblings learn who Grandma and Grandpa really are in The Visit, a found documentary-style suspense thriller coming to Digital HD on December 15, 2015, and Blu-ray and DVD as well as On Demand on January 5, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The first collaboration from Academy Award-nominated writer-director M. Night Shyamalan and Academy Award-nominated producer Jason Blum, The Visit Blu-ray and DVD are packed with exclusive bonus features including deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurette, and a suspenseful alternate ending.

When Becca and Tyler are sent to their grandparents’ secluded Pennsylvania farmhouse for a weeklong stay, they quickly discover something is not right with the elderly couple. Faced with strange rules and increasingly frightening behavior, the children soon realize it will take all their wits to make it home alive. 

And we're giving away a copy to a FOG! reader!

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BEST OF 2015: Part One

January 5, 2016, 8:19 am
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Largest ‘TCM Big Screen Classics’ Series Ever Comes to Cinemas With a Year of Unforgettable Titles

January 4, 2016, 3:00 pm
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An Extraordinary Look at Four Decades of Magic at the Movies,
From the 1940s to the 1980s, All With Added Insights From TCM Hosts

Discover the stuff that dreams are made of. Hold your breath, make a wish, count to three. Take a day off with Ferris Bueller. Survive a winter in the Overlook Hotel. Movie lovers will be able to do all of this and more in 2016 as Fathom Events partners with Turner Classic Movies (TCM) for the biggest-ever “TCM Big Screen Classics” series.

The not-to-miss lineup begins in January and continues monthly throughout the year as Fathom Events and TCM bring some of the greatest titles ever back into movie theaters, each for just four showings. These classics will each be accompanied by specially produced commentary from TCM hosts Robert Osborne or Ben Mankiewicz.

The series will include “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “Planet of the Apes” and “The King and I” from Twentieth Century Fox; “The Maltese Falcon,” “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” and “The Shining” from Warner Bros.; “The Ten Commandments,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” from Paramount Pictures; and “On the Waterfront,” “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb” and “From Here to Eternity” from Sony Pictures Entertainment's Columbia Pictures.

Each title in the “TCM Big Screen Classics” series will be presented on a Sunday and a Wednesday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (local time) each day.

Tickets for the “TCM Big Screen Classics” series can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com, or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in hundreds of movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

“Our audiences have truly embraced the ‘TCM Big Screen Classics’ series and we are thrilled to give them more of what they want in 2016. With so many titles to choose from, all presented in their original aspect ratios, moviegoers new and old will be flocking to the cinemas this year,” said Fathom Events CEO John Rubey.

“TCM is excited to continue our long-standing relationship with Fathom Events along with our studio partners to bring consumers the ‘TCM Big Screen Classics’ series,” said Jennifer Dorian, general manager, Turner Classic Movies. “The series allows us to bring fans another opportunity to engage with classic movies on the big screen from a variety of studios and eras, making TCM into the ultimate movie-lover destination.”

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Win THE GREEN INFERNO on Blu-ray!

January 6, 2016, 8:53 am
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An international goodwill mission goes terrifyingly wrong in The Green Inferno, the highly anticipated return to classic cult horror from iconic director Eli Roth (Cabin Fever, Hostel 1&2 ), available on Digital HD December 22, 2015 and Blu-ray and DVD as well as On Demand on January 5, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Green Inferno is a gruesomely spectacular journey into the heart of darkness that will have audiences on the edge of their seats.

New York college student Justine (Lorenza Izzo) meets student activist Alejandro (Ariel Levy) when he goes on a hunger strike on behalf of underpaid janitors. Smitten, she agrees to help Alejandro undertake his next project: rescuing an Amazon village from destruction by a greedy multinational corporation. But Justine soon comes to regret her decision when their plane crashes in the Peruvian jungle and the students realize they are not alone. No good deed goes unpunished as the well-meaning students are captured by the cannibalistic tribe they came to save.

And we're giving away a copy to a FOG! reader!

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Sneak Peek: THE ART OF KUNG FU PANDA 3

January 5, 2016, 9:00 am
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Following the success of DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 2, legendary warrior Po the giant panda returns to the big screen in Kung Fu Panda 3, the third installment of the film series that has charmed viewers and critics worldwide. When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas! Kung Fu Panda 3 is directed by Academy Award–nominee Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni.

