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Movie Review: 'The Square'
The Square, the 2017 winner of the Cannes Film Festival’s highest honor, the Palme D’or, is a provocative and strange film. At times, the film defies description in its oddity and yet its points and purposes regarding political correctness as an excuse for the rich to ignore the poor are relatively obvious and on the nose. Directed by Ruben Ostlund, whose Force Majeure was far more interestingly provocative than The Square, the film has beautiful cinematography and a handful of the most interesting scenes in any movie in 2017.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Edgar Wright Dishes On His Departure From 'Ant-Man' — And Reminds Us About A Recurring Problem In Hollywood
We laughed and we cheered when a fully-fledged Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) leapt into action for his 2015 solo movie and again in Captain America: Civil War. However, as plenty of fans will know, it was a rocky road getting there. Acclaimed director Edgar Wright had been committed to bringing Ant-Man to the big screen for many years until he departed the movie shortly before filming began. Now on the promotional trail for his film Baby Driver, Wright was asked about those turbulent times and he’s spoken in more detail about the infamous split.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Here's How Kevin Feige Convinced Sony To Lend Spider-Man To Marvel Studios
Much has already been written about the landmark deal between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures for shared live-action rights to Spider-Man, but a recent piece from The Hollywood Reporter has revealed plenty of new and intriguing information about the alliance. The feature explores what the partnership entails, and also discloses how Marvel’s head honcho, #KevinFeige, finally convinced Sony to share Spider-Man.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Will We Get A Sinister Six Movie After 'Spider-Man Homecoming'? All Signs Point To Yes
Much to the excitement of Spider-Man’s many fans, there’s little time remaining until Spider-Man: Homecoming swings into our local multiplexes. As such, Marvel and Sony’s press tour is well underway and given that the film’s pre-release buzz is very strong, talk is already turning to the future of the franchise. We now know that Tom Hardy’s #Venom solo movie will face off against the blood-crazed super villain Carnage, but it also seems that we’ll be getting another, rather insidious installment in Sony’s Spider-Man franchise.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Why Steve & Diana's Chat About Sex Is A Crucial Scene In 'Wonder Woman'
Raking in the cash and inspiring kids and women alike, Wonder Woman is a smash hit. This success is due not only to its well-structured story and the perfect cast but also because of its fresh perspective. In particular, fans have found the optimism that’s borne through her fight with Ares to be a welcome light in the pervading grimness of the #DCEU. Yet moviegoers have also responded to how empowering the film is; the No Man’s Land assault is already becoming a pivotal moment in superhero movie history, but the film also contains another, less-discussed scene that’s just as key to understanding the ethos of Wonder Woman.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Mark Hamill Speaks Out About The Main Problem With Modern Superhero Movies, And Offers His Solution
Admit it: when you hear the name Mark Hamill, your thoughts immediately turn to Luke Skywalker whining about power converters or lowering the hood of a cape in the most dramatic way possible. However, as many of you already know, this iconic actor is also a respected behemoth of the #superhero genre. Among his roles in innumerable comic book adaptations, the #StarWars star has played the Trickster across two different TV adaptations of The Flash, and the Hobgoblin in the beloved '90s Spider-Man animated series. And who could ever forget his memorable turn voicing one of the most beloved iterations of the #Joker?
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Why Ares Is The Perfect Villain For 'Wonder Woman'
Say what you will about the burgeoning DCEU, but each installment has attempted to tackle mature and meaty themes through their respective villains. For instance, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice examined xenophobia through Lex Luthor’s (Jesse Eisenberg) hatred of Superman. Man of Steel's General Zod (Michael Shannon) investigated the nature of power and extremism, and Wonder Woman does something similar with its own antagonist. Even though the film's depiction of Ares, the God of War, has divided fans somewhat, the choice to pit #GalGadot’s Diana against him was a brilliant one. In my opinion, the way this villain is handled is one of Wonder Woman's main strengths.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
How 'Wonder Woman' Sets Up The Crucial 'Justice League' Dynamic Between Diana And Batman
Wonder Woman is finally here, and it’s already set to become the biggest box-office success of the DC Extended Universe. And overall, it’s not hard to see why audiences are loving it — with perfect casting, vivid visuals and a kickass theme tune to boot, it’s a joy to watch Diana of Themyscira become the hero we know and love throughout the course of the movie.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Howl Like A Hyena At Hilarious Animated Bloopers From Disney’s 'The Lion King'
Making a movie is a magical but occasionally frustrating and funny experience. Delays and accidents can drive directors and stars crazy, but fumbled lines can be hilarious for crews and audiences.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Describe in Detail One of the Many Strands of Postmodern Thinking That You Have Explored and Show How It Affects, or Is Inherent in, an Aspect of Your Own Field of Study, or an Aspect of Your Own Country and Culture.
Since the beginning of the twentieth century much European theatre has striven to engage the audience. Antonin Artaud’s Theatre of Cruelty is one of those attempts; he tries to make the viewer feel and react to the play in the same way that a plague can kill without destroying the organs; in other words, changing the minds of the audience in ways that logic cannot express (2001: 17). The purpose of this essay is to analyse Antonin Artaud’s use of language based on Derrida’s concept of performative language in his radio play To Have Done with the Judgement of God (1988), specifically "Tutuguri: The Rite of the Black Sun" as an opposition to logic. For this I will start with the definition of Derrida’s performative language and logic, and its relation to the Theatre of Cruelty of Antonin Artaud, continue with a brief description of the use of language in "Tutuguri: The Rite of the Black Sun," and finally I will try to understand how Artaud’s use of language in the radio play is an opposition to logic.
By Laura Jaramillo Duque8 years ago in Geeks
A Brand New JRR Tolkien Book Is On Sale - After A 100 Year Wait!
Saddle up Middle Earth fans! It’s time to put away your second breakfast, grab your staffs, blue hats, and pipe weed, and get on down to your local bookseller. Why? Well JRR Tolkien’s new book has been released, a century after it was first conceived. Check out the details below!
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' - Tom Holland Reveals That He Modeled His Peter Parker On Another Teen Movie Icon
Like a streak of light, Spider-Man: Homecoming’s release date is fast approaching, and anticipation is running at fever pitch. Moviegoers can’t wait to see more of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in action, even though he’s the third incarnation of the wall-crawler in the last 15 years. Indeed, ever since his acclaimed debut in Captain America: Civil War, Holland and the minds at Marvel have paid tribute to — and borrowed from — the outings of previous Spider-Men. However in a recent interview, Holland also revealed that he was inspired by an unlikely character from a very famous movie series from the 1980s.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
