Ghezal Amiri
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Afghan-Canadian writer who enjoys witty quips and BTS, proper grammar and Jodie Comer.
I tweet with @MrsBananaPhone because it's the best and beats the rest.
I also have designs: https://www.teepublic.com/user/designingsimple
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'La La Land' Camera Operator Posts 2 Insane Behind-The-Scenes Videos That Will Make You Tired Just Watching Them
If you think the process behind shooting La La Land was simply a walk during a lovely night, think again. (Refresh your memory of the stunning cinematography in the trailer below.)
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Finding Perfection in the Imperfect Is What Makes 'Beauty and the Beast' a Timeless Tale
Groundbreaking animation, sweeping landscapes and marvelous musical numbers are just a few of the reasons #Disney captivated audiences around the world with its animated masterpiece Beauty and the Beast in 1991.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Christopher Nolan Reveals Why He's a Fan of a PG-13 Rating for 'Dunkirk'
#ChristopherNolan's impressive directing filmography has spanned almost twenty years, with many taking note of his talent following 2000's thriller Memento. He directed one of the best film trilogies in recent history with his #Batman trilogy and conquered the box office with 2010's Inception as well as his last feature film, 2014's Interstellar. His highly anticipated take on a major event during World War II with Dunkirk releases this summer and fans cannot wait to see how the heavyweight director tackles what Nolan refers to as "a survival story."
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
3 Reasons Why Darren Aronofsky's Upcoming Psycho-Thriller Will Be Another 'Mother!' of a Movie
#DarrenAronofsky has made a name for himself by illustrating his keen ability to depict the complex nature and dark themes of his films. 2000's Requiem For A Dream warned a generation of young people about the dangers of drug addiction. 2008's The Wrestler depicted an aging professional wrestler clinging to his former glory days and 2010's Black Swan earned #NataliePortman her first Academy Award for portraying a ballerina striving for greatness.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Will Ferrell Won't Return to the Roxbury for a Sequel, but He May Step Back into 'Step Brothers'
In Will Ferrell's vast filmography, there is bound to be one movie that makes you hold your stomach from the sheer amount of belly laughs. But Ferrell's track record when it comes to sequels is less than stellar (see: Anchorman 2 and Zoolander 2), so even though some fans want to see new installments to his old films, other fans feel that he should stick with new ideas. Now Ferrell himself is addressing which roles he'd be willing to return to.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
'Wonder Woman' Director Patty Jenkins Set to Re-Team with the "Above Average" Chris Pine for New Tnt Drama
After delivering one of the bestperformingsuperhero flicks of all time with this year's Wonder Woman, director Patty Jenkins is returning to the small screen and this time, she's bringing a handsome Hollywood talent along with her.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Influential 'X-Men' Writer Chris Claremont Reveals What He Thinks of 'Logan'
When it comes to everything related to the #XMen, 66-year-old Chris Claremont knows his mutant stuff. Considered to be the most influential X-Men author of all time, Claremont's career spans decades and the writer is most-notably known for his work on The Uncanny X-Men series from 1975-1991. He's crediting with turning around the once-underachieving comic series and transforming it into one of Marvel's most popular titles.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
'Your Name' Overtakes 'Spirited Away,' Becoming the Highest Grossing Anime Film of All Time
It took 16 years to accomplish and I am certain director Makoto Shinkai will be celebrating for years to come. The phenomenal Kimi no Na wa (also known as #YourName) has been breaking records left and right in the anime world and has officially managed to achieve the greatest success of all. Following its international release, Your Name has officially become the highest grossing anime film of all time, beating out the international gross of the Studio Ghibli/Hayao #Miyazaki classic, Spirited Away.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Let's Discuss 10 of the Most Terrifying Scenes from Non-Horror Films
With #Halloween right around the corner, I began to think about some of my favorite horror films, and wondered what it was that made me feel scared whenever I watched them. I then wondered about films whose genres are not technically classified as horror, yet they have moments that have managed to freak me out more than many horror films have. In no particular order, here are some examples of those scenes.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
It's Ogre Time: 'Shrek 5' Script Is Officially Finished with a Promise of 'Reinvention'
For those clamoring for another visit to Shrek's beloved swamp, clamor no more! The last installment to the beloved CG-animated franchise entitled Shrek Forever After was released in 2010 and although it earned an impressive $752 million at the box office, it was the lowest-earning installment of the Shrek franchise. Despite this, the franchise has maintained its presence in the public eye with various holiday shorts and a wildly popular #PussInBoots spin-off.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Will Smith Famously Turned down 'The Matrix': Here's What It Would Have Looked Like!
Will Smith was a growing force during the late 1990s following a successful collaboration with Michael Bay with Bad Boys and his show-stealing performance in Independence Day. As his popularity grew with hits such as Men in Black, so did the abundance of potential roles available to him.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