The Art of Kung Fu Panda 3 provides insights into the making of the third chapter in the beloved animated franchise. Included in this exclusive behind-the-scenes look is a rich selection of concept art, character backgrounds, design inspirations, and interviews with key members of the creative team. A testament to the hard work, talent, and imagination of the artists who created this hilarious yet poignant comedy-adventure, The Art of Kung Fu Panda 3 will take readers through Po’s most epic quest yet.

After the jump, check out some gorgeous spreads from the new book, available now from Insight Editions!

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BEST OF 2015: Part Two

January 5, 2016, 12:00 pm
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James Bond Returns in SPECTRE, Exploding Onto Blu-ray Feb. 9 & Digital HD Jan. 22

January 5, 2016, 3:00 pm
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The 24th James Bond adventure SPECTRE, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will be available to own on Digital HD January 22, and on Blu-ray & DVD February 9 it was announced today by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Taking in more than $850 million (USD) worldwide, SPECTRE dominated the worldwide box-office making it one of the most successful Bond movies ever, shattering records in nearly every market it was released, led by a historic performance in the UK. The latest installment from one of the longest-running film franchises in history gives fans never-before shared insight into the complexities that made James Bond the man he is today.

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Diamond Select Toys Kicks Off a Happy New Year with New Items from X-Files, Civil War and Ghostbusters!

January 5, 2016, 4:40 pm
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The new year is upon us, and 2016 is already looking pretty great! That’s because the new issue of Previews has another dozen new items from Diamond Select Toys, all scheduled for release this summer. With products from The X-Files, The Muppets, Batman: The Animated Series, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Marvel Comics and Captain America: Civil War, there’s something for everybody!

Read on for details, and pre-order at your local comic shop! Find one at comicshoplocator.com!


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BTW, Happy 6th Anniversary to Forces of Geek

January 5, 2016, 9:17 pm
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Wow.  Six years.

I totally forgot until I ran into an old friend, who asked me when the site launched.

So, what does it mean?  The site started as an offshoot of my old site, Forces of Good.  After my father became ill with Alzheimer's, I took a break and then decided to relaunch with something fresh and new, Forces of Geek.

Although it seemed fresh, in the coming months we were caught in the wave of Geek Culture transforming into mainstream culture and the word "geek", becoming a marketing term.

I've made plenty of mistakes and have had a number of victories. This has been a tremendous learning opportunity. The site has been an anchor as I dealt with personal issues like my father's death and a cancer diagnosis of both my mother and sister weeks apart.  Sometimes the site suffered, but I never stopped working.

I've cultivated a philosophy that costs us traffic, but let's me maintain my integrity; Forces of Geek is not about bashing or click baiting.  We've done it when we were starting out, and it's not worth it.  I'm not here to trick you for traffic; I want to entertain you, inform you and brighten your day for at least a few minutes.

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Win MEMORIES OF THE SWORD Blu-ray!

January 6, 2016, 9:01 am
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As the greed and excess of a corrupt Monarchy threatens to destroy the once-glorious Goryeo Dynasty, three legendary warriors lead a revolt to overthrow the empire and save its people. But when deceit and betrayal costs the life of a master swordsman, a plot for justice and revenge is set into motion, raging for decades between the two survivors.

From the director of CHILDREN OF HEAVEN and starring Byung-hun Lee (THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD, TERMINATOR GENISYS), MEMORIES OF THE SWORD is a lavish epic that blends tragic historical drama with thrilling swordplay and martial arts.


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BEST OF 2015: Part Three

January 6, 2016, 12:35 pm
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Sharon Knolle
FOG! Contributor
@sknolle

Best Movies: There's still a lot I haven't seen, but from what I have: Ex Machina, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian, Sicario, Cop Car, Grandma, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Best TV Shows:Jessica Jones, Mr. Robot, Happy Valley, Bloodline, Public Morals
Most overrated thing about 2015?Blindspot, The Revenant
Most underrated thing about 2015?Cop Car: A really solid little thriller with great performance by Kevin Bacon.
Thing that you were most excited about in 2015?The Force Awakens.
Thing that disappointed you most in 2015?Avengers: Age of Ultron. What a horrible mess!
Thing that you're most looking forward to in 2016?The Nice Guys, Bourne 5


