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Gollum: A Warning to Us All
As many of you know from The Lord of The Rings franchise, a gangling creature named Gollum, former owner of the McGuffin of the story, the ring of power, wasn't always the way he was. I'm sure I'm going to butcher the plot in one way or another, but from Gollum's history we find out he was once a simple-living, nature loving-creature closely related to hobbits, once named Sméagol, whose biggest concern as he went fishing with his cousin Déagol on his birthday was likely what type of beer would pair well with their catch. Déagol gets a strike and as he's about to pull it in, he himself is pulled into the water. The One Ring of Power is discovered for the first time in some thousands of years later after its last owner, King Isildur from Gondor, becoming possessed by the ring's will almost the second he saw it, refused an order to destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom, and was later ambushed and killed by a company of orcs .
By Benjamin Alexander House8 years ago in Geeks
'Passengers' Review
Passengers is a 2016, Sci-Fi movie starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt. In the movie, a group of people have been put in a form of hibernation while they travel through space toward a new colony planet, 120 years away. During the travels, Jim, played by Chris Pratt, is awakened due to a disturbance in the ships system. Later, Aurora, played by Jennifer Lawrence, joins him.
By Vanessa Cherron Riser8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Mother!' 2017
I will extend congratulations to director Darren Aronofsky for making the most polarizing horror film of the year and perhaps, even the decade. I admit I had absolutely no idea what I was in for when I went to see this film. Aronofsky's current girlfriend, Jennifer Lawrence stars in it. That should account for something. Spanish actor Javier Bardem has always given knockout performances; so there was no reason to worry. Veteran stars Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer were also in the cast, so I had no reason to assume the talent wasn't up to par. And Aronofsky had earned my respect years ago when his first film, Pi was released in 1998. Shot in grainy black & white and disturbing from start to finish; it signaled Aronofsky's arrival. He went on to bigger and better things, such as Requiem for a Dream (2000), The Fountain (2006), The Wrestler (2008), Black Swan (2010) and Noah (2014). So, what could possibly go wrong with this one? In a word? Lots!
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Geeks
Classic Movie Review: 'House of Games'
That David Mamet is one of the greatest writers for the stage and film we’ve seen in the past 30 years is well known. But, in 1987, he was a playwright who dabbled in screenwriting and no one had seen him direct anything not on the stage. Thankfully, Mamet was so in demand that he could make a demand to direct his first film, which debuted 30 years ago this weekend. The movie is called House of Games and Mamet proved that not only was he a master of words, but he could direct the hell out of a movie.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
'The Orville' Review
Note: This may have minor spoilers for the first episode. Fox TV has recently released a new sci-fi comedy show called, The Orville, starring Seth MacFarlane and Adrianne Palicki and, I have to say, I am impressed. We all know Seth MacFarlane from Family Guy, American Dad, and The Cleveland Show, as well as many movies. Over the last two decades, we have become very familiar with his form of comedy and style, and The Orville has proven to be another gem in his comedy arsenal.
By Vanessa Cherron Riser8 years ago in Geeks
Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad was one of the most talked about and hyped about films in 2016. With superhero franchises and crossovers on the rise in cinema, it's very easy to see why. The film is about a team of dangerously crazy villains completing missions under the direction of Amanda Walker in exchange for reduced prison sentences and privileges. Before we get fully started on this review, I feel that I should say that I have not read any of the Suicide Squad comics, but I do know some of the characters from DC Comics. I saw it twice in the cinema and seen it several times with friends at home.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Geeks
BEING AN INTROVERT is the Flashy New Outfit You Want to Show Off Out on the Town
Fashion experts predict that the number one standout look this season is being an introvert. You've probably noticed the hordes of articles with subjects like "how people don't understand introverts" and "how to treat introverts" and "why introverts are better than those filthy annoying and mundane extroverts that are so 2000s."
By M.P. Laluep8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Maudie'
I’ve never been a fan of the heartstring tuggers. I find such things cloying and manipulative and I am far too cynical such things. And yet, even I am not immune to having my heartstrings tugged. The recently released biopic Maudie, starring the lovely Sally Hawkins, plucked every string like a classic string quartet. The story of real life Nova Scotia-based artist Maude Lewi,s who achieved minor fame in the 1950s for her homespun paintings, is the rare tear-jerker with the cinematic skill to back up the uplift.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
H'ween Horrorthon: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
"The film which you are about to see is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of five youths, in particular Sally Hardesty and her invalid brother, Franklin. It is all the more tragic in that they were young. But, had they lived very, very long lives, they could not have expected nor would they have wished to see as much of the mad and macabre as they were to see that day. For them an idyllic summer afternoon drive became a nightmare. The events of that day were to lead to the discovery of one of the most bizarre crimes in the annals of American history, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre."Opening narration for the film.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Geeks
Box Office Gold or Bust 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle'
On Thursday, September 21, I saw an early screening of the sequel to the amazing sharp-dressed action-comedy Kingsman. I had high hopes for the movie, since the first was one of my favorite films of all time. Kingsman is known for being high-octane, fun-filled and entertaining. Did The Golden Circle meet my expectations?
By Etienne S.8 years ago in Geeks
