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Don't Tell Me Hip-Hop Isn't Musical Theatre
In case you've been living under a rock for the past three years, Hamilton is an American musical set in the late 18th Century following the life of Americas first ever Treasury Secretary and founding father, Alexander Hamilton.
By Sean Clark-Wilkinson7 years ago in Geeks
The Pearsons Are Back!
They are back! I missed them so much. This Is Us season three premiered yesterday on NBC and I could not be more excited. As usual that episode was great. I cried, laughed and my heart almost died and that happened for each episode of each season. If you don't know This Is Us, you are missing something huge.
By Lisa Wood7 years ago in Geeks
'Black Clover' Review
A magical world where every 15-year-old is given a Grimoire, a book containing spells and enhances the wielders natural magical talents, and the kingdom is protected by the best of the best magical users. This is the world of Black Clover!
By Gareth Read-Ellis7 years ago in Geeks
'Adrift'
It’s intense.The infinite horizon. After a few days, I feel reborn.You know, just you, the wind and the sound of the boat cutting through the ocean.
By Peter P7 years ago in Geeks
Why 'Joker' Might Just Be the Best DC Comics Movie Ever Made
Over the course of just a few days, a slew of new details, photos, and footage from director Todd Phillips’ Joker movie have surfaced, and so far, it all looks very promising. The Joaquin Phoenix-led thriller is the third of four DC Comics related films being released next year, sporting an October 4th, 2019 release date. Filming began on September 10th of this year, with the first official photo of Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck (the man who would become The Joker) debuting on Phillips’ Instagram page six days later. Five days after that, Phillips posted a short video of Phoenix in classic clown makeup, indicating that this is the look Arthur will adopt once he becomes the titular Clown Prince of Crime. The very next day, set footage of Phoenix in full Joker attire was captured by paparazzi in an Upper Manhattan subway station. All these first looks and paparazzi shots are certainly making a good first impression. These sneak peaks, coupled with other previously announced details, could very well be teasing fans with what might be one of the best DC Comics films in a long time, maybe ever.
By Zack Krafsig7 years ago in Geeks
The Very Talented Omar Sharif
It was with sadness that I read of the passing of Omar Sharif on July 10, 2015 in Cairo, Egypt. The actor came into this world as Michel Demitri Chalhoub. He first came to my attention in the movie Dr. Zhivago with his dark good looks and smoldering eyes. Even though the movie was rather heavy with scenes from the Russian Revolution it had that special kind of romance that turned male stars into symbols of romance for women everywhere. I believe this movie did what Gone With the Wind had done so many years earlier for Clark Gable who played Rhett Butler. Suddenly women all over the world were looking for their own Rhett Butler or Yuri Zhivago and would sigh over these two actors. It is ironic to think that the actor died of a heart attack just as in his role of Yuri Zhivago, we see Zhivago clutch at his heart and collapse on the street toward the end of the movie.
By Rasma Raisters7 years ago in Geeks
'The Meg'
Jonas said something attacked them. Something big enough to destroy a new submarine. I’m happy I’ve watched this movie on the big screen. On the silver screen, the Megalodon (hence the title The Meg) was even more impressive. But that’s the only thing that can be said about this film. Every film with a shark as the main subject that suddenly transforms into a psychopathic, bloodthirsty hunter, is of course mercilessly compared to the film of all films Jaws. A milestone in this genre and unbeatable. Give The Shallows and 47 Meters Down a chance and you’ll notice that you watch it rather apathetic without any sense of tension. If you want to stand out in the shark genre, you can throw in some tornadoes so sharks move around in a strange way. By air that is. In case of The Meg, they brought in a prehistoric shark who managed to swim through a sort of natural barrier in the ocean. If you want to exceed Jaws, you make it all even bigger and more impressive. But apart from the gigantic dimensions of The Meg, this film was nowhere truly gigantic.
By Peter P7 years ago in Geeks
First Look at Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker
A teaser released this week provided the first look at the upcoming Martin Scorsese Joker film set to be released in 2019. The increment revealed a mid shot of a man portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix known simply as Arthur. A clapperboard instigates the start of the clip. Accompaned by a presumed non diegitic audio. The Camera continues to push in on his face. A match cut reveals the same character this time in different attire as well as the fact that make up is now smeared across his face presenting a clown like appearance.
By Spencer MacAdam7 years ago in Geeks
What About Tempest's Horn?
There are four types of ponies in Equestria: the earth ponies, the unicorns, the pegasi, and the alicorn. You can tell which pony is which just by looking at them. But what about Tempest Shadow? You see her from a distance and assume she is an earth pony, but come up close you will see she is a unicorn even thou she has a broken horn. Tempest Shadow or Frizzle Pop Berry Twist (her real name before she became a villain) wanted one thing; she wanted her horn back. So what’s the deal, why can’t she get it back? When an animal such as a rhino or a bull breaks a horn, it does grow back, but it takes years. Tempest’s horn broke as a fill.
By stephanie borges7 years ago in Geeks
Why I Hated 'Avengers: Infinity War'
I stand in a ridiculously steamy shower typing on my phone because apparently, this is so much more important than smelling okay.
By Tristan Spohn7 years ago in Geeks
A Second Serving Please!
In the last year, Netflix has impressed us by bringing new and remastered anime and live-action shows from Japan. Among the socially-realistic Aggretsuko and the disappointing Death Note movie, this live-action adaptation of Kodoku no Gourmet is sure to give you a mouth-watering story you would want seconds of. Translated as Samurai Gourmet, it tells the retired life of a man who rediscovers the joys of life and observes the many ways he could change his attitude towards others by thinking of what a lone samurai would do. It is a heart-warming series that would make you want to try Japanese cuisine for yourself.
By Kyla Green7 years ago in Geeks
Action Movies/TV Shows Are Amazing Dramas
I don't care what anyone says, as much as I enjoy a compelling drama, action movies/TV shows are remarkable dramas. People don't realize that the action pushes the story forward more and it makes you emotionally invested in the characters which enriches them. I was watching an interview with Jennifer Garner (Alias, Daredevil, who is still insanely gorgeous) when she was on Seth Meyers' show and she was promoting her current movie, Peppermint. She made an excellent observation that makes me appreciate my love for action more. I'm paraphrasing this but she said action is like drama because it focuses on stories and the fights are supposed to declare something to you because the drama is supposed to provide the characters no choice but to fight.
By Don Anderson II7 years ago in Geeks