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'Ready Player One' Review: The Consumption of Media
Ready Player One is based off of Ernest Cline’s highly praised novel of the same name and is tackled by legendary Hollywood director, Steven Spielberg. In Cline’s novel, he takes off into a relatively distant future where technology and reality clash like we see today. The book is chalked full of pages that list off characters, IPs, and pieces of media from the past that not only defined our childhood, but entertainment itself. In Spielberg’s Ready Player One, there was a quiet disturbance amongst members of the film community that was concerned the film would be a two hour long slugfest of nostalgia that felt like taking a brick to the face. To be fair, audiences had every right to worry due to a mediocre marketing campaign that plugged in these characters into infamous pop culture content. The trailers dazzled in promising lots of, “look, point at this cool reference with your friends” footage while listening to your dad’s favorite track that he had on his “hip” Walkman back in the Spring of '82. None of this looked or sounded appealing, except maybe to the average film-goer, but what may come to everyone’s surprise is how Spielberg’s Ready Player One is more than the nostalgia pandering we all thought it would be.
By Roman Arbisi8 years ago in Geeks
'The Graduate'
The cinematography of the The Graduate is beautiful in its practicality. The first frame portrays Ben almost as if to say out-loud "this is our protagonist" and widens as though to say "and this is where he is." It then cuts to a somewhat profile view of him on the travelator which in itself reflects the fact that he is being propelled in life through no will of his own. He could have just as easily been walking, moving himself forward on his own accord, but the travelator is a more accurate representation of his current state and the message of the film. The audience cannot see what is in front of him, which is a reflection of how Ben views his own future; he doesn't know where he's going and the soundtrack is a glimpse into his own subconscious feelings about it. He's worried or even depressed concerning his own assertions of his future. This is expressed aloud by his father when he asks him about his future and Ben responds with ambiguity, which is more accurately portrayed with "The Sound of Silence." Ben's aimlessness is depicted in several other ways through the cinematography such as when he is in the pool drifting in the foreground, seemingly content while his parents are nearly submerged behind him. His aimlessness is perhaps no better depicted, if not most literally, as when he's leaning against his door next to his dartboard. None of the darts are anywhere near the bull's-eye. None of his attempts at happiness have come to fruition. No matter where he lands or what he achieves Ben feels lost or as though he's "missed the mark."
By Jerame Lang8 years ago in Geeks
10 Actors and Actresses Who Could Play Lex Luthor and Lois Lane in 'Metropolis'
DC Comics has recently announced their latest addition for their exclusive streaming service in the form of a Superman prequel, and much like Fox's Gotham, it won't focus on the hero in question. Instead, Metropolis is set to focus on Lex Luthor and and Lois Lane in sort of an X-Files buddy cop scenario, meaning that Lex isn't completely evil yet. We don't know a lot of the details yet, but we know that these characters need to be cast, and I have a few suggestions on the matter.
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
Can You Cosplay from 'Black Panther' If You're White?
Black Panther is out, and white cosplayers are asking, "How can I cosplay from Black Panther?" and I'm over here like..."We gave you two characters. Pick one - buff White dude or skinny White dude...I mean...let me be helpful."
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay8 years ago in Geeks
How the 80s Ruled the World
Big budget special effects coupled with a great story can be a wondrous thing. With the aid of CGI, a filmmaker can transport us into the magical worlds they create, giving us, sometimes, a well needed break from reality and the trials and tribulations that come with life. Escapism at its very best. Most notably, for me, the Star Wars franchise. However, somewhere down the line, I feel the CGI revolution seems to have taken over and the true art of movie making, the story, seems to be suffering.
By Mark Kennedy8 years ago in Geeks
Scandals That Got Child Actors Fired from TV Shows
Child actors are very troubled people, and it's easy to understand why they get that way. Hollywood is rife with scandal, drugs, and everyone out to use everyone else. For the most part, child actors are almost expected to act out—but within reason.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Geeks
5 Life Lessons from the Tournament of Power
Before we begin, *takes deep breath* all images are owned by 'Dragon Ball.' Dragon Ball is owned by Toei Animation, Ltd. and licensed by FUNimation Productions, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Now to your regularly scheduled article.
By D.C Memoir8 years ago in Geeks
'Avengers: Infinity War' Predictions
Ever since they announced that the film was being pushed up a week to April 27th, we all have been asking the same question; Is there going to be a second trailer? We are a little over a month away and all we have is that one teaser trailer three months ago.
By Justin Pomerville8 years ago in Geeks
Review: 'School Babysitters'
Anime: School Babysitters Genre: Slice of Life, Harem (?) Age Rating: Good for All Studio: Brain's Base Music: Ruka Kawada Author: Hari Tokeino Dub/Sub: Subs Ecchi Level: Non-Existent (There's one boob gag, but nothing even close to shows.)
By Riot Dragon8 years ago in Geeks
Gatsby!
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” I'm sure since you are reading this you have either, read, seen, or heard about The Great Gatsby in someway. Now, I do not fancy myself to be a critic of any kind, especially of such an amazing book, but these are just my thoughts, and comments on my all-time favorite novel.
By Chelsea Winona8 years ago in Geeks