Marvin C. Pittman
FOG! Columnist 
@marvinpittman

Best Movies:Mad Max: Fury Road, The Force Awakens, Furious 7
Best TV Shows:The Flash, iZombie, Fargo, Steven Universe, UnREAL, Blackish, Fresh Off The Boat, Key & Peele, South Park
Best Books (non-fiction): Wonder Woman: Bondage and Feminism in the Marston/Peter Comics, 1941-1948 by Noah Berlatsky
Best Songs: "Alright" by Kendrick Lamar, "Classic Man" by Jidenna, "Confident" by Demi Lovato, "Warm Blood" by Carly Rae Jepsen, "Delirious" by Susanne Sundfor, "I'll Be There" by Chic, "Crack in the Pearl" by Mark Ronson featuring Andrew Whyatt
Best Albums: Ten Love Songs by Susanne Sundfor, To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar, Uptown Special by Mark Ronson, The Beyond / Where the Giants Roam by Thundercat, Emotion by Carly Rae Jepsen, Unbreakable by Janet Jackson
Best Music Video: "WTF (Where They From)" by Missy Elliott feat. Pharrell Williams
Best Comic Books / Graphic Novels:Bitch Planet (Image), March (Top Shelf), Batman '66 (DC),
Most overrated thing about 2015? Adele's "25" album ... and I like her voice a lot. (Bought her first album after she quietly tore up Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 2009.) Her songs since then, not as much.
Most underrated thing about 2015? Pretty much all R&B albums released this year
Thing that you were most excited about in 2015?Mad Max: Fury Road
Thing that disappointed you most in 2015?Gotham
Thing that you're most looking forward to in 2016? Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice


Mark Millar 
Writer / Chief Architect of the Millarverse / co-creator Kick-Ass, Wanted, Kingsman: The Secret Service
@mrmarkmillar | millarworld.tv

Best Movies: I want to say Kingsman, but I'm possibly slightly biased so I'll opt for two Adam Driver movies. When We Were Young, which is great, and a little movie called Star Wars.
Best TV Shows: I haven't really watched TV much since I was in my mid-teens. Maybe a box-set every year or two. The Mad Men finale I think the only thing I watched this year and it was great. Doe Netflix original count? If so I also loved Daredevil. No, make that worshiped. It was flawless.
Best Books (fiction): We're working our way through all the Enid Blyton books with the children right now. So I'm a big fan of them.
Best Books (non-fiction): I'm reading Burt Reynolds autobiography today, which I've almost read in a single sitting.
Best Video Game: I haven't played games since Sonic, circa 1992. Just not my thing.
Best Songs: I'm a Dad. You don't want to know.
Best Albums: See above.
Best Music Video: See above.
Best Comic Books / Graphic Novels: Anything by Ian Culbard. Also anything by Scott Snyder and Jason Aaron and Jeff Lemire and Kelly Sue DeConnick. They're my American Fantastic Four.
Best Blu-ray/DVD Release:Kingsman. I got royalties.
Most overrated thing about 2015? Any sporting event. I loved Star Wars because the overkill let jocks know how I feel during the World Cup.
Most underrated thing about 2015? Hmm. Not sure. One of the nice things about social media is that anything good is rated. It's hard for quality to slip under the radar now, which is terrific. The small companies have the same chance as the big guys, which is why creator owned is thriving
Thing that you were most excited about in 2015? Leicester Square premiere of Kingsman was hugely exciting. I didn't even get to be in the crowd for that growing up as I lived so far away. I could only see it in the papers. We went to the Star Wars premiere in the same place a couple of weeks back with Mark Hamill, whom we became pals with during Kingsman, so that was very exciting too. It's been a really fun year.
Thing that disappointed you most in 2015? Ach, it would be rude to say. Whether comics or movies or whatever it's still people working their guts out and trying their best. People always see this stuff when they google and I'd hate to hurt anyone's feelings.
Thing that you're most looking forward to in 2016? Oh my God. Where do I started? Personally, working with Greg Capullo and Stuart Immonen and Sean Murphy again for Chrononauts 2 and Jae Lee at the end of the year plus Frank Quitely monthly. The Kingsman sequel starts shooting in late April and we're hopefully shooting Starlight, Superior and Huck this year too. As a fan I can't wait for more Scott Snyder creator owned and Jeff Lemire's new stuff and the Apocalypse and Deadpool movies, the Dr, Strange movie. Civil War looks good. Batman v Superman I'm keeping my fingers crossed for. A friend said to me years back that it must be weird not being into geek stuff because we have so much to look forward to and she was right. Every year.


