rd Angry Nerd - What Makes "Doctor Who" Great Are the Sidekicks, Not the Time Lord By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Scripts for upcoming episodes of Doctor Who have leaked online, but should you read them before they air? It doesn't matter! The scripts aren't the secret to the Doctor's longevity. It's the companions that make or break any given episode, arc, or season, and Angry Nerd can prove it. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Why the Best Comic-Book-to-Film Adaptations Are Not Always the Most Faithful By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 When it comes to film adaptations of comic-books, the source material should always be treated as gospel, right? Wrong. Angry Nerd explains why, and shares his concerns for Frank Miller's upcoming Sin City: A Dame to Kill For—which could end up being too faithful for its own good. Full Article
rd The Most Wanted Man in the World: Behind the Scenes with Edward Snowden By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000 It took almost a year to arrange to interview and photograph Edward Snowden in Moscow, where he has sought asylum. Author James Bamford and photographer Platon reflect back on their encounters with the elusive whistleblower. Full Article
rd The Most Wanted Man in the World: Edward Snowden in His Own Words By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:30:00 +0000 Dispatched to Moscow, famed portrait photographer Platon captured a never-before-seen side of Edward Snowden for WIRED. In this riveting montage, the elusive whistleblower explains the thinking behind his decision to reveal the extent of domestic surveillance being conducted by US intelligence services. Full Article
rd WIRED September 2014 Issue Trailer: Edward Snowden, the Untold Story By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:20:00 +0000 Award-winning author James Bamford spent three days interviewing Edward Snowden in Moscow. He emerged with an indelible portrait of the elusive whistleblower, one that sheds new light on exactly what led Snowden to decide to leak tens of thousands of top-secret documents. Also in this month's issue: A new scientific effort to understand nutrition and health plus a riveting profile of Sin City auteur Frank Miller. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Why Body Swapping Is Awesome on TV, But Crappy in Movies By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Jason Momoa, aka Khal Drogo, Will Make Aquaman Cool By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Aquaman gets a bad rep as one of more lame superheroes in the DC family, but if there's anyone who can elevate the superhero's cool factor it's Jason Momoa. The Game of Thrones star is reportedly starring as Aquaman in the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice flick, and although he doesn't fit the blonde bill, his tough-guy demeanor and hyper-masculine aura will add a new level of cool to the water-dwelling crime-fighter. Full Article
rd WIRED Live - Making Sustainable Housing Better, More Accessible & More Affordable By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Architect Michelle Kaufmann explains the convergence of technology and building design, and the importance of using software and data to create green, affordable homes for the global population. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Are You Ready for Grant Morrison's New DC Comic Multiversity? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 It spans 52 parallel universes, featuring characters like a nazi Superman and a vampire Batman. And although you'll need an infographic to keep track of everything, Grant Morrison's new, mind-bending mini-series The Multiversity encompasses everything that's right in the alternate reality comic book world. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - I Can't Remember Why, But Movies About Amnesia Are Awesome By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - No, FOX—We Don't Want a Batman Origin Show By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 You know what's not cool? A Batman show that's not about Batman. Yet, that's what we're getting with FOX's upcoming Gotham. The series centers on Bruce Wayne's childhood and features origin stories of the franchise's villains. Sound like a prequel to a prequel? That's because it is. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - The Equalizer's Awesome Title Sequence & Why '80s T.V. Show Credits Rule By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The new Denzel Washington crime thriller, The Equalizer, is based on the 1980s show of the same name. And while Angry Nerd doesn't really remember much about the show, he does remember the killer opening title sequence. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Star Wars Rebels: Strong With the Force, or a Pile of Sith? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 10:30:00 +0000 Star Wars Rebels is Disney’s latest foray into the Star Wars universe, but will this animated installment use the power of the force for good, or take a trip to the dark side? Angry Nerd Chris Baker reviews all of the animated renditions of Star Wars to uncover what worked, and what was a steaming pile of Sith. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Why "Dracula: Untold" Will Suck the Blood (and Soul) Out of You By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:30:00 +0000 The latest victim in the movie studios' quest to take stories we know and love and destroy them with tedious pre-history? Dracula: Untold, which provides us with the unnecessary origin story on how the original vampire became a thirsty bloodsucker, long before the days of Twilight. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Will the New U.K. Import “Gracepoint" Join the Ranks of “The Office,” “House of Cards,” and “Shameless”? By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:20:16 +0000 The British are coming. Can the new crime drama Gracepoint (based on the U.K. hit Broadchurch) find success stateside and join the shortlist of Brit expats that found their footing on red, white, and blue T.V.s, like The Office, House of Cards, and Shameless? Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Horror Movie Cliches that Deserve to be Slaughtered By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
