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Kids These Days Will Never Know: Part Two
I hope you liked part one of the list of things I've experienced and had as a child that kids today never knew about. Now, I'll be sharing part two of the things I loved in the 80s and 90s. Again, the list will be broken down into four parts in no particular order, so it'll be a total of 20 items.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
'Never Let Me Go': The Cloning of Humanity
The first time I had ever heard of the film Never Let Me Go it was sometime around 2011 or 2012. I was searching for something to watch on Netflix and I had come across it. I was once told by a friend that it was so incredibly sad that she had to stop watching it. I took on the challenge to see if I could get through it, despite it being described as disturbing and sad.
By Sarah Franchi8 years ago in Geeks
Stopping By Stars Hollow: A Critic’s First Watch of 'Gilmore Girls' - Season 1, Episode 7
I’m a gardening machine. The greatest gardener that ever did live. I can pull weeds in a blink of an eye, plant a butterfly bush in a moment's notice, and weave a delicate vine through a trellis in an instant. I can do all this and more because I am… still unemployed!
By Jacqueline Spence8 years ago in Geeks
The Downfall of Daenerys Targaryen
Game of Thrones is one of the most amazing TV shows I've seen, and it's one of my favorites. One of the reasons the show intrigued me in the first place is because Game of Thrones doesn't necessarily have a censoring moral compass. It shows characters for who they are and doesn't shy away from problematic or controversial aspects.
By Justina Jude8 years ago in Geeks
Why 'Avengers Infinity War' Was So Successful (No Spoilers)
Currently Marvel studios has two movies in theaters that are producing a lot of money in the box office. Infinity War brought in $1.8 Billion. Deadpool 2 was able to move Infinity War out of the number one spot for the past 3 weeks. The reason Infinity War was so successful was because of the mystery behind the plot till it came out. Many of the trailers did not give away much of what the movie was showing. Comedy is always alluring to younger and older crowds especially if that comedy is able to cause a few out loud laughing in the theater while the movie’s end was very sad. (No spoilers.) It had the combination of many different Marvel characters from all of our favorite movies; Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor Strange, Black Panther (which just came out in February of 2016) and the original Avengers. This combination of movies that also just recently came out made it more attractive to super hero fans of all types even if you only had seen one movie. Since Marvel has released 3 major box office movies in the past few months, their ability to captivate the audience grew creating a reminding factor to the consumer. While we all hate how expensive the movie theaters are, we still go to see our favorite releases and different movies that have sequels can bring in a lot of money. Why write another storyline when we can continue with the one we have? The separation and elongating of the story line will cause huge amounts of people to go see the new movie that just came out all at once. The first few days a movie is released is when they will receive a fair majority of their proceeds. As a Marvel fan, for many years seeing a new Marvel movie became something to look forward to for months. You hear the movie is coming out and you almost always plan on seeing it the first week or two of its release. The same type of commitment goes with Harry Potter fans; all 8 movies came out far enough apart to create that urgency when they are released. The marketing model behind this is to bring in the four P’s: Product (the movie), Price (varies between theater), Promotion (little is needed when you already have a massive fan base), and Place (has to do with timing of releasing each movie).
By Siera 8 years ago in Geeks
Why It's Okay to Judge a Book by Its Cover
We've all grown up being told not to judge a book by its cover. This, of course, is meant to be taken both literally and metaphorically. Don't judge a book by its cover, because even if it has an ugly cover, it might be the best book you've ever read. Don't judge a person by how they look, but rather by their personality.
By Alyssa Conroy8 years ago in Geeks
The Superhero Genre in the 21st Century
The heroes in comic books embody the strength and will in the name of justice while facing adversity. Such heroes act as role models to children, influencing the choices they make in their lives.
By Sanj S8 years ago in Geeks
Ross Geller from ‘Friends’ & Why He’s Not That Bad
One of the most popular television shows in recent years was the hit sitcom, Friends, which was about six young adult friends living in the same apartment complex following them as they face life and love in New York. Now, all these characters have their issues but they all make up for them. One ‘Friend’ in particular that gets the most hate would be Ross Geller, brother of Monica. Just like the rest of the friend’s, Ross is quirky, which makes for good TV. The hate for this character comes from a few places. Addressing the most prominent issues fans & viewers have: "Ross is a bad person," "Ross thinks he’s superior to everyone," & "Ross is too jealous of a person." Of course, Ross has his downfalls, being the most problematic ‘Friend’, no doubt. But fans and just plain viewers of the show crush this character to the point where it’s just too much to handle.
By Jaime Burbatt8 years ago in Geeks
'Stick It' Is Secretly the Greatest Sports Movie of All Time
In 2006, the greatest sports movie of all time was released. It was inspirational like Rudy, was funny and feminist like A League of Their Own, had heart like Hoosiers, and was ultimately about dads, like all great movies. It's also a movie Roger Ebert called "the story of a gymnast's comeback attempt as a backdrop for overwrought visual effects, music videos, sitcom dialogue, and general pandering."
By Jay McAnallen8 years ago in Geeks
'Solomon Kane': Netflix Lied to Me
Whilst I was perusing Netflix the other day, I came across this little flick. Written and directed by Michael J. Bassett, Solomon Kane is one of the most passable movies I have ever seen in my life. It is almost like eating a dollar store meatloaf. It is overall really bland and unpleasant, but it's got enough salt in it to give it at least a little bit of flavor. If you are wanting to go into this to find a hidden gem of 2009, you are going to be sorely disappointed.
By Andy Elder8 years ago in Geeks
10 Times Celebrities Hated Their Biopics. Top Story - May 2018.
Some will never agree with the way they are portrayed in a film and will go to any extent to prove their anger. In some cases, it's difficult for the actor to conform to their character's morality and behavior. More often than not, the telling of a life story on film only spawns more stories.
By Katana Haley8 years ago in Geeks
How To Set Up the Perfect Home Geek Movie Night
Geeks and other similar groups have been pushed to the side for some time, but that is no longer the case. Geek culture is now at the forefront of pop culture, making it a great time to be a fan of everything geeky. One perk of this newfound popularity is the ability to throw an awesome movie night, and the following tips will help you do this.
By Andrea Dawson8 years ago in Geeks