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How Has Family Guy Changed?
It's hard to imagine there's someone out there who hasn't seen at least one episode of Family Guy. The show has been on for almost 19 years and shows no signs of slowing down. When the show premiered after Super Bowl XXXIII in 1999, no one thought it would reach such monumental status. Family Guy is also a rare example of a show being brought back after cancellation due to highly rated reruns and DVD sales. Since its revival, Family Guy has received fairly stable ratings. While the ratings may not have changed much, the show certainly has. Naturally when a show is on for so long it will go through progressions, but this is different. It's not just that Family Guy has changed a character, a story line, or even a theme; there is a fundamental difference between Family Guy from 1999 and Family Guy from 2017.
By Jason Schwartz8 years ago in Geeks
Twin Peaks 2017: "I'm Like the Blue Rose"
A few weeks ago, I wondered what further secrets Diane Evans had in store for us; in Part 16 we found out two of the most devastating and shocking yet. First, the terrible truth came out that many had suspected since Part 7—that on the night they last met, Mr. C had raped Diane. The second was one that only a few had considered but everyone was undoubtedly shocked to find out; Diane was a tulpa, a manufactured replicate of the original, acting directly on behalf of Mr. C. But what does this actually mean? What exactly is a tulpa and how are they created? And what does their existence mean for the fates of the real Diane Evans & Douglas Jones?
By James Giles8 years ago in Geeks
5 Twin Peaks Theories You Should Know Before the Finale
Fans could not be happier to have finally received the long-awaited resurrection of cult 90s television drama Twin Peaks. However, in true Twin Peaks form, this return has had many fans befuddled and even upset about the confusing nature of the narrative. This has led to some painstaking analysis, wild conjectures, and straight up guesses, some of which have proven to be true. With the end of Twin Peaks: The Return imminent, here are five theories you need to know before embarking into the unknown.
By Eden Roquelaire8 years ago in Geeks
'Twin Peaks' 2017: There's Always Music in the Air
The soundtrack to the original Twin Peaks is one of its most iconic and adored elements; Angelo Badalametti's evocative score, created in direct collaboration with Lynch himself, does an incredible job of enriching the mood and underscoring the emotion of almost every scene. Complimenting this are the songs sung by Julee Cruise; in an unusual feature for the time, Cruise is character herself, a singer at the local bar called the Roadhouse. Her angelic vocals and dreamy melodies created an ethereal ambience to her performances, where the lines between dimensions would often seem to blur; this is perhaps most notable in Episode 14, where the Giant appears on stage over Cruise as she sings a heartbreaking ballad, and delivers a devastating message to Coop, while the Elderly Waiter offers his condolences.
By James Giles8 years ago in Geeks
Must Watch Netflix Originals
Netflix's new line of original television show series has become a huge project that created some of the most popular names in viewing. Though it would never have been conceivable a couple of years ago, Netflix Originals now share the same amount of media attention as classic cable TV shows.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Geeks
Dear Naked and Afraid Producers, Isn't Being Afraid Enough?
It's hard to imagine a time in American history where a meager make-out session on a secluded beach would be considered scandalous, but in the heralded era of Old Hollywood, that was the case. Deborah Kerr and Burt Lancaster, stars of From Here to Eternity, weren't messing around when they were rolling around and exchanging kisses that would make even the French look inexperienced.
By Adeline E. Anderson8 years ago in Geeks
Review of Game of Thrones 7.6
I thought last night's Game of Thrones 7.6 was the best episode so far in the entire series. We finally got to see the battle between the dragons and the dead. Dragon fire versus dead ice and everything that led up to it last night was peak Game of Thrones, profound and breathtaking. And the battle itself...
By Paul Levinson8 years ago in Geeks
How the Target Audience of Game of Thrones Has Changed
I am going to begin this post by stating that this will not be discussion of the poor quality of writing, gaping plot holes, or vast inconsistencies that have plagued the show in the past few seasons. This post will not go into the details of how the show has veered off and completely ignored the internal logic of its own universe. This is not a post that will excuse all that is wrong with the show. All of that will be discussed in a separate post. Instead, this post will take a look at how, as the show evolved, the audience that the show runners decided to target changed over the course of the series.
By Darshan Desai8 years ago in Geeks
6 Reasons 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Is the Best Reality TV Show
With RuPaul Charles winning his first Emmy and Lady Gaga making an appearance in the ninth season; which was the shows most watched season to date, RuPaul's Drag Race is starting to become popular with more than just the LGBT community. For die-hard fans of the show it's obvious why the show is slowly becoming one of the most popular reality shows around, but for people who have never watched the show or just seen the odd episode it's strange to think that men in drag competing to be "America's next drag superstar" could really make such an inspirational show for such a wide audience. But really Drag Race has all the ingredients you need to make the perfect reality show.
By Georgia Angus8 years ago in Geeks
