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Coherence - A Movie Review
Nothing strange like this happened the last time we got together. Released in 2013, Coherence is about a group of friends who gather for a dinner party on the same night a comet passes by Earth. Interrupting their evening, strange occurrences happen, such as power outages and mysterious objects appearing. With tensions rising, they realize they may be in a parallel universe.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
And Just Like That...
So when I found out Sex and the City was getting a revival, I binge watched the entire original series and the movies. Just to pick up the first episode, hate everything and stop watching it. But I was home sick today so I decided to try again so here I go, with the first season of Just Like That, the Sex and the City revival.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Most Heartbreaking Kids Movies
So the genre of children’s movies or kids movies is vast and there are many entries to it. Some are musical and fun, some are about nothing, some thrive off of cheap jokes and take no thought process to watch at all. But sometimes, very occasionally there is an entrance into the kids movie genre that is heavy and quite emotional. Now these are arguably the best kids movies, the ones that teach something and cause everyone that watches them (not just kiddos) to have a strong emotional reaction. This can be said for very few kids movies but we are going to list out the most emotional and sometimes heartbreaking movies for kids.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Underrated Children's Movies
With about a million children’s movies out there, and Disney really dominating that particular market, it's really easy for great movies to get overlooked. So here I am with some of my favorite, underrated children’s movies that I consider must-watches. Now these are mostly movies that I don’t think enough children get shown but this list can’t be a million words long so we are omitting literally every studio Ghibli movie even though we should show all children all of those movies all of the time.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
"Ōoku: The Inner Chambers" Is A Fascinating Deconstruction of Gender
In today's pop culture lexicon, deconstructions of gender are everywhere. The dystopian TV series Handmaid's Tale, based on the book of the same name, is about what happens when theocratic Christian patriarchy dominates all aspects of the United States. And, of course, Amazonian mythology has been rehashed in everything from Xena Warrior Princess to Wonder Woman.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Disney Movies By Era
The post-renaissance era for Disney was actually a bit rough. We had some absolutely incredible movies that definitely stood the test of time. And then we had others that probably should have just stayed ideas. Either way the post-renaissance era of Disney produced 11 films that are surprisingly easy to rank.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Bride Wars - A Movie Review
My wedding is going to be perfect. Just you wait! After walking down the aisle, Bride Wars appeared in theaters in 2009. Long-time best friends Liv and Emma have always dreamed of getting married at the Plaza and being one another’s bridesmaids. Except, a mix-up of dates causes them to attempt to sabotage one another’s big day.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Disney Movies by Eras
I call the Renaissance era the Broadway era of Disney. Disney has brought several shows to the great white way and they are all from this era here. The most singable music and the most memorable songs have come from these 10 movies. It also ushered in a new era of animation that is somewhat smoother and uses far brighter colors than previous animation.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Oppenheimer - A Movie Review
Is anyone ever going to tell the truth? Oppenheimer exploded in theaters in 2023. This epic historical drama is based on the complex life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a brilliant scientist who led the Manhattan Project to create the atomic bomb. In this planning process, scientists are plagued with debates about the bomb’s deadly results.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
M.A.G.E: Connect With Fellow Geeks at This Year’s Most Amazing Con
Are you into anime, gaming, and all the geeky stuff in between? The Minneapolis Anime and Gaming Expo (M.A.G.E) is happening from September 1-3, 2023. It's a gathering you won't want to miss if you're a fan of anime, gaming, or just really into that geeky stuff. This isn't your regular meetup though. M.A.G.E is where people who love manga, video games, anime and dressing up in cool outfits can hang out and have a blast. It’s a big party where you get a chance to meet new friends who are into the same things as you. More importantly, it’s an awesome con for making memories you'll remember for a very long time. And since it’s an annual event, you get the opportunity to experience it all over again every year!
By SparklingEmberDancer3 years ago in Geeks
