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Doctor Who: Brave New Town Review
One of the most arresting elements of the Eighth Doctor Adventures was its ability to bring new life to old Doctor Who monsters. Across four seasons, the production team brought back the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Zygons, Morbius, the Krynoids, the Wirrn, the Metebelis Spiders, the Monk and the Ice Warriors to face the Doctor and Lucie. However, one of the most interesting - and, potentially, daring - old foes to come back were the Autons, in 2008's "Brave New World". Being mostly silent automatons of the Nestene Consciousness may not make them an obvious choice to bring back on audio, so it makes what writer Jonathan Clements does with them here even more interesting. And, as a result, this becomes one of the most novel Eighth Doctor Adventures, despite its use of a traditional element in its storytelling. It really pushes how far you can take the Autons, as well as telling a genuinely intriguing mystery story into the bargain. It all adds up to one of the stronger instalments of one of the most well-regarded series from Big Finish.
By Joseph A. Morrison3 years ago in Geeks
Top 10 Cartoons Of All Time
The Simpsons: The Simpsons is an animated sitcom that has been on the air since 1989. It is created by Matt Groening and produced by the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and follows the lives of the Simpson family, consisting of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is known for its satire of American culture, society, and television, as well as its colorful and diverse cast of characters. Over the years, The Simpsons has become a cultural phenomenon, with merchandise, a feature film, and a theme park ride all bearing the show's name. The Simpsons is also known for its celebrity guest appearances, often featuring famous actors, musicians, and other public figures. Tom and Jerry: Tom and Jerry is a classic animated series featuring the endless pursuit between a house cat (Tom) and a mouse (Jerry). Created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the show is known for its slapstick humor and iconic chase scenes. The series has won multiple Academy Awards and has been broadcasted in many countries. The show's popularity has led to various spin-offs, merchandise, and feature films. SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob SquarePants is an animated series that first premiered in 1999. The show is created by animator and marine biologist, Stephen Hillenburg, and is produced by Nickelodeon. The show follows the adventures of the title character, SpongeBob, and his friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The show is known for its absurd humor and memorable characters such as Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, and Sandy Cheeks. SpongeBob SquarePants has become a cultural phenomenon, with merchandise, a feature film, and a Broadway musical all bearing the show's name. Looney Tunes: Looney Tunes is a classic animated series that features a wide variety of characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tweety Bird. Created in 1930 by Warner Bros, the show is known for its slapstick humor, witty one-liners, and iconic cartoon characters. The series has won multiple Academy Awards and has been broadcasted in many countries. The show's popularity has led to various spin-offs, merchandise, and feature films. Mickey Mouse: Mickey Mouse is the first cartoon character that became the symbol of Walt Disney Company. This series features the adventures of Mickey Mouse and his friends such as Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. It's a classic cartoon series which first premiered in 1928. The character of Mickey Mouse has become an icon in popular culture, and the Walt Disney Company has used the character as the basis for its theme parks, merchandise, and other media. South Park: South Park is an adult-oriented animated series that first premiered in 1997. The show is created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and is produced by Comedy Central. The show follows the lives of four boys, Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny, in the fictional town of South Park, Colorado. The show is known for its crude humor, dark satire, and controversial subject matter. Despite this, the show has been critically acclaimed and has won multiple awards. Futurama: Futurama is an animated series that first premiered in 1999. The show is created by Matt Groening and produced by 20th Century Fox. The show is set in the 31st century, following the adventures of a delivery boy named Fry, who is cryogenically frozen and wakes up 1000 years in the future. The show is known for its sharp wit, complex science fiction concepts, and colorful cast of characters. The show has won multiple awards and has been critically acclaimed, and has a dedicated fanbase. The show was cancelled after its initial run, but was later brought back for several more seasons and a feature film. Family Guy: Family Guy is an adult-oriented animated series that first premiered in 1999. The show is created by Seth MacFarlane and is produced by Fox Broadcasting Company. The show follows the lives of the Griffin family, consisting of Peter, Lois, Meg, Chris, and Stewie. The show is known for its cutaway gags, pop culture references, and controversial subject matter. The show has been critically acclaimed and has won multiple awards. The show has also been the source of much controversy, with some criticizing its use of offensive humor and others praising its wit and satire. Peanuts: Peanuts is a classic comic strip and animated series created by Charles M. Schulz. The series features a cast of lovable characters such as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy. The show is known for its humor, heartwarming moments, and relatable themes. Peanuts has been running since 1950 and has since become one of the most popular and beloved comic strips of all time. The series has also been adapted into multiple animated specials, feature films, and stage productions. The Flintstones: The Flintstones is a classic animated series that is set in the prehistoric town of Bedrock and follows the lives of the Flintstone family and their neighbors, the Rubbles. The show is created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera and is produced by the Hanna-Barbera studio. The show is known for its prehistoric setting, slapstick humor, and relatable themes. The series was the first prime-time animated television series and was on air from 1960 to 1966. The show's popularity has led to various spin-offs, merchandise, and feature films.
