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The Birth of the First Philippine Anime
In the dynamic landscape of animation, the Philippines, a country with a rich tapestry of culture and creativity, takes a groundbreaking step with the creation and launch of its first anime series, Trese. This visionary endeavor marks a significant moment in the country's artistic history, blending the globally beloved anime style with the distinct flavor of Philippine storytelling.
By JRManglicmot3 years ago in Geeks
Why Villains are Heroes' Yang to their Ying
The dynamic interplay between heroes and villains, each serving as the polar opposite of the other, is a narrative archetype deeply rooted in storytelling across cultures and epochs. This dichotomy is fundamental to the structure and depth of narratives, providing a rich landscape for the exploration of moral, philosophical, and psychological themes. Heroes and villains are not merely characters within a story; they represent archetypal forces in a perpetual struggle, embodying opposing facets of the human experience.
By JRManglicmot3 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Any Human Heart" by William Boyd
“The pleasures of my life here are simple – simple, inexpensive and democratic. A warm hill of Marmande tomatoes on a roadside vendor’s stall. A cold beer on a pavement table of the Café de France – Marie Thérèse inside making me a sandwich au camembert. Munching the knob of a fresh baguette as I wander back from Sainte-Sabine. The farinaceous smell of the white dust raised by a breeze from the driveway. A cuckoo sounding the perfectly silent woods beyond the meadow. A huge grey, cerise, pink, orange and washed-out blue of a sunset seen from my rear terrace. The drilling of the cicadas at noon – the soft dialing-tone of the crickets at dusk slowly gathers. A good book, a hammock and a cold, beaded bottle of blanc sec. A rough red wine and steak frites. The cool, dark, shuttered silence of my bedroom – and, as I go to sleep, the prospect that all this will be available to me again, unchanged, tomorrow.”
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Shards" by Bret Easton Ellis
“Many years ago I realised that a book, a novel, is a dream that asks itself to be written in the same way we fall in love with someone: the dream becomes impossible to resist, there’s nothing you can do about it, you finally give in and succumb even if your instincts tell you to run the other way because this could be, in the end, a dangerous game—someone will get hurt.”
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "A Tidy Ending" by Joanna Cannon
“I’ve never taken anything stronger than an aspirin, but they give out all sorts from that trolley. Things to make you more happy, things to make you less happy. Except it’s someone else deciding exactly how happy you need to be, which is a flaw in the system no one else seems to acknowledge. The drugs trolley is very popular, at least with some. They’re queuing up ready for their turn long before it’s time, waiting for a tiny plastic cup containing just the right amount of happiness.”
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Dangerous Dimensions" ed. by Henry Bartholomew
Full Title: Dangerous Dimensions: Mind-bending Tales of the Mathematical Weird edited by Henry Bartholomew Whether the story of Gottfried Plattner is to be credited or not, is a pretty question in the value of evidence. On the one hand, we have seven witnesses—to be perfectly exact, we have six and a half pairs of eyes, and one undeniable fact; and on the other we have—what is it?—prejudice, common sense, the inertia of opinion. Never were there seven more honest-seeming witnesses; never was there a more undeniable fact than the inversion of Gottfried Plattner’s anatomical structure, and—never was there a more preposterous story than the one they have to tell! - The Plattner Story by H.G Wells
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Sunless Solstice" ed. by Lucy Evans and Tanya Kirk
Full Title: Sunless Solstice: Strange Christmas Tales for the Longest Nights edited by Lucy Evans and Tanya Kirk Of course I knew there was a story about the blue tapestry room. Everyone knew that, though the old Laird had given strict orders that the subject should not be discussed among the servants, and always discouraged any allusion to it on the part of his family and guests. But there is a strange fascination about everything connected with the supernatural, and orders or no orders, people, whether gentle or simple, will try to gratify their curiosity- The Blue Room by Lettice Galbraith
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
Actors who portrayed Willy Wonka
These were actors who played the role of a man who fulfilled our world of pure imagination or should I say Roald Dahl's creation. Started as a best-selling novel to film adaptations to a Broadway musical adaptation. These actors played the charming, gentle, and funny chocolatier Willy Wonka.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Every Man For Himself and God Against All" by Werner Herzog
Above me was the orb of the cosmos, stars that I felt I could reach up and grab; everything was rocking me in an infinite cradle. And below me, lit up brightly by the carbide lamp, was the depth of the ocean, as though the dome of the firmament formed a sphere with it. Instead of stars, there were lots of flashing silvery fish. Bedded in a cosmos without compare, above, below, all around, a speechless silence, I found myself in a stunned surprise. I was certain that there and then I knew all there was to know. My fate had been revealed to me. And I knew that after one such night, it would be impossible for me to ever get any older...
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
Lightsabers and Legacy: Can Rey Ever Measure Up to Luke Skywalker?
The Star Wars universe hums with a constellation of beloved characters, each etching their mark on the hearts of fans with their unique paths and challenges. Among them, Luke Skywalker and Rey stand as beacons, guiding the narrative and sparking passionate debate. Yet, their journeys evoke distinct reactions, Luke basking in unwavering adoration, while Rey's reception dances on a spectrum of fascination and critique. To unravel the threads of these contrasting responses, we must delve into the intricacies of their individual stories and the challenges they represent.
By WIME (World In My Eyes)3 years ago in Geeks
Where Childhood Meets Shadows: How "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" Reshapes the Magical World
The Harry Potter series is a literary landscape, spanning seven sprawling novels that trace the wizarding world's darkest corners and its brightest hopes. But amongst them, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" gleams with a distinct, melancholic luminescence. It's a book that marks a poignant turning point, where childhood wonder surrenders to the unsettling whispers of adolescence, and the cozy castle walls of Hogwarts crack open to reveal the chilling realities beyond. Here, amidst dementors and time-loops, Harry stumbles not just into danger, but into the painful complexities of identity, betrayal, and the ever-present struggle between good and evil.
By WIME (World In My Eyes)3 years ago in Geeks
