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Vampire Academy
Okay so the Vampire Academy books were something that I absolutely devoured as a teenager. I recognize (as an avid reader as well as a screenwriter) that the actual writing was not great. But I insist that there is a really great story buried in those books. HOWEVER that becomes a very difficult point to argue when they release a Vampire Academy movie that looked exactly like every parody film released in the 2010s. So when I found out they were making a TV show based on the books I was so skeptical and I wanted nothing more than for them to bring to life the story I saw in my head while reading those books. Well I finally got around to watching the show and I don’t know how many more chances this story is going to get, but can someone hire me so I can do this right PLEASE?!
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Young Ahsoka Look Familiar? Here's Where You've Seen Ariana Greenblatt Before
WARNING: SPOILERS for Ahsoka 1x05, 'Shadow Warrior' Star Wars fans are once again singing the praises of Dave Filoni following the fifth episode of Ahsoka. As part of her final lesson from former Master Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka ventures into her own past, where she is able to view two pivotal Clone Wars campaigns, The Battle of Ryloth and the Siege of Mandalore, through a new lens as she grapples with the violence in her past, where she fits into the complicated legacy that Anakin Skywalker has left behind, and what her own legacy will be.
By Kristy Anderson2 years ago in Geeks
Anime Convention Fashion: All About Cosplay at Con+Alt+Delete 2023
Looking to take your love for anime to the next level? Hoping to connect with other manga-obsessed fans? Are video games your thing? Looking somewhere you can celebrate your geekiness with similar-minded people? Or maybe you’re just looking for an epic weekend? Con+Alt+Delete (CAD 2023) is just around the corner! Definitely THE anime convention to head to this December, it’s family friendly— a community that welcomes nerds and embraces geekiness in a three-day celebration at Rosemont, Illinois. It’s an entire weekend of geeky, nerdy fun and from December 15-17, 2023, anime fandom will come together and have a blast at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare.
By Dani Giacco2 years ago in Geeks
Love & Other Drugs - A Movie Review
You’re still yourself. Life goes on. Love & Other Drugs is a 2010 film. Jamie Randle, a medicine peddler, flirts with Maggie Murdock, a young woman suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. Their relationship teaches the couple about love and supporting one another in difficult times.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
The Messy And Incoherent Philosophy of Diablo 4's Lilith
Diablo 4 was released this year. For the uninitiated, Diablo's universe revolves around the perpetual struggle between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Humanity is caught in the middle of this Eternal Conflict, often manipulated and used as pawns by these greater beings. Sanctuary, the world where humans reside, was co-created by Lilith, the daughter of hatred, who, in Diablo 4, returns from hell with a grand plan that supposedly revolves around aiding humanity against the forces of evil.
By Alex Mell-Taylor2 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Pixar Movies By Era
Last but not least in our ranking of Pixar movies, we’ve got our healing era. Now this era is arguably my favorite because it really shows some growth in the company. With the exception of the very first era of films that came out of Pixar this one is the most consistent and the most solid. This era consists of 6 movies with wildly different storylines, most of which are original and extremely heartfelt.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Happiness for Beginners - A Netflix Movie Review
Mother Nature does wild stuff. Released to Netflix in 2023, Happiness for Beginners is set around a group of amateur hikers who sign up for a wilderness survival course to reconnect with themselves. As they rediscover their dreams and inner happiness, Helen and Jake discover a reluctant romance.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Pixar Movies By Era
In our second to last era of ranking Pixar movies we have the moving on era. It is a much shorter era than the previous one with only 4 movies. But it is absolutely an era all about moving on and leaving the past behind a little. I think the real defining factor of this era of movies is that the sequels feel pretty far divorced from their original films, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. All that means is that these characters and the audience are different from how they started. And by most measures that’s a good thing. It shows growth and hope and the fact that an animation company was able to capture that feeling in just a few movies is an astounding thing.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Pixar Movies by Era
In our third era of these Pixar movies is what I call the Growing Up Era. There are a couple of reasons that is the definition I decided on but the first being this is where most of the sequels to those first couple of era’s live. Most of these movies are about growing up, getting older, moving on, taking responsibility and they are geared toward the high school seniors who were the target audience of the original films. They all came out as we were graduating or shortly after.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
