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Finding the perfect show can be hard. Finding the perfect show to replace the show you just finished can be even harder. Struggling to find the next hidden gem? Whether your thing is action movies or reality shows - here are my top recommendations.
By Inina Kachelmeier5 years ago in Geeks
If You Liked 'Emily in Paris', You Should Check Out 'Call My Agent!'
Hello and bonjour! You've likely heard of Emily in Paris on Netflix, and if so, what's your opinon? Because we ALL have an opinion about this show. A lot of people have enjoyed this show, and a lot of people haven't. Much of that has to do with what Emily in Paris is meant to be-- what it tried to do-- versus what it comes off as. I'm a firm believer in all of us having our own opinions, so let's dig in to what makes this show polarizing, and why Call My Agent! is an amazing show to check out for purveyors of all opinions on Emily in Paris.
By Denise Elnajjar5 years ago in Geeks
The "Thing" about Vikings
After having two young kids at home, a full time job which took me away for half the week (I am a Flight Attendant) and a full time volunteer job at home (chef, nurse, sanitation and various other tasks) I hardly ever watched television. Sometimes on my layovers I would turn on the television in my hotel room and watch random bits of shows or movies (sometimes in foreign languages) that didn’t take too much thinking and pass out after the first half hour with a half eaten sandwich in one hand and the remote control (disinfected of course) in the other. Then along came Covid-19 to change all that. All of a sudden, I was out of a job and spending my days taking care of the kids and nights trying to figure out what the next step in my life should be. One night in July, tired of thinking, I opened Netflix and started watching Vikings. I didn’t even know I was hooked until I couldn’t wait for the kids to fall asleep so I could turn on Netflix. Or, I would get disappointed when my husband would come home early because he doesn’t watch television and would just chat throughout the whole episode. I wasn’t really Netflix and chilling though because Vikings doesn’t let you chill much. The non-stop action and surprises in the show made my heart pound and made me grit my teeth. I was too invested in the show to be just a spectator, I felt like I was part of it. After a few episodes I tried not to get attached to the characters and you should probably do the same. Viking life is dangerous and most of them end up in Valhalla- depending of course on how courageously they died, who knows where the others go... I was very upset when I realized Netflix only had until season 3 at the time but I couldn’t just let it go and wait for Netflix to eventually add the other seasons so I bought season 4A and had to borrow the other seasons from my sister who was almost as much of a viking fanatic as I had become.
By Isabelle Dumais5 years ago in Geeks
Out with the old: in with the new. The new era of TV is here.
I feel that Netflix has revolutionized the industry with fresh and unique content. It has brought a wave of international shows that we wouldn't have previously had access to. Through Netflix, I feel I have become someone multicultural capable of appreciating the stories of other countries.
By Dianiri Paulino5 years ago in Geeks
Try these 5 shows if you need something to watch
Everyone has that one person that they ask what they're watching because they know they are watching good shows. I know I always text my cousin for anime recommendations and when I am in the mood for a good superhero show or movie I text my friend. People have their own way of discerning what to watch next. Here are a few of my recommendations based on other shows that you may have liked.
By Nicholas McKenna5 years ago in Geeks
WandaVision: Your Sitcom and Superhero Dream
During this long pandemic, we have been lacking our regular dose of Marvel movies which usually gives us around three to four movies a year. We have also been missing out on some of our favourite sitcoms with ones like Modern Family (2009-2020) coming to an end. Where has it all gone? Well, about two months ago our wait was over. For both these things actually in the form of one television series.
By Shannon Anderson5 years ago in Geeks
Shows that make you want to climb inside your tv
Are you struggling to come to terms with the mundanity of your lifestyle? Is a world of partaking in social media and having the insanely rich splurged all over your screen messing with your perceptions about life? I highly recommend you give extremely well written and completely hilarious shows like, New Girl, Superstore and Modern Family, a watch, and observe how life can be: funny, dramatic and filled with a wealth of experience whilst still living that normal lifestyle that people love to hate.
By Lucille Hamilton5 years ago in Geeks
So I’m a Kdrama fanatic, what’s next?
