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Is The Marvels a Subversive Film?
We have different definitions of a man, Bishop! The scathing reviews and 'I-told-you-so-s' regarding the new The Marvels reminded me of a video that circulated on social media a little while ago. It’s a clip from an hour-long Father’s Day sermon from author/speaker/Bishop T.D. Jakes.
By Judey Kalchik 3 years ago in Geeks
LACC Schedule
Los Angeles Comic Con is back this year and they have some BIG heavy hitters. We’ve got 4 different guests that we would consider headliners. Now as I am only going on Saturday that means that I will (hopefully) be spending most of the day in the press pit for the mainstage panels. But there are a few smaller panels that I plan on seeing. So here is my top to bottom schedule for Saturday.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
The Holdovers - A Movie Review
Do we get a choice on who we spend two weeks with? The Holdovers is a 2023 film. A cranky teacher, a troubled student, and a grieving cook remain on campus at a prep school over the holidays. As they constantly get on one another’s nerves, this time together helps them reflect.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken
The minute I saw the trailer for this movie I knew that I wanted to see it. It seemed cute and I firmly believe that coming of age stories for young women are few and far between and I was eager to see another one. I know that this film didn’t get much attention at the box office but I don’t think that had anything to do with actual film quality at all.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Ranking the Gilmore Girls Boyfriends
One of the biggest points of debate on the internet and amongst Gilmore Girls fans is who is the best boyfriend? People put themselves into different camps based on who they like the best for each character. So here is my official ranking for each Gilmore Girl. We are talking only about Lorelei and Rory here, Lane and Paris is a whole different discussion.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
The Trailer for the Live-Action Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Officially Here
In some past chats, I’ve chatted about cool TV shows, and you can find those links at the end of this post. But today, let’s get into the live-action adaptation we’ve all been hyped up about — Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender.
By Inspiring YouTuber and Gamer3 years ago in Geeks
Priscilla Review
Since the movie Elvis came out last year there has been a resurgence in the man’s popularity. Austin Butler has received far more attention than he deserves and for some reason we forgot that Elvis was actually a terrible person. Well Sofia Coppola has done her duty to not only film but women everywhere. Priscilla tells the story of the child bride of Elvis Presley and the reality of what it was like to be involved with that man.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
From Hero To Villain: Loki's Redemption In The MCU
Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Fans of the MCU for the past 14 years have been treated to the delightful depiction of the Norse God Of Mischief, Loki of Asgard. To say that Tom Hiddleston did a phenomenal job bringing Loki to life is an understatement. Not only has Loki been an intriguing character and entertaining to watch, but Hiddleston took ownership of the role in a way that makes him as irreplaceable as other MCU talents such as RDJ, Chris Evans, and the late Chadwick Boseman.
By Jason Morton3 years ago in Geeks
The Marvels Review
The Marvels is finally out. This is something that I have been waiting for a while now as the release date was delayed. There is always hate on the internet but I am very happy to say that haters on the internet are very very wrong. This movie was fun and sweet and the most like phase 1 & 2.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
How ‘I Think You Should Leave’ Conveys The Autistic Experience
Last time, I wrote about how Tim Robinson’s sketch comedy series, I Think You Should Leave is deeper than you think because of its unique brand of absurdist humor and cringe metacommentary. There is no denying that the show excels in illustrating the awkwardness and intricacies of social situations. However, it unexpectedly resonates strongly with many people on the autism spectrum.
By Jay Kobayashi3 years ago in Geeks
WHY THE MARVELS WILL FAIL?
Hey there, geeks, and welcome back to Feta Geek News, the channel where we leap tall plotlines in a single bound and navigate the multiverse of fandoms with the grace of a web-slinging wonder! Today, we're navigating the stormy skies of the MCU to talk about ‘The Marvels’ and why this superhero landing might be a little... rougher than expected. Don't worry, though; we're all about the love of the game here, so let's keep it friendly and fun as we unravel this caped conundrum!
By HellowellGeekNews3 years ago in Geeks
