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Vantablack: The Story of Anish Kapoor and Stuart Semple
Disclaimer: This is meant to poke fun at an art controversy I find entertaining and is in no way meant to disparage any parties referenced.
Alicia McAlpinePublished 3 years ago in GeeksPretty in Pixels: Make a Spectacular Avatar of Yourself
There are many reasons why people use professional-looking photos for their social media profiles. While some can't be bothered to have a profile photo at all, some others want an artistic digital representation of themselves.
Lovelli FuadPublished 3 years ago in GeeksLove it or Hate It!!!
If this, then that. With an endless list of movies and tv shows at our fingertips these days it seems like we’d have no problem finding something entertaining. However the opposite may be true. We are bombarded with so many choices we don’t know what to watch despite every app laying out a list of what we should put on our queue next.
Geoffrey CrosbyPublished 3 years ago in GeeksKing Vader
Who is King Vader? Dominique Barrett, known to the world as King Vader is a social media influencer and Youtuber known for his unique style of parody videos. His content consists of videos that combine film, anime, and hip hop. King Vader has been around since the platform Vine...wow, remember Vine. I hadn't been into Vine because I didn't have the creative mindset to make "good" 8-second videos. But I love IG and whenever I see Vader on my feed, it makes my day.
Nicheal GadsonPublished 3 years ago in Geeks'Yes Day' Review — Harmless Fun
Miguel Arteta directs Yes Day, a family comedy starring Jennifer Garner and Édgar Ramirez as a mother and father who always say no to their children. One day, they decide to have a Yes Day, where no matter what the kids ask them to do, they will always say yes.
Jonathan SimPublished 3 years ago in GeeksWho Stopped The Roger Rabbit Sequel?
While Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a beloved movie now, people who worked on the flick had a different perspective. It was in development hell. No executive or producer could agree on a vision for how the story should come together. Or how to film it.
Edward AndersonPublished 3 years ago in GeeksShould You Pay A Freelancer on Fiverr to Promote Your YouTube Videos?
I have had my YouTube channel since 2014. I uploaded my first video in 2016 and since then, I have sporadically uploaded 54 videos. However, after completing my Master's degree, I had more free time and wanted to try and grow my YouTube channel and so, I read all the advice out there, most of which seemed to tell creators to be consistent. Taking this advice, for the last six months, I have uploaded one video per week on the same day and at the same time.
Armchair DetectivePublished 3 years ago in GeeksTop 10 Grimdark Fantasy e-books
Thieves, assassins, mercenaries and killers. Grimdark hero’s walk the line of the anti-hero and often come up short. Less magic and more bloodshed, large scale battles and sell swords for hire. Here is our video, or explore the article.
Band as a BusinessPublished 3 years ago in GeeksA Filmmaker's Guide to: Christian Bale
In this chapter of ‘the filmmaker’s guide’ we’re actually going to be learning about literature and film together. I understand that many of you are sitting in university during difficult times and finding it increasingly hard to study and I understand that many of you who are not at university or not planning on it are possibly stuck of what to do, need a break or even need to catch up on learning film before you get to the next level. This guide will be brief but will also contain: new vocabulary, concepts and theories, films to watch and we will be exploring something taboo until now in the ‘filmmaker’s guide’ - academia (abyss opens). Each article will explore a different concept of film, philosophy, literature or bibliography/filmography etc. in order to give you something new to learn each time we see each other. You can use some of the words amongst family and friends to sound clever or you can get back to me (email in bio) and tell me how you’re doing. So, strap in and prepare for the filmmaker’s guide to film studies because it is going to be one wild ride.
Annie KapurPublished 3 years ago in GeeksBook Review: "Kaddish for an Unborn Child" by Imre Kertész
This book was a brilliant exploration of the Jewish identity in the 20th century. It is beautifully written though it has little punctuation and the sentences are incredibly long. We get these very philosophical viewpoints, passages and quotations in which we are made to confront certain emotions, certain ideologies and we are mostly made to confront ourselves and our beliefs in mortality and identity. I think that one of the most interesting things about this book is that there are passages that are so long with so little punctuation that you cannot help but stop in the middle of a sentence and breathe the last few words in before carrying on. But it shows the nature of the mind never being able to just think about one thing at once. Our minds are constantly racing with a billion ideas at play. It is a perfect reflection of the reality of existence and therefore, when it comes to the characters, we have a very realistic and often incredibly chaotic view of them as people. Though they seem to be together, they are constantly falling apart as their identity becomes more and more marginalised and they are more and more shamed for things that they have never committed. “Kaddish for an Unborn Child” is the story about a man who cannot stand to bring this child into a world so full of hatred, uncertainty and failure. His marriage is declining as we see him through his darkest days all the way to hell and back again.
Annie KapurPublished 3 years ago in Geeks10 Reasons Why Twitch Might Be Exactly What You Need Right Now!
1- Community With everyone staying in and social distancing it is easy to become isolated and lonely these days. Twitch offers an easy way to connect with communities who share your interests and passions. As both a viewer and streamer you have endless possibilities for new connections. Not only is there a massive built-in community on twitch but you can also use it as a way to connect more personally with your current social media audience as a recognized artist, musician, chef, YouTuber, or any type of popular figure.
The Creative ChimeraPublished 3 years ago in GeeksSuperheroes and Black Identity
WARNING: This article will contain spoilers for both DC and Marvel content. If you're still on season one of The CW's Arrow, or if you've only just started watching the Marvel movies in order, then turn away! Come back when you've caught up, then appreciate this article when you already know about all the spoilers!
Leigh HooperPublished 3 years ago in Geeks