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Representation in Freeform's 'Shadowhunters'
We all sit and binge watch television at some point in our lives. We find our favorites TV shows that way. A couple years ago I had many friends telling me I should watch Freeform’s Shadowhunters. So I thought "why not? I’ll try it." I tried it and spoiler alert, I LOVED IT! Though the show has always had a few problems with certain things (acting, writing, storylines, or lack thereof) the first season of this show drew me in for all of the amazing things that it brought to the table.
By Taylor Underwood8 years ago in Geeks
'Status Update:' Movie Review
Starring Olivia Holt and Ross Lynch, Status Update is about a boy who is new to town and doesn't fit in. Classic teen high school film. And there's a romance element. Cliche. But in this film, it has a technology aspect that is very important for every person who is involved in technology.
By Rich Burton8 years ago in Geeks
Stopping by Stars Hollow: A Critic’s First Watch of 'Gilmore Girls' – Season 1, Episode 14
This is the second time in my life that a TV show has come for my dating life. The first was the "Crucible Cast Party" skit on SNL. The second is the episode we are discussing today. So let’s stop beating around the bush and confront our dating transgressions by stopping by Stars Hollow.
By Jacqueline Spence8 years ago in Geeks
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Top 5 Roundup: Season 10 Edition
Hello, hello, hello! Since VH1 is being a shady queen and not releasing a new episode this week, I thought this would be a great time to discuss our wonderful Top 5. With Season 10's coronation right around the corner, who has the best shot at snatching the crown this year?
By Parker Posts8 years ago in Geeks
Kids These Days Will Never Know: Part Four
You have seen 15 of my favorite things I have experienced as a kid and I'll be revealing the last five items on my list. Being a kid in the 80s and 90s was so much easier and simpler. We have to sit back and appreciate nostalgia in general because if we don't, we won't have anything to look back on. Nostalgia, in my opinion, is sacred, because it should be respected and welcomed at all times. So without further ado, hope you enjoy the final five items on my list.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
Stopping by Stars Hollow: A Critic’s First Watch of 'Gilmore Girls' – Season 1, Episode 13
I made good friends with a ten dollar bottle of tequila last night. You may think that is a bad thing… it is not. Me and my ten dollar tequila bottle had a great time, we sang, we danced, we burned more furniture, we got freaked out about how easy it is to burn said furniture—all in all we had a good time and I had no hangover in the morning.
By Jacqueline Spence8 years ago in Geeks
Why Harry Potter Is Even More Magical for Adults
As a proud Ravenclaw, I have always gotten a thrill from escaping to Hogwarts, a joy that is indescribable when reading about Diagon Alley, a feeling of elation when discovering all of the incredible creatures. For me, they are complete escapism neatly packaged in seven highly descriptive (but easy-going) books and eight beautiful films. I have always loved reading, but JK Rowling’s work speaks to me on another level. There is something comforting yet exciting about this series of books targeted primarily at children.
By Tilly Martin8 years ago in Geeks
Is the Action Cartoon Dead?
Cartoon Network debuted the new Thundercats Roar trailer and the verdict is in... a lot of people think it trash. It's a lot of people in their 30s and 40s. You know, the ones that grew up with the original Thundercats and not the core demo that they're trying to catch with this series, but people, nonetheless. There was a Thundercats reboot that came out in 2011 and it was really good. It had good action and a very complex, dark storyline, and it got canceled after 26 episodes. So Cartoon Network is gonna take another crack at the Thundercats by making it a comedy and giving it an animation style that looks like a five-year-old boy drew it.
By Mickell Ford8 years ago in Geeks
'The Transformers: The Movie'
The Transformers have been around for what seems like forever. Back in 1984, I was just 3 years old, but when the reruns hit the British screens in the late 80s, I was hooked. I lived on a TV diet of those cartoons that made the improbable come alive. MASK, Star Com, Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, Centurions, and GI Joe all embedded themselves into the brain of young me. For a long time I assumed the catchy theme tunes and over the top non-violent violence were the selling points. One thing the characters in these shows all had in common was the obvious training they undertook from the Stormtrooper academy from Star Wars. Accuracy in the 80s was not, how do you say, impressive?
By Alan Hiscutt8 years ago in Geeks
