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Book Review: "Herc" by Phoenicia Rogerson
I have to say that when it comes to retellings of Ancient Mythologies, I am all for it whatever it is. Jennifer Saint and Costanza Casati both come to mind when we think of these more feminist retellings of myths where characters were previously sidelined for their gender. The books cast a whole new look on these characters who may have been misunderstood. I think that is what I tend to enjoy when it comes to retellings of myths, it is not about knowing the academia of the story inside out, but it is about being able to shed light on a story that is so old that you can still today, offer new interpretations of it. This is quite a new phenomenon from the Mary Renault days and I am here for all of it.
Annie KapurPublished about an hour ago in GeeksRanking Buffy Big Bads
Buffy the Vampire Slayer fought many demons, vampires and forces of darkness but there was a particular “big bad” for each season. Some were actually bad and a few were just kind of a nuisance, so we are ranking them. Since we have finished discussing Buffy the Vampire Slayer season by season I thought that we would rank all of the Buffy “big bads”. Eventually might rank the Scoobies as well but let’s just do the bad guys for now.
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished about 7 hours ago in GeeksRanking Franchises
While not every film needs to be a franchise there are some incredible stories that simply require it. Franchises do several things in terms of recognizability, obviously more films generally equals more money but generally speaking it also means more fleshed out content. Now for the purposes of this list we are defining a franchise as any IP with three films or more. We will be ranking them in terms of quality and I will not be taking notes. I will not be including the MCU for reasons of I want to keep this list to franchises that have 1 continuous story, though the MCU has a level of interconnectivity it most certainly does not do that.
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished about 7 hours ago in GeeksRise of the planet of the apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes" marks a pivotal moment in the iconic franchise's history, breathing new life into the series while staying true to its roots. Directed by Rupert Wyatt and released in 2011, this film serves as both a reboot and a prequel to the original 1968 classic. With stunning visual effects, a compelling narrative, and standout performances, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" delivers a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as humanity, intelligence, and the consequences of scientific experimentation.
el hariti adilPublished about 13 hours ago in GeeksAmerican Splendor - A Movie Review
Every day is a brand new day. American Splendor evolved out of the comic pages into theaters in 2003. Harvey Pekar is a lonely curmudgeon who finds his spark in creating comics. To his surprise, the public reacts positively to his satirical comics. Pekar finds a calling and romance.
Marielle SabbagPublished about 14 hours ago in GeeksChronicles of the Demon Faction Chapter 70 (English) Release Date & Where to Read
The Chronicles of the Demon Faction manhwa series chapter - 69 was a more interesting chapter than the previous chapter. From the starting to the end, this chapter is very well crafted and fans enjoyed it so much. From the beginning of this chapter (chronicles of the demon faction chapter - 69), our protagonist overcomes his past and practices to master his new powers. There are many new obstacles coming in front of our protagonist, and he is preparing himself to deal with those upcoming hurdles.
Marvel Comics May Have Just Re-introduced The Perfect Villain For A Scarlet Witch Solo Movie
For years now, fans have expressed a desire for an MCU solo film for Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch. These desires increased after the success of the Disney Plus limited series WandaVision, and ever since, rumours have swirled that a film was in development.
Kristy AndersonPublished about 19 hours ago in GeeksBest Directors of All Time
When talking about film we have to talk about the people that make films possible. One of the most important elements of film is the direction. The director is responsible for essentially coordinating every other element in film. They have to take the words on the page and bring them to life for everyone in the production and for the audience. So who are some of the best directors of all time? Well there are plenty but we are going to narrow it down to 10. The criteria being how many movies they directed, quality level of said films, influence of style and recognizability. Other than that I don’t think that this list is going to be in any particular order.
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished about 22 hours ago in Geeks9-1-1
9-1-1 is not a good show. I just want to be really clear because over the last month I have binged now 6 seasons of this show and it's not because the writing is brilliant, or even adequate. The storylines and cases are truly batshit and not in a soap opera way, so it's completely unjustifiable. However the character development and interpersonal relationships are not just good but likable, this makes the show watchable and enjoyable. Friendly reminder that I am here for gay firefighters and once I am caught up to the current season I will probably not be continuing with this show.
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished about 22 hours ago in GeeksBook Review: "May Contain Lies" by Alex Edmans
I've never really been too interested in reading about data and how statistics can be twisted to suit conclusions or even how our minds twist data to suit our conclusions. When I was younger, I learnt a lot about things like confirmation bias and the scientific method and I would later then use these things in university when conducting my own investigations into things. I can honestly say that this was not the motivation for me reading this book. In fact, I wasn't even remotely interested in reading it even when I bought it.
Annie KapurPublished a day ago in GeeksThe Ascention of Tony Tony Chopper
In the vast and dynamic world of One Piece, strength is a pivotal aspect that often determines the fate of characters and nations alike. Among the myriad of formidable pirates and warriors, few stand as towering figures of power like Kaido, the feared Emperor of the Sea. However, amidst the tumultuous seas and epic battles, another character's journey towards strength captivates the imagination – Tony Tony Chopper, the endearing reindeer doctor turned fearsome pirate. Despite his humble beginnings, could Chopper truly ascend to the echelons of strength occupied by titans like Kaido? This article delves deep into Chopper's potential, exploring the factors that could shape his evolution and his chances of rivaling the might of Kaido.
JRManglicmotPublished a day ago in GeeksThank You, Makima
*Mild spoilers for Chainsaw Man, but nothing explicit!* I love anime and manga. I’ve loved it for a long time. But I’ll be the first to say it: anime and manga often lack good female characters. This especially goes for shonen anime, anime aimed at younger males, where the most important characters are almost always male. If there’s a female character, she’s usually there to be either a side character or the love interest. That’s the way it tends to go. Hey, I don’t make the rules.
angela hepworthPublished a day ago in Geeks