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Shows That Were Canceled Too Soon
In the world of television a show that goes on for the exact right amount of time is a rare occurrence, more often than not the show goes on too long and loses its way or it's actually good and gets canceled way too soon. Here we discuss the shows that were pulled before their prime. In this list we aren’t even touching the shows that were attempted and canceled by streaming services, these were forgotten and beloved shows from the network days of TV.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Transmedia Storytelling Techniques in Star Wars & The Blair Witch Project.
Recently, creators have been turning to transmedia storytelling as a means to attract and retain viewers across a wide variety of digital channels. In transmedia storytelling, a single story or narrative is told across multiple media forms, each providing a new perspective. These forms of media include movies, books, video games, and social media. Artists use worldbuilding, character growth, and interactivity to keep their audiences interested. By studying established transmedia franchises, we can learn more about the methods that make the storytelling compelling in today's media climate. Two of my favorites are The Blair Witch Project and Star Wars.
By Amanda Pimenta3 years ago in Geeks
5 Reasons Why Visual Novels Struggle as a Medium
I love visual novels. Some of my most beloved stories came from this underused medium. So it saddens me to know that this medium struggles to get a wide audience. In the beginning, I didn’t get why visual novels were not more popular.
By Blankmarks3 years ago in Geeks
Creed III Movie Review
Since it first hit the masses in 2015, the Creed franchise has picked up the torch and delivered a great follow-up to an iconic set of films. Without Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky and only passing remarks to films past, is Creed III able to stand on its own two feet? Just like the star at its centre, this entry is always up to the challenge.
By Robert Cain3 years ago in Geeks
THE WHALE fails to deserve Brendan Fraser's amazing performance
"I'm not interested in being saved." *** I wanted to like The Whale. I expected to like The Whale. After all, I’ve loved every film Darren Aronofsky has made up until this point (yes, even Noah), and I was open to being as moved by The Whale as I’ve read many other reviewers describe themselves having been profoundly, not to mention moved as much as I heard members of my audience audibly sniffling and weeping by film’s end, men and women alike, many of them staying in their seats well past the end credits, just so they could talk about the film, or process it in silence.
By Jack Anderson Keane3 years ago in Geeks
Stage 284's 'Chicago' is a Fabulous Night of Entertainment
Let’s take a trip to Chicago! Don’t get caught in any murder cases. Stage 284 presents Chicago. Set in the roaring 1920s, Roxie Hart is on trial for murder. Getting advice from famous vaudevillian Velma Kelly, and her lawyer, Billy Flynn, the murder trial of a lifetime has the city of Chicago in an uproar.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
The Great Outdoors - A Movie Review
Let’s spend time in nature. What’s the worst that could go wrong? The Great Outdoors set up camp in 1988. Chet takes his family on a summer vacation camping in a cabin in the woods. His obnoxious brother-in-law unexpectedly joins them. Either they learn to be civil or the summer will be a nightmare.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
The Ice Storm - A Movie Review
Better not go out in the ice storm tonight. The Ice Storm was predicted in theaters in 1997. Based on the novel written by Rick Moody, the story takes place in New Canaan, Connecticut in 1973. Relationships are tested in a set of families. Cheating and understanding relationships, one night an ice storm sets everyone apart.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
