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Oscars Countdown: 'Call Me By Your Name'
The love story subgenre isn’t as prolific as you may think. Most are shoehorned into the romantic comedy category or aren’t critically successful enough to be anything more than that thing boyfriends are dragged to every February. Call Me By Your Name dares to tell such a story on the Academy Award scale, earning it a Best Picture nomination and, more importantly, a spot in this completely irrelevant review series.
By Mike Charest8 years ago in Geeks
Top Ten Marvel Heroes
This is my own personal list of which characters are the best superheroes from the Marvel comics. 10. Deadpool Deadpool is one of the most popular superheroes since the movie came out, and it made everyone laugh so hard that some had to leave the theater in search of the nearest bathroom. His coarse language and no filter is why people love him. He also had some bad luck and just wanted a bit of revenge. His suit is one that is widely recognized, and he is pretty good at killing the bad guys.
By Ada Zuba8 years ago in Geeks
Books That Shape Us
Recently, our school thought it would be a good idea to have the sixth form (years 12 and 13) prepare assemblies. We were given a topic, so we didn’t have to prepare that much.
By Mary Nichols8 years ago in Geeks
Best 'Gilmore Girls' Episodes to Watch With Scotty P's Big Mug Coffee
Gilmore Girls fans everywhere are swooning over Scotty P’s Big Mug Coffee. (And if you aren’t yet, you should be.) Scott Patterson, who plays crush-worthy diner owner Luke Danes, is a Gilmore-level coffee fiend. He grew up hanging out in local diners around the northeast and fell hard for a good cup of coffee. And now, he’s created his own line of coffees. The Breakfast Blend tastes like the best cup of diner coffee I’ve ever had, which is what we all know Luke serves. So, if you haven’t already, place an order for any of Scotty P’s coffees and binge watch some Gilmore Girls.
By Erin Southerland8 years ago in Geeks
5 Reasons King T'Challa Makes a Great Mate
So, everyone has been super excited about Marvel's most anticipated film, Black Panther, which is given and totally understandable. I was dying to have that follow-up girl-chat after watching it so I called some of my girls and reluctantly shared my last bottle of wine. My last bottle of bodacious smooth red that is. Somehow we got to talking about what most girls talk about after they’ve watched a film full of action and fit men or simply said…a Marvel film: boys.
By Anna Simone8 years ago in Geeks
'Black Panther': Was the Hype Actually Real?
I just recently braved the theatres to go see Black Panther, and I was not surprised by the hordes of people scrambling to get their tickets. This film has been critically acclaimed by websites like Rotten Tomatoes, who named Black Panther the greatest movie of all time, and audiences alike. However, after my viewing, I can't help but to be disappointed. Don't get me wrong, this was a good movie, but was it that good? I think that it was completely overhyped, and I would like to touch on a few key points that I think should be discussed.
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
'Entanglement' (2017)
"You’re riding a girl’s bike!" "It’s UNISEX!" Initially I thought I would be presented with yet another rom-com. In retrospect Entanglement is a kind of romantic comedy. But in a bizarre way. This felt like an outsider of all romantic comedies. The beginning isn’t exactly a comical theme. But strangely enough, it’s hilarious when you see Ben’s (Thomas Middleditch) clumsy suicide attempts. Someone stealing the prepared car with a running engine so the exhaust fumes would kill Ben, was kind of amusing. And next he starts a quest for the girl who almost became his sister. A newly discovered pregnancy of his mother apparently threw a spanner in the works. When he finally finds Hanna (Jess Weixler), it turns out she isn’t only a charming-looking fox. But also in terms of personality, she’s completely the opposite of Ben.
By Peter P8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Are We Not Cats'
Are We Not Cats is the kind of strange, small-budget, slice of life movie that hits me in a particular sweet spot. The film focuses on a bizarre fetish/addiction that is weird and rather dangerous and has a pair of unique and fascinating names. Are We Not Cats also has one of the best oddly intriguing titles outside of a Guy Maddin movie. That the title is a strange, twisted, comment on the movie rather than a direct expression from the movie only makes me like it more.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Oscars Countdown: 'The Post'
The Post made for an interesting study of expectations affecting one’s viewing experience. Full disclosure, I made fun of this movie’s trailer for some time. I called it Movie: The Movie because it seemed laughably generic. Even the title screen, while it did maintain the newspaper theme, threw some stock font on a black background. They then shamelessly sold legendary lead actors and a similarly esteemed director to draw interest, despite the film itself showing nothing interesting upfront. Then I had to go watch this thing because it snagged a Best Picture nomination.
By Mike Charest8 years ago in Geeks
The Best Films of 2017
I enjoy a great deal of film. This is known, many times over. Every year we are witness to a flood of beautiful, compelling, and challenging experiences. Film excites me in a way that no other art form does (although food offers up a mighty challenge).
By Nicholas Anthony8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Actors of Sound: A Foley Art Documentary'
As much as I consider myself a student of film, history and craft, I must admit that there are aspects of the craft that I have taken for granted. One of the more glaring omissions from my film education is a study of sound design. Now, don’t misunderstand, I am aware of good sound design. I know it when I hear it. But, I must admit, I haven’t done much studying on the actual art behind sound design.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Review: 'Frozen'
* * out of * * * * * Before continuing there are spoilers ahead. When it comes to Disney, it is easy to fall in love with the stories that come into the box office. Today I am going to be reviewing Disney's animated feature, Frozen.
By Dahlia T.8 years ago in Geeks