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Disney’s Deeper Impact
For the past 19 years of my life, Disney’s spread to platforms such as television and Broadway have without a doubt had a huge role of shaping me into the person I am today. I have never met a fellow child of my generation who does not know the most popular television shows and television movies of the 2000s. Not only have these programs affected the 2000s generation, it has also positively affected and has helped launch the careers of the stars of these shows. The characters that these actors played for years have inspired young girls and boys to be confident and strong. Similarly, television movies such as High School Musical and Camp Rock have encouraged children to embrace their potential and follow their dreams. During this time of television victory for Disney, they also successfully took some of their most popular movies to Broadway, such as Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid. Seeing these beloved characters come to life onstage has been awe-inspiring to this generation. It is interesting to see the behind-the-scenes of this accomplishment, such as how Disney has made its television and Broadway shows a huge success overnight. It is equally as interesting to see what these actors from these memorable shows have to say about the impact it has had on them. Many people from this generation would argue that the Disney shows of today are not as inspirational and life-changing as the shows they watched were. Due to the decline of Disney material, the best step to take would be to introduce today’s generation to the “old” Disney shows and movies. Not only are these classic programs, but watching them would instill the positive messages of confidence and “follow your dreams” that shaped the 2000s generation into the ambitious leaders of today. Disney’s original television shows, television movies, and Broadway shows have had a positive impact on recent generations because the characters have been role models to them and the messages from these programs have been inspirational to them.
By Piper Charlton8 years ago in Geeks
In Defense of Sexy Cosplay
Cosplay is a way to express ourselves and also stepping outside of our comfort zone. In this article, I'll be talking about why I defend cosplayers who choose to do it. I've been a cosplayer for almost four years and once in a while, I like to let loose and be carefree. It's great to have fun every time you cosplay and not take yourself seriously. When a convention gets hot and crowded, you want to show some skin, but not too much. It makes it easier for you to move around. Conventions are costly and if you're willing to spend money on creating a sexy version of your character, by all means, be my guest. Sexy cosplay is fun to do and I have absolutely no problems with my friends and other people doing it. As long as you're not hurting me or others, embrace it without apologizing for expressing yourself. In other words, if you like it, then I like it.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
My Idols Through a Lens
The first celebrity I ever saw in person, with my own two eyes, was Kate Winslet. I stood on a grassy hill, outside the Ryerson Theatre in Toronto, craning my neck to see her get out of the limousine. I had been obsessed with Titanic from the time I was 14 years old. Since then Kate Winslet has always been my favourite actress. I had watched her films countless times and I remember this shock wave that went through me when I first saw her and had that moment of recognition. That moment where you realize you're actually in front of a person who, previously, you had only been able to see through a television screen.
By Sarah Franchi8 years ago in Geeks
You Say You Don't Like To Read?
I was talking to my 10-year-old little sister yesterday, as she was playing a game on her "school" laptop, and I asked her if she's read any interesting books lately. She quickly answered me with a clear disdain for reading, saying that she only reads when she has to, and "no book in the world is interesting, it's boring." I realized then how different my childhood was compared to hers. Disclaimer, I'm only 19, so I won't pretend that I grew up in a time where technology was unheard of, but I certainly didn't have the technology as readily available to me as my siblings do now.
By Sophia Shedd8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Life of the Party'
Life of the Party is a desperately conventional, highly predictable mom-com that is somehow still quite funny despite its inherent obviousness. Melissa McCarthy is such a force of nature, such a presence with such incredible comic rhythm that even the worst jokes tend to land. Say what you will about the rather hacky high concept of Life of the Party, the laughs are there.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Farewell, 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
Yesterday, May 10th, Fox confirmed the cancellation of some of its shows, including The Mick, The Last Man on Earth (after that cliffhanger, can you believe it?), and much to my dismay, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the Paris of sitcoms, you know?
By Andrea de Lera8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Always at the Carlyle'
There is, in my heart, a Robin Hood streak, angry at the opulence of the rich and envious of great wealth. This streak carries with it a duality, a high level of nuance that can be difficult for anyone who wants their philosophies bite size and of only two sides: right or wrong. I'm not interested in stealing from the rich, per se, but the ways in which our system of rich and poor has been rigged for years and years drives this Robin Hood impulse, and likely always will.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
'Infinity War' Theory: How Thanos Might Be His Own Undoing
Last warning: There will be spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War within this article. Turn back now if you haven't seen it. Avengers: Infinity War is a superhero film on an unprecedented scale, masterfully interweaving multiple story arcs and numerous characters together in a way you wouldn't think possible. While it is not without its flaws, the majority of viewers came away having been greatly impacted by the film, particularly, that ending.
By Eden Roquelaire8 years ago in Geeks
The Genius of 'Hamilton'
History is that one subject that most of us roll our eyes at. After all, how does what happened to men who lived hundreds of thousands of years before us affect us in the modern world? Why do we have to learn about how kings built their courts and how people lived their life back then? I think the primary question most people ask when they are asked to learn history in school is the question of relevancy to their lives in the present, and I agree — there isn’t much. However, if presented in the right way, I believe that history can be one of the best teachers of character and a brilliant opportunity to look back on humanity and see where even the best of us made mistakes. But with the way courses are structured in school, this is sadly traded away for mindlessly memorising facts and regurgitating them in examinations without internalising any of the intricacies and stories behind the material that is being learnt. I, too, play my role in the system by learning and writing pages and pages in order to get the best possible marks, but after seeing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton, I’m afraid I might have to change my outlook on the subject.
By Arvind Pennathur8 years ago in Geeks
A 'Sky in the Deep' Review
This weekend in my local Barnes and Nobles store I found myself drawn to the beautiful cover of the book Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young. Now, I don’t ever buy books just for their covers so I proceeded to open the book and read the jacket cover. This cover featured a blurb about the story, promising war, romance, and a kickass female protagonist. I finished the book a few hours ago and I’m disappointed to say it didn’t quite live up to my expectations.
By Ky Bollinger8 years ago in Geeks
