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Meet George Jetson Again: 'Sausage Party' Director Set to Lift off with Family-Friendly 'Jetsons' Movie
For all those desperately wondering what everyone's favorite futuristic family — the Jetsons, obviously — is up to, look no further! The director responsible for last summer's #animated food orgy has you covered.
Ghezal AmiriPublished 6 years ago in GeeksWoo Hoo! 'the Simpsons' Is Making a 'Game of Thrones'-Inspired Episode with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
There's a reason why the longest running scripted prime-time TV show in U.S. history continues to remain in the public eye: the writers know what the people want. In this case, a Lannister is preparing to visit Springfield — and we cannot be more excited.
Ghezal AmiriPublished 6 years ago in GeeksFurther Proof of Oprah's Greatness: She Once Staged an Intervention That Saved Jamie Foxx's Career
When you think of certain individuals that run the world, chances are the name #OprahWinfrey pops into your mind. The billionaire media proprietor once gave an entire studio audience a car each which spawned an entire generation of memes that begin with "YOU GET A-":
Ghezal AmiriPublished 6 years ago in GeeksHow 'Passengers' Is Even More Epic with This Perspective Change
Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers from Passengers. Passengers, from #SonyPictures, follows two intergalactic travelers on a spaceship bound for another planet, who awaken with 90 years left to go in their journey and no way to go back into cold sleep. The film initially follows the affable Jim (#ChrisPratt), who is the first to awaken from his induced hibernation. He spends a long year alone, with only the ship's facilities and a friendly robotic bartender (#MichaelSheen) for company.
Ghezal AmiriPublished 6 years ago in GeeksArticle 42: The Meme-Ing of Life
The other day, I was on the receiving end of a question that shocked me to my very core. “What is a meme?” I was quick to scoff, briefly guffawing, before repeatedly failing to give an exact definition.
Harry BullmorePublished 6 years ago in GeeksPatty Jenkins Reddit Ama: 6 Insights into How She Gave Us 'Wonder Woman' (And Her Go-To Karaoke Song)
Before tackling and saving the #DCEU with Wonder Woman, Patty Jenkins had only one feature film directing credit under her belt: the crime drama Monster, a debut hit that earned Charlize Theron an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2003. Because of this, an incredible amount of pressure was placed on Jenkins's shoulders prior to Wonder Woman's release — but she silenced all doubts when #WonderWoman hit theaters to thunderous applause.
Ghezal AmiriPublished 6 years ago in GeeksWhy the MPAA's Rating System Is Almost Pointless
You know how movies always have those G, PG, PG-13, R, and NC-17 ratings to tell you if this movie is safe to show your kid or if they're just gonna make their eyes burn and give them nightmares for the rest of their lives?
Jonathan SimPublished 6 years ago in GeeksRanking James McAvoy's 5 Best Performances in Film
#JamesMcAvoy has been a presence on the big screen for over 20 years, yet he became a staple in the hearts of moviegoers when he took up the role of Professor Charles Xavier in the #XMen franchise in 2011. He recently delved into the world of M. Night Shyamalan appearing as Kevin in the psychological thriller, #Split in which he portrayals a dangerous man with 24 distinct personalities.
Ghezal AmiriPublished 6 years ago in Geeks- Top Story - January 2018
Bury Your Gays
Since the dawn on time, mankind has been a race of storytellers. We have a rich history of oral storytelling that dates back to the Stone Age, and the communication of stories and history through cave paintings. The desire to expand our imagination through the construction of fictional worlds and characters continues to be of huge societal significance in an era of self-reflexive, post-modern media.
Makenzie FerrierPublished 6 years ago in Geeks "We’ve Gone Through Hell Fire and Lived": Read an Impassioned Widow's Touching Defense of Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt experienced the unimaginable last April when his wife of ten years, journalist and writer Michelle McNamara, suddenly passed away in her sleep. The comedian has remained open about his grieving process since her tragic passing, detailing his struggle with various posts online and a heartbreaking tribute to Michelle during the 2016 Emmys.
Ghezal AmiriPublished 6 years ago in GeeksThis Fan Video of 'Rick and Morty' Edited into 'Family Guy' Is so Good You'll Think It's a Real Episode
The internet is a wondrous place with all the trailer mashups and insane fan theories our hearts could desire. Thankfully, we have come across another one of these marvelous mashups that will genuinely fool you into believing you missed a spectacular moment of television.
Ghezal AmiriPublished 6 years ago in GeeksRihanna and Lupita Nyong'O Will Star in a Netflix Buddy Movie — and Yes, It's Inspired by That Tweet
In a pairing that seems much too good to be true, #Netflix has nabbed a project featuring Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o and Grammy winner Rihanna. Selma and A Wrinkle In Time helmer Ava DuVernay is set to direct, and the talented Issa Rae of Insecure fame will write the screenplay.
Ghezal AmiriPublished 6 years ago in Geeks