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Villainess Review: Holiday Telefilm "Grinches"
A thought I've had for a few weeks now: The Grinch needs to be gender-flipped. We are almost in 2022, yet nobody has even thought of gender-flipping the iconic Grinch. That surprises me. Don't get me wrong; I enjoy the Grinch adaptations as they are, but a female Grinch would be epic. Since we have yet to see an actress take on the Dr. Seuss creation, I'll just discuss some female Grinch-types who have taken center stage in a few telefilms. That sounds like a fair compromise. As I've said before, even the holiday films aren't safe from villainesses, and here are three amazing examples.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in Geeks"Don't Look Up" REVIEW
If humans don't act fast, all life on earth will end. Sure, there's some "debate," but the debate is among people who aren't actually experts. Politicians are arguing, and entertainers are trying to spin it into entertainment, but the scientists? According to the scientists, the case is closed. There is a deadline on the horizon. Humans have the chance to spare themselves from certain doom, but there is no time to waste.
Littlewit PhilipsPublished 2 years ago in GeeksWhat is next for Spider-Man in the MCU?
*This article contains spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home* Spider-Man: No Way Home has been released worldwide in cinemas. Critics everywhere have been rating it very well and it has had an amazing first weekend at the box office.
Greg FalconerPublished 2 years ago in GeeksReview: "The Matrix: Resurrections"
The original Matrix that the Wachowski brothers created way back in 1999 was ahead of its time with its spectacular action sequences as well as its special effects. Fast forward twenty-plus years and the original is still beloved while the subsequent sequels are less so. It isn't surprising to see that Warner Brothers studio would opt for a soft reboot in Resurrections, but at the end of the film, it is increasingly difficult to question whether this film was even necessary. Neo and Trinity are back, but yet Morpheus and Agent Smith are recast in a weird decision as there is an intent to have a younger cast for a new potential trilogy, but the way the characters are made isn't treading new ground or particularly interesting, just like the central plot.
Nick CavuotiPublished 2 years ago in GeeksMy Favorite Idris Elba Movies So Far
If you don't know my love and admiration for Idris Elba, now you know. I've been thinking about the first time I laid eyes on him for days, but I can't recall. But, I do remember him being on the cover of Essence Magazine with this warm grin, sparkling whites with a crisp white unbuttoned shirt. His eyes said, "come here," but his smile said, "I know I look good." Recently he was a guest on the "Who We Be" podcast, and to hear that he never found himself attractive because of this profoundly melanated skin growing up made my heart melt. The "Sexiest Man Alive" never viewed himself as sexy.
teisha lesheaPublished 2 years ago in GeeksReview: "Spider-Man: No Way Home"
Tom Holland's iteration has always been viewed in an indifferent light. While he captures the boyish-ness of the character, the way he has been written has always led people to believe he is more "Iron Boy" than the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. This is largely due to the fact that he has always received help from Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark in the form of his tech. The genius of Spider-Man: No Way Home helps eliminate that as in the grand picture of this "Homecoming" trilogy for this version of Spider-Man is one of a long origin story where a boy who wants to be an Avenger becomes a fully realized character who wants to do good. Tom Holland also does a tremendous job in the role and may have silenced his critics with just this one film.
Nick CavuotiPublished 2 years ago in GeeksMovie Review: 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' A Transcendent Shakespearean Experience
The Tragedy of Macbeth suffers from our expectations. This newest take on the Shakespearean legend stars two of our finest and most respected actors, Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand, as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth respectively. The film is directed by one half of the most respected directing duo in film history, Joel Coen, working for the first time without his brother, Ethan Coen. To say that the expectations for The Tragedy of Macbeth were high would be a significant understatement.
Sean PatrickPublished 2 years ago in GeeksMovie Review: 'The Tender Bar' May Have the Most Acting if Not the Best
George Clooney is the kind of director that actors love. As an actor himself he understands the way actors think and what actors enjoy doing. It’s easy to imagine Clooney encouraging his actors to follow their muse no matter where it takes them. That has unfortunately led to some deeply indulgent performances in Clooney directed movies. From Sam Rockwell’s entertaining but kitsch heavy performance in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind to Matt Damon’s downright weird performance in Suburbicon, Clooney shows himself to be a director willing to indulge his actors to good and not so good extremes.
Sean PatrickPublished 2 years ago in Geeks6 Underrated Christmas Films to Watch This December
When it comes to Christmas movies, I find that everyone tends to have their own viewing traditions that they stick to religiously, whether it be watching whatever schmaltzy holiday rom-com Hallmark has recently produced or re-watching their favourite films from childhood. I personally can't get into the Christmas spirit unless I watch It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street at some point in December. There is just something about routine that give Christmas its nostalgic, comforting feeling. But what if these routines are keeping people from giving some overlooked films a chance?
Eilish TooheyPublished 2 years ago in Geeks- Top Story - December 2021
Documentary Review: 'Beanie Mania' Comes to HBO MAX
YouTuber Jenny Nicholson, arguably that platform’s best personality, has been talking about doing a video on the Beanie Baby phenomenon for some time now. And that is, in all honesty, the only reason I subjected myself to the new HBO Max documentary Beanie Mania. I am really eager to see Jenny do a video on this unique subject and I thought having a little more background on the topic might enhance how much fun her video will be. That said, there are some fascinating elements to Beanie Mania in and of itself.
Sean PatrickPublished 2 years ago in Geeks Fellini's Breathtaking Foreshadowing in 'Nights of Cabiria'
The classic on the latest edition of the Everyone’s a Critic Movie Review Podcast is Nights of Cabiria, Federico Fellini's lovely, episodic exploration of a very unique and poignant life. Set in Rome in 1957, the story follows a sex worker named Cabiria as she goes through several days of trials in her troubled life. Nights of Cabiria was recently remastered and re-released in theaters by Rialto Pictures. The film received a new translation and a remastering of that iconic Nino Rota soundtrack.
Sean PatrickPublished 2 years ago in GeeksMovie Review: 'Sing 2' Provides Brand Extension for Illumination I.P
Sing 2 is a synergistic brand extension for the Sing I.P owned and perpetuated by Universal Pictures and the animation brand Illumination whose previous brand extensions include Despicable Me and The Minions I.P. The goal of Sing 2 is to maximize the visibility of the known I.P Sing into a viable franchise for future capitalization. Box office tracking thus far indicates that Sing 2 will be a quick win for Illumination, well above their budget pain point.
Sean PatrickPublished 2 years ago in Geeks