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The Acolyte
So far I think everyone that was shitting on this show is insane, or stupid, or both. The Acolyte is a well written show that seems to explore parts of the Star Wars universe that are underutilized. We are getting to see and talk about what the flaws in the Jedi order are. We are getting to see how revenge and trauma don’t always have to lead to the Dark side. Also how it isn’t always about Dark vs Light. I think this show is adding a lot more substance and nuance to the Star Wars canon then it had before.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
The Acolyte
We are diving into The Acolyte. I really enjoyed the first episode, against the internet’s wishes. But really there were no glaring flaws in the writing. Granted that could always change, shows fall off as seasons continue all the time. Though I will say that is a lot less frequent when it comes to streaming because the seasons are shorter and therefore tend to be fully planned before shooting even starts. That’s not to say that every streaming show is a goldmine of perfect writing, but it really does minimize the plot and character mistakes that network shows tend to make because they last far longer than they should. So here we go with The Acolyte episode 2.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Is Roman Reigns Stealing Cody Rhodes' Spotlight?
Pro wrestling fans are in for a treat these days. The clash between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes has sparked endless debates, and this weekend’s events only amplified the excitement. Roman Reigns made his long-awaited return to SmackDown, reigniting the flames of the WWE Universe, and fans can hardly contain their excitement. The upcoming tag team match at Bad Blood, where Roman and Cody will team up, feels like a dream come true. Yet, amidst the excitement, there's a divide within the wrestling community. Some fans argue that Roman is overshadowing Cody, while others claim the reverse.
By Lawrence Lease2 years ago in Geeks
New Game of Thrones Prequel Wraps Season 1 Filming
Game of Thrones has another prequel in the works, and it’s coming to HBO next year. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight has finished filming season one ahead of its Summer 2025 release date. As the wait for House of the Dragon season three looms over the fanbase, The Hedge Knight will ensure we don’t skip a single year of Targaryen supremacy.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports2 years ago in Geeks
Khalbali Records Review: Rap, Drama, and Music Industry Rivalries at Their Best
After a long time, I saw a series that is related to music, you must have seen many songs in films or series but you will rarely find content related to songs or showing the internal dramatics of the same industry, so the name of the series is Khalbali Records which you can watch on JioCinema Premium and it is not just based musically but also on the rap battle going on in the market these days or maybe this is the first series made on rap music.
By Ayush Verma2 years ago in Geeks
Kaos
!!Warning: Spoilers Ahead!! Kaos is a new show from Netflix that premiered on August 29, 2024. The show centers around the retelling of Greek mythology through a modern lens. The cast is led by the god Jeff Goldblum playing the character of Zeus, the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Geeks
Challengers
Well I have been slacking on my movies so I am just now getting to Challengers. I love Zendaya with my whole heart so I really can’t wait to see her front and center. In press for this movie Zendaya says that you really have to watch the movie 3 times and focus on a different character each time, I’m not sure if we are actually going to do that but I will make sure that each character gets their due. So here we go with Challengers.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
The Beekeeper
Today we watched The Beekeeper and honestly when I first saw the trailer for this movie I knew it was going to be just another stupid action movie. But we had to go for it anyway. Jason Statham is the action movie front man. Now we know that action is not normally my genre, I find the films to be very shallow with no real plot. And there have been only 2 films that combated that idea. The Beekeeper is not one of them. That said, as the bar is so low for action movies, did this movie at least deliver a good time? Well, let's get into it.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Irish Wish
The comeback of Lindsay Lohan was a hot internet topic on the internet for a while. She came out with a Christmas movie last year and then she was in another Netflix project that was released earlier this year, Irish Wish. As with many child stars spending so long in the spotlight led to a decline of mental health and she was really struggling for a while. Well as someone who thrived on Lindsay Lohan movies when I was younger I was someone who was super excited to see her be healthy and happy again. So I was excited to finally sit down and watch Irish Wish.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
