Bob Chipman, Author at The Escapist

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Original Japanese Godzilla Will Return in New Film

The one and only original King of The Monsters rises again for 2016 2014’s big-budget American-produced revamp of Godzilla was well-reviewed – especially ...

By Bob ChipmanDecember 8, 2014

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If You Can’t Take the Heat

TV’s affection for restaurant shows is nothing new, but the subgenre of restaurant fixing shows is an odd (and addictive) addition to the ...

By Bob ChipmanDecember 8, 2014

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It’s Hard Out There for a (Critic)

Audiences and critics don’t always get along, but this is one thing we should agree on: when you sit down to watch a ...

By Bob ChipmanDecember 5, 2014

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Benedict Cumberbatch is Officially Marvel’s Doctor Strange

At long last, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has its Sorcerer Supreme After what has seemed like an eternity of rumors, innuendo and “almosts,” ...

By Bob ChipmanDecember 4, 2014

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Watch History Get Rebooted in Terminator Genisys Trailer

Things have changed in first trailer for the reboot of the blockbuster franchise The first trailer for Terminator Genisys, which was teased yesterday, ...

By Bob ChipmanDecember 4, 2014

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Get Teased For The Terminator: Genisys Trailer

Here’s your first look at the time-traveling robot-reboot The upcoming feature Terminator: Genisys is aiming to start the popular Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi franchise ...

By Bob ChipmanDecember 4, 2014

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So What Is Suicide Squad, Anyway?

In case you’re confused, Bob breaks down Warner Bros. and DC’s supervillain supergroup. Now that there’s finally a cast, mainstream movie journalism is ...

By Bob ChipmanDecember 3, 2014

Reviews

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Approaches Its End-Game

Agents is rocketing towards next week’s mid-season break — and the big reveal of just what they’ve been chasing this whole time — ...

By Bob ChipmanDecember 3, 2014

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Here’s Your Cast For The Suicide Squad Movie

Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Tom Hardy and Jared Leto as the new Joker lead all-star supervillain team-up With Batman v Superman: Dawn of ...

By Bob ChipmanDecember 3, 2014

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What We Talk About When We Talk About Cosby

Separating the television personality from the real life figure is a challenge with a scandal like this one. I write a column about ...

By Bob ChipmanDecember 1, 2014

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The Force Awakens Trailer Gets Wacky “George Lucas” Version

YouTuber imagines The Force Awakens as one of the “Special Editions.” The Internet is still working out its reactions to the first trailer ...

By Bob ChipmanNovember 30, 2014

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Blecch Friday: A Movie Fan Gift Guide

Skip the rush of Black Friday sales and track down these gifts for your favorite movie-lover instead. Even among American pseudo-holidays, “Black Friday” ...

By Bob ChipmanNovember 28, 2014

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