humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
Juror #2 - A Movie Review
Deliver a verdict that speaks the truth. Juror #2 is a 2024 film. Justin Kemp is called for jury duty in a high-profile murder trial. Slowly, the family man finds reminiscent details that may change his life and the case. As the jury sway verdicts, Justin struggles with potentially convicting the wrong killer.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
Why Do We Find The Convoluted Intricacy So Interesting?
In films and television series, do you ever find yourself supporting the antagonist? You know, the morally ambiguous characters who are neither entirely good nor entirely bad? They are extremely fascinating because they are the ones who fall in the middle. We all have a soft spot for them, let's face it. You're sick of categorizing characters as heroes or villains. That's precisely why grey characters were created, and their popularity has skyrocketed. But have you ever wondered why we find these fictional characters so appealing? We will examine these grey characters' specifics as well as the psychology of why people like them in this article.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Geeks
Nobody Wants This - A Netflix Series Review
Decisions reflect human needs. Nobody Wants This is a 2024 Netflix series. Joanne and Noah, one an agnostic sex podcaster and the other a newly single rabbi fall in love. As they discover how to make their relationship work, they must dig deeper to survive their wildly different lives and meddling families.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
Safe Sets: An Eye-Opening Documentary on Hollywood's Hidden Dangers
Safety should always be guaranteed. Safe Sets is a 2024 documentary by Paul Heinzelmann, a medical doctor who examines the often-overlooked tragedies of stunt performers in the film industry. Through interviews and archival footage, Heinzelmann indicates how industries can make movie sets safer for all.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
The Reality of Fame: Lessons from Blake Lively's Journey
Over the past century, Hollywood has evolved from a hub for trailblazing women to a male-dominated industry. Given the high-profile cases that have revealed its misogynistic practices, it must address gender inequality. The existing system feeds a cycle of female exclusion and cultivates a toxic culture. In their lawsuit, Blake Lively claims that Justin Baldoni, the actor-director, acted improperly and made disparaging remarks about their 2024 film, It Ends With Us. It was an 80-page complaint that was first believed to be a public relations tactic to promote the movie. Given the high-profile cases that have revealed Hollywood's misogynistic practices, the industry needs to address gender inequality. By exposing misogynistic people and promoting women on and off screen, Hollywood can overcome its lengthy history of discrimination and alienation of women. Let's use Blake Lively's recent accusations to consider the subtleties of a toxic workplace and Hollywood's attitude toward women.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Geeks
The Family Man - A Movie Review
The biggest part of judging a character is knowing yourself. The Family Man is a 2000 film. Jack Campbell is a successful investment banker who wakes up in an alternate reality where he is married to his college girlfriend and raising a family. Jack must navigate this ‘glimpse’ to understand what truly matters.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
