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Books About TV Shows by Pop Culture Critics
There has never been such a saturated television landscape as there is now, and the variety of TV shows that exist only continues to grow exponentially. If you're anything like me, you appreciate the episode post-mortem almost as much as the TV show itself (slight exaggeration, but I digress...).
By Rachel G. David9 years ago in Geeks
The Profound Impact of Buried
In a day and age when movie goers have become so jaded and desensitized due to the over-saturation of visual stimulation a retreat to the an absolute barebones minimalistic filmmaking is one hell of a risk to take. Luckily for director Rodrigo Cortés his gut instinct to make the “impossible” film has paid off in spades. Armed with nothing but a pine box, a brilliant screenplay by Chris Sparling and the captivating screen presence of Ryan Reynolds, Cortés successfully created a feature-length film that keeps audiences riveted and breathless, even if they are squirming in their seats the entire time. The combination of an extremely claustrophobic setting and an emotionally charged Oscar-worthy screenplay worthy is potent and haunting, lingering with you long after you leave the theater. Indeed, it could be said to be a life-changing film, forcing you to take a close look at one man’s desperate fight for survival in the most extreme of circumstances. I certainly had no idea what I was in for. The concept of BURIED simply seemed too extreme to be pulled off successfully. However, I can safely say that this is one of the most brilliant pieces of filmmaking I’ve ever seen.
By Gabrielle Faust9 years ago in Geeks
Martin Short Publishes Life Story to Cope with the Death of His Wife
On Friday Night, the Harvey School in Bedford presented the fourth in its series of celebrity Q&As. Paul Shaffer providing the Qs, Martin Short let fly, and the audience didn’t come down until the Canadian born talent ran out of rocket fuel.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Geeks
How Batman Would Defeat the Justice League
There are many facets of Batman that make him formidable. While his training and gadgets are important, his skills as a tactician are what really make him stand out. His ability to outthink his opponent is what elevates him to superhero status. However, Batman is as paranoid as he is brilliant, and that means he always has a backup plan. He is always prepared for the worst, even within the Justice League of America. This paranoia is on full display in the comic JLA: Tower of Babel.
By Jason Schwartz9 years ago in Geeks
Top 10 Judge Dredd Stories
Set mostly after the Atomic Wars of 2070, the population of the USA is contained within three enormous mega cities, one on each coast – east, west and the Gulf of Mexico – and each home to about a billion citizens. The only thing that prevents civilization from descending into chaos and destroying itself is the savage arm of the law. Called the Judges, they are the police and they are the military. 2000AD also features many other characters in totally different scenarios, but its main star is one particular Judge, Joseph Dredd, who serves in the huge Mega-City One that covers the entire eastern seaboard.
By Scott Snowden9 years ago in Geeks
Karate Stars of the 1980s
Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris paved the way for celebrity martial artists. The genre owes most of its existence to these two individuals. The first Chuck Norris movie I remember was in 1979, I was ten years old and my cousin took me to see Breaker! Breaker! in Times Square. Think BJ and the Bear meets Billy Jack. If it's still not hitting you then watch this...
By Alicia Springer9 years ago in Geeks
Best Superhero Catchphrases
Superhero catchphrases say a lot about a character. They represent the character’s origin and who they are as a person. Depending on the character, their catchphrase could give them their powers or just small doses of comic relief. The most feared and powerful superheroes in Marvel and DC history also have some of the most popular superhero catchphrases.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
Best Crime Comic Book Series
There's something about comic books that tends to make them seem wholesome–maybe its the colorful cartoons, or the fact that superhero comics almost always end up with a happy resolution, or perhaps it's just the automatic association my brain makes between comics and adolescence. But make no mistake–if you take out the superheroes from the worlds that they occupy, the storylines can indeed be incredibly twisted, dark and violent. Some of the best crime comic book series draw upon real life crime stories, or works from other media and portray villains that mean serious harm.
By Rachel G. David9 years ago in Geeks
'Locke' Puts You On the Edge of Your Seat
You want suspense and like being on the edge of your seat. Well, forget Hannibal Lecter or Bruce the Shark gnashing their teeth in hot pursuit. You’re looking for a thrill ride then get off the Black Pearl and pass on raiding a lost ark. John Locke driving his car, manning the blue tooth to preserve his domestic tranquility will toss you about and bring you to the brink like no other film I’ve ever seen.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Geeks
We Need A Haiku To Save Us: Spider-Man
Haiku's are sparingly used, and if they are it's usually some form of satire. The elegant simplicity of a haiku lends itself to mockery and bawdiness, which leaches the sincerity out of an ancient respected form of prose. My goal is to bring the Haiku back to legitimate literature circles, and what better what to do that then to focus on something near to me, and a huge part of our zeitgeist: Super Heroes. These titans are at their zenith of influential power right now, with their action grip clenched on the silver screen, and our hearts.
By Derek Heid9 years ago in Geeks
5 Disney Channel Original Movies and the Awful Lessons They Teach
Some of my favorite childhood movies were the Disney Channel Original Movies, (DCOMs). When I think of DCOMs I think of movies like High School Musical and Halloweentown, fun movies that have great moral lessons. If you're like me and you rewatched some DCOMs instead of going to class in college, you noticed that some of the movies have weird messages. For those of you that are productive members of society and don't have time to rewatch old Disney Channel movies, here's a list of the movies with particularly bad lessons.
By Jason Schwartz9 years ago in Geeks
