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To What Extent Are Journalists and Journalistic Practice Important in the Fiction of Ernest Hemingway?
Ernest Hemingway is perhaps one of the most famous American writers of his time. Before becoming a writer, however, Hemingway was a journalist and a war correspondent (Meyers 1982:1). This essay will focus on the extent to which journalists and journalistic practice are important in Hemingway’s fictional work The Sun Also Rises (1926).
Aarushi ShettyPublished 5 years ago in GeeksMovie Review: 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' a Noisy, Sloppy Mess
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a bizarre misfire. Disney spent nearly $200 million dollars on this sequel, and while all of that is definitely on the screen in opulent production design, costume, and high level CGI, the story is absent and the narrative is bizarrely inert. Much like another over-priced Disney sequel, Alice Through the Looking Glass, story and character are secondary to lavish but empty visual spectacle.
Sean PatrickPublished 5 years ago in GeeksMeghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, Reveals the Pain She Has Suffered as a Royal
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has spoken publicly for the first time about what she has faced as a royal, a wife, and as a new mother. She spoke about the pressures she has been under the entire time she has been married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.
Margaret MinnicksPublished 5 years ago in GeeksThe Explosively Subtle Character Development of 'My Hero Academia's' Katsuki Bakugo
Katsuki Bakugo is easily one of the most interesting characters in My Hero Academia. What makes his especially interesting though, is how aggressively unlikeable he is. It’s obvious that his dynamic is designed to elicit comparisons to the rivalry/ bromance of Naruto and Sasuke. The major difference being that while Sasuke has a traumatic backstory to justify his sullen aloofness and his edgy emo behavior, Bakugo has nothing to justify his general dickishness.
Isaac ShapiroPublished 5 years ago in Geeks'Linda Vista'
Robert Massimi. Wheeler (Ian Barford) is too young to be called a curmudgeon, so we will call him a misanthrope. He is a man who life has passed by, and why not, as he never really thought about his life to begin with. A former photographer who is now a camera repair man, he had heaps of accolades thrust upon him for his great pictures, yet he discounts others' opinions about his work. Although we never know why he actually quit being a photographer (the paper he worked at in Chicago cut its staff), we can surmise that it has to do with his aloofness toward life, his deep down hatred towards it. Or it could be that the birth of his son Gabe threw him into life's tailspin. Tracy Letts never fully explains the turmoil in Wheeler's life, he only dabbled in it.
Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).Published 5 years ago in GeeksWhy 'Sanders Sides' Is Important to Me
Today is a special day because three years ago today, a man named Thomas Sanders decided to post a video entitled “My True Identity.” Little did he know this video would become important for many people across his platform and the world. What had been a video for fun with characters based on his past Vines would later grow into a wonderful, complex series called Sanders Sides where Thomas would explore self-growth, different phases in life, and much more. In honor of the anniversary of the series, I would like to share how I came across Sanders Sides, why I enjoy the show, and how one person changed my life for the better.
breanna schaeferPublished 5 years ago in GeeksWhat Is Kentaro Miura's 'Berserk'? (NO SPOILERS)
If you’re a fan of manga, anime, or dark fantasy in general, you’ve probably heard of Kentaro Miura’s grim epic Berserk. It’s recently had its 30 year anniversary, and, by its own creator’s reckoning, is just over halfway through. Berserk has just about everything you could want—action, a love story, and a dose of cosmic horror for good measure. But what exactly is it about?
Eden RoquelairePublished 5 years ago in GeeksAlone in Berlin: A Culture Shock
I came across Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada through my University reading list. It is a fictional novel that is inspired by true events. It has very often been compared to non-fiction books due to its closeness to the reality of Germany during Hitler’s regime. As it is inspired by real life events, the case itself seems to have been re-written based on the articles Fallada found in the newspaper at the time.
Aarushi ShettyPublished 5 years ago in GeeksJames Reviews: 'Bumblebee'
The first thought that comes to mind when hearing of a Transformers spin-off is how they could damage the franchise even further. After the dismal fifth entry from Michael Bay, which became the lowest grossing film of the series, it seemed that the best option would be to shut down the franchise. A change of director has done some good, as Bumblebee is a fun, charming adventure with a strong lead in Hailee Steinfeld.
James F. EwartPublished 5 years ago in Geeks'Addams Family Values'—A Movie Review
They’re creepy and their kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky. Any guesses? That’s right, they’re the Addams Family!
Marielle SabbagPublished 5 years ago in GeeksFilm Review: 'Deviant Love'
Following a messy separation from her unfaithful husband, Jamie Mayfield (Emma Bell) has returned to her hometown with her young son Preston (Bradley Bundlie), hoping to seek refuge from her troubles. Soon after arriving in town, Jamie meets the handsome and charming private investigator Whit (Nick Ballard), who proves to be just what Jamie needs in the midst of both her separation and her ongoing struggles with her well-meaning but overbearing parents Marlene and Boone (Gail O'Grady and Corbin Timbrook).
Trevor WellsPublished 5 years ago in GeeksMy Review of 'El Camino'
El Camino is the movie I guess not a lot of us expected to see. The movie takes place pretty much after the series finale of Breaking Bad. They even have a little recap of what had happened before the movie starts. After all it's been six years since the series finale. That's a long time, and I'm sure not a lot of people remember every little detail of Breaking Bad since then.
Brian AnonymousPublished 5 years ago in Geeks