Ah. Hear that? Probably not, but what should be sounding in the distance is an assortment of pigs and/or cows grilling; the laughter of children running through fields of green; and some radio playing infectious pop music faintly in the distance.
After all, it’s Memorial Day weekend.
For most Americans that means it’s time to celebrate the longest days of the year with trips to the beach, mountains, or a backyard barbecue pit. This year, however, it means Zooming friends and family from your living room couch and firing up your streaming service of choice. Still, even if movie season 2020 appears to be mostly cancelled, there’s still a long history of summer movies to choose from!
… And for Den of Geek, it means looking back at our favorite summer entertainment: going to the movies. The kinds that are big on popcorn thrills, populist frills, and warm night chills.
After all, it’s Memorial Day weekend.
For most Americans that means it’s time to celebrate the longest days of the year with trips to the beach, mountains, or a backyard barbecue pit. This year, however, it means Zooming friends and family from your living room couch and firing up your streaming service of choice. Still, even if movie season 2020 appears to be mostly cancelled, there’s still a long history of summer movies to choose from!
… And for Den of Geek, it means looking back at our favorite summer entertainment: going to the movies. The kinds that are big on popcorn thrills, populist frills, and warm night chills.
- 5/22/2020
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Vinny Murphy Apr 26, 2019
From Iron Man to Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes animated series influenced the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In 2008, fresh off the success of Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, Marvel Studios was ready to go ahead with their master plan: The Avengers. Lacking the film licenses to some of their own most popular characters, namely Spider-Man and the X-Men, Marvel sought to take Earth's Mightiest Heroes into the spotlight.
With Iron Man established and Hulk as recognizable as ever, this finally seemed realistic. However, there was still one big problem; The public simply didn't know much about The Avengers. Aside from an ill fated animated series in the '90s, the team had only ever had success on the comic page. Regulars like Captain America and Thor had some pop culture recognition, but nothing like Batman or Spider-Man. Betting hundreds of millions of dollars on solo cinematic success for them,...
From Iron Man to Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes animated series influenced the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In 2008, fresh off the success of Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, Marvel Studios was ready to go ahead with their master plan: The Avengers. Lacking the film licenses to some of their own most popular characters, namely Spider-Man and the X-Men, Marvel sought to take Earth's Mightiest Heroes into the spotlight.
With Iron Man established and Hulk as recognizable as ever, this finally seemed realistic. However, there was still one big problem; The public simply didn't know much about The Avengers. Aside from an ill fated animated series in the '90s, the team had only ever had success on the comic page. Regulars like Captain America and Thor had some pop culture recognition, but nothing like Batman or Spider-Man. Betting hundreds of millions of dollars on solo cinematic success for them,...
- 3/29/2016
- Den of Geek
Mike Cecchini Chris Cummins Nick Harley Jim Knipfel Vinny Murphy Tony Sokol Oct 26, 2019
Trick or treat...or rock n' roll? Why choose? If you need some of the best Halloween rock songs, we're your ghouls.
If you're looking for the "Monster Mash" you may look elsewhere. Halloween is handily the most rock n' roll friendly holiday, as the music that initially frightened parents and authority figures can always take particular inspiration from the vibes that are generally put forth on this most unholy of nights.
We've compiled 31 appropriate (or inappropriate) tunes for the holiday, focusing either specifically on horror movies, the supernatural, or that just have a spooky hook somewhere in there.
We've tried to arrange this like a double LP (four sides) of music for your listening pleasure. Crank 'em up, and make your own suggestions in the comments! You can also enjoy this as a Spotify playlist!
Burt Bacharach...
Trick or treat...or rock n' roll? Why choose? If you need some of the best Halloween rock songs, we're your ghouls.
If you're looking for the "Monster Mash" you may look elsewhere. Halloween is handily the most rock n' roll friendly holiday, as the music that initially frightened parents and authority figures can always take particular inspiration from the vibes that are generally put forth on this most unholy of nights.
We've compiled 31 appropriate (or inappropriate) tunes for the holiday, focusing either specifically on horror movies, the supernatural, or that just have a spooky hook somewhere in there.
We've tried to arrange this like a double LP (four sides) of music for your listening pleasure. Crank 'em up, and make your own suggestions in the comments! You can also enjoy this as a Spotify playlist!
Burt Bacharach...
- 10/31/2014
- Den of Geek
Marc Buxton David Crow Chris Cummins Nick Harley Gavin Jasper Jim Knipfel Bridget Lamonica Vinny Murphy John Saavedra Alec Bojalad Chris Longo Tony Sokol Oct 31, 2018
We take you on a chilling journey through the history of our favorite legitimately terrifying TV episodes.
gThere's a long history of television shows playing dress up for Halloween. But it doesn't always have to be an October episode or a straight up horror show to make for properly scary TV. Sometimes that helps, to be sure, but it's not a hard and fast rule.
With that in mind, we rounded up a stack of stories from throughout TV history to assemble a list of the spookiest, weirdest, and yes, downright terrifying hours (and half-hours) to ever hit the airwaves, from The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits to Supernatural and American Horror Story.
Check 'em out...
The Twilight Zone "After Hours"
Season 1, Episode 34 (Original...
We take you on a chilling journey through the history of our favorite legitimately terrifying TV episodes.
gThere's a long history of television shows playing dress up for Halloween. But it doesn't always have to be an October episode or a straight up horror show to make for properly scary TV. Sometimes that helps, to be sure, but it's not a hard and fast rule.
With that in mind, we rounded up a stack of stories from throughout TV history to assemble a list of the spookiest, weirdest, and yes, downright terrifying hours (and half-hours) to ever hit the airwaves, from The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits to Supernatural and American Horror Story.
Check 'em out...
The Twilight Zone "After Hours"
Season 1, Episode 34 (Original...
- 10/20/2014
- Den of Geek
Vinny Murphy Oct 20, 2019
There's a reason Mallrats still feels like it matters all these years later.
Let's take a magical journey back to 1994. Kevin Smith was feeling pretty good. His no budget film Clerks had found a niche and was received well by both critics and the public alike. A character driven story with whip smart dialogue, Clerks was the perfect indie film for a generation stuck in perpetual brooding after the rise of grunge.
The studios took notice. Following a screening of the film, Dazed and Confused producer Jim Jacks approached Smith and his co-producer Scott Mosier about taking their next project to Universal Studios. A deal was made and soon Mallrats began to take form.
Released on October 20th, 1995, Mallrats didn't exactly have a long gestation period. Like some of the great Beatles albums, this may have helped it in the end. Mallrats used a paint-by-numbers comedy structure,...
There's a reason Mallrats still feels like it matters all these years later.
Let's take a magical journey back to 1994. Kevin Smith was feeling pretty good. His no budget film Clerks had found a niche and was received well by both critics and the public alike. A character driven story with whip smart dialogue, Clerks was the perfect indie film for a generation stuck in perpetual brooding after the rise of grunge.
The studios took notice. Following a screening of the film, Dazed and Confused producer Jim Jacks approached Smith and his co-producer Scott Mosier about taking their next project to Universal Studios. A deal was made and soon Mallrats began to take form.
Released on October 20th, 1995, Mallrats didn't exactly have a long gestation period. Like some of the great Beatles albums, this may have helped it in the end. Mallrats used a paint-by-numbers comedy structure,...
- 4/5/2014
- Den of Geek
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