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A Wibbly Wobbly, Timey Wimey Conundrum
Remember that Doctor Who theory of 'wobbly time; well turns out it just could be true You see, scientists have made a major breakthrough
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Geeks
Butterfly McQueen (8 January 1911 – 22 December 1995). Top Story - January 2024.
During the filming of Affectionately Yours (1941), Merle Oberon told friends that the film was a “dud”. And she wasn’t wrong. It is a mis-step of a comedy, based on the idea that two intelligent and exceptionally beautiful women would care about and compete over a philandering liar. Big names and talents wasted on a silly, pointless script. It is not just my 21st century sensibilities that baulk at the chaotic, broad comedy. It did poorly at the time, finishing 166th at the box office for 1941, despite the three-way draw of Rita Hayworth, Merle Oberon and Dennis Morgan. It also had the talents of Academy award winner Hattie McDaniel in yet another maid role. And the unique voice and spirit of Butterfly McQueen is used merely to punctuate the comedy with shrieks and laughs. (Notice neither of them make it onto the poster…)
By Rachel Robbins2 years ago in Geeks
Hitchcock’s Most Superior and Nuanced Films - in mini 50 word free verse/reviews/critiques
Quick note: As Alfred Hitchcock has always been my favourite film director from a young age - I thought it would be fun to comment on a few of my favourites, but not give too much away - perhaps whetting one’s appetite to seek out the films again. I’ve always found his films captivating. I remember watching “The Man Who Knew Too Much” and “Rear Window” on T.V when I was about seven or eight and repeatedly loving these. The combination of mystery, suspense and biting wit, along with likable characters that you root for from the get go.
By Grz Colm2 years ago in Geeks
Rebel Moon is the Future of Entertainment. Top Story - December 2023.
CAUTION: SPOILERS AHEAD. There is no nice way of putting it. Rebel Moon is terrible. But not terrible for the reasons that most people have noticed. After being out for a little less than two weeks, most people have panned the movie for what it is. A sloppy, copy and paste job of some of the most popular science fiction franchises. However, Rebel Moon is far more problematic than that. It goes beyond common sci-fi tropes. It mashes together nearly every successful genre possible in hopes of appealing to the majority people. In doing this, it is everything and nothing at once.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Geeks
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is a very bad movie about Martians coming down from Mars to do the honorable thing and kidnap Santa Claus (John Cail), who begins the movie by giving an interview to a pesky reporter from Santa Headquarters in the North Pole, while Mrs. Claus (Doris Rich) orders the overworked, underpaid, overstaffed (and possibly oversexed) elves of the toy factory to start hauling ass because it's Christmas Eve. (Honestly, I made up that last part because I thought it sounded funny).
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Geeks
DC Showcase Presents: Legion of Superheroes
Stories by Neal Adams, Jim Shooter, E. Nelson Briswsell, and Cary Bates. Pencils by Dave Cockrum, J. Winslow Mortimer, Curt Swan, and George Papp.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Geeks
It's A Lethal Weapon Christmas. Content Warning.
Please don't let the trigger warning stop you from reading on. Mental health conversations are perhaps even more vital at this time of year.
By KC2 years ago in Geeks
Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
Ah the Christmas movie! We all know the ones, where a corporate high-flying career woman reluctantly finds herself in small-town America, covered in snow, to end up in an outlandish meet-cute with a traditional man who teaches her the true meaning of Christmas.
By Rachel Robbins2 years ago in Geeks
Veronica Lake (1922 – 1973)
My 1940’s imaginary screen-writing persona knows that Hollywood studio executives worked without a Human Resources Department. There was no talk of employee well-being, anti-discrimination legislation, or duty of care. There were films. And there was money.
By Rachel Robbins2 years ago in Geeks
The Origins of Underrated Comics: "Darkchylde"
Since it was October and the spooky season is over, why not do a creepy monstrous comic origin to end it? Well with this comic origin it's far from your usual monsters like vampires, zombies, and werewolves etc. No, this beautiful but deadly creature is far from what anyone would expect in a monster of death. I hope you all will enjoy reading this and be interested in the comic yourself. Here is the origin of "DARKCHYLDE"...
By Sorelle.Maia2 years ago in Geeks
That Dinner of ‘67 - Review
After the passing of the legendary Sydney Poiter, I came across BBC Four’s radio drama based on one of his iconic films. Kenneth Branagh, Daisy Ridley, Adrian Lester and David Morrissey star in Tracy-Ann Oberman’s new play about the making of the ground-breaking movie, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.
By Ted Ryan2 years ago in Geeks
A Love Forged in the Storm
The year was 1943, and the world was engulfed in the chaos of World War II. In a small coastal village in England, the sound of air raid sirens and the distant thunder of artillery were ever-present. Fear and uncertainty loomed over the villagers, but amidst the turmoil, a love story unfolded that would be remembered for generations.
By Maryam Ahmad2 years ago in Geeks