First Transformers, then G.I. Joe, now Magic: The Gathering? When will Hasbro learn that a successful game or toy does not equal a successful movie franchise?
The makers of the new Godzilla movie are taking great pains to telegraph their deep reverence for kaiju cinema. In other words, they want us to know they won’t screw it up like Roland Emmerich did in 1998. Angry Nerd makes the case for why we should believe them.
The House of Mouse might be onto something: Forget the hero and make the villain the star. Disney’s new film Maleficent does just that and it actually…kind of…works. Angry Nerd explains the pros of putting the evil queens and wicked witches front and center.
The new sci-fi flick Edge of Tomorrow is basically a sci-fi rip-off of Groundhog Day, but with more Tom Cruise and less Bill Murray. And somehow, it manages to establish itself as one of the best movies about a video game, ever.
It’s hard for him to admit, but Angry Nerd just doesn’t need anymore Marvel or DC comic book movies. Instead of another big budget flick with an oversaturated superhero, why not look elsewhere for solid source material? Case in point: The excellent, new comic-to-silver-screen adaptation, Snowpiercer.
Is it too much to ask for a comic-book flick that doesn't rely on three crappy prequels for the plot to make sense? Let's lose the complicated, interwoven story lines and focus on quality standalone films. Angry Nerd explains why Marvel's new Guardians of the Galaxy gets it just right.
Angry Nerd challenges Bodock the Giant Creature to a round of movie monster trivia. Despite Angry Nerd's best efforts to trick the massive beast, Bodock comes out ahead with a few tricks of his own.
BBC America is hedging their bets on Intruders, a new show about a secret society whose members can jump into other people's bodies. And while body swapping is nothing new in the cinematic world, the trope tends to work better on TV, than on film. Angry Nerd explains why.
In the upcoming thriller Before I Go to Sleep, Nicole Kidman stars as a woman who's grappling to remember what happened in her past. The amnesia plot line works, as it does for every film centered around memory loss, because it puts the protagonist on the same level as the viewer. Angry Nerd explains why.
Angry Nerd is sick of the latest crop of cliché killer movies. Do we really need Michael Bay bringing another Hasbro product to life with “Ouija"? Who asked for the new wannabe “Blair Witch Project” called “Exists”? Angry Nerd explains why the only frightening thing this Halloween is the surplus of crappy horror flicks.
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Why turn one book into one movie, when you can turn it into two? Despite “Mockingjay” being the weakest book in “The Hunger Games” series, movie execs have decided to translate it into a two-part film. Angry Nerd explains why the stretch from one to two is a terrible trend that needs to end.
T.V. may be in a golden era, but that’s no excuse for you to skip out on the best movies of the year. Angry Nerd names the 10 most underrated movies of 2014, including “Only Lovers Left Alive,” “Snowpiercer,” “The Raid 2,” and “Edge of Tomorrow.”
The 1995 sci-fi flick “12 Monkeys” is about to become a TV show. This worries Angry Nerd—movies-turned-TV-shows don’t have the best track record. Sure, “Fargo” turned out fine, but let’s not forget the short-lived tragedy “Ferris Bueller”…
In the new series “Agent Carter” Marvel expands its universe to the small screen with help from Industrial Light & Magic. Creating high-quality visual effects was nothing new for the the award-winning team, but working against grueling weekly delivery dates proved to be a monstrous challenge. Mike Seymour finds out how they did it.
Movie robots fall into one of three categories: the cutesy ones who do repairs (C3PO), the menacing bad guys designed to inflict pain (Mechagodzilla), and the child-like naifs who learn about the wonders and horrors of the world through experience. Angry Nerd explains why Neill Blomkamp’s new sci-fi flick “Chappie” falls into the third group and he breaks down why we need more movies that cast robots as the wide-eyed outsider.
Comic book movies are on the rise, but will it be Marvel or DC that pushes us over the edge? Andre from Black Nerd Comedy pays Angry Nerd another visit to discuss if it’ll be Spider-Man or Fantastic Four that makes us say no more.
The Martian, Ridley Scott's new space epic, takes audiences to the rugged surface of Mars. Matt Damon stars as left behind astronaut Mark Watney, who has to "science" his survival on the barren planet.
The race to VR cinema has split into two tracks: either Pixar-like CGI that affords full immersion, or 360-degree video, which lacks true "presence." Uncorporeal's new technology is a marriage of the two, and gives us a glimpse at what the future of VR film could be.
There have been a lot of movies made recently about the Apple founder. This is the one you should see.
Guillermo del Toro's new film isn't a horror show, it's a gothic romance but it isn't all that romantic. It does have wonderfully detailed ghosts, a haunted house, beautiful costumes and Jessica Chastain gets to let loose as an unhinged Victorian.
The Last Witch Hunter is a movie starring Vin Diesel where he, yes, hunts witches. That's all you really need to know. If watching the fast-car-driving voice of Groot go hard on some magic-makers sounds like your idea of a good time, Diesel is here to put a spell on you. If not, search for your enchantments elsewhere.
Is James Bond obsolete? The Joint Intelligence Service thinks spies, even super spies, are dinosaurs in an age of drones and wiretapping. But there's a more philosophical question: Are we over James Bond?