rd The Window - The Alvin Submarine Part 2: Incredible Views On-Board the Deep-Sea Vessel By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 The technological upgrades on the U.S. Navy-owned Alvin submersible allow the deep-sea diving vessel to go to new depths. Reaching 98 percent of the sea floor, the submarine is able to explore complex hydrothermal vents and ecosystems. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Big Hero 6 is More Than Just a Disney-fied Version of a Marvel Classic By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 When Disney announced the launch of Big Hero 6, Angry Nerd was skeptical it’d turn into another kid-friendly version of Marvel IP. Turns out the House of Mouse was able to adapt the classic comic (albeit with a few major changes) into an entertaining animated feature that’s not just another Disney dud. Full Article
rd WIRED by Design - Radical Ideas for Reinventing College, From Stanford's D.School By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Sarah Stein Greenberg at WIRED by Design, 2014. In partnership with Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA. To learn more visit: live.wired.com Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Hate to Say It, But "Dumb and Dumber To" Is Destined to Fail By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 The original came out nearly 20 years ago, yet now is when we’re finally getting the follow up to “Dumb and Dumber.” Angry Nerd explains why the new Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels release has already missed the mark in terms of historical relevancy, and why it’s destined to fall victim to the curse of the long-delayed movie sequel. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - "Hunger Games" and the Terrible Trend of Turning a Book into Two Movies By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - "Penguins of Madagascar" & Animated Spin-offs that Rock By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Animated sequels are nothing compared to their spin-offs. Why watch “Madagascar 4” when the new “Penguins of Madagascar” looks infinitely better and it isn’t bound to the original template? Angry Nerd explains why he’ll take animated spin-offs like “Puss in Boots” to another “Shrek” any day. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Nerdiest Animated Holiday Specials By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 It’s that time of the year when networks drop sickly sweet holiday cartoons. When it comes to animated specials Angry Nerd typically loathes them, but will things change when he gets a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Specials Past? Full Article
rd WIRED's Gadget Challenge - LED Skateboard Battle By www.wired.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:00:00 +0000 Erik and Justin try out fitness gadgets that promise to take your workout to the next level. Find out how JayBird’s BlueBuds X headphones, Withing’s Pulse 02 watch, and Sunset’s LED skateboard stack up when they get put to the test. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - 10 Most Underrated Movies of 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 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.” Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - 2014’s Most Infuriating TV Moments By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 Some TV shows made us laugh and cry tears of joy this year while others made us want to rip our hair out. Angry Nerd runs down 2014’s top five most frustrating TV moments from "Doctor Who" to "How to Get Away with Murder.” Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - The Most Important Superhero Trends of 2014 By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0000 2014 was the year comic book movies got a little bit more comic book-y. Angry Nerd counts down the top five happenings, from the return of the super heroines to DC's TV domination. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - The Trouble with Turning “12 Monkeys” the Movie Into “12 Monkeys” the TV Show By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:30:00 +0000 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”… Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Is SpongeBob Ready to Move from a Pineapple to the Real World? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 11:30:00 +0000 SpongeBob Squarepants is about to upgrade from a television cartoon to a movie cartoon—alongside real, non-cartoon people. It’s a tough combo to pull off. For every “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” there’s a “Space Jam.” Or “Chipmunks.” Or “Smurfs.” Actually there’s more in the red column. Anyway, Angry Nerd is cautiously optimistic—for now. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Channing Tatum as a Douchey Elf? No Thanks, “Jupiter Ascending” By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Feb 2015 11:30:00 +0000 It’s true that the “Jupiter Ascending” trailer makes the otherwise scrumptious Channing Tatum look like the douchiest elf in all of Middle-Earth. But the troubling part of the movie isn’t the prosthetic ears—it’s the insidious idea that only people fated to do great things can become heroes. Angry Nerd has other ideas about saving the world (again). Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Why "50 Shades of Grey" Matters to Fanfic By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 11:30:00 +0000 Honestly, Angry Nerd probably won’t see Fifty Shades of Grey. But he gets it. He does. Because poorly-written “romance” novels are right in geek culture’s wheelhouse. “Fifty Shades” is just fan-fiction—erotic and “Twilight”-derived and not in space, but fanfic nonetheless. Nerd’s built fan fiction from the ground up, and fan-fiction is what’s behind today’s biggest blockbusters. Full Article
