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Best geek movies throughout history.
Mulan: Childhood Hero
Anyone that knows me, knows that I love Disney. I love the princesses and knights in shining armor as well as animated talking animals. In 1998, Disney created the first female hero known as Mulan. Mulan was a young maiden who had failed to impress the matchmaker, feeling that she failed. Mulan decides to take drastic measures to save her father's life. She cuts her hair, she steals the horse and runs away to join the army. The ancestors decide to send a great dragon to aide her, but when Mushu (the disgraced dragon) breaks the great statue, he decides to embark on the mission himself. Mushu tries to help Mulan cheat, but she does not get away with it, when Mulan is suddenly dismissed, she does not quit. Instead, Mulan climbs to the top of the totem and retrieves an arrow, proving to herself and other soldiers that she is capable of doing anything. Eventually, through a music montage, she learns how to be better and eventually becomes the top of her class. I was always impressed that even though Mulan was the only woman in the training camp, she managed to best all of the men. Yes, I am aware it is a cartoon, but little girls everywhere should be looking up to brave princesses like Mulan. Mulan taught me that I do not need a man to save my life, she taught me that women can do anything that men can. Mulan also risked a lot for her country, the fact that she ran away to pose as a man would cost her life. Mulan then saw the Huns pop out of the snow and she went to warn everyone in her hometown. When no one believed her, she tried to find someone that would. Mulan did not give up no matter how hard it got. Also, do not forget the incident on the mountain when she selflessly grabbed the missile and pointed it at the mountain causing an avalanche killing most of the Huns, yes some survived but all the group she trained with lived or at least seemed to. Mulan overcame obstacles over obstacles and in the end, she saved China and brought honor to her family. Of course, Mulan could not have done it on her own, Mushu helped her a lot during the start of the training, he came up with Mulan's fake name and saved Mulan from embarrassment many times throughout the training. She was also lucky a number of times, could have perished during the avalanche, she could of have been discovered as a woman earlier in the movie. Of course, Mulan gets injured and they discover that she is, in fact, a woman, but her life was spared because she saved Shang and he spared her life. The cricket was one lucky bug. Even when Mulan was feeling down, she did not have the time to think, she had a problem and figured out a way to solve it. At the end of the movie, her father was right "The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all"(Mulan, 1998). That quote has helped me through tough times in my life, I remind myself that when I am stressed everything will work out okay because I will be resilient at the end. I think that every girl should have a role model like Mulan to look up to, girls need to feel empowered at a young age and the character Mulan brings that to life. This was the movie that displayed what feminism is defined as. It shows that young girls can be heroes too.
By Adrianna M. Braun7 years ago in Geeks
The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Boy with Apple After years of quirky classics in their own right in the similar vein of style of all his films inventive, funny, creative, fun straight on symmetric cinematography, and dope colorful productions as this movie is the Oscar winner for best production design which is always a noteworthy feature throughout all the way down to the costumes in a tasteful way. All cultivating from a body of work amounting to 10 movies with seven feature films and two short films. Leading to this being widely considered his best one hands down, all aspects of his own signature style of movies to a tee while being the most mature film created. 10/10 rating off the back when I seen it 6 years ago and until later on in 2020 when we see the yet unreleased highly anticipated ‘The French Dispatch’ movie coming in the summer of 2020, uncertainty lies in his most mature movies yet. The Grand Budapest Hotel is a combination done to the best ability seen in anyone’s filmography in my eyes that I’ve seen besides Tarantino, Spike, Fincher, and Scorsese. Personal opinions. The best drama/crime/rom-com of the last decade. A movie that recounts the adventures of legendary concierge M. Gustave of the European Hotel along with the lobby boy who’s become his most trusted friend. An caper film that has beginning, middle, and end through the mist of a stolen or misplaced inherited piece of art, leading to deaths, a breakout of jail, ski chase, and shoot out.
