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Netflix's Hilda: Delightfully Unhinged
Good children’s entertainment becomes harder to find every day. Despite a growing backlog from services like Nickelodeon and Disney, the search for entertaining and educational children’s content still often finds dead ends. Even shows that pass content restrictions and manage to engage their target audience (preferably without rotting their brains) are often felled by one simple question: Are they fun for parents too? No matter how entertaining Paw Patrol may be for children, it fails to engage many adults. Enter Hilda on Netflix.
By Nevin Allen4 years ago in Geeks
An Ode to Millennials
“Women get scrutinized, men get pasta” Thinking about the integration of millennial zeitgeist into a clever almost-sitcom not-quite-thriller but-definitely-somewhat-of-a-comedy, gives me goosebumps all over again. This master piece sits in its own crowned category that I cannot get over. We had a solid 6 years from the first episode airing in 2016, to experience this gem, and the show still stands. I’ll try to stop gushing as I explain why. And I’ll try not to give away toooo many spoilers.
By Hungry Artist4 years ago in Geeks
The Ethical Problem Of Minions; Are They Evil?
Canonically, the Minions never served Adolf Hitler. In "Minions" (2015), the Minions are stuck in an ice cave between the years 1812 and 1968. Quickly doing some Pop-History, that means not only would the Minions comfortably avoid Hitler and the existentially terrifying image of little yellow blobs pushing people into gas chambers, but as a nice bonus it means the can say they weren't tempted to aid the rise of other despots like Stalin, Mao, or Pinochet.
By Conor Matthews4 years ago in Geeks
40 years of 'Tron', his pioneering and misunderstood bet on CGI
In the early 1980s, four representatives from Walt Disney's animation department went to George Washington University to recruit artists. One of them was John Lasseter, then a 22-year-old animation artist. With him was Tom Wilhite, vice president of creative development, who announced that they were developing a very strange film called 'Tron': "The animation style and story are very integrated, they're using a mixture of computer cartoons and real people. In fact, this will be the first film to combine the two techniques, live action and digital animation."
By Emby Lat4 years ago in Geeks
Are the Paw Patrol a front for a money laundering operation?
Look, I am a fan of Ryder and the gang, but there are things that don’t add up. I have questions about the way the Patrol is structured, and financed, and probably even bigger questions about Adventure Bay, its local government services, and potential corrupt arrangements with the neighboring municipality of Foggy Bottom.
By D-Donohoe4 years ago in Geeks
The Shift Towards Antihero Stories: Weighing the Pros and Cons
I have mixed feelings when antiheroes or villains are the main characters in a story. But consider the following films and series that have come out in recent history:
By Jessica Freeborn4 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Thor Love and Thunder' is a Mixed Bag
What is it about the Guardians of the Galaxy that no director other than James Gunn can get the voice of the Guardians right? The Guardians of the Galaxy show up in the opening act of Thor Love and Thunder and they appear, for some inexplicable reason, like off brand versions of the characters we love. I had the same feeling about the Guardians of the Galaxy as they were directed by the Russo Brothers in Avengers Infinity War and Avengers Endgame, the Guardians just never sounded right.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Geeks
Stranger Things: 5 Most Important Characters Heading Into The Final Season
Stranger Things has dropped the second volume of season four on Netflix, and boy, the two movie-length episodes are quite the rollercoaster. While there were plenty of cheerworthy moments, such as Steve, Robin, and Nancy's weakening of Vecna, Hopper defeating a Demogorgon with a sword, and Hopper's sweet reunion with Eleven, there were also some tragedies, such as the death of Eddie Munson, and Max being left comatose after a near miss with Vecna. So near, in fact, that her heart stopped, giving Vecna the four deaths required to open four gates to the Upside Down across Hawkins. And while Nancy, Robin, and Steve weakened Vecna, the villain still escaped to fight another day.
By Kristy Anderson4 years ago in Geeks
Stranger Things Season 4 Review (Volume I and II)
As the biggest show on Netflix, Stranger Things has reached a gargantuan level of popularity. Unlike other creations from the platform, it has regularly succeeded at getting us fully invested in the story and characters. The highly anticipated fourth chapter has arrived; going both deeper and darker than previous entries.
By Robert Cain4 years ago in Geeks
The Wild Side of Caravaggio, the Killer Painter Who Died in Strange Circumstances
Who was Caravaggio? What was Caravaggio's style? Why did the painter die? Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio stood out for his artistic talent and controversial private life.
By Rocio Becerra4 years ago in Geeks
Grief and 'Big Hero 6,' Baymax Debuts on Disney Plus
On June 29th, Disney is bringing back Baymax! The hero of the 2014 animated movie, Big Hero 6, is getting his own 6 episode series and fans are excited to have Baymax back. The voice of Baymax, Scott Adsit is returning as is Ryan Potter as the voice of Baymax's best friend, Hiro. And, Maya Rudolph is reprising her role as Hiro's aunt. There is no indication that the Big Hero 6 mech team will be back, they had their own series which just ended its run last year. With Big Hero 6 returning as a series, I decided to reflect on the 2014 movie which was a surprisingly thoughtful and dramatic kids adventure with some big themes regarding death and grief.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Geeks
5 Must-See Michelle Yeoh Movies Besides 'Crazy Rich Asians'
For over three decades, Michelle Yeoh has impressed movie audiences with more than 50 films under her belt. The Malaysian-born actress first made her name as an Asian action superstar with Hong Kong films including Supercop (1992), Heroic Trio (1993) and Wing Chun (1994). She then gained international acclaim with blockbuster hits such as Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000); and Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).
By Marguerita Tan4 years ago in Geeks