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Doctor Who: The Companion Chronicles: The Invasion of E-Space Review
Season 18 of Doctor Who was one of the most groundbreaking and experimental in the show's history. To this day, it remains one of the most thematically consistent seasons of the classic series, and, while it isn't one that has been revisited that often in the years since, it is one that is still held in huge regard by Doctor Who fans. So, when, in 2010, Big Finish released "The Invasion of E-Space", there was a lot of anticipation for this story. Added to that was the fact that this would be the first story written by Andrew Smith since his debut, "Full Circle" (the first part of the E-Space trilogy from Season 18), back in 1980. As such, there was a lot of anticipation for this story, and it is a shame that it isn't quite as strong as a lot of Doctor Who fans were hoping for. Don't get me wrong - "The Invasion of E-Space" is a perfectly serviceable, decent Doctor Who story. However, this doesn't really have a lot of the heart the Companion Chronicles traditionally employ, and there's nothing here that makes this standout from most other Doctor Who stories: something that, at its best, Season 18 did in spades.
By Joseph A. Morrison3 years ago in Geeks
Ticket to Paradise - A Movie Review
We have to get there now before the wedding starts. Flying into theaters, Ticket to Paradise is a 2022 film. Announcing that she is getting married, a divorced couple team up to talk their daughter out of it. Arriving at the island, they realize that their actions may be too overdramatic.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
The White Lotus - HBO Season 1 Review
I wonder what we’ll do on vacation. I’m sure this hotel will be relaxing. The White Lotus is a 2021 HBO series about a set of couples and families on vacation at The White Lotus hotel. Each undergoing their own dilemmas, they all try to make the best of the week.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Why You Need To Be Critical Of Technology Articles
One of my least favorite things is reading technology articles on this very website and others and pointing out the ridiculous, illogical, erroneous, and deceptive things that are written to share with people. I also hate reading articles where the journalists don’t bother doing any research or digging into the topic for themselves, but instead rely on the person/company being written about for all of the content. A lot of my articles on here are inspired by that exact bullshit content.
By Everyday Junglist3 years ago in Geeks
Hollywood and the Stories That Will Never Die
As a screenwriter something I think about often is; what is a story that I want to tell that I will also be able to sell? There are quite a few stories that Hollywood never seems to get tired of, ones that always seem to sell. Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, Peter Pan, and The Wizard of Oz. Now what about these stories makes them so special and why do filmmakers keep coming back to them?
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Nostalgia and Hollywood
The general public has wondered for quite a few years now, has Hollywood run out of original ideas? With what seems like nothing but adaptations, sequels, and reboots being produced the hearts of young writers are breaking everywhere, and fans of film are simply bored and exhausted. Reboots, and sequels have killed creativity in Hollywood because quite frankly if you only do adaptations then you aren’t an artist. What audiences crave is original thoughts, not regurgitations of old themes and stories.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Samaritan"
Samaritan is a Prime exclusive film that came out in 2022. It's also a superhero movie starring Sylvester Stallone. There's a lot to like about this movie but then again it's not without its own hiccups. I found that there were a ton of things that made it palatable to go through but I don't think I'd be able to watch it again.
By Brian Anonymous3 years ago in Geeks
Armageddon Time
The other film that filled the void of wonderfully thought out films was Armageddon Time. Something about these end of year films is really heartbreaking. It seems the mission of filmmakers is to see how hard they can make me cry and I love it. Film and television has always made me feel things very deeply, that's why it's the industry I want to work in. Armageddon Time is heartfelt, wonderful, painful and raw.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
