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Groot Is Dead! James Gunn Reminds Us That Original Groot Is Gone
Spoiler alert. If you have not seen Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 back up, now (and watch it). The internet melted, today, as Guardians of the Galaxy Director, James Gunn announced that the original Groot is dead and will never return to the franchise.
By Tim Horton8 years ago in Geeks
The Importance of 'Coco'
On Thanksgiving weekend 2017, Disney-Pixar released its nineteenth feature film. The film is called Coco, and unlike most its predecessors where talking toys, monsters, or fish are the central characters, this film revolves around human characters set in a small Mexican village. At the center of the story is Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), a twelve year old who dreams of being a musician and emulating his favorite singer/guitarist Ernesto De La Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). Based on an incident that happened generations ago, Miguel is forbidden to play music by his family, particularly by his abuelita, or grandmother, Elena (Renee Victor) who pressures him to join the family business of shoe-making. On Dia De Los Muertos (or Day Of The Dead) Miguel is transported between the living world and the land of the dead, and finds himself on a journey that will eventually reunite him with his ancestors and the hero that he idolizes.
By Carlos Navarrette8 years ago in Geeks
The Importance of Film Within Korean Society (Part 2)
Because of Korea’s violent history, it is no surprise that this affects the film industry through the views of its directors as they attempt to express themselves through their art. Historian Max Hastings' theory, with regards to the reasons behind continued meddling from outside powers, is Korea’s strategic position as the meeting point between three major nations. So it may be because of this that Korea has suffered repression and feuding. The fact that Korea has been invaded several times by Japan since 1392, even with their isolationist policies, is a good testimony to this. Also, Hastings describes the populace as "fiercely nationalistic" (Hastings 1987), meaning the Koreans took great offence in the suppression of their culture and loss of self-identity. With the full effects of the Japanese occupation coming into place in 1904, when the Japanese moved a sizable army into Korea and brought the nation into a Japanese protectorate, Korean independence died. During the oppression, armed resistance came from many different groups, the biggest being the anti-Japanese guerrilla army. Hastings’ description of Korea during the oppression is that, "Korea became an armed camp, in which mass executions and wholesale imprisonment were commonplace, and all dissent forbidden" (Hastings 1987). This kind of environment continued until 1943, nearly half a century later, and as the Koreans thought they may get a taste of freedom, another problem arose in the form of the United States and Russia. Historian Bruce Cumings believed this came about due to a change in circumstances. "What created 'an entirely new strategic situation in the far east,' was not that Russia was interested in Korea—it had been for decades—but that the United States was interested" (Cumings, as cited in Hastings, 1987). Korea was then divided between the two into North and South, denied independence by outside powers, and experienced a three-year American occupation to prevent the Soviets from gaining in the Japanese defeat as they, "might seize the opportunity to include Korea in their sphere of influence" (Hastings 1987). Following this was the Korean War of 1950-53, which saw 16 armies from five continents under the UN flag against China and North Korea. This divided families and brought about tragedy for the people of Korea, and it wasn’t until 1958 that the last of the Chinese troops left the North and left it to its own communist republic. A tense situation had been set up, creating a cold war in itself for the people of Korea with the communist North and capitalist South. With this intemperate history of fighting and antagonizing the Korean nationalistic feelings right at the outset of the film industry, it is fair to say that this animosity would provide a vehicle for the fledgling directors. Looking at
By Ruth Esca Bowmer8 years ago in Geeks
'Evil Dead 4' To Be The Contingency Plan For A Cancelled 'Ash vs. Evil Dead' TV Series!
Bruce Campbell has revealed that he has no intention of giving up on Ash Williams. The series, Ash vs Evil Dead is currently in its third season in the US and UK. The series has been well received and the fans clearly seem to enjoy the show so far. But Campbell has said that if they get cancelled after season three the doors will not close on the Evil Dead universe.
By Tim Horton8 years ago in Geeks
Review: 'Food Wars!' ('Shokugeki no Soma')
Anime: Food Wars! (Shokugeki no Soma) (Seasons 1-3)Genre: Adventure, Comedy Age Rating: Teen+ Studio: J.C. StaffMusic: Tatsuya KatoAuthor: Yūto TsukudaDub/Sub: SubtitlesEcchi Level: Otaku (Almost, but no showing. Also a man running around in nothing but an apron)
By Riot Dragon8 years ago in Geeks
An Analysis of Erik Killmonger: Why That Quote Isn't That Great
Like most everyone, I couldn't wait to see Black Panther (2018). In fact, I went to see the movie twice. On both the first and second viewings, I cringed at Erik Killmonger's death scene; this was purely because of what he said prior to pulling the knife from his chest. After T'Challa offers to use Wakandan technology to cure Killmonger, Killmonger says this:
By Azaria Brown8 years ago in Geeks
The Relevance of Superheroes
I am part of a mixed race family. My little brothers are half Ghanaian and when they first watched Captain America: Civil War, they became avid fans of a new superhero by the name of Black Panther. Admittedly, I hadn't heard of the character until seeing the film, but I could see that it resonated with them on a level unlike the Spidermans and Batmans who had come before.
By Charlie Collins8 years ago in Geeks
TV Review: 'Atlanta' Robbin Season Episode 1
Earn is homeless and Darious and Paper Boi aren’t speaking for unspecified reasons as we join the story of Atlanta Season 2: Robbin Season. Donald Glover’s remarkable FX series returns for season 2 with the same sense of style and humor that made season one so very memorable. Can Robbin Season match the heights of season one all year long? Well, season 2, episode 1, “Alligator Man” indicates that indeed it can.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Oscars Countdown: 'Lady Bird'
Lady Bird, both the film and the character, should drive viewers up a wall with their incessant bickering, but they really don’t. We can thank *googles the proper spelling of his eventual wife* Saoirse Ronan for that. Lady Bird’s charm is a risky one that pays off because the film’s combative nature acts as a thin veil for its relatable protagonist. She makes mistakes, pays for them, and moves on. There’s a very real life understanding of cause and effect in this movie that grounds the whole experience.
By Mike Charest8 years ago in Geeks
A Comparison of Walter Mittys
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a story of a daydreamer and his desire to break the mold. The short story version, written by James Thurber, and the film starring Ben Stiller show contrasting sides of Walter Mitty through his attitude, his love life, and his final actions throughout these works. This essay will demonstrate why the film version portrays Walter Mitty in a better light than the short story version.
By Mallory Hall8 years ago in Geeks
