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Barbie
I finally got to see Barbie and damn it Greta Gerwig did it again. Every film she has ever made has made me cry but this one was even better. Now this film was highly anticipated by just about everyone and the fact that it was released the same day as Oppenheimer only made it more interesting. As of right now Barbie had the 24th largest opening weekend of all time and the highest grossing opening weekend of any film from a solo female director.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Big Night - A Movie Review
Make sure the kitchen is ready. This is going to be a busy night. Big Night is a 1996 film. Set in the 1950s, two immigrant Italian brothers run a struggling Italian restaurant. A rival Italian restaurant is out-competing them. Primo and Secondo have varying ideas but come together to plan an incredible menu to win back the crowd.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Review: Heartstopper Season 2
When Heartstopper Season 1 premiered, I found myself less enthusiastic about it compared to most critics. While I recognized its profound importance for today's queer youth, I questioned its entertainment value for older viewers. The eight-episode debut season centered around the blossoming romance between Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) and Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), but it seemed stretched thin, lacking significant plot development and engagement. My critique garnered backlash on social media, which dampened my overall interest in the show. However, approaching Season 2, I did so with skepticism, only to find that my main criticism had been admirably addressed by the creative team.
By Random Things 3 years ago in Geeks
Engineered 'human meat' . Content Warning.
Gregg Wallace, the renowned MasterChef star, has recently found himself embroiled in controversy following allegations of offending female staff members while working on BBC's "Inside the Factory." Despite the claims, Gregg recently revealed that he will be stepping back from the show after seven years to prioritize caring for his young son, Sid, who has autism. As the situation unfolds, Gregg has spoken out, expressing his shock and regret at any offense caused and assuring fans that he never intended to upset or offend anyone during his time on the show.
By Random Things 3 years ago in Geeks
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" Shatters Records
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" has taken the global box office by storm, making history with its colossal opening weekend earnings of US$377 million (£293 million, A$560 million). The film's remarkable success marks the biggest debut ever for a movie directed by a woman. Alongside "Barbie," Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" also enjoyed an impressive box office weekend, making it a memorable time for moviegoers worldwide. This combined success, playfully referred to as "Barbenheimer," led to record-breaking attendance at theatres and brought excitement back to the movie industry.
By Random Things 3 years ago in Geeks
Want To Support The SAG-AFTRA Strike? Some Important DOs and DON'Ts
Hollywood has officially ground to a halt. The failure from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to meet the new contract terms set forth by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (Aka SAG-AFTRA), has prompted the latter organisation to join the Writer's Guild of America on Strike. While many projects had already pressed pause due to the Writer's Strike, SAG-AFTRA's Strike means that actors belonging to the Screen Actor's Guild have stopped work, and therefore nearly all Film and Television production has ceased. Guild actors will also not promote past or upcoming work as long as the Strike continues, which means no glitzy Red Carpet premieres, or talk show appearances.
By Kristy Anderson3 years ago in Geeks
Barbie Movie Review | Margot Robbie | Ryan Gosling
The cinematic masterpiece "Barbie," set to dazzle audiences in 2023, unfurls against the idyllic backdrop of Barbie Land, where Barbie revels in the company of her comrades. However, an unexpected yearning for a deeper purpose tugs at Barbie's heartstrings, leading her and Ken on a transformative escapade into the real world, where existential contemplations await them.
By Almost Everything3 years ago in Geeks
Why Minato is so fast?
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By HellowellGeekNews3 years ago in Geeks
Barbie - A Movie Review
Barbie can be anything she wants. That goes for Ken, too. Barbie is a 2023 film. Happy with her life in Barbie Land with all her friends, Barbie suffers a crisis. Is there more to the world? Traveling out of Barbie Land with Ken, their time in the real world leads the pair to question their roles and existence.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Space Buns: The Erasure of Women's History and BIPOC Culture. Top Story - July 2023.
“I love when you put space buns in your hair! They are always so cute!”. I heard this quite a bit in high school. When my hair got long enough after shaving it, I sported the space buns look often. Even as I got older, I still put the two buns on the side of my head, even adding strands of hair on the sides to give me a Katara of the Southern Watertribe esque look. The last time I wore these buns was just as recent as a few months ago, and I got the same Space buns compliment from a coworker. But I didn’t know why they were called that, space buns, and I didn’t really care to know.
By Honor Honziali3 years ago in Geeks
Nimona: Fictional Discrimination At Its Finest
Nimona is a futuristic fantasy story set in an alternate world where technology has surpassed modern-day heights, but the society we see has not moved beyond the politics and aesthetics of the medieval era. The movie is called Nimona, after the shape-shifting persona of the same name that volunteers to be the sidekick of fallen knight Ballister Boldheart. Along the way, these two outcasts not only become great friends but change everything they know about the society they live in.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in Geeks
'The Sound of Music' was a Heartwarming Revival at North Shore Music Theatre
Climb every mountain to find your dream. Traveling over the mountains and onto the North Shore Music Theatre stage, The Sound of Music is the true story of a young novice named Maria Rainer who is sent by her convent to be a governess to seven children of a widowed naval officer. Maria’s presence restores bonds and establishes new beginnings in the Von Trapp family.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
