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Why I Dropped 'Woodpecker's Detective's Office'
Woodpecker Detective's Office was a show that I was very intrigued by. Firstly, as a result of it being a detective narrative, and secondly, as a result of the era of Japan the narrative was taking place in. In fact, I thought that the opening of the first episode was incredibly strong and had my interest. However, this interest started to wane to the point that I decided to drop the show after six episodes.
Man, I Miss Sports: 'Cinderella Man'
Sports has been one of the many casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic. While no one would count the loss of sports among the biggest casualties, or the return of sports a top priority, its absence is definitely making the heart grow fonder. Never in my life has there been a period without sports. It’s always been the great escape for whatever is ailing the world, for myself and so many others. Which makes it odder is to not have it when a distraction is needed now more than ever. So, while there are much bigger things in the world than sports, I still have to admit…man, I miss sports. So here at MovieBabble, we are coping with this by revisiting some classic sports movies!
MovieBabblePublished 4 years ago in GeeksNetflix and Hotstar to watch during the self-quarantine period
21 days of lockdown is a genuinely prolonged stretch of time. But on the other hand it's not very long when you consider exactly how much substance there is to binge-watch on various streaming stages—which have seen a spike in subscribers since individuals started social distancing.
Coastal Creation
A large man, in a loosely fitting denim coat and black trousers, sat upon a frail wooden chair facing out to sea. Everything he wore had douses of colour flicked upon them, only his weathered sandals seemed to escape the spray of paint. In front of him stood a blank canvas on which he precisely began making small marks with a pencil trapped between the stubby fingers of his calloused hand. The canvas slowly began to portray a depiction of the sea, and its surrounding sand and cliff-faced environment. The chair sank deeper and deeper into the beaches’ sand with every stroke of granite.
Declan FlahivePublished 4 years ago in GeeksCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsome has final say regarding CBS soaps return to taping
If you are wondering what has to take place before you can see new episodes of the two remaining CBS soaps, there is now an answer. California Governor Gavin Newsome has the final say so, regarding when the daytime drama's will return to the air. According to Soap Dirt, the execs at The Bold and the Beautiful, as well as the unions have signed off on the show beginning taping again in June. Nothing is final, however until the Governor gives the green light. The spoiler indicates the same may be true of sister soap The Young and the Restless, which is rumored to be right behind B&B regarding when new episodes will appear.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 4 years ago in Geeks'The Last Days Of American Crime' Movie Review
Introduction 2 men, 1 woman, a government API signal and the last crime in America. What could go wrong? Key themes Graham Bricke or 'Bricke' robs a bank with his gang. The government releases a developing form of an API signal which stops citizens from committing crimes. The signal stuns them whilst robbing the bank, almost stopping them from the error of their ways.
Debbie BelloPublished 4 years ago in Geeks“2666” by Roberto Bolaño
This book is based around a series of murders that happen in the location of Santa Teresa whilst a strange German man is committing acts of hedonism through his life. The plot is very strange because the two, upon first glance, have little to no connection. The book is divided up into five different sections, starting with “the part about the critics” and ending with “the part about Archimboldi”. Along the way, we meet a series of wonderful and enlightening characters each with their own experience of being human and yet, each of them have had something to say about the way in which they perceive death as both a physical and an idea. The book’s genre eluded me to begin with. At first, I believed it was more of a thriller, maybe mixed with a saga or romance section here and there. But as I read on and on through the parts about Fate, crime etc. I came to the conclusion that the book itself is a piece of social commentary. Though the genre may be a psychological thriller, the book serves as social commentary on the safety of the individual when they are/are not connected to other individuals who do wrong and how you can often get dragged into things that do not directly involve you.
Annie KapurPublished 4 years ago in GeeksDemons, Daisies, & Divas
While stuck in quarantine, sometimes the only escape we can find is through television shows. In other worlds, or through a character’s eyes, we’re able to, if only for 30 - 60 minutes, live in a world where there’s not a pandemic. While in quarantine myself, I have been able to relive two of my favorite shows, and discover a new favorite.
Hidden in Plain Sight - review
Brief synopsis: A woman fakes her death to get away from her abusive ex-boyfriend. She moves to a small town with her young son in an attempt to disappear. Her ex-boyfriend believes she is still alive and searches for her.
Q-ell BettonPublished 4 years ago in GeeksReview 'Stitching a Life: An Immigration Story'
Synopsis It's 1900, and sixteen-year-old Helen comes alone in steerage across the Atlantic from a small village in Lithuania, fleeing terrible anti-Semitism and persecution. She arrives at Ellis Island, and finds a place to live in the colorful Lower East Side of New York. She quickly finds a job in the thriving garment industry and, like millions of others who are coming to America during this time, devotes herself to bringing the rest of her family to join her in the New World, refusing to rest until her family is safe in New York. A few at a time, Helen's family members arrive. Each goes to work with the same fervor she has and contributes everything to bringing over their remaining beloved family members in a chain of migration. Helen meanwhile, makes friends and--once the whole family is safe in New York--falls in love with a man who introduces her to a different New York--a New York of wonder, beauty, and possibility.
Cyn's WorkshopPublished 4 years ago in Geeks7 Stories You Missed This Week (31/05 - 07/06)
New stories, from Davido to AY. *********************************************************************** Everyday throughout the week, I see stories that I think are interesting but not long enough to create full articles about. So I made a decision. Every time I see any such post, I bookmark it, wait to see if the major blogs and websites carry it and then if they don't, I'll share it with you.
Jide OkonjoPublished 4 years ago in GeeksThe Peanuts Gang can shed light on today's racial issues
In light of what is going on in America in 2020, we could all take a step back and remember lessons taught to us by the integration of the Peanuts gang. It began with Harriet Glickman, who was an African American school teacher. She died in March of this past year. Glickman contacted Charles Shultz in 1968 after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. because she was concerned with race relations in the United States. She expressed her concern that there were no African American children in the Charlie Brown cartoons and in that same year Shultz introduced a little black boy named Franklin to his cast of characters.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 4 years ago in Geeks