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Charles Xavier is Awful - Here's Why
Many fans of Marvel know all about Professor X. He's the leader of the X-Men, advocate for mutant rights, and surrogate father to many young mutants who trained under him. On the surface, it seems like he's a great guy. However, if you were to take a closer look at his character, you'll begin to notice that he's not as much of a saint as many make him out to be.
M.N. NegusPublished 2 years ago in GeeksTracks - A Movie Review
Keep on walking. Time moves in one direction. Tracks is a 2013 film based on a true story. Robyn Davidson has always had a different outlook on the world. Treks out on a 1,700-mile journey across the deserts of West Australia with four camels and her dog, Robyn learns a valuable lesson about herself.
Marielle SabbagPublished 2 years ago in Geeks- Top Story - August 2022
5 Anime Moments That Made Me Cry as a Child
I've been watching anime for almost as long as I can remember, and I still watch anime today. The shows I watch as an adult usually have more mature themes than what I watched as a kiddo, but there are exceptions. I've found that the Japanese give children, as an audience, more credit than much of the Western world in terms of what themes they can handle in their content. While they have long produced anime and manga aimed at young adults, the "kids' shows" like Sailor Moon, Pokemon, and Dragon Ball don't shy away from the serious stuff when it serves the narrative.
Rebekah ConardPublished 2 years ago in Geeks Uncle Frank - A Movie Review
Be proud of who you are. Uncle Frank is a 2020 Amazon Prime film. In 1973, 18-year-old Beth takes a road trip with her Uncle Frank. Heading to the funeral of the family patriarch in Creekville, South Carolina, Beth learns that her uncle and Walid have a deeper connection than friendship.
Marielle SabbagPublished 2 years ago in Geeks60 Days, 60 Movies: Countdown to Halloween- Part 1
We're 60 days (from September 1st) away from Halloween, and my excitement merely grows- like a fungus. Of course, one of the most common ways to get in the spirit of Spooky Season is to watch some movies that emulate the spirit of the season right? Horror, thriller, comedy- basically anything that can relate to a scary good time. Well, I've got a lot of them that I want to share with you . . . in the interest of not making this list too exhaustive to finish, we'll be separating it into parts! So here, are the first 20 films:
Delise FantomePublished 2 years ago in Geeks3 Things Star Wars Fans Want From Disney Right Now
The Star Wars fandom has gained a reputation of pickiness over the last few years. This isn't entirely without reason. After enduring the trauma of movie mishaps such as the divisive The Last Jedi, the bland Solo: A Star Wars Story, and the absolute train-wreck of The Rise of Skywalker, fans have been more than a little doubtful of the direction the iconic franchise is taking. Fears were somewhat assuaged by the arrival of the Disney+ tv shows such as The Mandalorian and Clone Wars' final season, but then returned with questionable entries like The Book of Boba Fett and the Kenobi show.
'Stray' Proves Games Can Be As Dark As They Want To Be As Long As They Are Also Cute
BlueTwelve Studio's Stray is a charming game about a cat navigating a mysterious walled city. You play as an orange feline, effortlessly parkouring on top of railings, old air conditioning units, and signs. You can sleep in the laps of workers and musicians and headbutt cute robot denizens. There's a lot to like in this game, and I highly recommend you play through it yourself because it was a treat.
Alex Mell-TaylorPublished 2 years ago in GeeksEverything Is Falling Apart & I Can't Stop Watching Video Game Fails
Things are pretty bad right now. Fascism has been shockingly on the rise for years. Homophobic and transphobic laws are making the rounds in the US and the UK. Roe v. Wade was overturned in the US. And on top of all this, wealth inequality has metastasized, and the climate has deteriorated due to human activity.
Alex Mell-TaylorPublished 2 years ago in Geeks- Top Story - September 2022
Only Murders in the Building Season 1 Review
The murderer could be the person standing with you in the elevator. Season 1 of Only Murders in the Building aired in 2021. A murder occurs in a New York City apartment building. Three strangers who have lived different lives in the film industry band together to solve this case.
Marielle SabbagPublished 2 years ago in Geeks - Top Story - August 2022
'House Of The Dragon': A Timeline Of Who Has Owned The Catspaw Dagger
The first episode of the highly anticipated Game Of Thrones prequel, House Of The Dragon, has arrived. While House Of The Dragon takes place nearly two hundred years earlier, during the heyday of House Targaryen's rule, fans were delighted with a scene in the series first episode that foreshadowed the events of Game Of Thrones.
Kristy AndersonPublished 2 years ago in Geeks House of the Dragon
Well the second episode of House of the Dragon is out and though I liked the first episode I am approaching this show with caution and a lack of expectations. The likelihood of horrendous treatment of its women characters is damn near 100%. So here we go, my live feed thoughts on its second installment.
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished 2 years ago in GeeksThor Love and Thunder, A Wasted Potential
I know I'm late to this and a lottt of people have criticized the movie many times, but I want to share my thoughts and opinions
Aysar RayyaPublished 2 years ago in Geeks