A what now? A Korean drama fanatic? What’s so special about that? Hmm...I really cannot explain it in mere words. Everyone’s watching TV nowadays. Ever since the pandemic started, with all this social distancing and restrictions we have to live with, what has become our best friend? The television. Had it not only saved our sanity on these hard times, it also provided us a sense of escape from the harsh realities of life. Now why Korean dramas specifically and not any other shows because there’s a whole bunch of them. From reality TV to crime shows, documentaries to American, British, Spanish...you name it. Korean drama has that unique touch to it that no other shows could compare with. My very first Korean drama was Lee Min Ho’s Boys Over Flowers. I didn’t know that there were other versions of it from other Asian countries. Meteor Garden from Taiwan and there was also a Chinese version that came out recently. They were all popular versions but the Korean show was the one that started it all for me. The show brought back many happy memories for me. It has it all from the actors to the music and the songs and the funny dialogues. Many years later, I remembered dragging my older sister to a fan concert of Lee Min Ho back in my home country. My poor sister, who didn’t know the trouble I would cost her just to watch that show with me. Nowadays, together with her daughters know more about Kpop music and boy bands than I would I ever know. I thought my fascination with Korean drama would end with Lee Min Ho. I moved on to Song Hye-Kyo and Won Bin’s Autumn in my Heart. That was probably the most tragic story I’ve ever known. That show catapulted Song Hye Kyo’s career as one of the prettiest and most popular actress in Korea. You probably heard of her from the Descendants of the Gods. It a a story about a medical doctor and a captain finding love in a middle of a war and disaster. I think that show introduced the Korean drama to the world. It has everything in it. From the high caliber acting to the catchy action moves to the guns and ammunitions they used, it could compare to the likes of Mission Impossible. Of course, Tom Cruise is unbeatable in that area but this show comes close to it. Song Jong Ki is one lucky man to end up with the lead actress there in real life and sadly, as life happens, ended also separating not too long after. Yet, even after all that, they continued to give as great shows. Vincenzo is currently airing now from Netflix. It is about a consigliere from a mafia family. It’s sort of Soprano style version but Korean made. Without the drugs, without the foul language and without the gritty sex. In fairness, I grew up with American shows such as ER, Ally McBeal and Friends. Then HBO brought us shows like Sopranos and True Blood. Vampires and mafias, all these super gorgeous actors, what’s there’s not to like ? But after a while, the shows got more violent, the sex more sexier and the stories, more darker. Is this what Hollywood is all about? All the senseless drugs, strong sexual content, unnecessary violence, foul language and twisted versions of their realities proved too much for me. Truthfully, I got sick of them. Who likes to wake up and start your day, feeling pissed at the world ? No one, right? The world is scary enough already. I don’t need to be stressed inside my own house. So my fascination with Korean drama continued. Back then, I had the help of Dramafever which introduced me to a lot of korean shows and I spend my off days, doing all 16 episodes one hour each in one sitting. I’d go to work feeling heavy eyed, sleep deprived and yet energized, looking forward to my next show. What would it be this time? A love story? Horror or action or a historical drama? My next show on the list is Coffee Prince. I fell in love with Gong Yoo long before his Train to Busan movie. The story is about a happy go lucky bachelor who has not found his nitch in life yet and hardworking girl who pretended to be a boy so she can work. Some sensitive issues were covered such as same gender as the actor fell for the actress, not knowing that she is really a girl. That show was very upbeat , fresh and very relatable and one that I still watch when I get bored or just want to pass the time. My all time favorite Korean show would probably be Goblin. If you haven’t heard of it, please keep that on top of your list. If anything, that would be the Korean show I would recommend to you. Not only is Gong Yoo on it but he portrayed a God who is looking for his bride to end his immortality. Beautiful cinematography, out of this world script, unrivaled special effects and beautiful music. I was such a big fan I bought a Goblin mug and sweatshirt from Dramafever. That company got taken out by a giant network mogul not too long after. That broke my heart for a while there. Perhaps of the shows I mentioned or not, the world has caught a whiff of the Korean bug. One by one, Korean shows we’re slowly being introduced by Netflix, Amazon Prime and Viki Rakuten. These are the networks I personally have and currently using. Thanks to them, i get to indulge in doing my favorite past time. There are a lot of other networks, websites out there. You tube carries them too. It just shows how their audience have grown worldwide and include all ages. The fandom of Crash Landing on you with Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin’s tandem made us ladies crazy and went gaga for months. My friends from London, Philippines and here in the US won’t stopped talking about it in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And for these two actors to become a couple in real life was an added bonus. Yes, I’m a die hard fan of these two. And just as I haven’t had enough of this craziness, I stumbled upon Ji Chang Wook’s Healer. OMG. This is probably one of the best action shows I’ve ever watched. It’s about a hacker with good fighting skills and a quirky reporter who has a connection with their troubled past. I ended buying its DVD from Amazon because I liked it so much. So Ji Sub and Gong Hyo-jin’s Master ‘s Sun was another show that stole my heart. It’s a ghost love story with an interesting twist. If you’re lighthearted and hate hair rising scary stuff, this isn’t for you my friend. I personally found it funny and yes, quirky but in a good way. It was a huge hit in