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Don't Hate The Players, Hate The Game: Ranking The Winners And Losers Of 'Westworld' Season 1
As Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy's Westworld turns out to be a giant wooden game of "get the ball to the middle of the maze," we are still left reeling from the bullet-riddled finale. Episode 10, "The Bicameral Mind" saw Dr. Ford's new narrative spell a possible end to the park's serene life of donkey walks and piano ditties. The first season wrapped with #Westworld's signature keep 'em wanting more style, meaning that the wait until Season 2 in 2018 is likely to be an agonizing one (robots feel pain too). While we practice our lasso skills, let's rank the winners and losers of #HBO's wild, wild western.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Dr. Lecter Returns: Is Anthony Hopkins The Real Villain Of Westworld?
Everything began to short-circuit and the curtain started to fall in the fourth episode of #Westworld, "Dissonance Theory," as a surprising new menace reared its head. Beyond the fact of "Oh my God, it's Hannibal Lecter," this week set in motion that Anthony Hopkins could be the true villain of Westworld. Don't let that cuddly Santa exterior fool you, Ford is channeling some serious Dr. Lecter vibes. From his sinister meeting with park Operations Leader Theresa Cullen, to his cavalier attitude to his partner's demise, let's break down the facts on why Dr. Robert Ford is the wild West's newest outlaw.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Dolores's 'Grave' Mistake: Unravelling Religion In 'Westworld'
HBO's robo-romp #Westworld continued to mystify in its fourth episode and it looks like the ghosts of the past could be about to rear their heads for our sentient hosts. The park itself has been used as an analogy for the Garden of Eden, with our titular Dolores being the eve of the world, and Anthony Hopkins's Ford is God, battling with Ed Harris's Man in Black/The Devil. It is all speculation at this stage, however, "Dissonance Theory" gave us a real insight to the religion of Westworld, where it looks like Dolores is digging up trouble.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: 10 Shows To Fill Your Black Mirror Void!
Mr. Brooker, you have done it again — from Bryce Dallas Howard's pastel pinks, to the electro soundtrack of San Junipero, and the grim horror of haunted house VR, #BlackMirror departs for a third time. As we inevitably gorged on the six Netflix episodes of Charlie Brooker's tech-anthology, the season is over before it even began. If your obsession with the dark arts isn't fully quenched, here are 10 shows that can shatter the mirror in terms of the meta, obscure, or just downright wrong. Have some videos of dancing kittens on standby — things are about to get dark.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
We Could Be About To See Previous Doctors And Rose Return In Series 10 Of 'Doctor Who'
Doctor Who' Series Ten has began filming with Block One already complete. Very little has been revealed about what to expect from the new Series apart from a few familiar faces and one new face. Firstly, as we know Peter Capaldi will be back as the Doctor for Series Ten. But will it be his last? Secondly, it has been confirmed that Matt Lucas will be making a return to the show but as a recurring character and making him part of the TARDIS team of 2017. Matt Lucas was previously seen in the 2015 Christmas Special 'The Husbands of River Song' as the character Nardole. Lastly, it has been confirmed that the young actress Pearl Mackie will be the brand new companion called 'Bill' to travel through time and space with the Doctor.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Here Come The Men In Black: Westworld's Time Time Travel Theory Is A Mindblower!
Warning: Spoilers for Westworld Episode 3 'The Stray' ahead! With Westworld theories coming thick and fast, it looks like HBO's all-star Western is becoming more like an episode of Sherlock than your standard John Wayne outing. The latest Westworld puzzler proposes a twist that seems plucked from the screenplay of Saw IV — are we actually seeing two different timelines play out on the plains of the wild, wild, West? If so, the truth about Ed Harris's Man in Black has been right in front of our noses this whole time.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
'Bravest Warriors' Is What Happens If You Cross 'Rick And Morty' With 'Adventure Time'
Adults, watching cartoons, pfft, what sorcery is this! We all do it, so don't pretend like you don't. However — if you like to feel like a grown-up — on the more "adult" end of the spectrum is Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's sci-fi smorgasbord Rick and Morty. We will (finally) pick up Season 2's cliffhanger ending when the series flies in its third season by the end of the year. As we continue to grow old waiting for the show return, here is something to quench your cartoon thirst in the meantime.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
7 Years Bad Luck - The 5 Darkest Moments From Black Mirror!
For those who have plunged into the dark depths of Charlie Brooker's mind for Black Mirror, you will know that the horror anthology is not for those seeking popcorn and pleasantries. Sicker than your average episode of American Horror Story, Black Mirror is a dystopian look at our modern lives, and whilst there may only currently be seven episodes, the twisted-techy-terror comes back to our screens for a full series of Netflix and 'kill'. Coming next month, the streaming giant has teamed up with Brooker to give us another thirteen episodes to haunt your nightmares. You can currently stream the six episodes (and Christmas special) online. But in the meantime, let's refresh on the show's darkest moments so far. I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see what misery is around the corner — sorry, I'm a little twisted like that!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Could Nicolas Winding Refn Make A 'Doctor Who' Movie?
Doctor Who fans are pretty divided when it comes to the Doctor's film adventures. While the time-traveling hero's had plenty of televised escapades, we haven't had a Doctor Who movie since 1996's generally disliked Doctor Who: The Movie. But that could change if director Nicolas Winding Refn gets his way.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Two Timelords Keen To Return In Upcoming Series
Ever since they departed from the show, both Matt Smith and David Tennant have both returned to Doctor Who at some point in time and space. Tennant (10th Doctor) left his role as the Timelord in 2010 'The End Of Time - Part Two'. Since his departure, he returned to play the 10th Doctor in the shows 50th Anniversary Special 'The Day Of The Doctor' alongside fellow Doctors Matt Smith and Tom Baker. However, in 2010 when Tennant left, Matt Smith took over as the Doctor and then departed in 2013 in 'Time Of The Doctor' which followed the 50th Anniversary Special. Since departure, Smith has returned once. This was during Peter Capaldi's debut episode 'Deep Breath' in 2014. It may have been a phone call, but he still returned causing fans to go mad.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Pearl Mackie Is The New Doctor Who Companion!
BBC One officially announced that Pearl Mackie will be Jenna Coleman's replacement as the Doctor's companion in Doctor Who. She was exclusively revealed to the world during the FA Cup Semi Finals Half Time on Saturday 23rd April.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
