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Not only are the Locomotive and the Scrabble Master back for another week, but making his triumphant return after a journey through the jungles of exotic Bury that made The Revenant look like a tea party, it's only the DOF-MOMAC. This week The MOMAC brings you his review of The Revenant, as well as some news on the Blade Runner sequel. We look towards some of the more ridiculous sounding films set to come out in the next few years. It's never a bad time to talk about star Wars, so with the MOMAC's absence we catch up on his thoughts on the Force Awakens as well as his opinion on the avalanche of comic book movies we're getting over the next few years. There have been some new BvS images released that pose some serious questions! The trailer has dropped for the TV adaptation of the Rush Hour franchise, plus we are treated to some great listener questions! As always support the Nerd Podcast Mafia So Wizard Podcast Dork of All Trades Cult 45 The Back Issue Pod Convo Comics Cast Fans on Patrol as well as the hashtag movement #podernfamily
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It's finally here Power People! The Open All Powers crew have got together for a Star Wars - Force Awakens review episode!!
Scrabble Master, Gaz and Samantha Spielberg break down the movie in a spoiler filled discussion, so see if the force was truly strong with this much anticipated sequel! As well as a few bits and pieces of news that have come about this week the guys and gals avert the crisis on infinite podcasts by answering a question from our good buddies at So Wizard podacst. All this and more is just a click away! Find all our back issues at: openallpowers.weebly.com follow us at: facebook.com/openallpowerspodcast Instagram - @open_all_powers_podcast Twitter - @openallpowers
Back from his peril in the Earth 2 paradox the Scrabble Master has returned to join the Goblin King to discuss all the new trailers that have been hitting the nerd radar this week! As well as a chat about the latest plot synopsis to be released for Suicide Squad and the Flash/Arrow crossover. Plus the Crisis on Infinite podcasts strikes again as we tackle a question set to us by the Convo Comics Cast podcast
All the links you'll need to watch along with us are as follows! Independence Day - Resurgence www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbduDRH2m2M TMNT - Out Of The Shadows www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CKgLNGfdSM X-Men - Apocalypse www.youtube.com/watch?v=COvnHv42T-A Star Trek Beyond www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRVD32rnzOw Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWXUQq7OsKQ Follow us for news and updates at... openallpowers.weebly.com Twitter - @openallpowers Facebook - facebook.com/openallpowerspodcast Instagram - Open_All_Powers_Podcast This weekend, the biggest celebration of Lego in the UK descended on London & Katy and I were there to soak it all up and see what was on offer and we have to say, the event didn't disappoint. The clearest thing to notice was how well the team had planned the whole thing out. It was a busy bustling hall but you never felt to cramped or penned in, which following our MCM experience was a delight! Upon entering the hall we were greeted by some giant builds of A mammoth and sabre tooth tiger & things only got more impressive from there. LegoClub had an area showcasing some of the best sets from 2015, across quite a number of ranges but also showcased some of the new Nexo Knights. The guys from Tt games had quite a large presence at the show, showcasing both already released Lego games, such as Jurassic World, but also had a full playable demo of the up and coming Lego: Marvel' Avengers, which I have a full play through off, despite having about 4 kids drop into the level and then drop out once they got distracted by one of the many other things going on at the show. There was quite a number of Brick Pits across the whole exhibition space challenging people of all ages to build anything they wanted using a single colour (we chose purple because well I don't get to use purple very often) and only using 2x4 Classic Lego bricks. Some of these models were stunning. Clear master builder craftsmanship. We managed something that resembled "Open All Powers" and my obligatory "I have to build a robot" robot. We then headed over to the fan zone, which was host to some of the most amazing builds I've ever seen, the castle & village were a spectacle! There was Star Wars dioramas, a fair ground and so much more (see the gallery below for some of our favourite builds). The fan zone was right in the middle of the hall and took up a most of it at that. Towards the back was a series of small Lego traders, who clearly knew their stuff as some of the rarer sets were going for way more than I expected and a Pop up Toys R Us store, which featured some great sets at pretty decent discounts, as well as some rarer sets that are almost out of circulation. The fact there was a queue to get in to this pop up shows how popular it was & the tills were always busy. We went across the hall more than a couple of times and each time spotting more things we had missed the first time. All in all we really enjoyed our time at Brick2015 and would recommend it to anyone who has a love of Lego! It wasn't too busy which made it a relaxing afternoon, there was plenty to see and do, with a few free giveaways too. Highly recommended for 2016!
