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Black Panther: Background
With the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever the internet seems to be split into two camps. The sane people loved the movie and recognized it for the genius it is and the sociopaths incapable of critical thinking or emotion hated it. That said, one of the biggest criticisms before the movie was even released was that Shuri was taking up the mantle. However this was in fact a comic accurate event that happened long before Chadwick’s death and the rewrite of the movie. So I thought that I’d jump with some very necessary comics to read with Shuri taking the lead.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Gaslight (1944) - A Movie Review
Fight for your mind. Don’t let anyone talk you down. Gaslight is a 1944 film. A newly married couple moves into the home of her late aunt who was murdered in the house ten years prior. So he can invest in her possessions, Gregory gaslights Paula driving her to question her surroundings and the people around her.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
'The Whale' - Film Review and Analysis
2022 may be over but I am still thinking about the most emotionally impactful movie of the past year, which deserves its own review and analysis. Likely to be nominated for a few Academy Awards at the least an Oscar for Best Actor nomination for Brendan Fraser, ‘The Whale’ is a powerful film about a man’s desire to try to right past wrongs in some way before it is too late. ‘The Whale’, directed by director Darren Aronofsky shows us how low someone can go when things go wrong in life but also how our lowest lows can also bring out the best of us when it is most important.
By Ben W3 years ago in Geeks
Dark: Do we have free will?
Netflix has garnered a reputation in recent years of being a company that cares more about quantity over quality. Through the slog of terrible reality shows and hundreds of cooking competitions, a few genuinely brilliant shows have been released under the Netflix brand. Many of these original works of art are cancelled before their time, but thankfully a little known German show was able to avoid the Netflix curse and blossom into one of the best works of fiction to grace our screens in recent years.
By Michael Braithe 3 years ago in Geeks
Why American Dad is ultimately superior to Family Guy.
The adult animation industry has managed to garner itself a rather controversial reputation in recent years. With The Simpsons mindlessly pumping out season after season, the internets strange obsession with and following hatred of Rick and Morty, and Family Guys reputation of having some of the worst humour on Television, it is easy to understand why many people are hesitant to delve into the world of animation.
By Michael Braithe 3 years ago in Geeks
What is a MacGuffin?
A MacGuffin is a plot element that propels a narrative forward, but ultimately has little importance to the story. In other words, it is something that the characters care about, but is irrelevant to the audience. It is primarily associated with director Alfred Hitchcock, but the term itself is attributed to his collaborator, screenwriter Angus MacPhail. One way to recognize a MacGuffin is to determine if it can be replaced without affecting the story. For example in Mission: Impossible, the entire plot is based on retrieving a list of all covert CIA operatives, but this could easily be swapped out for nuclear codes or a biological weapon, essentially the mission would be the same.
By Emby Lat3 years ago in Geeks
Matilda The Musical - A Netflix Movie Review
Even if you’re little you can do a lot. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl and adapted from the stage musical, Matilda The Musical is a 2022 Netflix film. Neglected by her parents, Matilda finds solace in books. Starting school, Matilda makes new friends but also faces the cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
“Quid Pro Woe”: A Response to Wednesday Episode 6
We all know that Wednesday Addams of the new Netflix series is extremely autistic coded. Her blunt reluctance to participate in uncomfortable social situations, difficulty engaging with peers’ emotions, and extreme fixation on the mysteries of Nevermore are some, but certainly not all of the indicators written into the script. I found her opposition to bullshit very refreshing, but continued to be frustrated, angered, and even heartbroken, by each new fight picked by a character who felt she owed them something.
By Kelsey O'Regan (they/them/theirs)3 years ago in Geeks
31 Writing Prompts to Help You Build a Solid Writing Habit
--- Everybody can write. But you don't call everyone a "writer." A writer writes because she likes to write. Because it makes him feel sane. Because that's what she loves doing the best.
By Brinda Koushik3 years ago in Geeks
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody - A Movie Review
I wanna dance with somebody. With somebody who loves me. Released to theaters in 2022, I Wanna Dance with Somebody illustrates the life of the talented singer, Whitney Houston. Facing struggles in her growing music career, Whitney abandons her passions for a more positive image. Fame and stress lead to her drug addiction.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Who: The Companion Chronicles: Find and Replace Review
Back in 2010, when the idea of recasting anyone from Doctor Who who was no longer with us was still very much frowned upon, Big Finish released "Find and Replace", a Companion Chronicle that saw Jo Jones (nee Grant) travel back in time to the 1970s in order to confront her past, and reunite with her Doctor. In many ways, this is a very different type of Companion Chronicle: normally, they are reflections on past adventures by the companion from an older perspective, or occasionally two-handed dramatic conversations. "Find and Replace", however, is none of those things: rather, it is a chance for an older companion to step back into the life they left behind. And, in this case, with Jo Grant, it is an emotional rollercoaster, one that looks back on a well loved era of the programme with the due deference and respect that should be accorded to it.
By Joseph A. Morrison3 years ago in Geeks
Women Who Deserve Solo Titles
With Marvel releasing several new women fronted solo - limited series - comics in the new year I think it's important to draw attention to women that have spent years in the background and deserve the spotlight…
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks