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Opera's Race Problem. Top Story - January 2018.
Many of today’s most popular operas traditionally take place in locations considered exotic by Western culture: Verdi’s epic Aida takes place in Ancient Egypt. Puccini’s famous Turandot takes place in medieval China, and his Madame Butterfly in late nineteenth-century Japan.
By Sophie de Merteuil8 years ago in Geeks
The 10 Greatest Movies Ever Made
Okay, the list that follows is of my “favorite” films ever, not necessarily of the greatest ever made. But, you know, clickbait…
By Joel Eisenberg8 years ago in Geeks
The Rebirth of Animation on Youtube
Animation and YouTube. The two have had a rocky history together. The ability to create and upload content on your own without any company interference should be the independent animator's dream. Yet this history has obstructed animation's reign on YouTube. Up until recently, when YouTube began to be reborn on the platform, but I'm getting ahead of myself. We must start at the beginning.
By Evan Green8 years ago in Geeks
'All the Money in the World'
Ridley Scott's latest film ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD tells the story of the miserly Jean Paul Getty, and the kidnapping of his grandson. Based on John Pearson's 1995 book Painfully Rich: The Outrageous Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Heirs of J. Paul Getty, the film follows the refusal of Getty's cooperation to pay a ransom for his abducted grandson in 1973. Gail Harris, Getty's daughter-in-law, gives her all to get her son back with the help of ex-CIA agent Fletcher Chase.
By Marina Caitlin Watts8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'All the Money in the World'. Top Story - January 2018.
Don Shanahan is an elementary educator who is also a press credentialed film critic in the Chicago area and one of the founders of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle. Combining those lenses together, his site is "Every Movie Has a Lesson" and he writes film reviews with life lessons in mind from the serious to the farcical.
By Don Shanahan8 years ago in Geeks
London Lift-Off Film Festival 2017
Where: Arthouse When: Monday 4 of December to Saturday 9 of December About the makers: Lift-Off Global Network is an organisation encompassing worldwide live screening events, distributing initiatives; a seasonal awards ceremony, and an ever-growing and active community of indie film creators. For more information, visit their website. Arthouse is an independent cinema and live performance space created by local people. They want to celebrate racial and genre equality, focusing on social injustices and giving a voice to the voiceless. For more information of their upcoming events visit: http://www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk.
By Laura Jaramillo Duque8 years ago in Geeks
The Ten Greatest Television Series of All Time
It is 3:56 AM as I set to write this. My usual web surfing and coffee time, before work begins in proper. I figured, though, that I’d play a bit in the new year. I’ll try to shuffle, and change my morning routine.
By Joel Eisenberg8 years ago in Geeks
Best Game of Thrones Gift Ideas for Jon Snow Fans
The mysterious Jon Snow, the King of the North and former Leader of the Night's Watch, is a fan favorite amongst legions of Game of Thrones diehards. If you are thinking of purchasing Game of Thrones themed gifts for the serious fans in your life, don't overlook gift ideas for Jon Snow fans, as he is clearly one of the most iconic characters currently on television.
By Amanda Stamper8 years ago in Geeks
Best Black and White Movies of All Time
The best black and white movies of all time rank very highly on any list of the greatest films of all time. They feature titans of American film, and the names include luminaries like Cary Grant, Frank Capra, and the legendary Orson Welles.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Geeks
'Twin Peaks' Revisited: Introduction
2017 has been an amazing year for Twin Peaks. Twenty six years after the original series ended, Twin Peaks returned triumphantly to the pop culture landscape, bigger in scope and bolder in execution, in the form of two novels and an 18 part TV series. For many in its community of fans, Twin Peaks never really went away; the time between has been spent pondering on its many unsolved mysteries, intuiting its narrative and thematic meanings, and being inspired by its creativity. As one of those fans, I was hugely excited for Twin Peaks comeback, not just to see how the narrative would continue and how the series would look & feel in today's TV landscape, but because this time around I'd actually get to be part of the water-cooler experience; I was too young to watch when the original aired, and now I'd get to be part of the mystery as it unfolded. As a wonderful effect of this, I got to enjoy it with the larger fan community on Twitter, meeting lots of lovely people and being introduced to many websites and podcasts that only enhanced my experience of The Return.
By James Giles8 years ago in Geeks
Why 'Titanic' is Problematic
The Problems with the Film This isn't another debate on whether or not Jack could have fit on the door too. Although the 1997 film is fairly historically accurate, I personally have a few problems with the story. I'm not the only one. Family members of survivors have a problem with it, too.
By Morgan La Batt8 years ago in Geeks
'Cowboy Bebop' Anime Review
Cowboy Bebop is a Japanese neo-noir sci-fi western anime series that debuted in 1998 on TV Tokyo before getting cancelled due to low ratings. Eventually all 26 episodes were salvaged by satellite network Wowow, but it became even more popular in the U.S. where it was the first anime series on Adult Swim, airing its complete 26-episode run in rotation since 2001.
By Eli Sanza8 years ago in Geeks