If you loved Star Wars once, everything you loved is back. And if you’re new? Welcome home.
Avegant's Glyph is a personal movie theater, a screen only you can say that you can use to watch movies, play video games, and anything else you want. Just don't expect people not to stare.
It might seem like a blunder to try to wring comedy out of a very serious conflict, but in Tina Fey's new movie, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, she walks the line between humor and heart expertly. The film isn’t the whole picture of the war in Afghanistan, but what it does show, it shows in very sharp focus.
Like "Cloverfield", the plot of "10 Cloverfield Lane" was very guarded. We won’t spoil anything, but we will tell you that it’s exhilarating—and very fun.
Canon's new ME20F-SH has bananas low-light capabilities. We shot some footage to show off its see-in-the-dark skills but be warned it'll cost you over $20K.
Green Room director Jeremy Saulnier and actor Anton Yelchin play a game with WIRED. We asked them how they’d get out of trapped situations depicted in other films. It gets pretty crude, so this is NSFW.
WIRED gets a tour from veteran Foley artist John Roesch of the Skywalker's custom built soundstage. Roesch reveals some of the strangest audio props that were used in films like 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' 'Back to the Future' and 'Braveheart’.
Civil War is a rock-’em-sock-’em stand-off that features no fewer than four massive fights and, even at 146 minutes, feels gargantuan but never over-stuffed. It’s a Captain America movie, yes, but it’s more about the struggle between consent and dissent.
For gamers, World of Warcraft represents a massive universe in which they’ve spent many hours. But for many moviegoers, WoW’s Azeroth is a completely foreign place they know nothing about. So for his new movie, Warcraft, director Duncan Jones—a gamer himself—had to create a world that would bring in new fans and make long-time WoW players feel like they were coming home. In this interview with WIRED, he explains how he worked with Industrial Light & Magic to make that happen.
It may look like a monkey, with its prehensile tail and predilection for chewing with its mouth open—but don't be fooled.
Jack Reacher, Never Go Back is worth checking out if you like hammy, uncomplicated action films.
Wall-E, Terminator, Eva. Which beloved moves robots are realistic to create and which are a far stretch? Our expert breaks it down.
Dialect coach Erik Singer analyzes the accents of some of Hollywood's biggest names. How accurate were they really?
'The Lego Batman Movie' uses an impressive style of animation that replicates the look of real lego bricks. These digital bricks abide by all the rules of real Lego bricks, so they cannot bend or move in an impractical way. Mike Seymour breaks down a few of the most remarkable scenes, where numerous complex techniques were used to create a believable image.
The city of the future calls for more connectivity. Porto company Veniam is leading that charge by incorporating a wifi mesh network to this old-world city. Produced for Mouser Electronics by the WIRED Brand Lab
Dialect coach Erik Singer takes a look at idiolects, better known as the specific way one individual speaks. To best break down this concept, Erik analyzes some actors playing real people. Just how close was Jamie Foxx's Ray Charles? What about Cate Blanchett's portrayal of Bob Dylan? Is Daniel Day-Lewis' Lincoln accurate? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/
Downsizing VFX Supervisor Jamie Price breaks down the history of people miniaturization in movies.
Behind the scenes with the actor Thomas Middleditch who teamed up with an artificial intelligence program called Benjamin to create "Zone Out," an entirely AI-made sci-fi film.
Dialect coach Erik Singer once again analyzes the accents of some of Hollywood's biggest names. How accurate were their accents, really? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/
Jon M. Chu, director of Crazy Rich Asians, made this short film exclusively for WIRED using the new Apple iPhone XS Max. Chu shot and edited the film himself, shooting handheld in available light and using only the native camera app and default stabilizer, without any additional crew or equipment. "Somewhere" Shot on the iPhone XS Max No filters, no color correction. Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Jon M. Chu Starring: Luigi Rosado
Hacker and security researcher Samy Kamkar takes a look at a variety of hacking scenes from popular media and examines their authenticity.
Kevin Smith takes us through the history of Spider-Man in film and television, from 1978's "Spider-Man Strikes Back" to 2017's "Spider-Man: Homecoming." Kevin's special, Silent But Deadly is available wherever you rent or buy content (On Demand, iTunes, Google Play, Playstation, Xbox) Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is in theaters now
Dialect coach Erik Singer once again takes a look at idiolects, better known as the specific way one individual speaks. This time, Erik is focusing on actors's portrayals of US presidents. How close was Josh Brolin to capturing George W. Bush in W.? Is Jay Pharoah's version of Obama true to life? Is it even possible for an actor to accurately portray George Washington? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/
If you've ever seen the show Stranger Things, you've probably noticed a movie reference or two. Series creators Ross and Matt Duffer are huge film buffs, and they've used every opportunity they can to reference some of their favorite movies in Stranger Things. Here is their definitive list of (almost) every movie reference in Stranger Things. Stranger Things season 3 is streaming now on Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/watch/80186941?trackId=254015180
Novak Djokovic takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Is Novak Djokovic the best ever? What does Novak eat for breakfast? When did he start playing tennis? What color are his eyes? Novak answers all these questions, and more!