Korea. This would be a perfect show to watch during Halloween. You can add Jo Jung-suk and Park Bo-young Oh My Ghost if you like this kind. I can still picture out the heated exchanges between these two, the arrogant chef and timid assistant possessed by a ghost. Among the historical drama that caught my eye, Lee Joon-gi and IU’s Scarlet Heart Ryeo tops the list. Modern girl gets to be transported back during the Goryeo dynasty and finds love among the princes and is swept up on the wave of politics and intrigues. For the producers and the sponsors, I’m still waiting for part two please. Who could forget Kim Soo-Hyun emotional portrayal in Moon Embracing the Sun? It garnered major awards for the Best Drama and Best Actor in 2012 Baeksang arts awards. Who could forget the love story between Han Hyo-joo and Ji Jin-hee in Dong Yi? I’m not even korean yet I feel like I know more of their history than that of my country. Empress Ki is also quite impressive with its well rounded cast of Ha Ji-won and my beloved Wookie a.k.a Ji Chang-wook. My magical world broaden when I came upon Secret Garden. How I love to take home Hyun Bin and Ha Ji won and stay on their lovely house by the lake that has stacks of books from floor to ceiling . That house, up to this day is my dream house. Of aliens and time travel, nothing can beat My Love From Another Star. Kim Soo-Hyun starred in this show alongside Gianna Jun, a match made in heaven. Among unforgettable characters are Lee Seung-gi and Ha Ji-won’s King 2 Hearts. The story between a modern Korean King and a North Korean officer stands out. The famous quote “my power are my people” or “my people gives me my power” are echoed through another show excellent show Itaewon Class. How can you not fall for Park sae-ro-yi and Jo yi-seo’s characters? His hedgehog haircut and rigid personality bumped heads with her brazen sociopath personality. In the end, the line that got me on this show was when she /he threw it out there “Was that life? Well then...once more” Life maybe a series of defeats, even boring at times but just keep on living. Who knows? Some thing will change and will even come to surprise you. In a world of make believe, I am free to dream, to watch and to love. In the real world nowadays, where hate and fear fills up the streets and is all around us. Where this pandemic crisis has taken so much of our lives, korean drama has helped filled that void. I am a korean drama addict. I craved for ramen noodles to drinking sojus and grilling pork and eating Kimchi. I live. I survived.
By Sandra’s corner5 years ago in Geeks
My Recipe For Your Next Binge-Watch
Let’s face it, the last year has not been easy on any of us. With the entire world dealing with so much, we need some distractions. And what better way to distract yourself than with a good TV show? There are definitely quite a few shows that helped me get through a lockdown and now I’m here to share with you my recipe for your next binge-watch.
By Ema Kravanja5 years ago in Geeks
The Evolution of American Sitcoms
Pop culture has been a trailblazer for creating ideologies that influence the public's assumptions to uphold a false standard in relations to race, gender, sexuality and class. One of the most influential sources for these set practices is television, a medium that has portrayed situational comedy or Sitcoms prevalently for decades. In the 1980’s, movies and television shows began setting a new basis of what “proper” behavior and physique a man should have by pushing hypermasculine ideals through character portrayal, especially in the television series, “Seinfeld''. In later years, the 90’s sitcom, “The Nanny'' aired during a growing wave of feminism. Some episodes reinforced positive ideologies around women however it can go without being held accountable for having the basis of comedy being surrounded around misogyny and sexism. Now entering the early 2000’s era, the black tv show, “Everybody Hates Chris,” enters pop culture in a white dominated market, bringing more diversity to the television screen while also showing the racial and class issues that the main black characters experience, as opposed to past sitcoms that normally featured white people. This analysis will examine an episode from each sitcom from the 80s,90’s and early 2000’s,that have presented a domestic lifestyle reflecting social ideologies and reinforced unrealistic societal norms.
By Madison Martin5 years ago in Geeks
If One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Then Please Like Me
Please Like Me is an Australian sitcom that depicts mental illness in a respectful, realistic, and honest way. I was having a hard time thinking of what popular movie could be comparable to this show that combines comedy and drama so effortlessly. Then two images or better yet moments went through my mind in slow motion. The scene in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest where Nurse Ratched has the baseball game cut off. To counteract the disappointment of missing the big game, McMurphy rallies his comrades around the turned off television. They pretend like they can still see the game. McMurphy gives a passionate and expressive play-by-play of what he presumes is happening in the game. The rest of the men feed off his electric energy. Their happiness is real. Ratched tried to deny them of a simple pleasure, and they did not allow her. In an environment where there was no space for laughter, self-expression, imagination, or even the slightest amendment of a rule they forged out an instance of real joy for themselves. The opening sequence of Please Like Me is the second moment that I thought of. Each time the show starts with the Clairy Browne & the Bangin’ Rackets “I’ll Be Fine” tune. Josh (the creator and star of the show) is usually dancing to said song while he is cooking, playing with John (the dog), preparing for a meal, or doing other ordinary tasks. We get to see Josh’s pure montages of jubilation. He formulates that feeling for himself, no matter the stress life is spewing at him and there is a plethora of difficulties he is faced with. Josh sings that song, bops his head, cooks gourmet meals, and attempts to will the words of the song into fruition in his life. Two examples of celebration where it is not welcomed, well-received, or expected.
By Jada Ferguson5 years ago in Geeks
