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Ranking all Marvel Cinematic Universe Films (Through 2017)
Warning: This article may contain spoilers for the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. Disclaimer: I worked this article in December of last year. I didn't get the final product done until now so that is why it is only through 2017. Thank you.
By Hayden Fisher8 years ago in Geeks
'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' — Trailer Review
Finally, after all this waiting, Warner Bros. have released their first trailer for The Crimes of Grindelwald. We get a look at new characters, familiar locations, and some little giveaways to what is to come! So let’s see what took out attention.
By Christopher Hales8 years ago in Geeks
Looking Back at Chan-wook Park’s 'Oldboy'
My favorite film of all time is Chan-wook Park’s Oldboy. The film defines the morality of vengeance as vile, leaving someone with nothing but despair and emptiness. Oh Dae-su (Min-sik Choi) is a man obsessed with vengeance like a psychedelic drug. He is imprisoned with nothing but food, clothing, and television for 15 years. “Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone,” he says to himself. Suicide is an option, but vengeance is more important to him. Dae-su makes a list of the men and women he has caused harm to in the past realizing he himself is a sinner. He shadow-boxes rough walls until his hands are numb and knuckles bleed. His television is his source of time, entertainment, education, friendship, and religion. This is where Dae-su learns his wife has been murdered and he is the primary suspect. Escape and he is a wanted man. “Who could have done this to such a man?” I asked myself at this point of the film. These are my favorite moments of Oldboy.
By Anthony Giogaia8 years ago in Geeks
TV Review: 'Atlanta' Robbin Season Episode 3
Van (Zazie Beets) is back, Earn (Donald Glover) learns that a $100 bill is more trouble than it’s worth, and Paper Boi (Bryan Tyree Henry) hangs with Clark County on an all new Atlanta, episode 3: Money Bag Shawty. Where was Van? This is not a question that the show is all that interested in answering. We know Earn spent the first two episodes of this season homeless despite the fact that Van was getting his mail, including a sizable check.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' Teaser Trailer BREAKDOWN!
Welcome home. The teaser trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald has finally been released, so I will be breaking this down as much as I can, interpreting shots, giving information, and making some predictions about the film.
By Jonathan Sim8 years ago in Geeks
Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains When I was a kid, I had a bad combination. Little shrimpy body, oversized head for my ill-concealed genius, and a big mouth. And it was this big mouth and my bad temper that got me in trouble. And it got the shit kicked out of me on a semi-regular basis.
By Pete Sears8 years ago in Geeks
'Airplane!': A Lesson in Comedy
What makes a great comedy film? Loads of laughs, obviously. But how do writers, directors, and actors make us laugh? Airplane! (1980), probably the greatest comedy movie ever created, sets the gold standard for comedy (and especially parody) movies with an unbelievable range of comedic elements.
By Matt Schroeder8 years ago in Geeks
The Big Deal About Marvel's 'Black Panther'
Whether you are a fan of DC, Marvel, or neither, you likely know that 2018 is a big year for comic book movies, with a range of films from Deadpool 2, Avengers Infinity War, Black Panther, Venom, Aquaman and more. Of all these the most highly anticipated has been Marvel's Black Panther. The Black Panther (T'challa) made his debut in the Marvel cinematic universe in Captain America: Civil War, where he won the hearts of many and not long after, the Black Panther mania began.
By Barinedum Mbuekor8 years ago in Geeks
How to Fall in Love with Reading (or at Least Hate It a Little Less)
1. Think about It as an Opportunity to Live a Hundred Lives I used to be an avid reader as a child. I still recall the anticipation I’d felt throughout the day when I didn’t have my book at hand. My family members would pass by me and probably think to themselves, “what a great kid — so studious, always reading.” The truth is, I had packed my bags and ran away from home with my mind. Captivated by the mystery, I had run off with Reynie and George joining the Mysterious Benedict Society where I needed my courage and wits to survive. I recall finding Cathy’s Book and desperately trying to discover her location and what events had transpired prior to her having gone missing (Additionally, she went missing in my hometown which led me to embark on a journey in visiting all of the places her shadow had once lingered). I remember joining Dauntless beside Beatrice in Divergent and discovering the corruption which had taken place within our government.
By Christabelle Contreras8 years ago in Geeks
Obnoxious Characters Who Ruined Your Favorite TV Shows
If there's anything that television execs have taught us, it's that there's definitely too much of a good thing. Sometimes, it's in the form of a marathon that runs just a bit too long. This is forgivable and most people won't give the show the side-eye after this.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Geeks
Top 5 Picks for Nightwing Movie
The last few DC films have not been good! That is the most common reviews I see about films such as Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman and Suicide Squad. Unlike most people I talk to, I actually enjoyed all of those films. I realise they have their flaws, but I think they are good stories with bad writing. However with the recent success of Wonder Woman scoring a 7.5 rating on IMDb and 92 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to Batman vs Superman and Suicide Squad which scored in the low sixes on IMDb and 27 percent and 26 percent on Rotten Tomatoes respectively. I believe there is hope for the DCEU with some good writing and directing.
By Greg Falconer8 years ago in Geeks
'The Big Bang Theory' Cast and Crew Members Remember Stephen Hawking, Who Has Died at Age 76
News broke to the world and hit social media hard this morning when it was announced that the world renowned physicist, Stephen Hawking, had passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 76. The British scientist was most famous for his work based around black holes and relativity. During his time he wrote a number of books, which includes "A Brief History of Time." Besides science, Hawking has cameo roles in multiple television shows. He appeared in The Simpsons and Futurama. But, his most popular cameo was in The Big Bang Theory, where he showed up multiple times.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Geeks
