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6 Great Fantasy Films That Studio Ponoc's 'Mary and the Witch’s Flower' Will Lovingly Remind You Of
(Warning: The following post contains spoilers for Mary and The Witch's Flower.) When Hayao Miyazaki announced that he was retiring in 2013, animation fans everywhere feared the end of Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation powerhouse he co-founded and responsible for timeless classics such as My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Why J.J. Abrams' 'Your Name' Adaptation Might Not Be Such a Great Idea
(Warning: This article contains spoilers for Your Name.) When it was recently announced that The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams has plans to develop a live-action version of the critically acclaimed anime hit, Your Name, a collective gasp of horror among the film's fans could be heard around the world. And who can blame them?
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Artistic Wonders: 5 Animated Prequels That Provide Insightful Back Stories to Your Favorite Movies
Scheduled to hit theaters on October 6, the much-anticipated Blade Runner 2049 starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford now has three short prequels. These were commissioned to provide back stories to events that happened between Ridley Scott's 1982 cult classic, which took place in 2019, and Denis Villeneuve's upcoming sequel, set 30 years later.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
'Game of Thrones' Creators Reveal the Secrets Behind Arya and Brienne's Sparring Match
Amidst murmurs of sloppy writing and incredulously quick land/sea/raven travel from disgruntled viewers, one thing that is undeniably impressive about Season 7 of Game of Thrones was the jam-packed memorable fight and battle scenes. Girl power was very much in the forefront and that could not be better demonstrated than the thrilling duel between Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) and Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie) in "The Spoils of War".
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
'Thor: Ragnarok' Director Taika Waititi in Talks to Helm Live-action 'Akira'
While the world awaits for Thor: Ragnarok with anticipation, the third installment of the Marvel's Thor franchise which is due out on November 3, its director Taika Waititi may soon be attached to yet another high-octane Hollywood project - the live-action adaptation of Akira.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Guy Ritchie's 6 Greatest Triumphs: From Witty Gangster Films to Star-Driven Commercials
Love him or loathe him, British director Guy Ritchie has one of the most distinctive film-making styles in modern contemporary cinema. Be it a feature film, music video or a commercial, his trademarks are instantly recognizable, with the use of high octane action, quick jump cuts, hilarious chase scenes, cool soundtracks, artistic title sequences and, of course, wry British humor.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington Dance up a Storm As the New Faces of Dolce & Gabbana
Famously known the world over as #DaenerysTargaryen, the Mother of Dragons, and #JonSnow, King in The North, Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington's last scene in the finale of Games of Thrones Season 7 left ardent fans tingling with mixed emotions ranging from highly delirious to downright perplexed. As the new faces of Dolce & Gabbana's latest ad campaign however, the two British actors dutifully left their deeply complex personas from the top-rated HBO saga behind.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Curse of the Dragon: The Shocking Coincidences That Led Fans to Believe Bruce Lee Was Cursed
In world cinema there has never been, and never will be, another martial arts star as iconic or charismatic as Bruce Lee. The Hong Kong kung fu idol — whose Chinese name "Xiao Long" literally means "Little Dragon" — shot to overnight fame in the early 1970s thanks to three successive box office hits that showcase his signature Jeet Kune Do moves — The Big Boss (1971), Fist of Fury (1972; a.k.a. The Chinese Connection), and Way of the Dragon (1972).
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Fasten Your Seatbelts: British Airways Enlists Celebrities for a Must-See Safety Video
Admit it: every time you are on a plane, the last thing you pay much attention to is the airline's safety video. That's why British Airways (BA) has come up with an ingenious way to get passengers glued to the screens when their new safety clip is played.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
5 Animated Films That Deserve a Sequel, but Will Probably Never Get One
Not all sequels are treated equally. While hits such as Cars (2006) and Despicable Me (2010) have multiple sequels, it took 13 years before Pixar announced that the widely requested sequel to the critical and box office success, The Incredibles (2004), is finally on its way.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
'Big Bang Theory' Star Mayim Bialik Preaches Eco Awareness in Funny New Sodastream Commercial
Due to sprained vocal chords, #MayimBialik is currently unable to speak. Thankfully, her voice was still intact when she was filming a funny new commercial in Kiev, Ukraine, in which she co-stars with actor Kristian Nairn (#Hodor of Game of Thrones fame) and gets to speak about one of her pet subjects: preserving the environment by reducing the use of plastic.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
How the the Historic Black and White Photo in 'Wonder Woman' Links to 'Batman V Superman'
Talk about the DC superheroes' ties that bind. When we first met Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince a.k.a. Wonder Woman, it was through her brief but standout appearance in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. It was also in the Zack Snyder film that we first saw the black and white photograph of the Amazon Princess posing alongside her World War I comrades — including a clearly recognizable Chris Pine (as airman Steve Trevor) — that Ben Affleck's Bruce Wayne found in a flash drive while trying to uncover her identity.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
