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Minerva's Map
Minerva’s Map #1 By Stefan Tosheff THE KEY TO A PERFECT APOCALYPSE: CHAPTER 1 Marshal Minerva has been hired by the Saving Hand Foundation to locate two equally ancient, otherworldly items and the individuals who hold them. Sounds easy enough. But she suspects there might be something larger at play. Car chases, fist fights, Euro tracksuit thugs, unwarranted self-confidence, and a fish named Conor – Marshal Minerva has a dangerous road ahead of her.
Steven LeitmanPublished 3 years ago in GeeksCan women make cool movies?
For the first 20 years of my life I thought only men made cool movies. The indie world I knew of was men making men-centered stories. And the indie world was cool because it felt within reach. Everyone retold the story of Tarantino working at a video store or how Harmony Korine was just a kid when he wrote Kids. These films had mythology to them; they seemed alive and close to us. As a kid I thought that in order to be in the cool movie club, I had to ignore my dislike of violence. I thought I had to cultivate a hyper-misogynist lens and accept only one dimensional portrayals of everyone who wasn't a lead dude, because I didn't see any alternatives.
If You Love Will Ferrell, Then Watch This
I am not a true Will Ferrell fan. There are many of his films I haven’t bothered to see, because I am not a fan of stupid jokes, or Three Stooges-type pratfalls. Some of the scenes of his films are downright painful in their idiocy. That being said, his SNL "cowbell" skit was classic, and Elf is in our lineup every Christmas. But the first movie of Will Ferrell’s that I fell in love with, was the 2007 film "Blades of Glory."
Marilee G. HydePublished 3 years ago in GeeksThe Lost Tape of Controversy
A horribly disturbing time period in our history is probably the owner of one of the most disgraceful and humiliating movies of our time. It’s an unfortunate, but relevant and vital part of American History being a huge part in the cinematic revolution. The movie in question is The Birth of a Nation. The Birth of a Nation is a white supremacy propaganda movie. It was the first big blockbuster; drawing in attention from everyone, but also bringing out the disgust and hatred of the north and the NAACP, which had been a new creation during this time. It paints the south as a victim and the Ku Klux Klan as heroes “avenging” the Civil War’s Reconstruction-Era. It portrays African Americans as degenerates who will be a danger to the White Race. The movie was an absolute success, despite the riots, changes to the movie, and censorship in many cities. Birth of a Nation was still popular. Being the first ever shown in the White House and bringing a significant rise to the KKK population and the groups that would follow using blatant lies and racism to promote the agenda of white superiority. It’s a horror to watch for the black community (which includes myself) and a part of history that has long perpetuated White Americans with a reason to be “proud” of their southern heritage and being able to use race to give credence to the mistreatment of Black Americans.
S.J MansfieldPublished 3 years ago in GeeksThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier: 3 Fan Theories to Keep You Busy Until the Show Premieres
Disney Plus started teasing its viewers weeks ago about a new upcoming series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Disney Plus’ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, just like WandaVision, will take place shortly after the Avengers: Endgame. The new series’ lists of characters include Anthony Mackie as Falcon, Sebastian Stan as the Winter Soldier, and Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter, also known as Agent 13, to name a few.
The Nerd HabitPublished 3 years ago in GeeksMaiden #1
Maiden #1 Heavy Metal Comics 2021 Written by Michelle & Bart Sears Illustrated & Lettered by Bart Sears Coloured by Periya Pillai
Steven LeitmanPublished 3 years ago in GeeksSweet Mamba Jamba Is That A Shark?
After this past year and all of the time spent in quarantine, I've had to find some new and creative ways to keep myself occupied since going out wasn't an option (and in all honesty as an introvert I didn't mind all that much), but that didn't mean I could just sit around and watch paint dry (which I did actually do in the early days of quarantine as I helped my mom repaint the entire downstairs, but that's a different story for a different day). Several months into being locked up, I'd already exhausted my favorite movie and show options and even made a good dent into the unread books that had accumulated on my shelves and I craved something new.
L. M. WilliamsPublished 3 years ago in GeeksSci-Fi Movie Decider: '50s and '60s Schlock Edition
My dad loved old movies so I saw my fair share of them growing up. I have come to appreciate all the old classics, like Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, High Noon, and countless others.
Corrie AlexanderPublished 3 years ago in GeeksDISCLOSURE OF THE AFTERMATH OF SHOCKING DEATH SCENES BY 'GREY'S ANATOMY' AND 'STATION 19' STAR KRISTA VERNOFF
Grey's Anatomy has been a very popular drama series with millions of viewers. The series has unwrapped amazing and indulging stories. Stylebites has brought to you another amazing story.
Styles BitesPublished 3 years ago in GeeksCharacter Sketches: The Hunger Games
If you recognized the banner photo at the top of this blog post, you might have guessed that I will be looking over The Hunger Games, by Susanne Collins. The following sketches include some extra strokes and are more down to earth, as the first of these movies and books are more of a shock to the system; something that people were not expecting. Though these are just a few of the vivid characters that Susanne Collins, the author of the trilogy, created, I chose some of my favorites and explain why. I did use versions of the movie-based characters, as I appreciate the effort that was taken in creating characters largely based on the concept that Collins created in her books.
Hannah Marie.Published 3 years ago in GeeksB-Grade Christmas Movies are like Chicken Soup for my Soul!
I'm going to say it! I secretly love a good B-Grade Christmas Movie! It is like sipping a hot cup of tea on a rainy day or slipping into a lavender soak bubble bath and feeling your whole body unwind. There is something so unbelievably soothing and uplifting about these corny, predictable, happily-ever-after movies. It's like giving your soul a little pamper session with some positivity self-care.
What's Your K-Drama?
Korean dramas: you may have heard of them in passing, maybe seen a thumbnail or two while you were scrolling through your Netflix or Hulu account. One glance, and you'll see the common components of a well-seasoned K-drama: beautiful people, the promise of glamour and prestige, and maybe the promise of a few breathless moments of dramatics usually only seen in the realm of Western soap operas.
Jillian SpiridonPublished 3 years ago in Geeks