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DC Comics Posthumous James Bond Comics
There have been several males who have portrayed James Bond: Sean Connery, the late Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. There may even be another Bond after Craig leaves the role of James Bond and former Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman is looking to be the second Aussie to play the role.
By Heather Wilkins8 years ago in Geeks
An Anthem of Nineties Sentiment
Something happened around 1992 that was more gripping to the young anklebiters or, dare I say, rugrats of the world, than Bill Clinton’s presidency or the separation of Prince Charles and Princess Diana or the birth of Miley Cyrus. True, the gelatinous, green substance known as “slime” had existed since the days of You Can’t Do That On Television, starring the glorious, pocketed-hand Alanis Morissette. But it was around this time that the youth of America began to cling to a Gak-laden era dressed in stirrupped leggings and Blossom hats.
By Candace Neal8 years ago in Geeks
Mark Hamill Reads Donald Trump's 'Wire Tapping' Tweets as the Joker and It's Everything
In addition to being known around the world as #LukeSkywalker since 1977, #MarkHamill has been a prolific voice actor for over forty years and his talented throat has been the home of the menacing voice of #TheJoker for #DC Comics since 1992. He has been a staple in the #Batman video games as well and most recently voiced the Joker for the Batman: Arkham VR.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Good Intentions Gone Wrong
As a kid, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was my favorite show to watch. I would race home after school, get my mom to turn on Fox Kids, and enjoy the next 30 minutes of karate-chopping, sword-wielding, back-flipping teenagers fighting against the forces of evil. The show premiered on August 28, 1993 and was the first entry to the Power Rangers franchise in the US. The series was popular enough to get a feature film, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, released by 20th Century Fox on June 30, 1995.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay8 years ago in Geeks
5 YouTube Channels You Have to Watch
So, once again, you've found yourself in the classic "I'm bored" situation. After already binge-watching shows like: OITNB, Grey's Anatomy,The Walking Dead, Shameless, AHS, and other popular series; "What's a new Netflix series I can watch?" "Does anyone have any Hulu suggestions?" and "I need a new movie to watch on Amazon," have become some of the most popular phrases today. However, why stick with popular internet streaming software, when you can fall in love with real "characters" and channels on YouTube? With most YouTubers making weekly content, people who watch YouTube videos AND keep up with channels, can easily pass hours of time—at the cost of nothing but their boredom. So, here are five channel suggestions to start you off on the right binge package.
By Kennedy Brown8 years ago in Geeks
Severus Snape: Good, Bad, or Both?
As a loyal D.A. member, supporter of S.P.E.W., fan of the Holyhead Harpies, and Potterhead extraordinaire I have been in my fair share of debates concerning the one and only Professor Severus Snape. I've heard it all: from Snape being solely responsible for Harry's success to Snape being the reason Harry's life was so terrible in the first place. Of course, I do hold my own opinions on the matter, however, I would like to give you both sides of the debate. Once you finish reading, feel free to share on social media with your personal thoughts!
By Hannah Howard8 years ago in Geeks
Episodic Reviews: 'Rick and Morty' - #00
I came home to find my girlfriend was a courgette. I don’t mean that as a metaphor, I am describing what happened. She went from having a fairly adequate human body to becoming a sentient vegetable. A vegetable that was just there, lying on the foot of the stairs, a huge shit-eating grin covering her face, waiting for me to arrive back home.
By Taylor Walker8 years ago in Geeks
This Man Sits and Smiles for 4 Hours, but Why?
YouTube is a very strange place at times. I have spoken about off videos from the dark web in a previous article, but in all honesty, those videos pulled up from the depths can be found on YouTube along with all kinds of wondrous things that make the platform their permanent home. There are a lot of videos and channels that have cryptic names and seem to not really make a lick of sense. The channel I am going to talk about today though does exactly what it says on the tin.
By The Unholy Creeper8 years ago in Geeks
Is the World Ready for More 'Monkey' Magic?
In 1979, Monkey (known as 'Monkey Magic' to many fans), a much-loved Japanese adaptation of the 16th century Chinese novel Journey To The West, premiered to Western audiences. The series quickly became a hit, and remains a cult classic. A number of remakes and reboots and twists on the story have been attempted over the years, but none have quite matched the success of the original—except for maybe the Dragon Ball anime franchise, which itself began as a loose adaptation of Journey To The West.
By Kristy Anderson8 years ago in Geeks
"I'll See You in 25 Years": Zoey 101, Twins Peaks & More Easter Eggs That Were Decades in the Making!
Once upon a time — almost 11 years ago now — there was a Zoey 101 episode that taught six year-old me the value of patience. It was a lesson I all but forgot, but in recent years, old shows became available and easily binge-able on Netflix — meaning I was reminded of the Zoey 101 episode all over again.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
