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'What If..?': 5 Times MCU Parties Have Ended Badly
After a few episodes steeped in tragedy, Marvel's What If..? returned to a lighter tone with it's seventh episode. In 'What If.. Thor was an only child?', Thor and many, many friends of his head for Earth and throw an enormous party. The problem? The last planet Thor and his friends partied on ended up destroyed.
By Kristy Anderson4 years ago in Geeks
Time Lapse - A Movie Review
Let’s see what our future is for tomorrow night. Maybe we’ll be rich. Time Lapse time traveled into theaters in 2014. Discovering a polaroid camera that shows your future twenty-four hours into the future, a trio of friends believe they are rich. It’s only a matter of time until they realize that they are in danger based on disturbing images.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Speed Racer wins again!
What is the best fantasy world out there? I really had to think about this one. Was it Star Trek? I’ve seen every episode of the original with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock; Every episode of Next Generation with Captain Picard; and every episode of Voyager with Captain Janeway and 7 of 9. (Va-Va-Voom! I’m sure 7 has sparked more than a few fantasies.)
By Joseph Duncan4 years ago in Geeks
Homework, Family, Vampires, and a Curfew: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a teen show filled with romance, horror, humor, and all the tropes of modern fantasy dramas. However, as cliché as the show seems now, Buffy the Vampire Slayer has a comforting, timeless quality to it, and helped create many modern cliches in teen romantic dramas and in modern fantasy
By C.K. Clawson4 years ago in Geeks
The Importance of Community
Fandoms. We've all been a part of one, even if we're hesitant to admit it. Watching shows, buying merch, arguing with other fans on the internet... Fandom brings out the dormant passion that might have otherwise stayed forever suppressed. Through it, we can make friends (or enemies) and indulge our creative sides with fanart, fanfiction and fan theories, growing a community where the discussion can go global. I think we can all agree that that's pretty powerful.
By Jade Hadfield4 years ago in Geeks
5 Films/TV Shows that took inspiration from Fairy Tales
There are many films and tv shows that adapt their storylines from fairy tales, sometimes quite literally. For example, Once Upon a Time (2011-2018), an American fantasy adventure series, which utilizes all the classic fairy tales like Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella, etc. However, once they ran through those stories, they began incorporating Disney stories like Frozen, which, if I'm being honest, is where they lost me. Another example is Grimm (2011-2017), an American detective drama based on The Grimm Brother's fairy tales, showing the darker side of the tales. I would recommend it if you are a fan of fantasy shows.
By G. A. Mckay4 years ago in Geeks
One Fandom to rule them all
Now, despite the title of this piece, I am not referring to Lord of the Rings. I am, however, paying homage to it, as it is the fiery forge in which the fandom I am rooting for was created; crafted by steeled hands and precision tools in an era that came to fear its popularity. I am of course referring to Dungeons and Dragons.
By Tyler Curran4 years ago in Geeks
Enter The Seven Kingdoms
When it comes to Fantasy, there are so many stories, characters, sagas and worlds that come to mind. Middle-Earth, Narnia, Hogwarts, Camp Half-blood, Oz, Earthsea and many others. The one fantasy realm that has always been a obsession of mine. Westeros. Yes, to this day, fans are still upset with the ending of the show, who became King, how the Long Night was talked about all series, and not even with it ending on the last episode. The main focus, was Daenerys Targaryen claiming the Iron throne, in the name of the father, who was slain by the Lannisters. When Missandei, one of her most trusted friends. Was killed by the Mountain, orders from Cersei Lannister, the Queen of the 7 kingdoms. She wanted revenge. For countless seasons, she had a trusted council. Who warned her, don't make the same mistakes as her father, The Mad king, Aerys Targaryen. Don't let your rage cloud your judgement. She was beloved overseas, freeing hundreds of thousands, of slaves in the other Continent, Essos. With great mentors like Tyrion "The Imp" Lannister, Ser Jorah Mormont, Missandei, Daario and The second sons, Varys, Dothraki blood riders, and Greyworm, the head of the legion of Unsullied warriors. And of course, having her 3 fully grown dragons, Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion. She was unstoppable. She could of easily taking the throne again Cersei, but she didn't want to burn and kill innocent people in King's landing, the capitol. She tried so hard to not be her father, to not be a tyrant. Trying to build allies the right way, with Houses that wanted to get even with Cersei and the Lannisters. House Tyrell from High Garden, House Martell from Dorne, and House Greyjoy from the Iron Islands. After conquering and freeing the voiceless in Essos. She returned home to Dragonstone, to build her Empire. But Cersei, was already making alliances of her own with all the other lords of Westeros. And buying her army, from the Golden Company from Essos.
By Valente Gonzalez4 years ago in Geeks
The Man Who Killed Himself On Live TV
Who was R. Budd Dwyer? Before he went down in infamy, R. Budd Dwyer, also known as Robert Budd Dwyer, was a politician from the United States. Born to middle-class parents in 1939, Dwyer excelled in school, with accounting being one of his favorite subjects. At first, Dwyer planned on pursuing a career in accountancy but eventually changed course and become a politician.
By Chelsea Rose4 years ago in Geeks
LeVar Burton Was Never Sony's Choice for a Permanent Host of 'Jeopardy!'
LeVar Burton was a fan favorite to be the permanent host of Jeopardy! Even though he was a guest host for a week, the former Rainbow Reader host was not Sony's choice to follow in the footsteps of Alex Trebek. Because Mike Richards stepped down from the job after nine days, Sony Pictures Television intends to resume the search for a permanent syndicated host. Guest hosts will continue to tape episodes for the upcoming season.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Geeks
