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#CarrieOnForever: A Year Since We Lost Carrie Fisher
I took #CarrieFisher's death hard, as so many people did. December 27th, 2016. It wasn't until I became an adult that I gained true appreciation for Carrie Fisher. When I was a kid, she was just Princess Leia from Star Wars, and at around ten years old and a staunch tomboy (I prefer the term "strong female" now, thanks), I just did not get her appeal. In looking back, I suppose that it only makes sense that I didn't really "get" Carrie Fisher or her significance to women then—I was, after all, only ten, and had only gotten into Star Wars within the last two years before that, having been only four when A New Hope first came out and shook the stratosphere.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in Geeks
Miss Man
Ever since the release of Suicide Squad, people have debated over the performance of Jared Leto as the Joker; some loved him, some hated him and some felt as though we could have seen more and that people should not hate on him because he wasn’t given the screen time he deserved. As I had never seen another Leto movie, I decided, recently, to give a few films a watch as I loved him as the Joker and I am a big fan of Thirty Seconds to Mars.
By Daniel Halliwell8 years ago in Geeks
Reasons to Love Matthew Gray Gubler
He is an amazing actor. He plays Dr. Spencer Reid perfectly. I can not see anyone else in that role. His personality. He is adorable. He is precious and needs to be protected. Yes, I have fallen in love with a nerd and a dork. It is all good though. He has a huge heart. So kind and gentle. He is hilarious. His tweets are always so funny. He always makes me smile when I am down. He is such a funny and goofy guy. He is a total sweetheart. He is so nice to his fans and really cares about them. He loves us as much a we love him. He loves all things Disney. He loves Mickey Mouse and Disneyland. Anyone is a Disney fan is a friend in my book. Mismatched socks. Enough said. He is a weirdo, a nerd, and a dork. I totally love him for it. He is unapologetically himself. I love that he is himself and doesn't care what anyone else thinks. His drawings. They are amazing. I cannot draw at all. I will stick to culinary. He is an amazing guy. He inspires me everyday. Seriously what goes on in that adorable mind of his? His home. It looks like a castle out of a Disney movie. It so beautiful just like the person that lives there. It is so cozy as well. His voice. It is so soothing to me and I could listen to it all day. If I could have some narrate my life Matthew is who I would pick. Forget Morgan Freeman. His hair. He can pull off any hairstyle. I don't know about dreads. I feel only Samuel Larsen can pull that off. How I can tell what season of Criminal Minds this is? I just look at Matthew's hair. His eyes. They are so beautiful. I have noticed the way he smiles through his eyes. The fact that he loves Halloween and fall. That is my favorite season as well. Pumpkins, candy corn, ghosts, apples, etc. I love it all. What is not to like about him? He is adorable and the prefect guy. Well at least to me. He is my Prince Charming and I love him to death. He is so handsome. I don't want to be shallow but he is gorgeous. He is smart and a nerd. I will take brains over brawn any day. He is so relatable. I'm weird as well. I can relate to Spencer Reid as well. Why isn't Reid real? His website is amazing. It is called Gublerland. It is his version of Disneyland. He hand drew everything himself. Go check it out. He has a childlike innocence to him. I love the way he looks at the world. I love that he has held on to that. He is a beautiful soul and has an old soul. He has directed ten episodes of Criminal Minds. The ones I have seen so far are amazing.
By Paula Cole8 years ago in Geeks
Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington Dance up a Storm As the New Faces of Dolce & Gabbana
Famously known the world over as #DaenerysTargaryen, the Mother of Dragons, and #JonSnow, King in The North, Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington's last scene in the finale of Games of Thrones Season 7 left ardent fans tingling with mixed emotions ranging from highly delirious to downright perplexed. As the new faces of Dolce & Gabbana's latest ad campaign however, the two British actors dutifully left their deeply complex personas from the top-rated HBO saga behind.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Curse of the Dragon: The Shocking Coincidences That Led Fans to Believe Bruce Lee Was Cursed
In world cinema there has never been, and never will be, another martial arts star as iconic or charismatic as Bruce Lee. The Hong Kong kung fu idol — whose Chinese name "Xiao Long" literally means "Little Dragon" — shot to overnight fame in the early 1970s thanks to three successive box office hits that showcase his signature Jeet Kune Do moves — The Big Boss (1971), Fist of Fury (1972; a.k.a. The Chinese Connection), and Way of the Dragon (1972).
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Fasten Your Seatbelts: British Airways Enlists Celebrities for a Must-See Safety Video
Admit it: every time you are on a plane, the last thing you pay much attention to is the airline's safety video. That's why British Airways (BA) has come up with an ingenious way to get passengers glued to the screens when their new safety clip is played.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
'Twilight' Star Kristen Stewart Is Shining Bright As a French Director's Muse
(WARNING: The following post contains possible spoilers for Personal Shopper) The Twilight franchise may have made #KristenStewart one of the highest paid A-list actresses on the planet, but it's her recent work with acclaimed French director #OlivierAssayas that is finally confirming her as one of the most intriguing actresses of her generation.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
The 'Love Actually' Cast is One Big Festive Fandom Crossover, Actually
Before 2016’s Me Before You united most of the major pop culture fandoms, there was the delightfully British Christmas romcom Love Actually, which had a perfect ensemble cast and — dare I say it — some cross-fandom pairings that are the stuff of steamy fan fiction. Spanning Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Bridget Jones, Narnia, and Doctor Who, below is the great big fanfiction-ish cast of 2003's LoveActually.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
I Love It When a Plan Comes Together: Fan Casting the A-Team Reboot
In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... the A-Team.
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
10 Actors Who Could Play Agent 47 Better Than Timothy Olyphant or Rupert Friend
The other day I went to go see [Hitman: Agent 47](tag:593267) in the theaters, expecting much more than was delivered. Everyone remembers Timothy Olyphant's terrible movie Hitman, and I honestly felt that Rupert Friend didn't do much better. While neither of these men are bad actors, I just felt like they didn't channel the video game character to their full potential, and they weren't big enough stars to make us overlook their bad performances, blinded by star power. In our modern society, video game movies are finally starting to get A-listers invested in the films, so it would not be too far fetched to see a big star take on Hitman. I mean, Michael Fassbender is doing [Assassin's Creed](tag:437814), Karl Urban and The Rock did Doom, Mark Whalberg and Mila Kunis did Max Payne, and we saw the lovely and talented Zachary Quinto give the best and most evil performance in the newest Hitman movie. Why can't we see a big star finally play Agent 47? Well, I'm going to mainly focus on this ideal in my post, and I hope you agree with most of my choices.
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
5 Actors Who Could Bring Green Lantern to the CW!
Hal Jordan has been heavily hinted at all throughout both The Flash and Arrow, but most recently we actually saw proof of his existence. We saw a man wearing a flight jacket with "Jordan" on it in a bar with Oliver Queen in a flashback. Now that we know for a fact he exists, it's only logical we actually see him on one of the CW shows. Since there's a heavy chance we'll see him, I would like to suggest five actors who could bring this role to the TV screen, and I hope you enjoy!
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
5 Actors Who Could Bring Blue Beetle to Arrow on the CW!
After seeing a major Easter egg referring to Ted Kord recently, it's only logical that we'll see him eventually. Because of this, I'd like to suggest a few actors who could play the character, and I hope you enjoy!
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
