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io9Books & ComicsWhy Video Games Are the New Pulps
A couple of days ago, the esteemed Charlie Jane Anders looked at the dearth of new, sustaining pop culture heroes and villains. That, with the exception of Harry Potter, we haven’t seen a new character with the perceived permanence of a James Bond or a Captain Kirk or Spider-Man — and she blamed it on … Continued
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Why aren’t we in a golden age of genre television?
We are, most people would agree, in the midst of a Golden Age of Television. Since the late-1990s, the programming that’s been pumped into our homes has been as good as it’s ever been — and, in many respects, better than the movies that have long sat atop the Pop Cultural Quality Pile. But why … Continued
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io9The best of last night’s Avengers Commentary Twack
It’s hard to believe that a movie with Uma Thurman, Sean Connery, and Ralph Fiennes could be this bad — but 1998’s The Avengers crushed hopes at every turn. If you missed our tweetathon, here are the highlights. @io9commentary okay, you beautiful sonsabitches, we ready to dig into the Uma-Ralph-Sean version of Avengers? Let’s go. … Continued
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The Monday Commentary Twack: Pick us a winner
We’re at it again, taking it to the internets and tweeting our way through a Netflix-albe genre flick of your choosing. So, choose wisely, and we’ll see you tonight at 9:30 pm EST. I’ve selected five likely subjects — all of which are available on Netflix Watch Instantly — and whichever gets the most votes … Continued
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io9August DVD releases, from Blipverts to comix documentaries
Have you been waiting forever for Max Headroom on DVD? Your dreams come true this month. We’ve got a rundown of noteworthy August DVD releases, from the very good to the, well, watch at your own risk (hello, Heroes!). Pick of the Month: Max Headroom: The Complete Series Almost 25 years ago, this ABC show … Continued
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The Best of last night’s The Mask Commentary Twack event
Oh, we had us a fine time tweeting our way through the Jim Carrey comic-and-cartoon inspired misfire, The Mask. In case you missed it, and Cameron Diaz’s stunning movie debut, here’s the cream of the crop. @io9commentary okay, you beautiful sunsabitches…here we go. @io9commentary holy crap…there are divers in the bottom of this aquarium-looking set! … Continued
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The Return of the Monday Commentary Twack!
Post Comic-Con insanity, we’re back — taking it to the tweets to have a little fun with some genre “classics.” Once again, you guys choose the Netflix-able movie and we’ll bring the beer*. (No beer will be provided.) Just like we did two weeks ago (when Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow got the … Continued
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io9DC Universe Online: The best superhero movie you’ll never see
A new CG trailer for Sony’s DC Universe Online game features what might be the best superhero battle ever committed to the screen. Seriously, it’s so good, it’ll make you weep for what doesn’t exist…yet. That’s as epic a battle between dudes with capes as I’ve ever seen. Wonder Woman, especially, comes off like the … Continued
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You think the SDCC crowds are bad? Here are the 10 most bloodthirstily awesome mobs!
The mad-human crush of the San Diego Comic Con looms, with almost 150,000 people attending over the Con’s five days, starting tomorrow. Never fear, though. Here are 10 other hungry swarms that’ll curdle your blood in advance. PITCHFORK-HAPPY VILLAGERS Frankenstein The Monster didn’t mean to kill that little girl by the lake. She was just … Continued
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io9MoviesSee something truly unexpected at the Comic-Con Independent Film Festival
There’s a lot of stuff to see at Comic Con, but one of the best parts is the SDCC Independent Film Festival. It delivers a heady, steady stream of unbridled cinematic creativity. See, every year, the organizers of Comic Con International also host the Independent Film Festival — which welcomes entries from all over the … Continued
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The best of last night’s Sky Captain Commentary Twack
Oh, we had us a fine time tweet-lambasting our way through the groundbreakingly rendered missed opportunity, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. In case you missed it, here’s the cream of the crop. @io9commentary okay, y’all. Paramount logo is on the screen, jug of OJ and tissues handy. Let’s go into The World of … Continued
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The Monday Commentary Twack: Choose your poison
We’re back, taking it to the tweets and tearing an unsuspecting Netflix-able movie a new one. And, once again, you guys decide which film gets to feel our collective wrath. Just like we did two weeks ago (when The Matrix: Reloaded got the nod) I’ve picked five likely subjects — all of which are available … Continued
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The best of last night’s Matrix Reloaded Commentary Twack
Oh, we had us a fine time tweet-lambasting our way through the Wachwoskis’ hotly anticipated-thoroughly underwhelming second chapter in the Matrix trilogy. In case you missed it, here’s the cream of the crop. @io9commentary aside from Star Wars Episode 1, I can’t remember a movie more hotly anticipated — and a bigger letdown — than … Continued
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Okay, who stole King Tut’s penis?
While trying to determine the cause of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun’s death, one researcher found that not all of the boy king’s parts were present and accounted for. There are many theories as to what killed Tutankhamun: malaria, inherited bone disorder, sickle-cell anemia. Another suggests that he suffered from a genetic hormonal disorder that causes elongated … Continued
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The return of the Monday Commentary Twack
Yes, it’s been a while — due to an unlikely combination of carpal tunnel and chupacabra — but we’re back, picking a Netflix Instant film and eviscerating on Twitter. And, as usual, you pick the movie. Just like we did a few weeks ago (when Street Fighter got the nod) I’ve picked five likely subjects … Continued
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13 of science fiction’s baddest convicts
My, how we do love a bad boy — and here are a baker’s dozen of some of the worst of the worst that scifi movies, TV, and videogames have to offer. SNAKE PLISSKEN IMPRISONED FOR: Armed robbery of a federal installation Kurt Russell in Escape from New York If you’re gonna spring a guy … Continued
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