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Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 Review
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 movie review: At 150 minutes, Vol. 3 outruns its welcome despite James Gunn really packing it on.
Dragon Way: A Magical Face-Off for Peace
Dragon Way is a story of a mystical being of similar appearance of a young woman named Holy, who is the last of her kind. Holy has a good heart but is short-tempered and partially naive. She is always accompanied by her three small dragons- a purple dragon, Iron (Toyotama-hime), a green dragon, Moryah- Maman who is in love with Holy and the red dragon, Kojiro who is a big eater and very touchy.
Ria BassettPublished 12 months ago in GeeksRelationships in Early “ElfQuest”
In a previous story, How “ElfQuest” Enraptured Me as an Adult, I mentioned that the Elves in this comic don’t have any gender-based roles and no expectation of heterosexuality nor monogamy. In this story, I am going to address all of these points. I will do my best not to reveal too much about the plot. Also, this will not be an exhaustive treatment of the subject, because I want to encourage readers to discover these stories for themselves.
Suzy Jacobson CherryPublished 12 months ago in GeeksCamp Cucamonga
"Camp Cucamonga" is the jam if you're looking for a film that captures the wild spirit of summer camp. This film is a constant source of laughter and fond memories, from the camp's zany counselors to the antics of the campers themselves. However, "Camp Cucamonga" stands out due to its ensemble cast, which includes a young Jennifer Aniston and an even younger Chad Allen. It's like seeing everyone you ever wanted to see on television in one fun summer movie from the '90s.
Experience the Magic of Fairy Tales with Colonial Chorus Players 'Into the Woods'
Beware the giant, a witch, and the wolf as you venture into the woods. Colonial Chorus Players presents Into the Woods. Into the Woods blends multiple fairy tale characters who venture into a dark forest seeking a wish. Their wishes coming true, were they worth the trek to begin with?
Marielle SabbagPublished 12 months ago in GeeksGuardians of the Galaxy Review
Warning up top this review is going to contain so many spoilers so if you would like to avoid that, please stop reading now. You will not get another warning. The third installment of Guardians of the Galaxy was a beautiful, wonderful, incredible masterpiece cementing its place as the MCU’s best trilogy.
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished 12 months ago in GeeksHellscat: the new latina superhero is ready to fight!
In the world of comics, superheroes have become the cultural zeitgeist of our times. From the golden age of comic books to the advent of modern superheroes, the genre has continued to captivate fans through its diverse range of characters and stories. And the latest addition to the comic book world—the Hellscat graphic novel spin-off of Super Santa comics series—is no exception.
Meghan DeroaenPublished 12 months ago in GeeksComic books: the importance of writing
Since the birth of comic books, the medium has been a source of entertainment and a medium for visual storytelling. However, comic books are more than just a visual medium; they also require careful and thoughtful writing to convey meaning and emotions. The importance of writing in comic books is often overlooked, but it is vital to the success of the medium. In this essay, we will explore the significance of writing in comic books and why it deserves more recognition.
Meghan DeroaenPublished 12 months ago in GeeksThe numbers behind global comics industry
The global comics industry is one that has grown and evolved significantly over the years, with a rich history rooted in various cultures across different regions of the world. The scale and magnitude of the industry can be gleaned from the sheer number of comics produced and consumed worldwide. In this essay, we will delve into the numbers behind the global comics industry and examine key trends and patterns of growth.
Meghan DeroaenPublished 12 months ago in GeeksHow Star Wars Is Retroactively Making The Sequel Trilogy Good
The Star Wars franchise has been one of the most successful and influential franchises in the history of cinema. However, the sequel trilogy that was released from 2015 to 2019 has been a controversial topic, because while they were commercially successful, they received universal mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. To fix this, the Star Wars franchise has been trying to make the sequel trilogy more relevant and appealing to fans through its TV shows, such as The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, and future television shows.
Jay KobayashiPublished 12 months ago in GeeksThe Party (2017) - A Movie Review
Who else is attending the party? The Party arrived in 2017. A group of friends celebrates Janet’s new promotion. The guests arrive, but the mood descends from there. The guests reveal secrets leading to fights and misunderstandings.
Marielle SabbagPublished 12 months ago in GeeksHow “Elfquest” Enraptured Me as an Adult
Are you into comics/graphic novels? Yes? Have you heard of Elfquest? No? WHY NOT!?!? You’re not into graphic novels/comics? That’s okay, I’m not really either. I still think you should know about Elfquest.
Suzy Jacobson CherryPublished 12 months ago in Geeks