Movies

4 Reasons Michael Keaton Should Have Been a Terrible Batman

by Jesse Gumbarge

In 1989 a director by the name of Tim Burton was hired to bring the Dark Knight to the big screen. When he made the decision to cast Michael Keaton as Batman the backlash was fierce. People wrote actual letters (like with stamps) protesting the casting news to the movie studio.

If Twitter Existed When Michael Keaton Was Cast as Batman

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

On Thursday night Warner Bros announced that Ben Affleck had been cast as Batman and Twitter predictably exploded.

But what if Twitter existed when Keaton was cast as Batman?

14 Movies that Should Have Had a Supporting Toy Line

by Rich Stambolian

With today’s release of the LEGO Back to the Future DeLorean, we decided to take a look at some 80s movies that kids (or adults) would have loved a supporting toy line for.

What if Fred Savage’s Grandpa read him Game of Thrones instead of Princess Bride? (plus a bonus inventory of the He-Man figures behind him)

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Before we start, I’ll admit to stealing the headline verbatim from this tweet, but I’m crediting the source and it perfectly sums up the video below. Before we get to the video though, I’m never one to bury the lead. In watching these Princess Bride clips again, has anyone ever done a proper and thorough […]

8 Reasons G.I. Joe: The Movie is Still the Greatest G.I. Joe Story Ever Told

by Chad E Young

It’s almost here. G.I. Joe fans, we’re less than two weeks away from the highly anticipated release of G.I. Joe: Retaliation. After 9 months of being jerked around by Hasbro, we have reached our moment. Our moment should’ve happened in June of 2012, but who’s keeping track? Note to Hasbro and Paramount: if this movie is […]

The Ten Holiday Movies You Should Watch Every Year

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

Yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Play Batman in Justice League Movie?

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

The Justice League might have two of its “big three”.   On the heels of Zack Snyder intimating that his Man of Steel (Henry Cavill) will be The Justice League’s Superman, we now have news from HitFix that the League has their Dark Knight as well. From ComicBook.com: Now, HitFix is reporting that their sources are telling […]

10 Reasons ‘Skyfall’ is the Best Bond Movie Ever

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

10. Perfect Marketing The marketing campaign for Skyfall is a textbook example of ‘less is more’. For the first time in recent memory, I went into a movie having no idea what to expect. Yes, Skyfall is a Bond movie, so to a degree you know what you’re getting (more on that later), but none […]

5 Actresses this Computer Program Would Cast as Jaina Solo in Star Wars Episode VII

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Two things about me that are no secret:   I am a huge Star Wars fan, and I have a lot of time on my hands. Sometimes those two things work in harmony and a post like this is the result. Last week, in my Six Great Things Disney can do with Star Wars and on […]

Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats: 31 Scary Movies in 31 Days – The Wrapup

by Chris Tanski

Ok Fright Fans here is the final installment of Uncle Tanker’s Tricks ‘r Treats. It’s been a long month but in the end I was able to watch 31 films in 31 days. It was one of the more difficult attempts but I was able to share a lot of these movies with my son, […]

Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats: 31 Scary Movies in 31 Days – Paranormal Activity 4, Plan 9 From Outer Space, Friday the 13th Part 3, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

by Chris Tanski

Long time no scream, Uncle Tanker here with a plethora of updates on the Tricks ‘r Treats challenge. This makes 17 films in 24 days, but I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve.. I have 4 more flicks to “disgust” with you.   Movie #14 – Plan 9 from Outer Space In California, an old […]

Seen the Iron Man 3 Trailer Yet? Here it is!

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

From YouTube:   Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against […]

Addictions, Vices and Obsessions: 8 Pop Culture Characters We Love Despite (or because of) Them

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Think back for a moment. Who are some of your favorite TV and movie characters of all time? My guess is that most of the characters you’d name possess some quality or passion that you can relate to. Whether it’s their pride, their love for their family, or even their witty charm- there’s something there […]

Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats: 31 Scary Movies in 31 Days – Sinister, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Silver Bullet, Slaughter High

by Chris Tanski

Hey there fiends, time for another edition of Uncle Tanker’s Tricks or Treats. Click here for Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats #1 – 9, highlighting classics such as The Cabin in the Woods, Chopping Mall, and The Hole. Let’s cut right to the chase.   Movie #10 – Slaughter High Released in 1986, Slaughter High is about 8 people who […]

Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats: 31 Scary Movies in 31 Days – Cabin in the Woods, Detention, Tremors, Chopping Mall

by Chris Tanski

Hello Creeps! Time for another installment of Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats. After the previous installment’s 3 Treats it’s now time to unleash a Trick:   Movie #6 – Detention A handful of high school students struggle to make it through senior year without dying in this manic satire of slasher flicks. Riley is a clever but […]

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