By lurenoor007 years ago in Geeks
A Filmmaker's Guide to 100 Things You Should Know About "The Godfather" (1972)
On the 15th of March, 1972, the world of cinema would change forever at one of the most anticipated premieres in cinema history. "The Godfather" was premiered on this day in 1972 and became one of the most beloved films in cinema history with some people citing it as the greatest film ever made. It is on my own older brother's list of favourite movies and I myself have watched it countless times over the past 10-15 years. There is no doubt about the fact that it was a landmark in cinema history not only through its technique, its story and its ability to create atmosphere - but also through the stellar cast of Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Talia Shire and many more. It truly is one of the great moments in cinema history that is still remembered today by many who were there at the time it was released. Today, as of 2020, we celebrate the movie's 48th anniversary.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'The Burnt Orange Heresy' is a Smart, Flashy, Thriller
The Burnt Orange Heresy (watch the trailer here on YouTube) stars Danish theater actor Claes Bang in the lead role of James Figueres, an art expert and critic. As the story begins, Figueres is broke, slightly inebriated and more than a little desperate for a break. He's delivering an art lecture to a group of little old ladies that he hopes will buy his very niche book of art criticism.
By Sean Patrick7 years ago in Geeks
Girl on the Third Floor - A Movie Review
Whatever you do, don’t go into the house across the street. It doesn’t know its own plot-line. Girl on the Third Floor is a 2019 film about a man who is trying to fix up a rundown mansion for he and his expecting wife to move into. Little does he know about the dark ghostly history in which has affected this house.
By Marielle Sabbag7 years ago in Geeks
Why Harry Potter should have married Luna Lovegood?
Are you a potterhead? Well, you may be pissed if I say that Luna Lovegood was only character which to me,seemed worthy of winning over Harry Potter. My own feelings are that Harry and Luna felt right together,that they seemed to "click " in ways varied and profound. Luna x Harry pairing seem to flow much better than Ginny x Harry. His chemistry with Ginny was so forced on screen that I can't help but cringe. In contrast,whenever I saw Luna with Harry,I could feel something building up,but,unfortunately,author was in no mood of serving that build-up to us with a nice climax.
By Sitara folks7 years ago in Geeks
Spenser Confidential
Brief synopsis: When ex-cop Spenser (Mark Wahlberg) gets out of prison and hears that dirty cop and his old captain, Boylan (Michael Gaston) who he got sent to prison for assaulting, got killed his curiosity is piqued. When another police officer, Terence Graham (Brandon Scales) is also killed and it is made to look like a suicide, a sceptical Spenser investigates.
By Q-ell Betton7 years ago in Geeks
I don't care about the Black Widow movie anymore
I've waited for a Black Widow movie for almost 8 years. Now that it's almost here I just. Don't. Care. When Natasha Romanoff made her first appearance in Iron Man 2 I believed a Black Widow movie couldn't be too far away. It didn't happen. Obviously. Then Avengers came out and I thought "This is it. Now's the time to make it!." I thought they were going to make an origin story about Black Widow featuring Hawkeye. Nope. After 10 years there was still no solo Black Widow movie! There was seemingly no reason for this. Especially during Phase 2 of the MCU. A perfect time to delve deeper into the spy's history but NO, we got nothing.
By Sabrina Petrafesa7 years ago in Geeks
My Top Ten Films of the last decade
While the year is still young, I thought I'd share my top ten films of the last decade. I've had some brilliant experiences in the cinema in this time and whereas many of these may be popular choices, I hope some will inspire readers to go and watch something they haven't seen before. Also a heads up to anyone else new to Vocal, this is the second time I'm writing this as I got to number 3 the first time after forgetting to save changes and lost it. So, yeah, ehm, don't do that. To be fair I'm probably the only one stupid enough to do that. Anyway:
By Matty Long7 years ago in Geeks
Important Things We Noticed In The Final 'Black Widow' Trailer
It's almost time for Phase 4 of the MCU to launch, with the release of Black Widow not far away. For many fans, a film focusing on the Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff, is long overdue. Before the movie hits the big screen in May, let's take a look at the most important things we noticed in the final trailer.
By Kristy Anderson7 years ago in Geeks
Disney Pixar Onward - Is It A Worth Watch Magical Realism?
Magical Realism is a style that weaves its thread of fantasy into day-to-day life. The characters of Pixar Onward movie are from folklore and have magical powers. But the scenes and story-line portray the life of a suburban family.
By Anitha Sankaran7 years ago in Geeks
