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Cinematic "Vs" Comic-Book Universes
This opinion may get me in a bit of trouble, but I thoroughly believe that these details between the DC and Marvel comic-book universes and their cinematic counterparts, from the minute to the more distinct, aren't of the utmost importance when it comes to relaying a story based on the universes stated above. Now, why would somebody ever think that a "misrepresentation" of characters would be considered okay in any way?
Mike GettyPublished 6 years ago in GeeksThe Tale of an Unsung Confidant of Queen Victoria
Abdul Karim was more than happy to travel to England to hand over a special valued coin brought out in commemoration of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee celebrations, as instructed by his boss in British India. The film, Victoria and Abdul, starts telling its story from there and how a stay of one year had been extended to more than a decade. If someone is destined to become a servile, beat the best out of it. Perhaps, Abdul Karim, the character well played by Ali Fazal, might have no bad intentions at the outset to grab a special position in Queen Victoria's mind or life. Maybe he was not aware of the gravity of the protocol breach caused by him and that led to the intimidations at the realm of executive affairs. The relationship between the monarch and the servant hit so badly on an empire preserved by the biggest martinets the world has ever seen. Despite the warnings given by the sticklers of propriety at the royal household, the queen utilized her monarchic immunity to promote Ali to the position of Munshi and a close confidant. Abdul, a Hafiz who knows the 114 Suras of Quran by heart, as he claims, teaches the queen a few Hindi/Urdu words and that ignites the intense feelings on Indian things in her. Inspired by the explained taste of mango, the 'queen of all fruits' and chutney made out of it, she even asks the royal household to have someone sent to India to bring it over. Imagine the plight change of an introvert queen that frequently dozes off at the dining table to an active persona and a vibrant party lover. The temperamental peculiarity of a monarch 'disagreeably attached to power,' as she claims, has been portrayed brilliantly by Judi Dench, who is no stranger to acting in this role. She had her trials in this role earlier in 1997 for the film, Mrs. Brown and in 1998 for Shakespeare in Love.
Suresh NellikodePublished 6 years ago in Geeks13 Holiday Reads
Are you having trouble getting into that Christmas spirit? There's nothing like a good book to boost your mood. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and a book from this list and you'll instantly be in the mood to deck the halls and sing carols.
Liana HewittPublished 6 years ago in GeeksI Love It When a Plan Comes Together: Fan Casting the A-Team Reboot
In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... the A-Team.
Jacob CraigPublished 6 years ago in GeeksThe Outsiders Reboot: Why It Needs to Happen and Who Should Be in It
Why It Needs to Happen: One thing everyone can agree on is that The Outsiders is one of the greatest books of all time, and has influenced teenagers everywhere. The movie, however, was one of the worst things I've ever laid eyes on. Yes, there is an all-star cast of future legends in this movie, but it had terrible writing and did not go by the book enough. I feel as if the movie had potential, but not at the time it was made. Modern day, however, is the perfect time for an Outsiders movie, and we have some of the most talented young actors to be in it. Let's take a look now of what the cast could be like...
Jacob CraigPublished 6 years ago in Geeks10 Actors Who Could Play Agent 47 Better Than Timothy Olyphant or Rupert Friend
The other day I went to go see [Hitman: Agent 47](tag:593267) in the theaters, expecting much more than was delivered. Everyone remembers Timothy Olyphant's terrible movie Hitman, and I honestly felt that Rupert Friend didn't do much better. While neither of these men are bad actors, I just felt like they didn't channel the video game character to their full potential, and they weren't big enough stars to make us overlook their bad performances, blinded by star power. In our modern society, video game movies are finally starting to get A-listers invested in the films, so it would not be too far fetched to see a big star take on Hitman. I mean, Michael Fassbender is doing [Assassin's Creed](tag:437814), Karl Urban and The Rock did Doom, Mark Whalberg and Mila Kunis did Max Payne, and we saw the lovely and talented Zachary Quinto give the best and most evil performance in the newest Hitman movie. Why can't we see a big star finally play Agent 47? Well, I'm going to mainly focus on this ideal in my post, and I hope you agree with most of my choices.
Jacob CraigPublished 6 years ago in Geeks5 Actors Who Could Bring Green Lantern to the CW!
Hal Jordan has been heavily hinted at all throughout both The Flash and Arrow, but most recently we actually saw proof of his existence. We saw a man wearing a flight jacket with "Jordan" on it in a bar with Oliver Queen in a flashback. Now that we know for a fact he exists, it's only logical we actually see him on one of the CW shows. Since there's a heavy chance we'll see him, I would like to suggest five actors who could bring this role to the TV screen, and I hope you enjoy!
Jacob CraigPublished 6 years ago in Geeks10 Actors Who Could Play The Question in DC and Kevin Smith's (Possible) Movie
Actor, writer, director, producer (Jack of all trades), Kevin Smith has recently stated that he would love to direct a movie following The Question, and with the birth of the darker themed DCEU, this is completely possible. Since all there is for DC to do is say yes and cast the character, I decided to give them a jump start and suggest ten actors I would love to see as this noir, crime detective.
Jacob CraigPublished 6 years ago in GeeksMovie Review: 'Dawson City: Frozen Time'
The awards season is an extraordinarily busy time for film critics. With hundreds of films big and small jockeying for our attention, it can be nearly impossible to get to everything. When you’re a critic who also has a day job, that task becomes even more daunting. That’s why I love year-end Top 10 lists. I follow as many as I can find from every place around the world so I can try to get to anything that deeply touched a fellow critic.
Sean PatrickPublished 6 years ago in GeeksThe Millennial’s ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ **Spoiler Alert**
Over Thanksgiving weekend, the beloved and adored Spike Lee released his second coming, in the form of a mini series, of the 80’s film She’s Gotta Have It. As an Afro-wearing, black art loving, African American, feminist, millennial, I felt it my duty to tune in; and tune in I did, to all ten episodes...in one night. Here are my findings, and let me be real, this will not be your Refinery29, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes 🍅 kind of review. I’m a black girl, a black artist, a black feminist, a black—everything, so I won’t insult anyone by pretending to be unbiased; nor will I create this falsehood where that doesn’t matter. I am honest, though, if that counts for something. So let’s jump right in!
Inae'e AidooPublished 6 years ago in Geeks5 Actors Who Could Bring Blue Beetle to Arrow on the CW!
After seeing a major Easter egg referring to Ted Kord recently, it's only logical that we'll see him eventually. Because of this, I'd like to suggest a few actors who could play the character, and I hope you enjoy!
Jacob CraigPublished 6 years ago in GeeksBatman Begins Again — Fan Casting 'Batman: Year One' for the DCEU
Batman: Year One has long been a favorite of DC comics fans. The comic explains the origins of Batman in a much more interesting way than we have thus far seen in movies such as Batman Begins. We have already been introduced to an older Batman in the DCEU, and so it would not be out of the question for someone to create a solo Batman movie with a much younger cast. In fact, I think that this could be an interesting direction for a potential film. It would be fun to see two different actors play the caped crusader at the same time, and such a film could steer the DCEU in a different direction, especially after Ben Affleck's solo movie. Here are my top picks for who should be cast.
Jacob CraigPublished 6 years ago in Geeks