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Can Blockbuster Films Have Broad and Accurate Representation?
Look (at this net) (that I just found). But really, look: for a few years superhero movies have been letting me down. A couple here and there actually have characters I care about so I stick to them. Every comic book movie that has been released so far this year is one I have had no interest in. I lost faith and my lack of faith, unfortunately, included Wonder Woman.
By The Decadent Roomies8 years ago in Geeks
Why Sadness in Disney Matters
In the eight decades since their conception, the Disney princess has become synonymous with the dream of a happily ever after. Early on in each Disney princess feature, the protagonist will sing their "I want" song, establishing their unhappiness with their current situation and expressing their goals, and as Disney and the world around it has changed and progressed over the years, so have the dreams of its princesses. But no matter what they now wish for, it remains to be guaranteed that they will have their happily ever after. Of course, it's important to focus on these happy endings, on the idea that "No matter how your heart is grieving/If you keep on believing/The dream that you wish will come true," but the euphoria that comes from this happy ending is arguably only because we have followed our protagonist on their journey to get there, because we have seen them struggle and rise above everything the world threw at them. As important as the happily ever afters are, I wholeheartedly believe that it is the sad moments that make Disney films so special — the moments when all seems lost, and the "I want" song seems to be nothing but wishful thinking.
By Fern Wigfield8 years ago in Geeks
Five Important Facts Making a Murderer Left Out
With the pending release of the second season of Netflix docuseries Making a Murderer trending on news platforms and social media alike, many fans of the original production — an expose-style accounting of the trial and conviction of Steven Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey for the rape and murder of Teresa Halbach in 2005 — are calling for an even deeper review of the circumstances surrounding Avery's case.
By Teyana Jackson8 years ago in Geeks
What Stands Between: Let the Right One in Movie Review
“Squeal pig, squeal.” This sentence is the sneered mocking of Oskar’s bullies, as well as the first line of dialog we hear from him within the film, as he stands outside, stabbing a tree and imagining taking revenge on his tormenters. This line is especially shocking, and telling, coming from the small boy. With pale skin, light blonde hair, and large eyes, Oskar would typically be what we as a viewer were shown as a shining example of uncorrupted innocence. Yet here, we see a child whose violent tendencies are taking him down a very dark and dangerous road.
By Destiny Smith8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Happy Hunting'
Happy Hunting is one of the better horror movies of 2017. This Most Dangerous Game knock off takes the premise of hunting humans and puts a redneck, Mexican border setting to it and lets loose with a serious amount of blood and guts. The film reminded me a little of 2016’s brilliant horror-thriller Green Room which used a backwoods milieu to similar effect. That film is far better than Happy Hunting but that this film brings that one to mind says something about how good Happy Hunting really is.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
H'ween Horrorthon: Pet Sematary
"Sometimes...dead is better."–Jud Crandall played by Fred Gwynne Hello again, hello. Let me say at the outset that I am a die-hard Stephen King fan. When dreaming of making the perfect horror movie or writing the perfect horror story back in my restless youth, his books and movies were always my favorite pastime. I read his many works and stories and watched many of his film adaptations, many of which are queued and perennial favorites in my annual Halloween Horrorthon.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Geeks
Why 'Mob Psycho 100' Is Worth Watching
Autumn of 2017 is here and it's time to buckle down, grab your laptop, some pumpkin spice coffee, and the coziest blanket you can find because newsflash: it's only going to get chillier from here. As one anime nerd to another, you know this time of year is perfect for blanket/pillow fort anime marathons and binge-watching Ghibli movies at 2:35AM on a cold Wednesday night even though you know your alarm is set for 7:30AM that morning -- that's right, we've all been there, we're all in this together my sweet little nerds. However, we've also had those days where it is impossible to find something new to watch. How do we know if it's worth our time? How many episodes does it have? Is the dubbed or subbed version better? Just how emotionally attached am I going to get to the characters before this is over and I'm left empty and craving something new to fill the void?
By Kiana Michaelis8 years ago in Geeks
Ranking the Felix Leiters
The James Bond fan community was saddened to learn of the death of Bernie Casey. The former NFL player-turned actor has died at the age of 78. He played the part of Felix Leiter in an unofficial James Bond film, 'Never Say Never Again', in 1983. Sean Connery talked Casey into taking the role as a black actor would make Leiter 'more memorable'. The official Bond films have since followed suit by casting Jeffrey Wright as Leiter in the first two Daniel Craig movies.
By Andrew Beasley8 years ago in Geeks
H'ween Horrorthon: Scream
"You push the laws, and you end up dead. Okay, I'll see you in the kitchen with a knife". - Jamie Kennedy as Randy. I'm baaaaaack! Okay, as I previously mentioned in my post blog for Happy Birthday to Me, I am utterly convinced that both the late Wes Craven and first-time writer Kevin Williamson took apart that bizarre 1981 slasher pic and remade it as Scream; but that's only the icing on the... ahem — cake!
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Geeks
