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Rest In Peace, Richard M. Sherman: A Look At The Sherman Brothers' Most Beloved Compositions
On 25 May, 2024, the world lost a Disney Legend when Richard M. Sherman passed away at the age of 95. As the Sherman Brothers, Richard and his older brother, Robert B. Sherman (who passed in 2012), may be responsible for more motion picture musical song scores than any other songwriting duo in history.
By Kristy Anderson2 years ago in Geeks
Hotel Splendide - A Movie Review
Hotel Splendide is a unique and marvelous place. Released in 2000, Hotel Splendide is based on the 1941 book written by Ludwig Bemelmans. Kath returns to a rundown hotel that sits on an island. In hopes of rekindling her relationship with the chef, she gets to know the other residents and their dreams beyond the island.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Panchayat Season 3 Ending Explained: Who Shot Pradhan Ji?
Just a few days ago, Kannada actor Raj Shetty said a very lovely line that some films are made to touch life and some films are made to fu*ck it up. What a line. On this, I share my own experience that after family, if I am most connected to anything, it is cinema.
By Ayush Verma2 years ago in Geeks
Panchayat Season 3 Review: Worth The Hype?
The biggest dilemma of this year was whether to watch Panchayat Season 3 or Mirzapur Season 3 first. We had to choose one. Then we found out that on May 20, 2024, the gates of Phulera would open to the public. Thankfully, I had watched the entire show two days earlier.
By Ayush Verma2 years ago in Geeks
How Wicked Defy Broadway's Popularity. AI-Generated.
Twenty-one years ago, Wicked became the highest-grossing Broadway show surpassing the box office records better than The Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King. The musical adaptation has broken records, received accolades, and huge cultural popularity impact. Before it was a billion-dollar successful Broadway musical, it was based on a novel written by Gregory Maguire telling the story of the Wicked Witch of the West. With Wicked Part One starring Cynthia Ervio and Ariana Grande premiering in November (six months away). Let's look back on how this "wickedly" story became a Broadway fanatic hit.
By Gladys W. Muturi2 years ago in Geeks
The Love Punch - A Movie Review
Did you invite us on a vacation or a criminal heist? The Love Punch is a 2014 film. A divorced couple scheme to recover the retirement money that was stolen from them. During this haist, Richard and Kate may still have lingering feelings for one another.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Heermandi: The Diamond Bazaar Web Series Review
Guys, although I have already reviewed the show Heeramandi titled "Heeramandi Web Series Review: Worthless for Me", not much special content has been coming out recently. So, I thought, why not watch Heeramandi once again?
By Ayush Verma2 years ago in Geeks
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 faces change
Netflix's Bridgerton series embraces POLIN in the 2024 third season of two parts. This is coming after the successful 2023 "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" focused on Queen Charlotte and King George's story to provide the necessary context for the characters and state of London at the time. Bridgerton is based on the Bridgerton 8-book series written by Julia Quinn and the series has been successful since its inception in 2020.
By 'Vive Akugha2 years ago in Geeks
The Garfield Movie (2024) is not so Garfield
Give me a plate of lasagna and I’ll think about it. The Garfield Movie is a 2024 animated film. Garfield has an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father. He refuses to interact with him until they’re caught in a risky heist. To improve their relationship, the lasagna-loving cat must save his father from Jinx’s evil clutches.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Jenny Nicholson's Most Successful Videos
I'm a fan of Jenny Nicholson, I have been for some time now. My Jenny awakening came when she dropped her incredible fandom deep dive on Bronycon. I was vaguely familiar with Bronycon as I had once been assigned to write about Bronies, a documentary about the seemingly odd phenomenon of adult men who enjoyed watching the cartoon series My Little Pony Friendship is Magic. The documentary was not very good. It contained few insights and came off as clearly pandering to the Bronies rather than providing any real insight about this unique fascination.
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Geeks
