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The Wage Gap Soap Opera
General Hospital's Carly Corinthos was Hell in Heels. She stole her mother's husband, lied about the paternity of her son, and framed her lover for murder, and that was just a Thursday. Her original portrayer, Sarah Joy Brown, won back to back to back Emmys for her performances. Yet today she revealed that she was paid less than half of what her former male costars, Steve Burton and Maurice Bernard, made. This drags soap operas into a national conversation for the first time, and they are not on the right side of history.
By Edward Anderson8 years ago in Geeks
The Filipino Moviegoers Love a Really Good Popcorn, Despite Having Too Much of It Can Be Bad for You.
Disclaimer: This is my commentary about Philippine cinema. A rich culture and history is pride for every country and one way to show this pride for all the world to see is through the eyes of cinema.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
DC vs. Marvel
So far, it’s no contest. The DCMU vs the MCMU, quality-wise, has been a one-sided affair. Marvel films historically have earned rave reviews and dollars equivalent to their quality. DC films have earned money ... but with the exception of Wonder Woman, few have been as universally loved as their Marvel counterparts. Now, we’re not counting the Nolan Batman films in this mix, at least one of which certainly could compete for the finest comic book film yet made (The Dark Knight, the only movie of either “universe” which has—deservedly—won a major Oscar—Heath Ledger as The Joker). For the purpose of this article, we’re referring to the batch that began with 2013’s Man of Steel for DC, and Iron Man for Marvel in 2008.
By Joel Eisenberg8 years ago in Geeks
Will the 87th Academy Awards Top Last Year's Bizarre Moments?
When I watch Award Shows, especially the TV/Movie ones, I usually don't watch it because a favorite show of mine is nominated or if they won I would feel their victory coursing in my veins through a TV Screen, I usually watch because of the fashion trends the stars would be donning, comedy, something embarrassing to happen, and most of all meme-worthy moments the stars give us. And this is no review since most of the nominated movies in those prestigious Awards shows are either not yet available in my country, or I just couldn't find the time to watch them even if they will be shown in FOX Movies Premium.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
The Wrath of the Masses
While reading a chapter of Excursions in World Music (2017) that was assigned for my music in world cultures class, I stumbled upon a sentence that struck me as a self-contradictory truth about Western, and more specifically North American, culture:
By Hannah Smart8 years ago in Geeks
What Has Happened to the Film Industry?
My grandma took me to my first movie when I was about five years old. I think it was Beauty and the Beast. I was ecstatic. I loved Disney and being able to see a big movie like that was an amazing experience. Since that day, I have developed an interesting relationship with movies. It’s weird to say, but I can perfectly quote most movies I’ve seen. Not just the lines, but I can do it down to what accents are being used. I don’t understand it, but it makes people laugh. I’ve watched how types of movies have changed over the years. I have to say, I’m not exactly thrilled at the idea of remaking EVERY SINGLE MOVIE THAT HAS EXISTED. To be honest, most modern movies don’t interest me at all. There’s no substance to them and there’s no creativity.
By Jenna Goldberg8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel and Fox: Reunited and It Feels so Good
So by now, I'm certain you have heard about the over $50 BILLION deal Disney made to acquire a rather large portion of 20th Century FOX. This obviously has huge implications. Years ago, Marvel had to sell off some of its properties to stay in business. Eventually, Disney bought Marvel. Now, Disney bought the company that bought the properties that were sold. Following this, it, essentially, makes it seem like Marvel never sold any of its properties in the first place. With all that in mind, let's take a look at what the deal means. Well, some of what it means, anyways.
By Michael Onstott8 years ago in Geeks
