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Underrated Children's Movies
With about a million children’s movies out there, and Disney really dominating that particular market, it's really easy for great movies to get overlooked. So here I am with some of my favorite, underrated children’s movies that I consider must-watches. Now these are mostly movies that I don’t think enough children get shown but this list can’t be a million words long so we are omitting literally every studio Ghibli movie even though we should show all children all of those movies all of the time.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
"Ōoku: The Inner Chambers" Is A Fascinating Deconstruction of Gender
In today's pop culture lexicon, deconstructions of gender are everywhere. The dystopian TV series Handmaid's Tale, based on the book of the same name, is about what happens when theocratic Christian patriarchy dominates all aspects of the United States. And, of course, Amazonian mythology has been rehashed in everything from Xena Warrior Princess to Wonder Woman.
By Alex Mell-Taylor2 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Disney Movies By Era
The post-renaissance era for Disney was actually a bit rough. We had some absolutely incredible movies that definitely stood the test of time. And then we had others that probably should have just stayed ideas. Either way the post-renaissance era of Disney produced 11 films that are surprisingly easy to rank.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Bride Wars - A Movie Review
My wedding is going to be perfect. Just you wait! After walking down the aisle, Bride Wars appeared in theaters in 2009. Long-time best friends Liv and Emma have always dreamed of getting married at the Plaza and being one another’s bridesmaids. Except, a mix-up of dates causes them to attempt to sabotage one another’s big day.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Disney Movies by Eras
I call the Renaissance era the Broadway era of Disney. Disney has brought several shows to the great white way and they are all from this era here. The most singable music and the most memorable songs have come from these 10 movies. It also ushered in a new era of animation that is somewhat smoother and uses far brighter colors than previous animation.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Oppenheimer - A Movie Review
Is anyone ever going to tell the truth? Oppenheimer exploded in theaters in 2023. This epic historical drama is based on the complex life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a brilliant scientist who led the Manhattan Project to create the atomic bomb. In this planning process, scientists are plagued with debates about the bomb’s deadly results.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
M.A.G.E: Connect With Fellow Geeks at This Year’s Most Amazing Con
Are you into anime, gaming, and all the geeky stuff in between? The Minneapolis Anime and Gaming Expo (M.A.G.E) is happening from September 1-3, 2023. It's a gathering you won't want to miss if you're a fan of anime, gaming, or just really into that geeky stuff. This isn't your regular meetup though. M.A.G.E is where people who love manga, video games, anime and dressing up in cool outfits can hang out and have a blast. It’s a big party where you get a chance to meet new friends who are into the same things as you. More importantly, it’s an awesome con for making memories you'll remember for a very long time. And since it’s an annual event, you get the opportunity to experience it all over again every year!
By SparklingEmberDancer2 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Disney Movies By Era
The Bronze Age of Disney took place from 1970 to 1988. Though it was also a solid era of filmmaking it is slightly easier to rank then the silver age. The Bronze Age however has arguably more nostalgia tied to it for Millennials so this list may be slightly less impartial. This era also contains 8 movies as this was before Disney had expanded and started cranking out movies like there was no tomorrow. So here we go, the Bronze era of Disney.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Review
Don’t worry, we’ll work things out on our next Margarita night. Season 3 of Sweet Magnolias was released on Netflix in 2023. Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen have an argument that sets their friendship apart. As they’re reconfiguring their bond, the rest of the small South Carolina town works out their own issues, finding romance and new pathways.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Jurassic Park (1993) is a Thrilling Movie Theater Experience
You’re joking when you say we’re returning to prehistoric times, right? Jurassic Park was released to theaters in 1993. Based on the fictional novel written by Michael Crichton, an eccentric billionaire John Hammond invites a team of paleontologists and a chaotician to Jurassic Park where he has genetically resurrected dinosaurs. It’s an island of unbelievable dreams until they end up in endless nightmares.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