Calling all Power People! Your resident mass debater Dr.Bass MD & the Pokemon Master known only as J-Flash are here with your weekly dose of Geek banter! This week the guys discus the newest trailer for the next addition to the DC Cinematic Universe "Batman Vs Superman:Dawn of Justice" and reviews of both the Finale of the excellent season 9 of Doctor Who & the series as a whole. There's spoilers galore in this weeks exciting episode of OPEN...ALL...POWERS...PODCAST!
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Holy weekly podcast Power People! Your hosts The Goblin King & Jay-Flash are back with Miss Disney Magic in toe to chat though all the weeks big news. In this weeks issue we chat about the triumph of a Doctor Who episode "Heaven Sent" the sky's turn red once again for another "Crisis on infinite Podcasts" & we share our first reactions to the new trailer for "Marvel's Captain America: Civil War". Look out for some excellent impressions coming from the team too! All this is only a click away!
News updates Facebook.com/openallpowerspodcast Instagram - @open_all_powers_podcast Twitter - @OpenAllPowers As far as this series of Doctor Who is concerned, although it has not been without it's flaws, we have seen a dramatic switch in the writing, Peter Capaldi's performance and the overall format of the show compared to series 8. The 2 part stories have given room for clarity in the narrative, as well as room for character development and more of an episodic style of story telling, that doesn't all revolve around one arc. It seems that Capaldi has discovered a more grounded way of playing the doctor compared to the very up and down style he portrayed in the previous series, where he played an almost 'anti-doctor' at times, discarding the moral values that we have always seen in the Doctor.
Last nights episode Heaven Sent was the much anticipated solo performance with just Capaldi at the helm trapped in his own personal hell after the events of episode 10 - Face The Raven. Stalked by a mysterious veiled figure, and lured by mysterious clues, he must find a way to escape what he can only assume is a torturous prison designed to make him confess his darkest secrets. We have seen instances of The Doctor voicing an inner monologue and breaking the fourth wall in this series and last, we knew that Capaldi had the acting ability to create a tone and emotion without an antagonist present, but this episode was going to well and truly test the acting chops of this carnation of The Doctor. And without a shadow of a doubt, he prevailed more so than we could have ever of expected! With Steven Moffat at the writing helm, the dialogue was written in a way that despite Clara's absence, The Doctor used his memories of her as a moral compass and way of guidance. This was highlighted in the scenes where we saw the Doctor imagining he was back in the TARDIS when in actual fact he was moments from death and slowed his thought process down to weigh up the situation and work out a way of escaping. This was a very typically eccentric attribute for the Doctor, but as well, these solitary moments of near desperation and times of hopelessness made The Doctor question his heroism, and why he has to survive every time. This was an intriguing moment, as it seemed almost like it's the companions that ride with the Doctor who expect him to save the day and that's what drives him. Suddenly as we find the Doctor on his own, there is no one around for him to 'live up to expectations' nor is there anyone reminding him the he is 'The Doctor' and must step up when he is needed. But the main thing to remember is, in this instance there is no one to save but himself, and this shows the selflessness that we have seen so many times, where he would sooner put others before himself. But when he finds himself alone, we see an inner struggle, where he must find some other way of making him want to save himself. This for me was the main drive in the writing in this episode as this happens so soon after loosing Clara, there is an overwhelming level of guilt riding with The Doctor, and then to suddenly face a challenge alone, his emotional conflict is to much to bear with, as in this circumstance he realises he can't save everyone. The red herrings and twists running through the episode were subtle yet intriguing, from the freshly laid suit, the shovel still covered in mud and the word 'bird' written in the sand, only revealing their relevance towards the end of the episode . Balanced with waves of emotion coming from The Doctor, him questioning his own purpose, and the heartbreaking nature of the challenge that faces him, this episode shone not only in Capaldi's portrayal of a grieving doctor, but the way in which we saw an episode of Doctor Who that gave us a solid story, a 'fairly' conclusive ending, that will no doubt be developed on in the series finale, interesting plot points, and a beautiful balance of subtle scene direction and special effects that were only ever used to aid the story. Not to mention the fact that some scenes, were genuinely terrifying, and the old school horror we hear about from our parents in days of Doctor Who gone by were clearly resurrected for this intense and groundbreaking episode. It wouldn't be a fair review without some criticism, but quite frankly i took this for what it was, and the idea of a Doctor Who episode being a 'prime time Saturday night show' that can be enjoyed for being exactly that, i would be merely nit picking. But the fact i took so much more from it's original intention i was left satisfied and so ready for next weeks series finale! Gaz
The Goblin King & Jay-Flash are back with your weekly dose of Geek news & random thoughts. This week the guys discuss the most recent Doctor Who, "Face the Raven", give their first thoughts on the new Netflix Exclusive series "Jessica Jones", and discuss the recent second trailer for CW's Legends of Tomorrow. All this and more are just a click away.
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