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Sad Truth About Why Olu Jacobs Stopped Acting
Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs popularly known as Olu Jacobs, is an internationally acclaimed Nigerian actor and film executive. Olu Jacobs is widely known and respected as one of the greatest and most widely respected Nigerian actors of his generation. Together with Pete Edochie, Justus Esiri, Enebeli Elebuwa and Sam Loco Efe, he is considered by several media, film commentators, critics, and other actors to be one of the most influential African actors of all time, and is widely regarded as a cultural icon.
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Geeks
Bilingual Film And Television Actress, Ellie Patrikios, Tells Us What It's Like to Live in Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital Of The World
We get an insight on some of her up-and coming films!! As a creative talent, who works as an actress full-time, she finds it absolutely enchanting to be situated in a city so diverse and full of life. She loves how active of an industry this is, a production is always taking place, whether it’s around the corner of where you live, in the studios, or somewhere on the other side of the valley. With countless opportunities, we are situated amongst the greatest writers, directors, producers, actors and all around creatives, with the best technology, creating constant content. She loves that she can meet so many unique people, from around the globe, striving for the same dream with their own incredible story to tell. It’s amazing to see people strive for what they love. She finds herself going out daily for auditions, table reads, screen tests, self tapes with a great team behind her.
By Shahbaz Abbasi6 years ago in Geeks
Beer and Loathing At The Grove Park Inn
In summers of 1935 and ‘36, F. Scott Fitzgerald dragged his broken body and cracked-up mind to Asheville’s Grove Park Inn—a mammoth structure made of stone that played host to everyone from World War II diplomats to Harry Houdini.
By Brendan Blowers6 years ago in Geeks
Part I : Clint Eastwood Lesser Known Facts through the Decades
1930s Clint Eastwood was born on May 31, 1930 in San Francisco and was named after his father Clinton. At 11 pounds 6 ounces, the hospital nurses nicknamed him Samson. Plenty of bounce in his beginnings, the depression had the family continually moving in search of work and Eastwood attended eight different grammar schools. They eventually settled in Oakland.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Geeks
Dangerous Lies - A Netflix Movie Review
Always be careful about what you tell people. You never know what lies will come back to haunt you. Dangerous Lies is a 2020 Netflix film about a young couple under investigation after the death of their wealthy foreman. Having left his estate to his caregivers in his will, Katie investigates further while Adam takes advantage of this new opportunity.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks
7 Nollywood Actresses That Are Surprisingly Good Dancers.
These women can do it all. Okay, maybe not all but at least: act AND dance...these women can bust a move! As a Nigerian, our music, our culture, the way we've been raised...you have to dance. You must dance at church, at parties, at weddings. The music is literally crafted to get you moving. Plus, when you add that from a young age, you were already being groomed through church dances and march pasts to move your body, it is no surprise why a lot of us can dance.
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Geeks
13 Celebrity Twins: Nigeria Edition.
Call them doppelgangers. A while back, I wrote a post called "7 Celebrity Twins: Nigeria x America". This became one of my most popular posts and people ever since then have been hounding me for a part 2 with just Nigerian celebrities who look alike.
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Best Performances: Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier is known as one of the greatest actors in human history. Known for his portrayals as leading Shakespearean characters, Olivier's most famous performance as Hamlet, Prince of Denmark really set the bar for other actors who have tried and failed to best Olivier's portrayal. Olivier was a serious actor, taking his job as seriously as he possibly could and had a massive fear of failure. When working, he would often know all of his lines before production began. In one instance where he worked with Marilyn Monroe on The Prince and the Showgirl, he noted absolutely hating her for her lack of ability to act. I find that a bit pompous, but if you're Laurence Olivier, you're allowed to say something like that. Monroe, he said, would turn up not knowing her lines or her character traits. He was justified, but had a bit of a temperament when it came to his job - which, in the end, is why he was so good.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to the Best Films: Frank Capra
Frank Capra was probably one of the most well-known directors of early 20th Century Hollywood. Born in Italy in 1897, he was a full-blooded Sicilian and was raised a Roman Catholic. When he was only five years' old, he moved to the United States of America. Capra would later recall the 13 day journey as one of the most traumatic experiences of his life because he was disgusted by the conditions of it:
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
10 Miraculous Celebrity Glow Ups (Photos).
Look out for number 7. There is no denying that attaining success is very difficult. It's hard to have all your dreams come true, it takes work. But when that work pays off as it did in the case of these artistes, the rewards it brings are undeniable. Especially when it's at the magnitude of becoming a world famous singer.
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Geeks
