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Classic Movie Review: 'Some Like it Hot'
If you told me that I could only save one legendary film director’s career and the rest were to be destroyed, I would probably choose to save Billy Wilder’s remarkable catalog. Don’t get me wrong, I would miss Alfred Hitchcock or Michael Curtiz or Ernst Lubitsch but Wilder’s catalog has movies I simply cannot live without. The Seven Year Itch, The Apartment, Ace in the Hole, and Some Like It Hot are movies I could not think of losing forever.
Sean PatrickPublished 4 years ago in GeeksDocumentary Review: 'My Life Over the Top'
The documentary My Life Over the Top shares a lot in common with the last documentary I reviewed, Blind and Battered: The Story of a Blind Kingpin. In addition to being directed by Curtis Elerson and co-written by Elerson and Ben Gillespie, both documentaries chronicle the life of a well-known, high-rolling criminal. While the subject of Blind and Battered (Mac Wayne) was primarily a drug dealer, My Life Over the Top follows the now-retired pimp Ray Virgil Fairley who also dabbled in drug dealing. When it comes to quality, however, these documentaries are night and day. While Blind and Battered was a solid documentary that brought humanizing nuance to Mac Wayne without glorifying his criminal actions, My Life Over the Top lacks that nuance and appears hellbent on glamorizing Ray Virgil Fairley's illicit profession.
Trevor WellsPublished 4 years ago in GeeksHeinsight: Rewriting 'Scooby Doo'
Scooby Doo is arguably one of the longest standing and most iconic characters ever put to film. The adventures of the mystery gang started back in the 60's, and have endured to this day with the upcoming reboot, 'Scoob!' (exclamation mark necessary). But this is not the first feature length Scooby outing. After the direct to video movies from the early nineties, we were treated to two live action Scooby Doo films in the early 2000's, written by James Gunn of all people. A lot of people enjoy these movies, and I myself am among those people, but I will be the first to admit that they're far from perfect. Dated CGI, questionable costume choices, and a paper-thin plot make these incredibly dated by today's standards. So let's take a stab at rewriting the live action Scooby Doo film.
Sam GamblePublished 4 years ago in GeeksFox Catcher
Hi! Gabby here. I use the free software krita on my computer to draw. I used to draw on paper but got a kamvas 13 pro tablet last Christmas and have used that ever since. I really enjoy it and my drawings have improved so much! I used to struggle a lot with colors. I could draw but the colors just ruined it. Now I can shade and color without worrying about ruining the picture. I have learned so much from my tablet. A while ago my computer broke so i was unable to draw on my tablet. Similar to writers itch, I needed to draw so I went back to paper and pencil for a while. I found that even my drawings on paper greatly improved because of the experience I have with digital drawing. I am still learning with the software but with what I do know has improved my skills.
Gabreil ChilsonPublished 4 years ago in GeeksIs Cancel Culture Good or Bad? Yes.
It's 2020. We've had the possiblity of World War 3, Brexit, Bryant's untimely death, an ongoing pandemic, murder hornets, BLM protests, anti-quarantine protests, and the year isn't even over.
Amy VillelaPublished 4 years ago in GeeksThe Young and the Restless is making big changes in order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
Spoiler alerts from Soap Dirt are revealing that The Young and the Restless is embarking upon additional changes in order to comply with COVID-19 regulations. In addition to frequent testing, using hand sanitizer, and shorter workdays, Y&R will now be filming more outdoor scenes in order to assure social distancing. Eric Braeden who portrays Victor recently shared this news with his social media followers. Fans have been cautioning the soap vet for weeks to be careful because of his age. The 79 - year old actor however is determined to prove he can handle the current situation and keep going.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 4 years ago in Geeks‘Clueless’ is the Perfect High School Movie
High school movies are a dime a dozen. Every generation has more than enough high school movies to call their own. But, like any genre, some movies are forgettable and there are other movies that last long after they have left theaters.
MovieBabblePublished 4 years ago in GeeksBooks to read while in Quarantine
Let’s face it: Quarantine sucks. But that doesn’t mean we can’t pass the time with discovering a new book series. Personally books are the only thing keeping me sane right now.
Tammara MorganPublished 4 years ago in Geeks20 Books of 2020 (Pt.38)
I would first like to say how shocked and amazed I am at the response I have gotten for wanting to open up my network and beginning talking to people a lot more. Many, many people have followed me on Instagram since I've gone public and they are all such nice people as well. Everyone seems to be a part of this giant book network in which everyone follows everyone else and they talk about certain books and types of book on a per monthly or, per genre basis. It is really quite something and may be able to help me in my first stages of socialising and improving the social skills I require.
Annie KapurPublished 4 years ago in GeeksNext Batman Movie Will No Longer Shoot On Location
Months of being thrown down the drain and we finally have some more information on Matt Reeves' The Batman, which has been given a brand new production start date as long as it is no longer filmed on location. What does this actually mean? Well, when production gets the wheel rolling again, it will no longer be at a central location while filming. Instead, the film will be shot on brand new sets or stages in London, England. Matt Reeves was announced to be directing the new trilogy just last year and has gone on to cast Robert Pattison as the enigmatic playboy Bruce Wayne. Due to the pandemic, along with other smaller setbacks, the film is not set to released in theaters until late 2021.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in Geeks"Life with a Capital L" by DH Lawrence
I only read this book recently in the past two years or so. I discovered it whilst looking for an essays book to read and initially, I was considering the essays of Saul Bellow - but when DH Lawrence popped up, I knew I couldn’t miss that opportunity. I had already read so much by DH Lawrence and I remember enjoying “Sons and Lovers” in a cafe whilst by myself some years before. Unlike Saul Bellow, every memory I had of DH Lawrence was relatively good. My first experience of reading this book though, was incredible. I would lie on the floor in the summer’s heat and mark my favourite quotations because it was just so satirical. I would then proceed to write small quotations from the book on a piece of card and then, place the pieces of card inside a jar (which I still have) because there were some quotations in that book that you just don’t miss out on for your life. It completely changed my opinion of DH Lawrence just as this slightly humorous provincial writer. He was now a master of humour, darkness and had risen to the status of literary genius in my eyes. I thought this book was fantastic and it has become my favourite DH Lawrence book of all time. Even surpassing “Sons and Lovers”.
Annie KapurPublished 4 years ago in GeeksFilm Review: 'Fatal Affair'
Ellie Warren (Nia Long) would appear to have the ideal life. A beautiful home, a successful career as a lawyer, and a wonderful husband and daughter. But as of late, with daughter Brittany (Aubrey Cleland) away at college, Ellie finds herself growing disconnected from her husband Marcus (Stephen Bishop). So when her old college friend David Hammond (Omar Epps) suddenly joins her firm, Ellie is convinced to go out with him for drinks and opens up to him about her marital strife.
Trevor WellsPublished 4 years ago in Geeks