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Why Do Characters Not Stay Dead on TV Shows Anymore?
Characters miraculously coming back to life has been a staple plotline of soap operas for years, yet in modern television it seems that this archetype is starting to be used more and more. Even shows as popular as Game of Thrones have had problems permanently writing out characters, and I just simply cannot understand why. I would like to examine what exactly causes television writers to bring back characters that they have already killed off, and I hope I can shed some light on what I feel is an issue that plagues our television screens everyday.
By Jacob Craig7 years ago in Geeks
Review for 'Venom'
I want to preface that as a kid, I loved Spider-man. Countless comic runs were read by little eight year old me (the 1999 Strazinski run being the best one), and one of my favorite villains was Eddie Brock/Venom. This was not because he was the strongest or the most original. I love Venom because of the connection that the Symbiote has to Pete. Their relationship reminds me of a couple who broke up but one of them just couldn't get over it. That being said, here is my Venom review. This movie features Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, who comes in contact with this alien being who bonds to him. One aspect of Hardy's performance that adds to the immersion of the movie was his Venom voice. I didn't even realize it until after I finished the movie that the person who was the voice of the Symbiote was Venom. Tom does a good job with what he was given, but I will say that Eddie was too nice. Eddie (before the Symbiote) isn't an incredibly nice guy but he isn't a jerk either. The villain named Drake, played by Riz Ahmed, does a good job as well. All the actors and actresses who were in the movie did great with what was given to them. When I talk about the story, I'm going to judge it on two criteria. The first one being comic accuracy. The second being on a solo movie basis. I won't lie to you, when I say that not having Spider-man was somewhat off. Spider-man is an essential part of Venom's origin. It wouldn't be far to say that Spider-man is the reason for Venom being a villain. So, since there is no Spider-man in the movie, I have to knock it down points there. However, when we judge it as a solo movie, it actually excels. Drake is an amazing part of this movie, and probably one of my favorite parts. There was no point in the movie where it felt too fast or too slow. One thing that should be noted is that there wasn't any obvious parable that was in the movie. At this day in age where there are so many superhero movies that have this, it's refreshing to just see an entertaining movie. That is what this movie excels in; just being a fun, mindless movie. That exact niche is where this movie excels in. Although, I will say that the story could have been better. There is one big flaw that in the story that makes it not so enjoyable. In the comics, Venom is a bad guy. He thinks that he is doing the right thing but is actually not. In this movie, that was not really there. Although Venom was biting people's heads off and killing people, he was still a "good guy." It wasn't something that would detract from the average moviegoer experience, but for a seasoned fan such as I, it was a problem.
By Henry Charlesworth7 years ago in Geeks
Recommending Thomas Sanders
Nowadays, a lot of people like to rely on the internet for entertainment. The internet, especially YouTube, consists of various ups and downs (but what entertainment source doesn't?). A good amount of these downs might include pranks (real of fake) that might disrupt the peace or a sense of safety at times. Amongst the ups, however, there is a sense of belonging and diversity due to exposure different communities and backgrounds (cultures, mental and physical health circumstances, sexual identities, race, etc.) One content creator to consider looking into is Thomas Sanders.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Geeks
'American Wedding'—Review
So like I said in my review of American Pie 2, making a sequel to a comedy film is an extremely tough thing to do because not only do you have to recapture that magic and the humor of the first humor while taking the story in a new direction and in some cases like this one, keep the shock value fresh. The American Pie series has always prided itself with it's sexual, gross humor and when the first movie came out, we really had never seen this type of humor on this scale before. Sure, blowjobs and masturbation were topics of discussion in previous teen movies, but now, we have dudes drinking semen-laced beer, orgasming on webcam to the entire school, and of course, being caught having sex with an apple pie on the kitchen counter. So now that the shock value is over, what do you do next? Well, unfortunately, no American Pie sequel has been able to recreate the magic to the same degree as the first film did, but the first two sequels do give us some great scenes of gross sexual humor, really heartfelt moments and even a dance number.
By Brandon Wettig7 years ago in Geeks
Audience Expectation vs. Creative Vision: The Finale of 'How I Met Your Mother'
Making a finale for a TV show can be an excruciatingly difficult task. Leaving aside the fact that its obviously emotional seeing the characters that audiences have grown close to and who have impacted the lives of so many people finally bid goodbye, there's the issue of ensuring that they end up with satisfying conclusions to their individual arcs. If the finale treats them differently or introduces new facets of a characters' personality, audiences are bound to feel a disconnect, as it would feel like the person they've come to know and love has been replaced by someone else entirely. However, if the creator of the character has a certain end goal in mind, then inevitably, there is going to be a situation where that character conforms with the creative vision of his/her creator, no matter what his/her individual character arc may be.
By Arvind Pennathur7 years ago in Geeks
'Big Mouth': Season 2 Review
If you like inappropriate innuendos, breaking the 4th wall, and cartoons about puberty: you must have already seen Big Mouth: Season 2. No one really talks about the crazy moments in puberty growing up, even on television. It brings up crazy controversy, as it does end up discussing the private parts of children. The thing is, at one point or another, we've all been there. Not discussing children's privates, but experiencing the changes our bodies go through. The show is rated 16+ on IMDb, so whether you have recently escaped the clutches of the horrific pubescent years, or if you're a reminiscing adult wanting to laugh at your past self, this show is for you.
By Curiosity .7 years ago in Geeks
'Doctor Who': "The Woman Who Fell To Earth" Review
Warning: Potential spoilers for the episode below. It has been the topic of debate and conversation in Doctor Who circles for a year now. The announcement of Jodie Whittaker as the new Doctor sent shockwaves through the fan community not seen since the long-running BBC program returned to screens in 2005. Was it to be the death knell of the program's 21st-century incarnation after a perceived decline during recent years (something this writer will happily dispute) or would it be something to reinvigorate it? With "The Woman Who Fell To Earth," viewers would have the chance to find out.
By Matthew Kresal7 years ago in Geeks
