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Movie Review: 'Dune 2' Starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya
Dune 2 (2024) Directed by Denis Villeneuve Written by Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts Starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista
Sean PatrickPublished 2 months ago in GeeksStorm Warning (1951)
*Spoiler Alert* It is rare to talk about Doris Day coupled with threat and menace. Storm Warning is a dark melodrama from 1951 which features the story of sisters Marsha (Ginger Rogers) and Lucy (Doris Day).
Rachel RobbinsPublished 3 months ago in Geeks3 Literary Conspiracy Theories
A conspiracy theory is defined as: an explanation for an event or situation that asserts the existence of a conspiracy by powerful and sinister groups, often political in motivation, when other explanations are more probable. (Wikipedia)
Annie KapurPublished 3 months ago in GeeksMovie Review: 'Lisa Frankenstein' Starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse
Lisa Frankenstein (2024) Directed by Zelda Williams Written by Diablo Cody Starring Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse
Sean PatrickPublished 3 months ago in GeeksButterfly McQueen (8 January 1911 – 22 December 1995)
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…)
Rachel RobbinsPublished 4 months ago in Geeks10 Things In 'Orange Is The New Black' That Didn't Make Any Sense
Orange is the New Black first hit Netflix in 2013 and it almost instantly became a critically acclaimed hit show. The Netflix show written by Jenji Kohan was based off real-life inmate Piper Kerman's memoir Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison. The show was praised for breaking boundaries regarding subjects like LGBTQ+ awareness and criticism of the United States' correctional institutions, all while maintaining a profile of the show's main vision. Well... for the most part.
Jenika EnochPublished 5 months ago in GeeksConfessions of an American Idol
Probably not the "American Idol" you're thinking of, though. When one thinks of the phrase "American Idol," ABC’s popular singing competition series may come to mind. However, there is a dance-based subculture of the anime community that are offshoots of popular pop performance groups in Japan and Korea. These individuals dress up in matching outfits as a group, learning routines from anime such as Love Live! School Idol Project, The Idolm@ster, and Idolish7, and taking the stage at conventions or recording videos (“PV”) for YouTube. Each idol represents a character from these routines and will wear appropriate colors, outfits, accessories, and wigs to match.
Maggie ElizabethPublished 4 months ago in GeeksRebel Moon is the Future of Entertainment
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.
Atomic HistorianPublished 5 months ago in GeeksMy Top 10 Movies of 2023
I think 2023 is the most underrated year for great movies in my more than 20 years reviewing film online. I had a remarkable number of great movies to choose from for this list. According my my Letterboxd account, at SeanRadio, I gave more than 10 movies this year five stars. It could be that I am getting soft in my middle age, but I prefer to believe that the movies of 2023 are simply that incredible. The entirety of my Top 10 Movies of 2023 received a 5 star rating from me on Letterboxd. That's never happened to me before.
Sean PatrickPublished 5 months ago in GeeksThe Boy and the Heron
Ever since watching My Neighbor Totoro with my husband I have been in love with Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli movies. When we heard that Miyazaki would be coming out with (yet another) final movie we both got very excited. The Boy and the Heron is a truly horrendous title for this movie but other than that it feels like the ultimate culmination of Miyazaki’s career and legacy.
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished 5 months ago in Geeks2 years of Spider-Man: No Way Home
Firstly, I know it was fan service at its Best but I will always treasure the memory of seeing No Way Home on its premiere night during the chilly winter. yelling with joy and excitement when all 3 generations of live-action Spider-Men were on-screen together!
Poor Things is far from a Poor Film
Poor Things is the latest film from Yorgos Lanthimos, who previously brought us such films as the shocking and feral Dogtooth, the power play of the Favourite and the twisted & at times terrifying Killing of a Sacred Deer. Lantimos returns with an entirely new vision, something almost familiar and yet fresh and unseen. A Victorian tapestry splattered with a vibrant colorful steampunk layer.
Josey PickeringPublished 5 months ago in Geeks