Atlee Greene 
FOG! Columnist
@AtleeGreene | thegreenescreen.net 

Best Movies:Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, Spotlight, Inside Out, Creed, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, The Peanuts Movie, The Martian, Straight Outta Compton, Southpaw, Ex Machina, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Mad Max: Fury Road.
Best TV Shows:The Flash, Arrow, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Empire, Game of Thrones, Supergirl
Best Books (fiction):Star Wars: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray
Best Video Game:Batman: Arkham Knight, Splatoon, Fallout 4, Super Mario Maker
Best Albums:Creed Movie Soundtrack, Halsey: Badlands, Dr. Dre, Compton, Adele: 25
Best Comic Books / Graphic Novels:Secret Wars, Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Darth Vader, Wytches
Best Blu-ray/DVD Release: Birdman or (The unexpected virtue of ignorance)
Most overrated thing about 2015?: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (Marvel Comics)
Most underrated thing about 2015?Avengers: Age of Ultron
Thing that you were most excited about in 2015?:Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Avengers: Age of Ultron
Thing that disappointed you most in 2015? DC Comic’s Convergence, WWE Monday Night Raw, Entourage, Tomorrowland, Star Wars: Aftermath, Gotham, Joy, Sleeping with Other People
Thing that you're most looking forward to in 2016?Batman vs. Superman, Star Wars: Rogue One, UFC 200, WrestleMania 32, Independence Day 2, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 10.


Kate Davis
FOG! Columnist
@katedangerously | katedavisart.com

Best Movies:Mad Max: Fury Road, Hateful Eight
Best TV Shows:Scream Queens
Best Books (non-fiction): Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
Best Video Game:Fallout 4 aka the Love of My Life
Best Songs: Nick Jonas "Levels" because I am a 12 year old girl.
Best Blu-ray/DVD Release: Magic Mike XXL solely because it exists.
Most overrated thing about 2015? The whole Cubs/Back to the Future hooha.
Most underrated thing about 2015? McDonalds all day breakfast.
Thing that you were most excited about in 2015? Halloween!
Thing that disappointed you most in 2015? The secret rage for Bryce Dallas Howard's character in Jurassic World that I have.
Thing that you're most looking forward to in 2016? Continuing to be alive and keeping up with Guardians of The Galaxy Volume 2!


Joe Peacock
FOG! Contributor, Author, Akira Expert
@joethepeacock | medium.com/@joethepeacock

Best Movies:Star Wars Episode VII, Spectre
Best TV Shows:Rick and Morty Season 2, Mr. Robot
Best Books (fiction): Sadly I didn’t get to read much fiction. Oh wait, yes I did, the transcriptions of every Republican Presidential Debate
Best Books (non-fiction): The Internet of Garbage by Sarah Jeong
Best Video Game:Fallout 4 without question x50
Best Songs: Faith No More: Separation Anxiety,
Best Albums: Faith No More: Sol Invictus, Carly Rae Jepson: E-Mo-Tion, Honeyblood:Honeyblood, Holly Miranda: Holly Miranda, Kendrick Lamar: To Pimp A Butterfly
Best Music Video: All the Adele spoofs were so funny omg. Thank god people like generic humor, cause I sure do, and I get to see plenty of it!
Best Comic Books / Graphic Novels:Red Thorn, Beauty, Tokyo Ghost
Best Blu-ray/DVD Release:Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series
Most overrated thing about 2015? People’s bullshit need to react to Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Most underrated thing about 2015? That we all made it through, given how fucking insane it was
Thing that you were most excited about in 2015? Martin Shikreli getting arrested
Thing that disappointed you most in 2015? That Martin Shikreli didn’t get pied in the face during his perp walk
Thing that you're most looking forward to in 2016? My new book, and also President Trump, so I can finally have that excuse to move to Germany I’ve needed


