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Infinity Phwoar: Which Avenger Does Chris Pratt Secretly Have A Crush On?
It must be a pretty sweet deal being #ChrisPratt, women (and men) throwing themselves at you, an illustrious career leading franchises like Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy, and your body transformation from larger days on The O.C. There is no denying that the fun-loving 37-year-old is hot Hollywood property right now.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Book Review
Sarah Vowell is an American historian and author known for her snarky and irreverent writing style and unconventional way of handling non-fiction prose. My father is an admirer of her and her work and that is how I am aware of it. When I decided to write my term paper on the Marquis de Lafayette and the beginnings of America’s relationship with France, I was reminded of this book and chose to use it as one of my sources. Vowell’s writing is unique among history books in that they have a much less formal and pedantic tone than is typically associated with the genre. Her books read more like Jack Kerouac's On The Road than the history texts students are made to read in school. The structure of Lafayette in the Somewhat United States is based around Vowell’s trips to sites associated with her subjects and she often goes into descriptions of the people and places she encounters on her excursions. As someone with a penchant for history related vacations, I find this format enjoyable.
By Rachel Lesch8 years ago in Geeks
'Arrow' Shoots To Kill Again: How Prometheus Will Bring Back A More Brutal Oliver Queen
This post contains spoilers from Arrow Season 5! Before Season 5 began, Arrow's #StephenAmell said the show would be meaner this year, and he couldn't have been closer to the truth. #Prometheus has turned Team Arrow upside down, both physically and psychologically. And he effectively neutered Oliver before taking him captive this past week, with more than a little help from #TaliaalGhul.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Taking A Dip In The Pool: Blind Al Officially Returning For 'Deadpool 2'
Get out your cane and open a can of whoop-ass, Blind Al is placing her bets in the Dead Pool. With everyone else coming back to see the Merc shoot off his mouth again in #Deadpool2, did you really think that our anti-hero's roommate would miss out on the opportunity to sass #RyanReynolds again?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Pining for Our Hero: Patty Jenkins Reveals Whether Chris Pine Could Return for 'Wonder Woman' Sequel
Before we even get started with this one, I'm going to dive on the grenade and warn you that massive #WonderWoman SPOILERS are ahead. So there we have it, arguably cinema's premiere female-first #superhero film is off to a flying start. As Wonder Woman uses her iconic shield to suckerpunch the competition and the critics out of the box office, we are left to marvel in what you could call the best DCEU film ever (well, there wasn't really much to go against).
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
'The Flash': What's Next For The West/Allen Romance After This Week's Heartbreaker Of An Episode?
This post contains spoilers for The Flash Season 3. The fanbase for a romance between #IrisWest and #BarryAllen is strong and determined, which means they're not happy with what transpired on the March 14th episode of #TheFlash. When it comes to their couple, they don't want there to be any wrinkles, and the writers just delivered a major one when Barry told Iris he needed space.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Wonder War-Man: Patty Jenkins Reveals Which 'Wonder Woman' Scene Needed Reshooting
The #DCEU is certainly doing its best to cast off its shadowy past, and #WonderWoman is certainly a gung-ho affair that is blasting away its naysayers in cinemas. Like Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge or Christopher Nolan's upcoming Dunkirk, Wonder Woman turned into its very own epic war film right in front of our eyes. The script and characters brilliant wove the tragedy of WWI into the tapestry of a #superhero film without relying on tired wartime tropes or Saving Private Ryan clichés.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
'Killing Hasselhoff' Trailer: Ken Jeong Tries To Hassle The Hoff — Is This The Movie 'Baywatch' Should Have Been?
This summer’s Baywatch movie was a critical and commercial flop. Despite a cameo from David Hasselhoff (and the best efforts of The Rock and Zac Efron), it just didn’t recapture the magic of the classic series. Fortunately, the new film Killing Hasselhoff — in which Ken Jeong tries to murder the titular star — is the go-for-broke comedy that fans wanted.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Burn Baby Burn: 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 Just Scored a World Record for Setting 73 Actors on Fire at Once
While #GameofThrones may be synonymous with its wooly pelts and its tagline of "winter is coming," it sounds like HBO is planning one hell of a barbecue when the show returns next month. Apparently, the seventh season of the ice and fire saga will be leaning heavily on the fire side of its lineage — because it has broken the world record for "the most people ever set on fire by an entertainment production."
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' Disc Will Have An Extra Special Surprise
To the surprise of nobody, fans who stayed through the credits of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 were handsomely rewarded — just as director James Gunn had said they would be, prior to the film's cinematic release. Not only were fans given five post-credits scenes, they were rewarded with an original song called "Guardians Inferno." The song, written by the brilliant James Gunn and performed by David Hasselhoff, was a pleasant addition to an already stellar collection of extras for the faithful few.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
In a Barbie World
On March 9, 1959 at the American International Toy Fair, the toy company Mattel introduced something no other toy company was ready for. With a black and white striped swimsuit and soft orange hair, with a smile any boy would fall for, the Barbie doll caught everyone’s eye. First, I will go through the history and evolution of the Barbie doll, Second, I will share with you the many adventures the doll has had, and third, I will state the magnificent impact it has had on our society.
By Aly Ferraro8 years ago in Geeks
