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Most recently published stories in Geeks.
"Tigers Curse"
How does one even begin to unravel their feelings about their favorite book, to lay them all out on the table in order to be individually dissected, and thought about? This is tricky business. The Tigers Curse novel is by far my favorite story yet, and I'm quite the book snob. I have been since I was four.
By Lena Reynolds8 years ago in Geeks
The 'Kissing Booth' Is Bad. Like, Really Bad
I don't wanna go after such an easy target, I really don't. We all know by now it's based on a Wattpad story and the author was fifteen at the time she wrote it. So part of me feels I should cut it some slack; especially since I myself wrote some cringe-worthy teen romance stories at fifteen too. But bear in mind, adults adapted this into a movie. Adults who should have a better grasp on how relationships actually work. So that's why I'm pushing my guilt aside to critique this film. Not to mention how incredibly sexist it is.
By Sara Morton8 years ago in Geeks
Fancy Outfits, Prideful Pasts, and Deadly Lifestyles: Who Wore It Better?
Many everyday people use the famous saying: “There’s a time and place for everything…” to justify certain life morals and standards; but, what happens to that person who has no restraints on what they do? How will that affect their life or the people around them? In the two short stories A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner and A Good Man Is Hard to Find by Flannery O’Connor, both authors’ themes have relatable points about their main characters. Even though the stories share similar themes, their point-of-view narrations points out the differences between Miss Emily and the Grandmother. Also, another difference between the two stories is their overall plot. The stories A Rose for Emily and A Good Man Is Hard to Find are alike with their themes, yet have their contrasts from examining the point-of-view narrations, and plots.
By Robyn Welborne8 years ago in Geeks
'Incredibles 2' A Review
It's been nearly a week since Incredibles 2 was released in the UK and I've had time to mull over the film that I saw and properly consider its worth in light of its predecessor and the current film landscape. The first Incredibles, released in 2004, was a superhero film the likes of which we'd never seen before. A family of 'supers' forced into hiding as superheroes had been outlawed, a film you'd expect would largely focus on superheroics, instead focused on the domestic. Dealing mainly with the struggles of such an extraordinary family in a less than extraordinary setting. It was about the domestic elements of the family, slowly developing their own identities as 'supers' allowing those identities to bring them closer together as a family and as a team.
By The One True Geekology8 years ago in Geeks
The Chronicles of Riddick = Most Underrated Sci-Fi Franchise Ever?
In film and TV, some series have very little struggle in attracting an audience. Franchises, such as Lost, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Breaking Bad, the Twilight Saga and the Pirates of the Caribbean series have all attracted large loyal followings and have been able to begin and end their stories.
By Luke Duffy8 years ago in Geeks
A Review of Avatar: The Last Airbender
Growing up, cartoons were a huge part of my childhood. I remember getting up early on Saturday mornings just to catch an episode of shows like Jimmy Neutron or Spongebob Squarepants. While these shows were entertaining, they were not captivating enough for me to delve into in greater detail beyond enjoying what I saw on the screen. To be fair, this isn't detrimental, as many cartoons children watch at that age don't do this, and if they did, they presented information in such a convoluted way that it became difficult to follow.
By Arvind Pennathur8 years ago in Geeks
Someone Else for a Day
Not many people will know about cosplay, however, it has been growing more and more popular over the years. It is something that sparks a great passion within me. I myself am a cosplayer and a seamstress - perfect combination if you ask me. It is such a unique art form, offers an escape from reality, has a strong community, and is excellent for EVERYONE.
By Kitsune Gamer8 years ago in Geeks
10 DC Comics Properties That Warner Bros. Can Save the DCEU With
The DC Extended Universe is a sinking ship. Warner Bros.’ answer to Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is not living up to the tremendous potential it had. They’ve given the world a depressed and dour Superman, a murderous Batman, and a Justice League that feels rushed. Aside from Wonder Woman, the five DCEU movies released so far are objectively disappointing, both financially and critically. However, I believe that with a few tonal shifts, the right writers, the right directors, and these incredible properties, Warner Bros. could save their Great DCEU Experiment and make their game of catch-up with the MCU a bit more neck-and-neck.
By Zack Krafsig8 years ago in Geeks
'Persona 5: The Animation' (Review)
Name: Persona 5: The Animation Number of episodes - 15 (so far) Release date - April 7, 2018 Overall Ratings- 7/10 The Persona 5 Animation definitely has its work cut out for it. Anime adaptations of video games rarely impress, but the anime adaptation of Persona 5 seems especially daunting, considering it’s a 90+ hour role play action game with a tremendous amount of content. To say that this would be a challenging chore is a big understatement. And yet despite a few flaws in the first episode, I’m feeling very confident about the animation.
By Mikyah Henderson8 years ago in Geeks
'Head Over Heels'
Robert Massimi. Head Over Heels at The Hudson Theater started out with much energy and excitement for the opening song, "We Got the Beat." The show was based on the Go-Go's songs and the performance had excellent choreography. The show's main nexus was based around the king of Arcadia, Basilius (Jeremy Kushnier), and his family. The king is looking for a suitor for his cherubic Pamela (Alexandra Socha), but she is not interested in a man. Her younger sister Philoclea is interested in a boy, however, Musidourus(Andrew Durand), a shepherd who is of no royal blood. This leads to a problem because the King will not allow it. The Queen, Gynecia (Rachel York), does not commit to anything. She goes through motions without any conflict. She sees a lot but says nothing as she would rather not rock the boat.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).8 years ago in Geeks
