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Oscar Nominations
The Oscar nominations for 2025 have been announced and we are going to talk about them. We will recap the nominations for the major categories and talk about the possible snubs, the biggest surprises and then talk about who I think is going to actually take each of the categories. There were so many incredible films released last year that the awards this year are actually very up in the air and lots of films deserve the recognition.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
One of Them Days
I feel like I have not seen Ms. Keke Palmer in anything in a while so I was beyond ecstatic when I started seeing trailers and advertisements for One of Them Days. She is beyond talented and she is my favorite Broadway Cinderella. She is so phenomenal so I couldn’t wait to see what her newest comedy had in story. It has also been a long time since a film branded as a comedy was actually funny, so I was looking forward to that as well.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
You Hurt My Feelings
Netflix is already cranking out the original films this year. You Hurt My Feelings is one of their 3-4 releases that came out in January this year. Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus the comedy is added to the list of streaming service films that have some relatively big names. We are rapidly approaching the time where streaming service films are going to be eligible for awards without a theatrical screening. Streaming services have been producing more high quality content, with higher caliber actors so it is only a matter of time.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
12th Fail Movie Explained
So the story of 12th Fail begins in a small village of Chambal where a boy named Manoj is sitting on the roof of his house and making answer sheets to pass the 12th exam. Then a suspension notice comes to his house from the post office. Manoj's father had refused to take a bribe from his boss, due to which this dispute happened, and the matter reached the police. Now Manoj's father goes to the city to fight a case, due to which the responsibility of the house falls on Manoj Manoj and his brother Kamlesh drive a car together. One day when both of them fight with a MLA's man, the police arrest both of them and send them to jail. Here Manoj meets DSP, who impresses him a lot and expresses his desire to become like him, to which DSP replies that to become like me, you will have to give up cheating. Inspired by DSP, Manoj decides to give up cheating and passes the 12th class without any help or cheat code. After this, he prepares for UPSC for three years with full honesty. Manoj's mother sold all the cows that were once a part of their house to run the household expenses, and Manoj was determined that now he would become a DSP. When Manoj cleared BA, his grandmother blessed him by giving him her pension money and said that now you should return only after becoming a DSP. Manoj boards a bus to go to Gwalior but falls asleep on the way. On reaching Gwalior, he finds out that all his belongings have been stolen and now he can neither return nor does he have a single penny. Actually, a lady who was sitting next to him on the bus cheated on him. When Manoj was wandering for coaching, he came to know that DSP recruitment had been banned because the government did not have money. Now Manoj fed up with hunger, goes to a dhaba and asks for food from the owner. The dhaba owner gives Manoj food for free. A boy named Sundar listens to Manoj's story and says that his DSP exam has also been cancelled. Further Sundar tells Manoj that he is going to Delhi to prepare for UPSC Now Manoj asks what is that, and Sundar tells him that this is a bigger post than DSP, Manoj tells Sundar to take him along with him, and I will do whatever you say, Sundar agrees and takes Manoj with him to Delhi Mukherjee Nagar. After reaching Delhi, Manoj sees many students there and he gets nervous. Sundar introduces Manoj to a tea seller who tells him that Gauri Bhaiya will become an IPS this time. After meeting Gauri Bhaiya, Manoj learns about UPSC. He asks Gauri Bhaiya for help in getting a small job so that he can continue his studies. Then Gauri Bhaiya gets Manoj a cleaning job in the library where Manoj starts working. After a few days, Gauri Bhaiya's UPSC result comes but he fails. However, Gauri Bhaiya is not one to give up. He says that if any of you gets selected, then consider that I have also succeeded. After this, Gauri Bhaiya starts teaching children. Now Manoj's story gets more complicated. In his first attempt, he fails the UPSC exam. Manoj was not going to give up; he again started preparing for the UPSC and began helping Gauri Bhaiya at his shop. One day, while serving tea, Manoj reaches a group of English medium students where he meets Sundar's sir Deep Mohan who has now become an IPS. Deep Mohan tells Manoj that if you ever need help, take help from me. After a year, Manoj took the exam again, and this time, he cleared the prelims, but for the preparation of the mains, he went to a coaching institute where the fees were very high.
By Ayush Verma2 years ago in Geeks
Why We Should Loosen The Reins, Just A Little, On What Is Considered 'Problematic Content' For Kids
In what came as a shock to some fans, the classification of beloved Disney classic Mary Poppins was bumped up from the all ages 'G' aka General Audiences to a 'PG', Parental Guidance recommended. This means that the film has been deemed no longer suitable for all ages, with the recommendation that a parent or adult should be present to watch the film with young children. It also means some Primary/Elementary schools will require permission slips from parents if they wish to screen the film for students.
By Kristy Anderson2 years ago in Geeks
12 Netflix Originals You Need to Watch in 2025
Guys, I have just come back from a fever. I had such a high fever. For the last two-three days I have been just lying on my bed and was not able to do any work. I was feeling so cold that I was shivering, but finally, I am fine now. I am taking medicine. Actually, it is very cold where I live and I caught a cold. I will pray that I never get such a fever again in my life. I would like to tell you people to take care of yourself, avoid diseases, follow precautions, and eat fresh and healthy food. Well, let's move on. Many people must have a Netflix subscription, but when it comes to watching a good movie, it often becomes difficult, especially when we don't find a movie in our favourite language. But no need to worry! Today, I have brought you a list of the 12 best Hollywood movies released recently on Netflix, all available in multiple languages, including Hindi. You will definitely like these movies!
By Ayush Verma2 years ago in Geeks
Kill Bill: A Tale of Revenge, Redemption, and Resilience
Quentin Tarantino’s "Kill Bill" is an exhilarating, blood-soaked epic that redefines the revenge thriller genre. Split into two volumes, the film follows The Bride (Uma Thurman) on her relentless quest for vengeance against those who betrayed her. "Kill Bill" is more than just a story of revenge—it’s a masterful blend of action, emotion, and cinematic artistry. Below, we explore three key themes that make "Kill Bill" an unforgettable experience.
By Willow Writer2 years ago in Geeks
Why Jared Leto’s Joker Was the Best Live-Action Joker Ever. AI-Generated.
Why Jared Leto’s Joker Was the Most Accurate Joker Ever on Screen Jared Leto’s portrayal of the Joker in Suicide Squad (2016) was met with mixed reactions, but was it truly a failure, or was it actually the most comic-accurate live-action Joker we’ve ever seen?
By Diana Crooks2 years ago in Geeks
