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Death on the Nile and addressing racism in Agatha Christie
In modern Hollywood, amid all the hot intellectual properties, from Marvel superheroes to Mattel toys, the lucrative potential of one British author stands out: murder-mystery queen Agatha Christie. In 2017, Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of one of her most celebrated novels, Murder on the Orient Express, in which he also starred as Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, hit big at the box office, grossing more than $350 million worldwide on a budget of $55 million. Now, five years later, and after many Covid-related delays, comes his take on another Poirot novel, Death on the Nile, released in cinemas last week. The appeal of these films? Well, that may be obvious: the chance to see ensembles packed with A-listers waltzing about in glamorous locations in service of a gripping plot.
By Monu Ella3 years ago in Geeks
KINDRED IS COMING
-the photo above is the first look photo (that I got from Variety) Octavia E. Butler's Kindred was one of the only books in high school I could be not only bothered to read fully (I became real "anti being forced to read a specific book" in hs), but actually quite enjoyed. It's one of my favorite books of all time.
By Jay,when I write3 years ago in Geeks
Bros
The internet's reaction to Bros theatrical release is extremely sad. The box office most definitely does not reflect the charm, wit and heart of this movie. Most of the complaints i’ve heard are shallow and frankly, stupid. So here we go, the reality of the quality of this movie.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Review: "Hellraiser"
Clive Barker is known for a certain kind of horror that revels in pain with slight tones of sex. His work in Hellraiser is no exception in this case with its kinky overtones and visually striking villain, Pinhead. The original films had their share of fans due to the visceral nature of their proceedings. All of the things you could expect to see in a remake are here, such as sadomasochistic monsters and a cast of morally questionable characters. Still, unlike the original, it doesn’t stick the landing, nor does it have bite.
By Nick Cavuoti3 years ago in Geeks
I Came By
Sometimes, you watch a movie, and the opening scenes don't show much promise but you decide to stick with it and later find it is actually good stuff. That was my experience watching the movie I Came By. It's compelling and meaningful and will probably leave you slightly downhearted at how closely it mirrors real life. It glaringly highlights society's class divides; the challenges in providing justice to the poor, the marginalized, and the unprotected as well as how the rich, powerful, and highly connected get away with almost anything.
By Imabong Faminu3 years ago in Geeks
EFFECTIVE INTRODUCTION OF YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH CORPORATE VIDEO
For people to understand what a company does, a corporate video can help in so many ways. A short 90 seconds video can help a business reach its potential and benefit them otherwise not available using other forms of strategies. Adding a video helps businesses in engaging with readers and other potential customers. According to statistics of Wyzowl, many businesses prefer to use their own corporate video marketing as a strategy for successful growth. Video marketing has become an important tool when it comes to promotion since it is considered to be versatile and profitable. These are a few effective ways to introduce your business to the world with corporate video.
By Mehul3 years ago in Geeks
DOS AND DON’TS OF USAGE OF STOCK FOOTAGES
Stock footages provide high-quality videos that have been already made to be suitable for a vast number of themes. Finding the type of clip that is suitable for the kind of video you want to make, molding it, and fit into the project saves time and money. However, if some careful considerations are not taken into account, it might ruin the great work done. There are some dos and don’ts to be taken into account to make stock footages work wonders for you. Following is the list:
By Mehul3 years ago in Geeks
No, ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ isn’t as bad as they say it is
I don’t like doing reviews. Mostly, it’s simply because no matter how objective a person intends to be, subjectivity is bound to creep in. Plus, it’s art, goddamn it. Even if it’s a big-budget film, it’s still the work of a lot of people sitting down, by themselves or with their collaborators, trying to say something. It doesn’t always work, but even then — as the films of Ed Wood or the bevy of amazing, but technically “bad” monster movies and slasher films can attest to — it’s still art. It still means something to somebody or someday might.
By Richard Foltz3 years ago in Geeks
How Will 5G Change the Way We Interact On Social Media?
Almost every marketer wishes they had a crystal ball so they could peer into the future and see what’s hot in the coming year. Unfortunately, most of us are not clairvoyant, but we can usually look at certain current trends and predict which will have staying power.
By Estalontech3 years ago in Geeks
Hocus Pocus 2 - A Disney+ Movie Review
The Sanderson sisters are back. It’s time to fly. 30 years after the events of the first film, Hocus Pocus 2 is a 2022 Disney+ film about the return of the three famous witches. Two high school girls light a candle accidentally bringing the Sanderson sisters back on Halloween night. They must figure out how to get rid of them before they wreak havoc across Salem.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Love In The Villa
Two strangers -Mortal enemies. A turf war - Apologies. Enemies to friends. A misunderstanding. A profession of love - Passionate lovers - The end. Sound familiar. Yes! Like every romcom that ever was. But what would make this one stand out from the crowd? I'll tell you. It's the ambience, the history, the lovely sights and sounds, the poetry, and the celebration of fine wine and Shakespeare. Love in the Villa is a delightful movie for lovers of rom-com, travel, history, fine wine, poetry, and literature. The scenic locations, wine, spats, crazy taxi drivers, and other quirks all add to the beauty of this movie. If you enjoyed watching A Perfect Pairing, you will definitely love this movie.
By Imabong Faminu3 years ago in Geeks
Planet Tetro ~ Page 15
I finished wringing the clothes off and started to get tired myself. I'm sure it was mostly from dealing with our little friends. I still felt sore all over. They pierced my skin plenty of times. We're lucky their weapons weren't poisoned, or we'd be goners. We could not have dodged all those attacks in the dark. Knowing I was tired, I scanned for intruders before deciding who to wake up next.
By Terrence3 years ago in Geeks