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Cartoons Created Using Adobe Animate
Animation has been evolving ever since its dawn in the late 1800's. There have been many changes both technically and physically to the makings of animation as it has evolved through the last century. As technology advances, so do the platforms, the ideas, the programs, and skillsets to create animation. One platform of animation commonly used is a form of Flash Animation, using the program Adobe Animate. This program is used widely by many companies to create cartoons and animation for every age and genre. It is found on every source of media that we have today and by many companies worldwide to animate the future of our world.
Seattle Web DesignPublished 4 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "Last Christmas"
Last Christmas is an interesting movie that came out last year in 2019. It is a lot of movie that I didn't expect. Initially I thought this was a romantic comedy but it really isn't. It's more about this woman trying to figure herself out. There's a large George Michael soundtrack behind this story and it so happens to occur during the Christmas holiday season as well.
Brian AnonymousPublished 4 years ago in GeeksFalcon's Suit in 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Gets New Official Artwork
The Falcon has been evolving as a prominent hero in the mainstream ever since he made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Portrayed by Anthony Mackie, the character Sam Wilson has become more popular among movie-goers over the years. His journey culminated in the events of Avengers: Endgame, where we saw passing of the Captain America shield from Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson. While he may continue Cap’s legacy, it seems that we have not seen the last of The Falcon mantle, as evidenced by the mere title of the upcoming Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in Geeks"Billy Budd, Sailor" by Herman Melville
I first read this book when I was in school and it was shortly after I read Moby-Dick by the same author. The real reason that I initially picked up this shorter work by Herman Melville was initially because I recognised the author’s name and in fact, I thought stupidly that they were a part of some series. Even though I was disappointed when they weren’t a part of some series, I read it anyway and I’m going to be perfectly honest that the first time I read it, I didn’t get it. So I read it again because I thought I’d missed something - and then it hit me. This book is a religious allegory of the treatment of Jesus by the Romans. The way in which people like Clagart treat Billy Budd is a very similar situation but it is when Billy Budd reacts that he is punished and it is for this punishment that everyone else suffers greatly. I only realised later that there were many literary criticisms published on this book and honestly, they were all so interesting because I had such an extensive memory of reading and experiencing the book. I could really get lost in those articles that examined the instances of violence and punishment in so much grand detail. I have been amazed with every piece of literary criticism I have found on this book so far and hopefully, I will find more soon.
Annie KapurPublished 4 years ago in GeeksFreedom in the Darkness
“Somewhere there are free People: they are laughing; they are happy; they are blonde and the dark haired man is hoping at least his children will be.” In Alice Walker’s poem All the Fast Car Ads Look Crazy Now, it seems this man is unhappy due to his appearance. However, at the core of this stanza is an underlying theme: freedom lies within. While she has written about many topics over the years, this theme seems to be central to all of Walker’s works. In fact, the same theme is found in The Color Purple, her most acclaimed novel.
Rachelle ScottPublished 4 years ago in GeeksFilm Review: 'Crisis Hotline'
He's only been there for a week, and Simon (Corey Jackson) has already grown disillusioned with his new job. While he may be a new counselor for an LGBT crisis hotline, Simon finds most of the callers he deals with people who are decidedly not in crisis. It's seemingly just an endless cycle of complaints about relationship woes and other minor troubles. That suddenly changes, however, when Simon receives a call from a young man named Danny (Christian Gabriel) who has a horrifying plan in motion: to kill three people before taking his own life.
Trevor WellsPublished 4 years ago in GeeksInside Davido's $1,500,000 Banana Island Mansion (Photos).
This is expensive! Banana Island is home to some of the most expensive and prestigious homes in Africa. It's also home to the highest number of billionaires in the continent. In fact, 36 occupants of this island own private jets.
Jide OkonjoPublished 4 years ago in Geeks8 YouTubers to Subscribe to That Aren't Controversial Beauty Gurus
Now, I won't name names, but as many young watchers know, YouTube hasn't been the most pleasant place to be because of recent events. Don't get me wrong, there are still some amazing beauty gurus that are on YouTube like NikkiTutorials, but I thought I would make a list of channels that are stress free and make you feel like you have a place where you belong once again. THAT was the original purpose of YouTube. It's suppossed to be a place for creativity where everyone can escape to and feel at home. So here is a diverse list of YouTubers that I think are absolutely awesome and you should go subscribe to if you haven't already. (None of them are sponsoring me BTW.)
Martin & Lewis
Iconic duo, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis have a classic way at humor in their early movies. A different generation, but humor that reaches all ages. Martin was known for his charm, good looks, and his smooth Italian singing. In the movies, he was the guy who always got the girl. Lewis was the comedy relief. He had that high squeaky voice that played Martin's silly buddy.
Jasper WolfPublished 4 years ago in GeeksThe Don of Avon: Scarface Bill Shakespeare
Once the winter of their homeland’s discontent was made glorious summer by treaties and merry meetings, one man (who wasn’t shaped for sportive tricks, nor made to court an amorous looking glass) was determined to prove a villain and hate the idle pleasures of such days. In Shakespeare’s Medieval England, such a man was the hunchbacked King Richard III, and in Howard Hughes’ 1920’s America, it was the mafioso Antonio “Tony” Camonte. The purpose of this essay is to analyze the mythical monster and sociopath that is Shakespeare’s “Richard of Gloucester” and Howard Hughes’ cinematic adaptation of Al Capone (Tony Camonte) to further emphasize how such villainous figures at face value are in fact tragic figures, who fall from grace by means of greed, ambition, and the shedding of blood; and ultimately embrace their appropriate fates by the sword of justice.
Jacob HerrPublished 4 years ago in Geeks10 Animated Disney Movies That Need A Live Action Remake
Some of the recent live-action Disney remakes have had divise reviews. Let's be real...they're not always great. In my opinion, the best two remakes have been The Jungle Book, and Beauty and the Beast. (Feel free to disagree just btw.) But I can't deny, most of the remakes have been a blast, and it's exciting to see new versions of your favorite childhood movies and to see what they are going to improve or do differently. Without a doubt, there are some animated movies that have potential to grow by having a redo. Now this will be a mix between movies from the Golden Age, Bronze Age, and Renisance films. Here are a few animated Disney features that I believe deserve live-action remakes, and I'll add my agruments as to why...
‘Radioactive’: The Burden of Brilliance
Biopics, or biographical films, are often difficult to pull off. They are often polarizing, especially among those who are experts or fans of the subject. Bohemian Rhapsody was revered in many ways, but historians and fans of Queen alike noticed the mishandling of Freddie Mercury’s bisexuality. Harriet, although faithful to Harriet Tubman’s story, struggled to create an interesting story structure. Even Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile only really focused on Ted Bundy’s public murders, and had a hard time adding a new perspective to the already pervasive story of a famous serial killer. Radioactive, the story of Marie Curie, is much different than the average biopic. Marjane Satrapi and Jack Thorne, the director and screenwriter of this film, take a lot of interesting visual risks that end up really paying off to tell the story of an incredible person who lived a huge, if somewhat tragic, life.
MovieBabblePublished 4 years ago in Geeks