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Poor Things
Poor Things starring Emma Stone was released at the end of December and it reminds us that film should be creative and a little bit weird. The movie takes risks and gives the audience a visually interesting exploration of humanity. Emma Stone delivers an Oscar winning performance and Mark Ruffalo delivers one of his most entertaining performances to date. Poor Things is sure to get the academy’s attention come nomination day and I can’t wait to see it receive recognition.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
The Iron Claw
The Iron Claw finally has made its way to the big screen and it is easily one of the most amazing and upsetting movies of the year. The casting was incredible and the story is hauntingly accurate. The Iron Claw will probably be overlooked by the academy come Oscar nomination time, but that would be a mistake. The Iron Claw is seriously an incredible and emotionally gut wrenching movie. If you like family stories that might send you into a depression spiral or it might have you calling your siblings crying then this is for you.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
The Ethics Of Competing In Reality TV
On November 2023, Netflix released their reality TV adaptation of Squid Game called Squid Game: The Challenge. The premise was largely similar to the original South Korean drama as 456 players competed for a chance to win 4.56 million dollars.
By Jay Kobayashi2 years ago in Geeks
Forever My Girl - A Movie Review
Sometimes you have to let go and walk on the wild side. Forever My Girl is a 2018 film based on the novel by Heidi McLaughlin. Liam abandons his wedding to Josie out of fear. A decade later, Liam returns to his hometown where he reunites with his ex-fiance who lets him in on a secret.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Hollywood Blockbusters
The silver screen flickers to life, and a colossal shark emerges from the murky depths, sending shivers down our spines. In another dimension, a lightsaber ignites, illuminating a clash between destiny and tyranny. These are the echoes of Hollywood's blockbuster legacy, a behemoth that has not only reshaped the film industry but also sculpted the imaginations of audiences worldwide. From the groundbreaking days of Jaws and Star Wars to the present era of streaming giants and interconnected cinematic universes, the blockbuster has undergone a metamorphosis as thrilling as any on-screen adventure.
By Shayan Asghar 2 years ago in Geeks
Marielle's Top 10 Movies of 2023
Movies have become my passion. I love going on trips to movie theaters. Please, go out to theaters and support movies. I have watched some great movies this year and I cannot wait to talk about them. First, I am going to talk about movies that have already been released and then I will discuss my favorite 2023 movies.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
The Last Voyage of the Demeter
When the first trailer was released for The Last Voyage of the Demeter, the film received some criticism. Even before its release people mocked the idea of Dracula on a boat. These people have never read Bram Stoker’s Dracula because the movie was based on the captain's log that was in fact in the novel. Which the movie directly tells you right at the beginning. But unfortunately most people dismissed this movie out of hand due to their own illiteracy.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish is a Nostalgic Gem
What’s your wish for the wishing star? Based on the Animaniacs cartoons, Wakko’s Wish sailed onto television screens in 1999. Yakko, Wakko, and Dot have the opportunity to make a wish on a wishing star. Inadvertently telling everybody in the town now it’s a race to see who gets to the wishing star first.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Review
Sometimes you just have to take a leap. Premiering 23 years after the original, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is a 2023 sequel. The chickens now live happily on a reserve. Ginger and Rocky’s daughter is taken to a chicken factory. The chickens must work together against this evil threat.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Marielle's Top 10 Worst Movies of 2023
I saw some good movies this year and some not-so-good ones. For both my best and worst movies, first, I will talk about films that have already been released, but I’ve never seen and then talk about films released in 2023. Remember, this is just my opinion. We all have different tastes in movies.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
The Color Purple
The Color Purple is a movie musical version of a stage play, which is a musical version of the movie, which is the adaptation of the book. It is the only piece of media with that many adaptations that has maintained quality every single time. The touching, gorgeous, incredible story and music of the stage musical translated so beautifully to the screen and The Color Purple is easily one of the best movies of the year. If you like movie musicals you will love this movie, and if you don’t love movie musicals you should still watch this movie. All the reasons I normally hear from people for why they don’t like musicals don’t at all apply to this film.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
'May December' is Unsettling, Thought-Provoking, and Beautifully Executed
Insecure people are very dangerous, aren’t they? Based on true events, May December is a 2023 Netflix film. An actress shadows a notorious couple whose relationship was a major media scandal 20 years ago. While analyzing the couple, relationships buckle under the pressure as secrets and revelations arise.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
