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Interviews with a top geek advocate, celebrity, and icon about their current and past geek projects.
Unraveling the Notions of Love and Capitalism through The Maxton Hall Series
We all love the romantic trope of enemies to lovers that serves a slow burn, leaving us gasping for air amidst the sizzling chemistry of the main characters, diving us deep into the escapism of their romance. Adolescent angst and feelings take centre stage in this show, which is perfect if you enjoy typical high school teen dramas. Your heartstrings will be pulled by the series' poignant depiction of love. The series is unique because of its sharp lines, which strike a deep chord with us. Amazon Prime’s most recent release Maxton Hall embodies the romantic dramatism of the pro-capitalist enemies of lovers James and Ruby, giving us a breathtaking onscreen presence yet the predictability of the plot and the fine crevices of incompleteness in the evolution of the subplots hampers it from being a massive feature of swoonworhty foes to romantic partners. Let's dive deeper into the nuances of the series
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Geeks
From Plot to Characters: The Ultimate Review of The Mother of the Bride
Ever wanting to escape in the picturesque beauties of nature while aimlessly wandering in the darkness with no mobile phone or a torch, sounds like a morbid plan without thoughtful execution behind it. While it is a celebratory year as this year is marked as a renewal of the cherish of romantic comedies with movies like Anyone But You, Idea of You, Players and many more, Netflix's most recent romantic comedy released in the week of Mother’s day, The Mother of the Bride tries to sell the second chance romance in the exotic location of Phuket, Thailand, yet its formulaic plot and half baked characteristic execution makes it dull and cliched. Let's dive deeper into the nuances of the plot.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Geeks
Innovative Approaches: Applying Ancient Indian Wisdom to Contemporary Management
Ethos is derived from the Greek language originally meaning “accustomed place” or a character that one shows while in the face of challenges. Ethos can be described as the characters, disposition, and values of a particular individual or community that drive their actions and fuel them to make the right decisions at the right time. Ethos is not peculiar to a particular style of dressing or following a religion. It is deeply rooted in a person’s psyche that empowers and motivates him to build the foundations of what he stands by in his existence. The collective spirit of a community that builds unity in them and roots into their consciousness as a guiding force is the literal meaning of the term ethos.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Geeks
My Top Five YouTube Channels
Maybe I am getting softer in my old age, but television and most movies do nothing for me now. Yes, I did see a few Hollywood films this past year – “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” – but I am more likely to rely on my own collection of DVDs and saved files that I have managed to compile and not betray by heading off to one of the online channels that gives you a taste of what’s out there, and then decides to remove them to make way for the next waste of time. I did this because I realized that someone was piggybacking onto my account, and that I preferred borrowing what I could from libraries and friends, or finding them at secondhand and surplus stores keeping the faith with us lovers of solid media.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Geeks
Alec Baldwin's Career Under Spotlight Following Altercation with Protester
Alec Baldwin, celebrated for his versatile acting career spanning decades, finds himself once again under the glaring spotlight. The latest chapter in Baldwin's storied career unfolded amidst an altercation with a protester, adding yet another layer to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding him following the tragic shooting incident on the set of the movie "Rust."
By Sangita Nandi2 years ago in Geeks
The Downfall of Dan Schneider. Content Warning.
As a Millennial watching this documentary series this really ruined my childhood for many reasons. As an adult, all these skits, and jokes I thought were harmless were actually extremely dark jokes, and sexual innuendos. I never thought Nickelodeon would do this. However, all of us know about the Hollywood industry is very dark, and merky.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)2 years ago in Geeks
AI in Entertainment
Ai in entertainment has been a discussion in the industry and among the public for a while now. It was a hot topic during the duel strike the film industry saw last year and it is one of the most important topics of discussion in the industry today. But what are we actually talking about? What is the impact of using AI in entertainment and how do we adapt to new technologies without selling our souls? Well WonderCon had an incredible panel on the topic that was educational and enlightening.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Leveraging Azure Cloud and Docker for ASP.NET Core Projects: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are constantly seeking robust, scalable, and efficient solutions to develop, deploy, and manage their applications. Microsoft's Azure Cloud services, along with Docker support for ASP.NET Core, present a compelling proposition for businesses aiming to enhance their project development lifecycle. This guide explores the integration of Azure Cloud and Docker for ASP.NET Core projects and elucidates why businesses should consider this powerful combination for their ventures.
By Shalaka Gadgil2 years ago in Geeks
Exclusive Interview – Ted star Max Burkholder talks Seth MacFarlane’s Peacock series. Content Warning.
Max Burkholder (Parenthood, The Purge, Invincible) stars as the lead of Seth MacFarlane’s Ted movie prequel series that premiered on Peacock, January 11th. The project takes place in 1993 and Max portrays the character that Mark Wahlberg played in the films. I asked him about working in television and movies as a child, some of his favorite video games and what it was like working opposite a special effect in the Ted television show.
By Tai Freligh2 years ago in Geeks
The Creator
CAUTION: SPOILERS AHEAD. The Creator is what every good movie ought to be. Thought-provoking, grounded, visually stunning, and heartfelt. This is especially important when it comes to science fiction movies in the twentieth century, where the film industry has become hyper-focused on creating things that can be turned into franchises, AKA cash cows they can milk until the cow collapses.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Geeks
