comedy
Humor and comedy from all geeky fandoms.
Filmmaker is Much More than Her Disability
Larger society’s introduction to autism came on the heels of Dustin Hoffman’s portrayal in Rain Man. As a result, autism ceased to be seen as a developmental disability and a wide variety of services sprung out, according to Melissa Martinez-Areffi. The film and television industry, on the other hand, is still stuck in 1988. “Nobody took the next step,” said Martinez-Areffi, and if anyone knows about the lingering stereotype, it’s the Hollywood producer’s daughter.
By Rich Monetti18 days ago in Geeks
The Story Behind "A Christmas Story"
A Christmas Story is one of the humorous Christmas flicks compared to Home Alone films and The Grinch. The film tells a young boy who wants a BB gun for Christmas but when he mentions a BB gun he gets the same pointless quote "You'll shoot your eye out". This film was told by humorist writer Jean Shepherd who wrote "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash" that. His story became a Christmas cult film and spawned sequels making this film one of the greatest humorous Christmas film.
By Gladys W. Muturi18 days ago in Geeks
Looney Tunes Review: "Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century"
As a kid, you think of cartoons as being wholly comedic, but as you get older, you see more depth into your favorite cartoon shorts. Yes, the comedy's there, but there's also action, there's drama, and in some cases, tragedy. Chuck Jones had a knack for being well-rounded with his creations. His cartoons spanned a number of different genres, but the comedy is often there. One such short of Jones' that stood out among many others: the heavily acclaimed Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century.
By Clyde E. Dawkins25 days ago in Geeks
Another Theme Song For Silver the hedgehog
We all know theme songs play an essential role in introducing a certain character, regardless if it's a comic book or a video game character or from a film. The other day, I was listening to two different songs, one was called
By stephanie borges27 days ago in Geeks
Waiting to Exhale 30th Anniversary
30 years ago, Waiting to Exhale has debut in theaters becoming the most highest grossing black film during the nineties era. The film adaptation centers on four black women living in the Phoenix metropolitan area and their relationships with men and one another. The film sparked acclaim and a cult following from fans of the film and the novel due to its powerful, relatable story of Black women's friendships and struggles, a star-studded cast with off-screen chemistry, an iconic, chart-topping soundtrack produced by Babyface, and director Forest Whitaker's vision, all culminating in a massive box office success that proved the commercial viability of films centered on diverse female experiences and paved the way for more inclusive storytelling in Hollywood.
By Gladys W. Muturi30 days ago in Geeks
