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My 5 favourite YouTube series for Creatives in Lockdown (free)
1) Vela by John John Florence A summary for those who don't know who John John is - He's a back to back two time World Surf League Champion, he lives on the North Shore of Hawaii and when he's not winning titles, mastering Pipeline, he sails.
Samuel F. SherringPublished 4 years ago in GeeksTake a trip down memory by binge watching classic daytime drama shows
There are only 4 soap opera’s that remain on daytime television. Some people say this a dying breed and daytime actors are not afforded the same respect as those on prime time or who have been in movies. Many popular actors, however, got their start on daytime including Morgan Freeman, John Stamos, and Brad Pitt. Three of the 4 soaps that remain are doing something unique during this season of social distancing and sheltering in place that might interest you. If you’ve never watched love in the afternoon, or strayed away from the soaps, now would be the perfect time to start watching or resume enjoying the world of daytime drama. Neilson indicates ratings are climbing for daytime television even as Forbes suggested that the final nails are being placed in the coffin of afternoon soaps The millions who continue to watch ignore the negativity and continue enjoying their favorite programs.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 4 years ago in Geeks'The Lovebirds' Review—Amusing Rom-Com
The latest film that skipped theaters and went straight to VOD has arrived on Netflix, and because I have no life to brag about during these chaotic times (and because it's my job), I will review it.
Jonathan SimPublished 4 years ago in GeeksThree Must-See Shows Few Seem to Know About
It’s no secret that many of us have indulged in much more screen time than usual during this global pandemic. Whether it be scrolling through social media, playing video games, or binge-watching new or favorite shows and movies. For me, I’ve done a lot of all three, but discovering new TV shows is always exciting. I’ve come across several shows on Netflix and Hulu that many of my friends and family don’t seem to know anything about, so I’m here to share a few with the world. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
Ashley Beatty-PernettiPublished 4 years ago in Geeks'Chuck' - A Show For Absolutely Everybody!
Hello, and welcome back to Second Chances where I'm on a mission to recon the maligned, forgotten, and ignored, and I have to do it without a government supercomputer in my head.
Adam WallacePublished 4 years ago in GeeksGrab Bag: What Makes These 10 Movies Classics?
I have a list of 10 movies I consider classics, with a few entries being iffier than others. Still, I think I make some solid points about what makes a movie a classic.
Wade WainioPublished 4 years ago in GeeksEXODUS: Lookin’ Pretty, But Dumb as a Rock
When I first saw the trailers for Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings, I was immediately excited to see that there was going to be a new, modern film adaptation of the historical Moses and the story of the Great Exodus, a topic near and dear to my research of over thirty years. But as swift coming was the excitement, came my disappointment, when the trailers revealed that the setting of the film was to be during the reign of Ramesses II. This fact alone told me that Ridley Scott had done little to research the history surrounding the story. Despite the lack of empirical firsthand evidence for an historical Moses and Exodus, there exists a plethora of evidence that establishes the plausibility of the event, based on “second hand” historical and archaeological data, which places the events far earlier than the Ramessean period.
Scotty RobertsPublished 4 years ago in GeeksDragon's Blood
Jimin was exhausted. He couldn't recall the last time he'd gotten a proper night's sleep. He set the feather pen between his lithe digits down on the desk as he leaned back against the large oak wood chair he was seated in. Letting a soft, tired sigh escape between his plump, pink lips. His eyes slid closed as he tilted his head back to rest against the soft cushion of his chair. It was quiet in his study, save for the soft crackle of fire from the fireplace keeping the space warm in the dead winter cold that surrounded his kingdom right now. After taking a brief moment of pause, his long lashes fluttered upwards to reveal his pale silvery colored eyes. Looking almost white, an inhuman color but a sign that he held a curse in his blood. He stared upwards as the massive portrait over the fireplace. A happy family. A young boy, himself, seated in the lap of his mother as his father was holding them both in a loving and protective manner, a small lizard-like creature rested in the young Jimin's lap. Jimin stared at the panting for a long while before his eyes narrowed. That was a time that had long since passed. Jimin slowly pushed himself and the heavy chair away from the desk with surprising strength that one wouldn't expect from his small frame. He moved to stand as he walked around his desk, he needed some air. He wanted to clear his mind of the annoying memories that would threaten to creep up on him from looking at that painting. Jimin knew he should take it down. Burn it away along with the memories it harbored, but for some reason he couldn't bring himself to do that. He supposed all of his emotions couldn't be erased completely. He just hated to be reminded of a time when he was happy. When there was peace and a warmth over the kingdom. Now it was a cold and unforgiving place, just like him. Jimin slowly walked towards the door off to the side of the room. Pushing his hand through his silver colored locks, slicking them back briefly before they fell back into place over his forehead.
Have You Run Out of Shows? Then Let's Talk.
3 shows that'll get you back bingeing. I know how you feel. You went into watching that finale with the bittersweet feeling: you couldn't wait to watch the finale / you didn't want the show to end.
Jide OkonjoPublished 4 years ago in Geeks- Top Story - May 2020
The Two Season Death Sentence: Only 15% of Netflix Originals Have Been Renewed for a Season 3
It is safe to say that in the past decade, Netflix has created an online entertainment empire. With over 3000 movie titles available in most regions (and new ones being added every day), as well as around 700 Netflix Original series (so not even including the ones they licence from other networks), there is certainly no slowing down for the streaming giant.
malin evitaPublished 4 years ago in Geeks Late Review: "Vinland Saga"
*Review may contain SPOILERS, so go ahead and watch it on Amazon Prime.* **Also review only covers the anime. Manga reviews for another time.**
George GomezPublished 4 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "Seven Years in Tibet"
Seven Years in Tibet is one of the last movies I wanted to check out when it first came out. It came at a time when I was still a teenager so I didn't really have the mental maturity to go through the viewing. It didn't help that I thought it was a white savior movie from the trailer. Fast forward to 2020 and I'm willing to give these movies a try. I was pleasantly surprised with A River Runs Through It, so why not check this one out too.
Brian AnonymousPublished 4 years ago in Geeks