By Financial Independents3 years ago in Geeks
The Fableman's
The Fableman’s was one of my most anticipated films of 2022, I think that the Covid lockdown did something to filmmakers and the industry as whole. We were all inside for a year and that caused an outpouring of art from authors and musicians but filmmakers were stuck. So after we were all released and allowed back into the world there was all this pent up creative energy from filmmakers and that gave us a wave of films about art and film and love. That wave gave us movies like Armageddon Time, Babylon and yes, The Fableman’s.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Broker
The Broker represents peak independent cinema, it seemed to slip through the cracks of 2022. In a year that was filled with very loud movies, The Broker slips through with a beautiful story and delicate character work that is rare to see in a world of superheroes and spies.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Representation for Representations Sake
Something that has begun to change the scape of Hollywood is the push for representation. Both on the screen and behind the camera, on the small screen and the big screen more roles are being created for, portrayed by and written by marginalized groups. Allowing for a richer and more realistic reflection of the world around us. However some of these pushes for representation are simply bad…and they teach us that representation for representation's sake is not a good thing.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Films of 2022
Okay so 2022 ended up being an amazing year for movies, I’ve decided to rank them, now this list isn’t actually in any particular order. All movies with the same number rating are tied with each other. Most movies that got a half a point off because of rewatchability, that said you have to be in a very specific moon to rewatch those films and therefore they got a slightly lower ranking. Now for context the only films in history that I have ever given a 10/10 are the Lord of the Rings films (all of them), and The Princess Bride. Now all I think this list proves is that I need to raise my standards, which is really saying something because I am very specific and very judgy about my movies, so I am in fact going to be a little harsher going into 2023.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Bringing Mutants into the MCU
Disney/Marvel owns Fox once again and as soon as that deal went down many comic book fans knew that meant at some point that we would get to see the X-Men in the MCU at some point. Now I think the most realistic of us knew that it wouldn’t be for a while but as we wait there has been much speculation as to what version or makeup of the X-Men we might get. Though the most common and popular characters are what a lot of fans would hope for, characters like Wolverine and Professor X would be a mistake to bring into the MCU so soon. Phase 4 has heavily hinted at the existence of mutants and I think it's important to talk about which mutants would make the most sense in the MCU as we know it now.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Debunking the Trope That “Sunlight Is the Best Disinfectant”
There is this tiring trope that happens in media. The villain has been deceiving the populace of a town, country, or galaxy for the entire runtime. It seems like they will never face justice, but then our hero steps onto a stage with evidence or leaks a hot mic recording to the public, and the villain's secret gets revealed. The crowd instantly turns on them, and the day is saved.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in Geeks
The Anti-Trans Fans of 'Hogwarts Legacy' & The Consumers Who Ignore Them
Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world RPG by Avalanche Software set in the Harry Potter universe. This game takes place in the 1800s, approximately a hundred years before the original books. It is set against the backdrop of a goblin rebellion as well as the emergence of a new, forgotten form of magic.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in Geeks
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Two weeks ago, we started our journey through the land of Fantasy by examining one of the earliest examples of Fantasy in film, 1933's Alice in Wonderland. This week, as promised, we begin our literary survey with the great great granddaddy of all fantasy epics, hero journeys, and quest sagas, The Epic of Gilgamesh. It's the oldest known literary work of note in the world. That means (yes, you know it!) that Fantasy was the first fiction genre in publishing.
By Drew Jaehnig3 years ago in Geeks