Rich Handley 
Author, Publisher
@HassleinBooks | HassleinBooks.com | facebook.com/rich.handley

Best Movies:Mad Max: Fury Road, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kingsman: The Secret Service
Best TV Shows:I Zombie, Jessica Jones, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones
Best Books (fiction): Sadly, I haven't had any book-reading time in 2015.
Best Books (non-fiction): All of the non-fiction books I read in 2015 I contributed to, so I can't really comment. :)
Best Comic Books / Graphic Novels: John Byrne's Star Trek photo-comics
Best Blu-ray/DVD Release: Don't know--I've mostly been watching Netflix this year
Most overrated thing about 2015? hoverboards, selfie sticks, the Kardashians, Batman vs. Superman, Marvel Universe films
Most underrated thing about 2015? Star Trek Beyond trailer
Thing that you were most excited about in 2015?The Force Awakens, SPECTRE, Star Trek Beyond trailer
Thing that disappointed you most in 2015?SPECTRE's second half
Thing that you're most looking forward to in 2016? Star Trek Beyond, Game of Thrones, War for the Planet of the Apes, Rogue One


Des Taylor 
POP Artist and Comic Book creator
@DESPOPART | despop.co.uk

Best Movies: Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Mission: Impossible Ghost Nation, Avengers: Age of Ultron (I was in it!) Ant-Man, SPECTRE
Best TV Shows:Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Supergirl
Best Books (fiction):Modesty Blaise, The Rise Of Darth Vader, Homeland: Carrie's Run
Best Video Game: Pro Evo Soccer
Best Songs: Mark Ronson, Mystikal: "Feel Right"
Best Albums:Best of Bruno Mars
Best Music Video: Uptown Funk
Best Comic Books / Graphic Novels:Batman, Scarlett Couture (hardcover available today!), Batgirl of Burnside.
Best Blu-ray/DVD Release: Mission: Impossible Ghost Nation
Most overrated thing about 2015? Anything Kim Kardashian and Kanye!!!
Most underrated thing about 2015?Agent Carter!!
Thing that you were most excited about in 2015?Star Wars-PERIOD!
Thing that disappointed you most in 2015? Mainstream Comics
Thing that you're most looking forward to in 2016? Getting back on the road and promoting my new projects.


Seth Levi
FOG! Columnist
@von_levi

Best Movies:Mad Max: Fury Road
Best TV Shows: The Americans, Veep, Game of Thrones, Making a Murder, BoJack Horseman, Inside Amy Schumer, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Best Books (non-fiction):Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania Book by Erik Larson
Most overrated thing about 2015? Marvel movies and tv shows
Most underrated thing about 2015? NPR Podcasts
Thing that you were most excited about in 2015?Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
Thing that disappointed you most in 2015? Go Set a Watchman


Dean Galanis 
FOG! Contributor

Best Movies:Mad Max: Fury Road, Inside Out, Creed, The Gift, Hitchcock/Truffaut, SPECTRE
Best Books (fiction):Absolutely True Lies by Rachel Stuhler
Best Books (non-fiction):I Must Say by Martin Short
Best Songs: "Sister of Pearl" by Baio
Best Blu-ray/DVD Release:Mad Max: Fury Road, The Phantom of The Opera (1925, Kino Lorber), Inside Out, The Fisher King (Criterion)
Most overrated thing about 2015?It Follows
Most underrated thing about 2015?In The Heart of The Sea, SPECTRE
Thing that you were most excited about in 2015?Mad Max: Fury Road
Thing that disappointed you most in 2015?It Follows
Thing that you're most looking forward to in 2016? Sherlock on January 1st!
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Jason Kelly [Zac Efron] is one week away from marrying his boss’s uber-controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the law firm. However, when the straight-laced Jason is tricked into driving his foul-mouthed grandfather, Dick [Robert De Niro], to Daytona for spring break, his pending nuptials are suddenly in jeopardy. Between riotous frat parties, bar fights, and an epic night of karaoke, Dick is on a quest to live his life to the fullest and bring Jason along for the ride. Ultimately, on the wildest journey of their lives, “dirty” Grandpa and his uptight grandson discover they can learn from one another and form the bond they never had.

This outlandish comedy also stars Julianne Hough, Aubrey Plaza, Dermot Mulroney and Adam Pally.


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