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Barbenheimer: A Surprising Battle of Messaging and Framing
Barbenheimer emerged as a meme to talk about the joint release of Greta Gerwig's pink and feminine metacommentary Barbie and Christopher Nolan's brooding and masculine Oppenheimer. Soon the Internet was ablaze with talks of double features, promotional deals, and fans coming to the theaters dressed to the nines in pink.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in Geeks
The Meg 2: The Trench - A Movie Review
This Meg shark is heading for land. We’re in trouble now. Swimming into theaters for the sequel, The Meg 2: The Trench is a 2023 film. Jonas and his team of explorers are threatened by more deadly meg sharks. While exploring the depths of the ocean floor, the sharks pursue them until they reach the surface.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
A Man Called Otto: One Man’s Journey from Grief to Transformation Through the Love of a Community (Film Review)
Trigger Warning: This film contains several depictions of attempted suicide interspersed with flashbacks. Reader and viewer discretion is strongly advised.
By Eva A. Schellinger3 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Disney's Live Actions
Disney is insistent on making literally all of their movies live actions, and so far that has not worked out real well. Very few of these adaptations have actually been good but here we are going to rank all of the worst to best.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Romantic Comedies
Rom Coms were once a wildly popular genre and though they are fewer and farther between now they still are easy, comfortable watches for many. Rom Coms, or romantic comedies are at their core love stories. Essentially in order for the movie to be considered a romantic comedy it needs to be more funny than emotional and the entirety of it needs to hinge on the love story, meaning that if we take the love story aspect out of it the movie collapses.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
The Origin of Sirens
So something that bothers me to no end is when people either casually or in the media depict Sirens as mermaids. Now I know that this is a weird hill to die on but as someone who studied Greek Mythology for years for a screenplay it is something that I am very passionate about. This entire video stems from a conversation and debate I had with my father a couple of years ago about the origins of Sirens because he, like many people of his generation, thinks he knows more than me by the simple nature of me being his child. But I don’t engage unless I’m right so here we are with the history of Sirens.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
The History of Horror
One of my favorite things about studying film is studying genre, tropes and patterns. I feel like it makes me a better screenwriter and a better critic. Studying these things helps us understand structure, pacing, expectations and how to subvert them. We are going to start with a genre that I’ve been fascinated with since I was a relatively young child, Horror. My obsession with horror movies began when I was 9 years old and I sat on the couch to watch a movie with my father, he assured and reassured me that the movie was rated PG13, the movie was The Ferryman and I spent the next few hours watching him play video games because I was terrified to walk down the 5 foot dark hallway by myself. But that experience set off a scary movie kick that lasted a few years and followed me into adulthood. So what I would like to do is lay out the history of the horror genre and study how it has evolved, some of its most iconic installments and its best and worst additions.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
M3GAN: Unveiling the True Villain and the Dark Consequences of AI Bonding- Film Review
In the realm of science fiction horror, "M3GAN" emerges as a haunting and thought-provoking tale that delves deep into the complexities of artificial intelligence and emotional connections. Directed by Gerard Johnstone and brought to life by an ensemble cast led by Allison Williams and Violet McGraw, the film masterfully weaves together themes of technology, trauma, grief, and the sinister consequences of unchecked AI. As the credits roll on this suspenseful rollercoaster, it becomes apparent that Gemma, the ostensibly well-intentioned creator, is the true villain of the story, an assertion solidified by the gripping cliffhanger ending.
By Eva A. Schellinger3 years ago in Geeks
Purple Violets - A Movie Review
People like a good story. Purple Violets is a 2007 film. Four friends from college reunite after many years. Unhappy with her marriage, Patti forms a bond with Brian who is who longs for romance. Amidst their conflicts with love, Patti struggles with a book she is writing.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Stronger - A Movie Review
You are stronger than you think. Never give up. Based on true events, Stronger is a 2017 film about the inspiring real-life story of Jeff Bauman. A survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing, Jeff recuperates after the loss of his legs, experiencing PTSD. Jeff and Erin give their troubled romance another shot.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
