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Wonka
There have been mixed reviews about the new Wonka movie starring Timothy Chalamet. With two previous Wonka movies the first thing I have to say is that absolutely nobody asked for this. When watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory no one in the history of ever has thought, well how did Wonka start making chocolate? So right off the bat this movie is entirely unnecessary. Now that I have seen it I can confirm that mixed is in fact the best way to describe this movie. When first seeing the trailer I knew that this movie was going to be really hit or miss and I was in fact correct.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
80 For Brady
Okay so I really thought that this movie had come out last year. That’s how long this year has been and quite frankly how long they were advertising it. We first started seeing trailers for 80 For Brady back in October of 2022 so when I saw that it's release date was 2023 I thought for sure that had to be wrong. So anyway we finally got around to watching it and this is my formal review for the based on a true story movie, 80 For Brady.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Red, White, and Royal Blue
Earlier this year a book adaptation of Red, White, and Royal Blue hit Prime video. It had a good internet reception which is really what my only metric is for these streaming movies. This movie also caused me to start a nice little research project called Why Does Hollywood Hate Lesbians? But that is a different discussion. Having some gay rep in the mainstream is always a good idea. So now that I’ve gotten around to watching it, let's get into the review for Red, White and Royal Blue.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Rebel Moon is the Future of Entertainment. Top Story - December 2023.
CAUTION: SPOILERS AHEAD. There is no nice way of putting it. Rebel Moon is terrible. But not terrible for the reasons that most people have noticed. After being out for a little less than two weeks, most people have panned the movie for what it is. A sloppy, copy and paste job of some of the most popular science fiction franchises. However, Rebel Moon is far more problematic than that. It goes beyond common sci-fi tropes. It mashes together nearly every successful genre possible in hopes of appealing to the majority people. In doing this, it is everything and nothing at once.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Geeks
Wonka Movie Review
More than fifty years after Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory delighted audiences, Roald Dahl’s classic stories have been picked up again for the silver screen. Warner Bros is hoping that a prequel with some ties to the original will win over viewers new and old. Unlike other tired franchise entries, Wonka is successful in its goals.
By Robert Cain2 years ago in Geeks
‘Leave the World Behind’-Book and Film Comparison
‘Leave The World Behind’ is a thought-provoking novel, written by Rumaan Alam, first published in 2020. The story of both the book and the film adaptation revolves around two families who are forced to come together in an unexpected turn of events. Both mediums for this story explore the themes such as fear, trust, and the complexities of human relationships. Recently, in 2023, ‘Leave the World Behind’ was adapted into a film, released on the Netflix streaming platform, which has captivated audiences with its compelling narrative, largely based on the book version.
By Ben W2 years ago in Geeks
Navigating Pronouns and Corporate Responsibility: The Delta Air Lines Incident Sparks a National Conversation on Transgender Rights. Content Warning.
The LaGuardia Air Terminal incident, including transsexual entertainer Tommy Dorfman and Delta Carrier, has become a focal point for progressive discussions about individuality, considerations and corporate obligations. In a 30-second TikTok video, Dorfman accused fellow Delta employees of deliberately misgendering her, sparking a viral discussion through online entertainment. As the story unfolds, it uncovers the complexities of pronouns, issues that transsexual people face, and various assumptions around help and respect.
By World News 2 years ago in Geeks
65
Ya know how sometimes you see a trailer for a movie and you think to yourself, “wow this is going to be terrible, I can’t wait to see it”? Well that was my exact thought process when I saw the trailer for 65 starring Adam Driver. We never got around to seeing it in the theaters but now that it's on Netflix we are finally diving in. Doing any dinosaur movie after the existence of Jurassic Park is super bold but here we go, my review of 65.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Maestro
So the only thing I have heard about the movie Maestro was controversy over the film's decision to put Bradley Cooper in a prosthetic nose. This was a wildly racist decision on behalf of the production, especially considering the fact that Copper’s actual nose looks very similar to Bernstiens on its own and did not need cosmetic enhancement. The whole Jews have big noses thing was not at all necessary to include in the film and there are about 1000 ways to make it clear Berstien was a jewish man without the nose. That said, I never got around to seeing the movie…until now. Biopics of prominent figures have always felt a little Oscar-baity so I really don’t have a strong desire to watch this film whatsoever. But I promised that I would watch and review as many films released in 2023 as possible, especially the Oscar contenders so here we are. The formal review of Maestro, now on Netflix.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Rom Coms
It seems that the genre of romantic comedies have made a comeback. For the first time since the late 90s romantic comedies were released in a wave this year. 6 romantic comedies is a lot for a single year and yet here we are. Some were fantastic and some were really really not. But that said we’ve ranked superhero movies and animated movies so I thought that we should rank the romantic comedies of the year. We are going to take this list from worst to best.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Wonka - A Movie Review
Any dream comes true if you believe. Wonka delivered chocolate into theaters in 2023. The film follows the tales of a young Willy Wonka. The aspiring chocolatier wishes to open a chocolate factory. He discovers that the industry is run by greedy chocolatiers so he must follow his heart.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Unaccompanied Minors - A Movie Review
If Christmas is going to happen, us kids are taking a stand. Unaccompanied Minors is a 2006 film. Following a group of stranded kids at an airport during Christmas, they embark on an adventure to escape to their destination and reunite with their families. They have to put their differences aside and work together.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks