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Why Kara And James Didn't Have A Chance At A 'Supergirl' Relationship
Warning: This post contains spoilers from Supergirl's Season 2 When Season 1 of Supergirl ended, Kara and James had taken a step toward a romantic relationship. As the entire season had been spent building the momentum for a love match between James Olsen and Kara Danvers, some viewers welcomed the culmination of the attraction. After all, Superman has Lois Lane; why shouldn't Supergirl have someone to love as well?
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Eight Television Families That Can Still Teach Us Something About Life
Here’s the simple truth: raising a family is hard. I'm in the middle of a family reunion/vacation and I'm surrounded by the extent of my wife's family. We've had laughs, we've had drama, and ultimately no matter what your family looks like, there’s no magic word that can solve every problem, no secret fix-all that can resolve drama as it rises.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
'The Flash': Can Caitlin Snow Be Killer Frost Without Killing?
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Season 3 of The Flash! If you watched November 1st's episode of The Flash, you already know that Caitlin is on her way to becoming Killer Frost. With her powers expanding (and her eyes and hair changing), Caitlin Snow is disappearing, and viewers are left wondering if we're going to completely lose her to the villain who has no problem with eliminating problems by killing.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Is Tyler Hoechlin Playing Superman Again? If So, It Won't Be Often, And Here's Why
I think we can all agree that Tyler Hoechlin did a fantastic job with his portrayal of Superman on Supergirl. In fact, many fans began to urge CW to create a live-action TV series with Hoechlin as the lead because of his performance. Twitter was abuzz with thumbs-up reactions, and entertainment sites have been running with the story since Hoechlin's two episodes appeared.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
10 TV Deaths That Broke Our Hearts
Sometimes people die; it's a fact of life. That same concept applies to cinematic life and, as much as we may wish there were another way, sometimes our beloved characters have to die to move the story along (sometimes just because). Regardless of the reasoning, we’ve probably all watched a show and suddenly found ourselves clutching our hearts as they shatter into a million tiny pieces.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
How To Feed Your Addiction To Vampires When 'The Vampire Diaries' Is Gone Forever
The popularity of television shows like The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, along with movies like The Twilight Saga and Underworld, tell a story no one can deny: viewers have a addiction to vampires. Whether we're reading about it or watching it, we can't seem to get enough of the bloodsuckers, and now that The Vampire Diaries is ending in early 2017, we'll have one less way to feed the need.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
What 'Supergirl' Is Missing Without Cat Grant
Supergirl is three episodes into its second season, and though Cat Grant has only been gone for one, there's already a vortex. Taking an impromptu leave of absence, Cat Grant has departed CatCo, leaving the citizens of National City and the viewers not quite sure what to do without her.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
'Supergirl': How Will James Olsen's Guardian Differ From The Comic Book Version?
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Supergirl Season 2 Jimmy Olsen, a fresh-faced young photographer, first appeared in the comics in 1941. Always the sidekick, he was there to provide support to the superheroes and to Perry White, the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet. The modern TV series Supergirl changed him into James Olsen, an award-winning photographer and a man who was much more confident — and certainly one who can hold his own, whether it's on the street or in Cat Grant's old office at CatCo.Jimmy Olsen, a fresh-faced young photographer, first appeared in the comics in 1941. Always the sidekick, he was there to provide support to the superheroes and to Perry White, the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet. The modern TV series Supergirl changed him into James Olsen, an award-winning photographer and a man who was much more confident — and certainly one who can hold his own, whether it's on the street or in Cat Grant's old office at CatCo.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Three Reasons Why The Dark Archer From 'Arrow' Needs His Own Show
Say the name Malcolm Merlyn in the Arrowverse, and every fan knows you're talking about the Dark Archer, a character so conniving and devious, he's easy to hate. Portrayed convincingly by John Barrowman, Malcolm has become one of Green Arrow's greatest enemies. We never know which turn his clever mind is going to take next, and there are even times when we root for him.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
How Japanese Anime Helped Your Favorite Western Cartoons Grow Up
Coming of age is a rite of passage. It’s an inevitability, and while we may not always like it, ultimately every living thing in our world goes through a time of growth and evolution — even our beloved cartoons.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
