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Cruel Intentions
TV shows based off of popular movies are nothing new. Even more so from movies released in the 90s/early 2000s. Adding to that very long list is Cruel Intentions, the cult classic from 1999. We thought that before the release of the TV show we should revisit the classic film. The casting in this film is one of the many things that makes this film iconic. Selma Blair, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Joshua Jackson, Ryan Phillipe and Reece Witherspoon made this film timeless.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks
Dune Prophecy
This year I was introduced to Dune, yes I know that I am several decades late. But when the first Villeneuve film was re-released into theaters, I saw it for the first time and fell in love. I counted the days until the second film came out and then when Dune Prophecy was announced; I was beyond excited. Now Max took some concerning steps regarding its marketing and release (including not giving fans a release date until 3 weeks before) so I am interested to see how the show performs overall. But it is released in a weekly format so hopefully it will have time to find its audience. Let’s get into the first episode.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks
The Substance well explained: keys to understanding the trendy movie
The Substance, directed by the talented French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat, is the film of the year due to its originality, daring and black humor expressed through a unique body horror story. Demi Moore, the film's leading lady, has delivered the best performance of her career, and many see her as deserving of an Oscar. Margaret Qualley, who plays the villain in this story, has done an impressive job and has a bright future ahead of her.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Geeks
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. AI-Generated.
Shea Whigham has an intriguing early review for Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which was released after viewers finally got a glimpse of the sequel. Alongside co-stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett, and Greg Tarzan Davis, Whigham will return in the upcoming action movie. The plot of Dead Reckoning is continued in The Final Reckoning, where Cruise's character Ethan Hunt keeps looking for The Entity and prevents Morales' character Gabriel from taking the AI for himself.
By WHB KHNabout a year ago in Geeks
Gladiator II Movie Review
At the turn of the millennium, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator was a smash hit, bringing the historical epic into modern cinema with gusto. Over two decades later a follow-up has emerged, offering a worthwhile continuation.
By Robert Cainabout a year ago in Geeks
Dan Da Dan Confirms It's the Highest-Quality Anime of the Season. AI-Generated.
Because of its narrative, which skillfully combines romance and strong action—a balance that other shōnen series struggle to maintain—Dan Da Dan by Science Saru is quickly becoming the most popular anime series of 2024. Although this characteristic already distinguishes anime, the animation's excellence is what has really captured the attention of anime fans. Even if Science Saru had a stellar record, Dan Da Dan is going above and beyond.
By WHB KHNabout a year ago in Geeks
Freedom At Midnight Web Series Review
So friends, finally that SonyLIV show has arrived which I was waiting for very impatiently. Yes, here we are talking about SonyLIV's show Freedom At Midnight, so let's find out how it is.
By Ayush Vermaabout a year ago in Geeks
Imago Stage Company's 'Fiddler on the Roof': A Heartfelt Performance
L’Chaim! Without traditions, our lives would be shaky - like a fiddler on the roof. Imago Stage Company presents Fiddler on the Roof, a classic musical set in Russia in the early 20th century. Tevye, a Jewish milkman, navigates the challenges of cultural tradition as his daughters break the arranged marriage system to pursue love. Attacked by anti-Semitic threats, the village’s Jewish community heeds dark uncertainty for their future.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
The Next 365 Days Ending Explained. Content Warning.
The Next 365 Days' conclusion has drawn even more attention than those of its predecessors because it concluded Netflix's contentious 365 Days trilogy. The trilogy is not at all predictable, despite the fact that the 365 Days films are unquestionably rife with clichés. Ironically, the most unexpected aspect of The Next 365 Days' conclusion is that it is the most grounded episode to date.
By WHB KHNabout a year ago in Geeks
The Penguin 2024 Review: Peak Cinema!
So finally the most awaited HBO Max show The Penguin has finally arrived on JioCinema's platform in India, but how is this show, is it something that will keep the viewers hooked or not, let's talk about it.
By Ayush Vermaabout a year ago in Geeks
Fleabag
When Phoebe Waller-Bridge created Fleabag she created a devastating masterpiece. She created something that will send people into existential crisis’ for decades to come. She created perhaps the most emotional television event of all time. Fleabag is a beautiful and heartbreaking journey of human emotion. It's an incredible depiction of guilt, and growth. And most importantly it is perhaps some of the most relatable work that's ever been done in television.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks
The Big "I" Word
When my husband walks into a room, the TV goes on. If the TV isn't on he looks at you very suspect. He's peering at you with pure concern in his eyes, "What's wrong?". It took me a long time to get use to this. I remember one time he came in and I was lying on the couch in the dark. I still smile at his reaction. He said almost fearful, "Are you okay? What's going on? Why is the TV off? Why are you being weird?". I started laughing. I am the millennial in our relationship. Of all the weird things I could do in a day, this was not one I would have thought of as weird.
By simplicityabout a year ago in Geeks