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More Than Oogie Boogie
This is a tribute story to Kenneth "Ken" Page. Most know him as the voice of the scary gambling Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton's Nightmare Bef0re Christmas however Page was more than the voice of the Oogie Boogie Man, he was a Broadway star starring in Broadway musicals like Cats, The Wiz, and Ain't Misbehavin. Since Halloween is around the corner, his character Oogie Boogie is most populous character even on Halloween plus in Disney merch and it has been four weeks since Ken's passing and his death hasn't made much press since other Broadway stars Gavin Creel and James Earl Jones has also passed away this year.
By Gladys W. Muturi2 years ago in Geeks
The End of a Cosplay Era
They say that all good things must come to an end. After 10 years of cosplay awesomeness and two cosplay contest victories, I recently attended my final con ever as a cosplayer. This was BentonvilleCon in Bentonville, Arkansas. It was a one-day fun-filled event with cosplays, pop culture vendors, special guests, a video game tournament, a gaming room, and a cosplay contest. My final cosplay was Baseball Hall of Famer, Reggie Jackson along with a 3-D printed World Series trophy created by my long-time cosplay craftsman. I entered the Four Points Hotel, where the convention was held, with both happiness and sadness, being it would be the final time I stepped foot inside of a venue as a cosplayer. During my time there, I was interviewed by a local news station about what being a cosplayer meant to me and attending my last convention. To end this eventful day, I participated in my final cosplay contest. While I didn't win any awards, I won the hearts of the attendees and everyone else at the event. After that, I left the event and headed home, closing the chapter to a 10-year cosplay journey that has been filled with wonderful memories I'll remember forever.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 years ago in Geeks
Top 5 new horror movie villains that will shape the genre
The horror genre thrives on well-built villains that delight fans with incredible performances. Cinema has awesome villains such as Dracula, Frankenstein, Freddy Krueger, Chucky and Michael Myers, etc. Fortunately the horror genre is more alive than ever and manifests fantastic new villains like M3GAN, Annabelle, Art The Clown among many others that are surprising moviegoers.
By Ninfa Galeano2 years ago in Geeks
Woman of the Hour
Woman of the Hour is another festival drop by Netflix but the most intriguing part of this movie for me is that Anna Kendrick is not only the star, but the director. When they lost the original director Anna pitched herself for the role and she got it. I love this for her. I love the vibe and aesthetic of the film from what I have seen so far so let’s get into it.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
His Three Daughters
Elizabeth Olsen has yet another new release, our Scarlet Witch has been using her powers to bend the laws of time allowing her to film multiple projects at once and back to back. In addition to the Love and Death mini series that was filmed alongside His Three Daughters last year, The Assessment dropped this year and she has 3 more upcoming projects for the future. She has certainly been busy.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
“Substance: From Initial Praise to Increasing Criticism — Exploring the Divergent Reception of Feminist Horror”
After its initial release, Substance quickly captured attention as a stylistically bold entry into the realm of feminist horror cinema. Early reactions lauded its unflinching portrayal of female bodily struggles and the pressures of the entertainment industry. However, the conversation has shifted as audiences have had more time to digest the film. Substance now feels lacking for many viewers - overlong, thematically shallow, and reliant on shock rather than depth. This article explores the factors that have turned initial praise into growing criticism.
By Nazgol Rasoolpour2 years ago in Geeks
Top 8 K-drama Streaming Sites You Need to Know
Referring to Korean Dramas, K-dramas have been popular around the entire world in the recent years. Watching Korean dramas helps you learn not only Korean language easier, but also Korean waves and culture in a more convenient way.
By Faye Miller2 years ago in Geeks