rd Time Traveling with Black Nerd Comedy and Angry Nerd By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:30:00 +0000 It’s 2015 and we’re finally living in the future. At least, according to Marty McFly. This week Angry Nerd hosts Andre from Black Nerdy Comedy to talk about the new flick “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” and the rules of time travel, according to cinema. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Chappie & the Taxonomy of Movie Robots By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:30:00 +0000 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. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Can Will Forte’s “The Last Man on Earth" Defy the Sci-fi TV Curse? By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:30:00 +0000 The new Will Forte TV show “The Last Man on Earth” is sort of a funny version of “I Am Legend,” without the vampire zombies. But science fiction comedy has a grim history on American television, as even fans of “Alf,” “Mork & Mindy,” or “3rd Rock from the Sun” would have to admit. Angry Nerd hopes Forte’s approach escapes the curse. Full Article
rd The New Cinderella is Giving Angry Nerd Déjà Vu By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 “Cinderella" has had 13 movie adaptations since 2000. Angry Nerd is getting sick of the déjà vu. Why tarnish yet another animated classic by turning it into a live action film? Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Marvel vs DC: Who Will Ruin Superhero Movies? Starring Black Nerd Comedy By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - DreamWorks’ New Film “Home” Combines the Worst in CGI Alien Design By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 The new DreamWorks film “Home” commits the worst of all CGI sins. In an attempt to make cute, kid-friendly characters, “Home” ended up with shapeless purple blobs and uninteresting features. What happened to strange and kind of creepy aliens like E.T.? Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - 100th Episode Spectacular! By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Angry Nerd is celebrating 100 episodes of his infamous rants! In honor of the centennial celebration he’s decided to: 1. Party like it’s 1999 and 2. Answer YOUR questions…for better or worse. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Will Netflix’s Daredevil Fly or Flop? By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 If Netflix’s new Daredevil series is anything like Ben Affleck’s Daredevil film, we’re all in trouble. Angry Nerd explains what the latest incarnation needs to get right to make sure the man without fear doesn’t turn into a total flop. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - Clicking Dislike on the Cyber-Horror Film "Unfriended" By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000 The new horror movie “Unfriended” uses a screen-capture format to shape the film’s narrative. But guess what? Using Facebook messages, Skype calls, and Gchats to tell a story isn’t innovative, it’s LAZY! Angry Nerd explains why the cyber-horror flick deserves an IRL “dislike." Full Article
rd Cardistry: The Juggling of Playing Cards By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Inside the mesmerizing world of cardistry, the new performance art of manipulating playing cards. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - HBO: Ignore the Game of Thrones Books By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Some people are worried that the new season of Game of Thrones will deviate too much from the books. Angry Nerd is worried that it won’t stray far enough. He explains why the brutal plot trims are needed when it comes to the show. Full Article
rd Angry Nerd - The Avengers Get Voice Acting Wrong By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Computer-generated characters are looking better every year, but there’s one thing that’s not up to technological snuff: the voices. The new Avengers film is no exception—Angry Nerd explains the problem with having Ultron sound exactly like James Spader instead of an evil robot. Full Article
rd Gadget Lab - Smooth Moves: Riding Insanely Fun Hoverboards By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:30:00 +0000 You’ve seen Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner and JR Smith cruising on these things. What are they exactly? Are they safe? Can I buy one? WIRED Senior Writer David Pierce has the answers and tips for riding The Scoot, even the knockoffs of the knockoffs. Full Article
rd These Guys Can Hack An E-Skateboard By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:30:00 +0000 A pair of security researchers can hack into some electric skateboards' Bluetooth controllers and pull the boards out from under a rider's feet. Full Article
rd Absurd Creatures | The Horrifying Sting of the Tarantula Hawk Wasp By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Aug 2015 10:45:00 +0000 In the world of horrifyingly painful stinging creatures, the tarantula hawk ranks so high that the actual scientific advice if you're stung is to lie down and scream. Dandy if you're a human, but if you are a tarantula, the wasp's prey, it's even worse. Full Article
rd Absurd Creatures | Pucker Up With the Truck-Sized Ocean Sunfish By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:15:00 +0000 The ocean sunfish, equipped with thick, mucous-covered lips, can grow to 10 feet long and 5,000 pounds on a diet of calorie-poor jellyfish. Full Article
rd NASA Data Viz Wizards Model the Movement of Ocean Garbage Patches By www.wired.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:30:00 +0000 Ocean Currents Create Garbage Patches. Full Article
rd Absurd Creatures | This Leech is a Pain in the Butt for Hippos By www.wired.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:15:00 +0000 Hippos are tough animals with tough hides. So tough that there's a species of leech that has evolved to live and feed in the only part of the hippo where the sun don't shine. Ladies and gentlemen, the life and times of the hippo butt leech. Full Article
rd Evolution of a Pony: The 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang By www.wired.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:15:00 +0000 With a massive engine and no creature comforts like back seats to weigh it down, the Shelby GT350R is a candidate for the most fun Mustang ever. WIRED associate editor Alex Davies takes it for a spin on the famed Laguna Seca racetrack. Full Article