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5 True Facts About Christopher Lee
There are few faces or voices as instantly recognizable as that of British actor Christopher Lee. With amazing film credits, such as the Star Wars villain, Count Dooku, and Lord of the Rings baddie Sarumon, Lee appeared in over 200 films, which have grossed some of the highest amounts in Hollywood history. That said it's the unusual happenstance and bizarre coincidences of Lee's life that make the man more interesting than any of the characters he's portrayed.
By Neal Litherland7 years ago in Geeks
Depths of Dan and Phil
Do you ever feel like you're obligated to know what you're doing in life the minute you turn 18? Have you ever been given the impression that you need to be extremely confident to be validated in life once you're an adult, and a struggle to have social skills like a "normal" person would just make you worthy of being shoved to the side like you're not worthy? Well, the dynamic duo that consists of Daniel Howell and Phil Lester are just the examples to prove to you that awkwardness and any types of struggles doesn't mean you aren't worry of current help/respect or a good future to look forward to.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Geeks
10 June 1922: Judy Garland Was Born
On the 10th of June, 1922, the singing and dancing actress Judy Garland was born. She is probably most well-known for her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, which later became a cultural icon because of her character. She's also known for her brilliant singing voice, her incredible stage persona, and her overall absolute beauty. Of course, she is also the mother of another Queen of Broadway, Liza Minnelli.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
9 June 1963: Johnny Depp Was Born
Born on the 9th of June, 1963 Johnny Depp is a native of Kentucky, having grown up elsewhere in the United States. He is quite possibly one of the most versatile actors of the 20th and 21st Century; he always begs you to question with his changing appearance on roles if you actually know what he really looks like.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
Happy Birthday to Helena Bonham Carter!
On May 26, 1966, the lovely Helena Bonham Carter was born in Islington, London. She became famous during her performance of the title character of Lady Jane in the film of the same name. Her out-of-the-box acting style changed her typecast as the quintessential English girl to being cast as edgier, and more complex characters. Her outspoken and royalty-inspired fashion sense is another thing that made her iconic—with her outfits always turning heads whether on the street, or on the red carpet.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
"Can You Roll up Your Window?" 5 Sayings from the past We All Still Use Today
As the immortal Buggles sang in 1979, video killed the radio star. As time progresses, many sayings we are used to spewing suddenly become obsolete and we're left being asked the question "... What is that thing used for the 'save' icon?"
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
How Do I Love Thee, Matt Damon? Let Me Count the Ways in Gif Format
Ever since the beginning of high school until now and beyond, I have had a healthy obsession with the actor formally known as Matt Damon. "Damon" has been a staple at the end of my Facebook name since then and I would like to present my version of the famous Browning sonnet complete with gifs and (not even close to) half the talent of Browning.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Sony Walkmans Are Selling for $2000 Thanks to 'Guardians of the Galaxy's Popularity
When we were first introduced to Chris Pratt's Star-Lord, the legendary outlaw was searching for an orb on the planet of Morag. As he delved into this foreign planet, he puts on his iconic orange headphones attached to a vintage Sony TPS-L2 Walkman before melodically dancing to Redbone's 'Come And Get Your Love'. From that point on, the Sony Walkman acts as an extension of Quill's character throughout the film, and the music included in his 'Awesome Mix' cassettes moves the story forward. It shouldn't be that surprising then, that the iconic device has been an increase in demand with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
CG-Eye of the Tiger: Ranking the 5 Greatest SFX Tigers in Movies and TV
CGI is a hell of a drug. Throughout the past two decades, there has been incredible technological achievements when it comes to utilizing computer-generated effects to create the illusion of an actual figure. Composing a member of the animal kingdom is a common tactic seen in films and #TV and there are certain moments when the composition is nearly flawless. Because tigers are beautifully majestic creatures, the use of CGI can either bring a seemingly impossible scene to life, or turn your movie into a green screen mockery.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Time to Feel Old! Here Are 17 Film and Tv Shows Celebrating Anniversaries in 2017
Another year has come to an end and, as usual, we are faced with the realization that the works we loved when we were younger have been off the air for years — decades even. Nostalgia is an interesting concept because there are certain films you remember adoring when you were 8, so when you decide to revisit them in your 20s, you realize that they are genuinely terrible.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
6 Superstitions to Remember During Hungry Ghost Month
Have you ever felt like this time of year can be such a drag? Despite August sharing the same number of days as March, May, July, October, and December, it can still feel longer. Sure, this dragging feeling might be due to erratic weather patterns, but according to Chinese customs, the "Hungry Ghost month" may have a hand in the month’s general misfortune.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
Atlantis & Beyond: 8 Legendary & Mythical Movie Settings Which People Believed Were Real
The Earth as we know it is almost 5 billion years old. It has been through a lot of changes, and has evolved just as much as we have. Our planet has witnessed countless births, blood and gore, and even two devastating world wars in known history. Something so old, naturally, has many secrets; some myths regarding the ancient places on Earth has been around since time immemorial, and though they've lived on through legends, we've never seen traces of their physical existence.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
