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5 ‘Star Wars' Characters Improved By Animation
Prior to the debut of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series in 2008, few could have predicted just how much animated projects would enrich and expand the Star Wars mythology. However, largely under the stewardship of Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm Animation has filled in the gaps of various unexplored periods in the Star Wars franchise, creating new characters who have become nearly as iconic as those in the original films, while lifting some existing characters beyond what they originally were.
By Kristy Anderson5 months ago in Geeks
Greek Mythology Was Never “Historically Accurate”
Every few months, the internet collectively loses its mind over a casting decision. This time, the outrage machine has attached itself to a new adaptation of The Odyssey after reports circulated about Lupita Nyong’o portraying Helen of Troy and Elliot Page portraying Achilles.
By Jenna Deedy5 months ago in Geeks
In The City Season 1 Episode 1 Recap: Welcome to New York
In The City opens less like a clean spinoff and more like Bravo picking up the emotional wreckage from Summer House and dropping it in New York. Kyle and Amanda are already separated, the West situation is already poisoning the room, and Lindsay is trying to build a new version of her life with baby Gemma while still carrying a phone full of Danielle receipts.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt5 months ago in Geeks
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island Season 1 Episode 8 Recap: Splitting Hairs
Rosie starts the episode bouncing around in moon boots while Clemmy, her tiny dog, serves silent princess energy in a little outfit. It’s ridiculous, adorable, and somehow the calmest Rosie will be all episode.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt5 months ago in Geeks
Summer House Season 10 Episode 16 Recap: Ski Ya Later
The house throws a ski-themed Labor Day party in the middle of summer, and somehow all the fake fur, goggles, and poolside absurdity make the finale feel sadder. Everyone is dressed for après-ski while the house itself feels like it’s packing up its memories in real time.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt5 months ago in Geeks
The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 Episode 7 Recap: Dynasty, Diamonds and Drama
Cynthia’s Dallas trip ends with a barefaced breakfast, a mystery plot nobody can explain clearly, a thong-side house meeting, and a Dynasty gala nearly washed out by bad weather. That is a lot of nonsense for one tequila event, but Atlanta needed this kind of chaos.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt5 months ago in Geeks
SAPIENS
I didn’t expect to feel so small. It was 1:14 AM on a Tuesday that felt like a Thursday—one of those weeks where days blur into each other like rain on a windshield. I’d picked up Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind three times before. Each time, I made it to the Cognitive Revolution and then put it down to check email or make toast. But that night, I couldn't sleep. My brain was doing that thing it does—replaying a stupid thing I said in 2017, worrying about rent, wondering if I’m using my one weird life correctly.
By John Smith6 months ago in Geeks
Send Help
Send Help is the newest Rachel McAdams film, also starring Dylan O’ Brian. We have talked about my love for Rachel McAdams, I will watch just about anything she is in. And all I knew going into this movie was that Rachel McAdams played a Survivor enthusiast who actually gets stranded on an island. Now as someone who is both in love with Rachel McAdams and obsessed with Survivor, I was very excited to see this one.
By Alexandrea Callaghan6 months ago in Geeks
August: Osage County - A Movie Review
All families have dramas. August: Osage County arrived in theaters in 2013. After the patriarch's death, the dysfunctional Weston family gathers at their Oklahoma home. Conversations, secrets, and arguments emerge during this heated time.
By Marielle Sabbag6 months ago in Geeks
