January, 2017 - Forces of Geek

Movies

‘Paterson’ (review)

Produced by Joshua Astrachan, Carter Logan Written and Directed by Jim Jarmusch Starring Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Barry Shabaka Henley, Cliff Smith, Chasten Harmon,...

Kristen HalbertJanuary 20, 2017

Books/Comics

Giant-Size Graphic Breakdown: Nostalgia Rules The Week With ‘Batman 66 Meets Wonder Woman 77’ #1!

Welcome back to Graphic Breakdown! Well, it’s Thursday so let’s talk comics shall we? Aquaman #15 Written by Dan Abnett Illustrated by Phillipe...

Lenny SchwartzJanuary 19, 2017

Books/Comics

‘Hype’ (review)

Last year, we talked to Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex, Painkiller Jane, Marvel Knights) about his Kickstarter project, Hype. After the project reached it’s goal,...

Clay N. FernoJanuary 18, 2017

Columns/Features

Nuclear Horror Films of the Eighties

Sometimes, the best way to allay a fear is to confront it. In the early 1980s, in the midst of a Cold War that...

David E GoldweberJanuary 16, 2017

Columns/Features

The Straightest Talk You Will Ever Get About Creating Comics

This series Comics Coach was based on a set of posts I had written a while ago on the topic of creating comics. I...

Val D'OrazioJanuary 16, 2017

Books/Comics

Graphic Breakdown: ‘Rough Riders V. 1’, ‘Trump: Complete Collection’, ‘Snow Day’ & ‘By The Numbers’

Welcome back to Graphic Breakdown! Here’s the reviews for Friday! Keep warm everyone!! Rough Riders Volume 1 Written by Adam L. Glass Illustrated by...

Lenny SchwartzJanuary 13, 2017

Columns/Features

‘Hidden Figures’ Inspires Pride, Rage, and So Much More

Happy 2017, everyone. I don’t quite know how happy the year will be, really. But with the arrival of December and January we find...

Marvin C. PittmanJanuary 13, 2017

Columns/Features

Banned Wagon: Taboo TV In Different Eras

Once upon a time, nudity on basic cable and naughty words during primetime was not only a no-no, but was enough to get your...

Erin MaxwellJanuary 13, 2017

Columns/Features

The Pop Culture Legacy of the Monkey King

Many cultures and countries have legendary characters and heroes from their own mythology. There’s King Arthur for Britain, Siegfried for Germany, Cú Chulainn of...

FOG! CommandJanuary 13, 2017

Movies

‘Go North’ (review)

Produced by Josh Gold, Jay Thames Written by Kyle Lierman, Matt Ogens Directed by Matt Ogens Starring Jacob Lofland, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Patrick Schwarzenegger,...

Dean GalanisJanuary 13, 2017

Movies

‘Live by Night’ (review)

Directed by Ben Affleck Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Todd, Jennifer Davisson, Screenplay by Ben Affleck Based on Live by Night by...

Kristen HalbertJanuary 13, 2017

Books/Comics

Graphic Breakdown: ‘A’ Ratings For ‘All-Star Batman’, ‘The Flash’, ‘Deathstroke’, ‘Titans’

Welcome back to Graphic Breakdown! I had a chance to read some excellent books this past week…let’s get cracking on them. All Star...

Lenny SchwartzJanuary 11, 2017

Columns/Features

Twenty-Five Years Later: The Class of 1992

The year that was 1992 is the year art-house audiences got their first taste of writer/director Quentin Tarantino’s affection for ’70s-style exploitation flicks and...

Steven Segal TwistJanuary 11, 2017

Columns/Features

The Dark Side of Casino Gambling as Seen on Film

There’s a game out there for everyone. From sitting behind a table and playing cards to relaxing at home playing online, gaming has evolved...

FOG! CommandJanuary 9, 2017

Art/Collectibles

Spend a Royal Evening in the World of Wes Anderson

It’s easy to get caught up on the visual design of a Wes Anderson film, especially on its first viewing. Each new release from...

Todd SokoloveJanuary 9, 2017

Columns/Features

Best of 2016: Part Three

Stefan Blitz Editor-in-Chief, Forces of Geek @forcesofgeek Best Movies: Sing Street, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Manchester by the Sea, Hell or High Water, Green...

Stefan BlitzJanuary 6, 2017

Movies

‘Silence’ (review)

Produced by Barbara De Fina, Randall Emmett, Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Gaston Pavlovich, Martin Scorsese, Irwin Winkler Screenplay by Jay Cocks, Martin...

Benn RobbinsJanuary 6, 2017

Columns/Features

FOG! Looks at The ‘Princess Mononoke’ 20th Anniversary Screening

Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime) is one of the most fondly remembered “mainstream” anime films of the 1990’s and celebrates it’s 20th anniversary this year. Hayao...

Josh HadleyJanuary 6, 2017

Books/Comics

Graphic Breakdown: ‘Moon Night’, ‘Saga’, ‘Bloodshot’ & ‘American Flagg’ Flashback!

Welcome back to Graphic Breakdown! Happy New Year to all! Let’s get started!! Moon Knight #10 Written by Jeff Lemire Illustrated by Greg Smallwood...

Lenny SchwartzJanuary 6, 2017

Movies

‘Hidden Figures’ (review)

Produced by Donna Gigliotti, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Pharrell Williams, Theodore Melfi Screenplay by Allison Schroeder, Theodore Melfi Based on Hidden Figures by Margot...

Kristen HalbertJanuary 6, 2017

Columns/Features

Best of 2016: Part Two

Ray Harrington Comedian; Director, Be A Man @RayHarrington • rayharringtoncomedy.com Best Movies: The Nice Guys, The Handmaiden, Don’t Breathe Best TV Shows: Fleabag, Horace...

FOG! CommandJanuary 5, 2017

Columns/Features

Graphic Breakdown: Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2016

Welcome back to Graphic Breakdown! It’s been one incredible year in comic books. I can’t believe the quality of the books coming out these...

Lenny SchwartzJanuary 5, 2017

Columns/Features

Best of 2016: Part One

Kristen Halbert FOG! Contributor @talkblerdy • talkblerdytome.com Best Movies: Deadpool, Hacksaw Ridge, 13th Best TV Shows: Atlanta, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Luke Cage Best Books (fiction):...

FOG! CommandJanuary 4, 2017

Books/Comics

Giant-Size Graphic Breakdown: Rebirth Improves With 2017

Welcome back to Graphic Breakdown! Happy New Year! We have a heck of a start to the year 2017. Let’s talk some comics, shall...

Lenny SchwartzJanuary 4, 2017