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Fairytale and Fantasy in 2022
2022 was another difficult year. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started the most brutal conflict in Europe for decades and fuelled a cost-of-living crisis in several countries previously reliant on Russian fuel. The climate crisis led to more erratic weather, including record-breaking heatwaves and blizzards. The socio-economic problems continued, with political divides generally becoming further entrenched, and strikes and protests becoming seen as an increasingly necessary response to problems that governments don’t have the ability or inclination to solve. There were also plenty of celebrity scandals – whilst some (such as Will Smith’s loss of temper at the Oscars) had an element of farce that balanced out the resulting outrage, others (such as Kanye West’s slide in Neo-Nazism and the ‘Depp Vs. Heard’ trial) were just soul-crushing. However, there were plenty of silver linings, with several populist right leaders suffering humiliation and scientists, campaigners, and other progressive reformers making a variety of breakthroughs. During the year, a variety of films, TV shows, plays and books provided much-needed escapism. During 2022, there were a wide range of fairytale and fantasy inspired works of varying degrees of quality. A common theme of the year in this subgenre was projects arriving on stage or screen after a long and difficult development process. But how many of them proved worth the wait?
By Fairy Tale Fanboy3 years ago in Geeks
The Third Tron Movie Is Reportedly in the Works
After computer games, one of my hobbies is watching movies in my interest areas. I introduce the new ones as they become available. I recently introduced 7 Film Releases I’m Eagerly Awaiting in 2023. Today, I mention the third Tron movie.
By Inspiring YouTuber and Gamer3 years ago in Geeks
An Introduction to OBS, the Most Popular Broadcasting Software
I only started streaming recently in the last couple of years on Twitch. But before that, I had no idea what I was doing.
By Inspiring YouTuber and Gamer3 years ago in Geeks
Anime Supporting Characters Who Stole the Show
I can't believe we are on the last 10 days. This was fun and a challenge. Whether you have read 1 of my blogs or all of them I appreciate it and hope I have been entertaining you. I am wondering if I can keep up with this schedule of posting every day. What would you like to read about if I were to keep posting daily? Anime reviews? Lists of anime recommendations? Another anime challenge? Blogs like these? I'd love some ideas! Let me know in the comments below.
By animetipz3 years ago in Geeks
The Last of Us: Our Obsession With The End Won’t End
Twenty years have gone by since Cillian Murphy woke up in a devastated zombie filled London in Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later. We are treated to another spectacle of the end in the critically renowned The Last of Us. A show that cements the fact that the only thing left which separates television and film is the size of the screen. The Last of Us is truely impressive and fantastic to watch, but isn’t it a story we have heard many times before?
By Josh Clements3 years ago in Geeks
All About Golden Globe Awards History, You Need To Know!
What is Golden Globe Awards? The awards ceremony is held each year in January, and honors the best in both American and international films and television shows. The awards are divided into several categories, including best drama, best comedy or musical, and best actor and actress in both film and television. The Golden Globe Awards are considered a significant awards ceremony in the entertainment industry, and are often seen as a precursor to the Academy Awards. The awards are divided into several categories, including:
By Pickon Magazine3 years ago in Geeks
Comedic Duos
I am excited to be writing the second half of this challenge! Not just because I am almost done, but because the next 15 questions are going to be way more fun to write about. This was a lot more of a challenge than I originally thought. Writing every day might be a habit for some but it has been a struggle for me. I am proud of myself for making it this far and I am so grateful for everyone's support. Whether you have read 1 of my blogs or all of them I appreciate it and hope I have been entertaining you.
By animetipz3 years ago in Geeks
Defense Against the Dark Arts Position
The Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts was cursed until Lord Voldemort died at least that is what people think since it was he who put a curse on the position. When Tom Riddle was a few years out of Hogwarts when he went back to see that Albus Dumbledore was now Headmaster who knew what Riddle might be up to at that moment. Riddle was rejected from this job so he put a curse on it where when a person teaches in that position it is only for one year. The only ones that we know about who only stayed for one year are the teachers Harry had during his years at Hogwarts.
By Lea Rue3 years ago in Geeks
The Story of Tom Marvolo Riddle
The story of Tom Marvolo Riddle is an interesting one that has a lot of loopholes where we don’t know what happened, but I will try my best to summarize it with some help from Albus Dumbledore. Riddle’s story starts before he was born in a town called Little Hangleton in a shack type place where his grandfather Marvolo, uncle Morfin, and mother Merope, so we can assume that they didn’t have a lot of money. Their last name was Gaunt and they were direct descendants of Salazar Slytherin who was a powerful wizard known for a pureblood family line. We can assume that the family was rich but the family before them spent it all and left them with barely any. Power and blood purity were more important to Marvolo than his children and his son was more important to him than his daughter. Marvolo’s daughter was neglected and probably felt alone, so she started to fancy a muggle who lived in the town, a handsome rich man named Tom Riddle.
By Lea Rue3 years ago in Geeks
Dolores Umbridge
Dolores Umbridge is a cruel lady who was one of the many Defense Against the Dark Arts professors. Her life was mostly her being selfish and wanting to be with powerful people. She was born to a wizard named Orford Umbridge and a muggle named Ellen Cracknell which would make Dolores a Half-Blood. Half-Bloods are ok. I mean they are respected, but not to the standards that Dolores wanted. She wanted to be respected like the Pure-Blood families of the Wizarding World. Dolores is the oldest and only daughter of her parents, and they also had another child, a boy who was born a squib. Now her dad blamed his wife for his son being a squib and Orford and his wife separated. Ellen and her son went to live in the muggle world while Dolores and Orford went to live among the wizarding communities. She was embarrassed by her father because of his lack of ambition for a new job.
By Lea Rue3 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital Spoilers tease Nina might not be a match for Willow
General Hospital fans have been waiting for a long time for the revelation that Nina is Willow's mother to come out. Now that it has the buildup was bigger than what took place. Sonny and Michael were naturally angry that Carly kept the secret for over a year and Nina was as over the time when she heard the news as was expected. Fans are saying on social media that they even expected Willow to give Carly a pass because she understood why the secret was kept.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Before I Go to Sleep - A Movie Review
You mean, I am not going to remember any of this when I wake up tomorrow? Based on the novel written by S.J. Watson, Before I Go to Sleep is a 2014 film. Due to an accident, a woman can’t remember the day before when she wakes up in the morning. Struggling to adjust to this life, Christine learns of a horrifying truth that forces her to question the people around her.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks