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'The Mandalorian': Why Some Fans Are Excited Over The 'Space Whales' In 3x01
After nearly two years of waiting, The Mandalorian has returned to Disney Plus for its third season. With the events of Book of Boba Fett having returned Grogu to his rightful place at Mando's side, episode 3x01, 'The Apostate', was able to dive right back into Din Djarin's main goal for the season: Travelling to the supposedly destroyed Mandalore and bathing in the waters there so he can regain his Mandalorian status in the eyes of his cult-like Mandalorian sect, the Children of the Watch.
By Kristy Anderson4 years ago in Geeks
Courage the Cowardly Dog
If you were a kid in the late 90s or early 2000s, you probably spent your Saturday mornings glued to the TV, watching your favorite animated series. One of the most popular cartoons during this era was Courage the Cowardly Dog, which first aired in 1999 and ran for four seasons. Courage was a hit with both children and adults, thanks to its unique blend of horror, comedy, and heart. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what made Courage the Cowardly Dog such a beloved show, and why it still holds up today.
By Erwin Smith4 years ago in Geeks
WTF Endings
If you’re here it's because you love TV and that means that you have probably stuck with a show long enough to witness it become absolutely terrible. Normally this is a result of a TV show running for too long. The creatives didn’t have an ending in mind, the network forced them to keep going and then creative chaos ensued…and not in a good way. We can all name a show that we loved, we were dedicated too and then it got bad. I’m here to name a few, so here we go.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Shows That Were Canceled Too Soon
In the world of television a show that goes on for the exact right amount of time is a rare occurrence, more often than not the show goes on too long and loses its way or it's actually good and gets canceled way too soon. Here we discuss the shows that were pulled before their prime. In this list we aren’t even touching the shows that were attempted and canceled by streaming services, these were forgotten and beloved shows from the network days of TV.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Transmedia Storytelling Techniques in Star Wars & The Blair Witch Project.
Recently, creators have been turning to transmedia storytelling as a means to attract and retain viewers across a wide variety of digital channels. In transmedia storytelling, a single story or narrative is told across multiple media forms, each providing a new perspective. These forms of media include movies, books, video games, and social media. Artists use worldbuilding, character growth, and interactivity to keep their audiences interested. By studying established transmedia franchises, we can learn more about the methods that make the storytelling compelling in today's media climate. Two of my favorites are The Blair Witch Project and Star Wars.
By Amanda Pimenta4 years ago in Geeks
5 Reasons Why Visual Novels Struggle as a Medium
I love visual novels. Some of my most beloved stories came from this underused medium. So it saddens me to know that this medium struggles to get a wide audience. In the beginning, I didn’t get why visual novels were not more popular.
By Blankmarks4 years ago in Geeks
Creed III Movie Review
Since it first hit the masses in 2015, the Creed franchise has picked up the torch and delivered a great follow-up to an iconic set of films. Without Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky and only passing remarks to films past, is Creed III able to stand on its own two feet? Just like the star at its centre, this entry is always up to the challenge.
By Robert Cain4 years ago in Geeks
THE WHALE fails to deserve Brendan Fraser's amazing performance
"I'm not interested in being saved." *** I wanted to like The Whale. I expected to like The Whale. After all, I’ve loved every film Darren Aronofsky has made up until this point (yes, even Noah), and I was open to being as moved by The Whale as I’ve read many other reviewers describe themselves having been profoundly, not to mention moved as much as I heard members of my audience audibly sniffling and weeping by film’s end, men and women alike, many of them staying in their seats well past the end credits, just so they could talk about the film, or process it in silence.
By Jack Anderson Keane4 years ago in Geeks
Stage 284's 'Chicago' is a Fabulous Night of Entertainment
Let’s take a trip to Chicago! Don’t get caught in any murder cases. Stage 284 presents Chicago. Set in the roaring 1920s, Roxie Hart is on trial for murder. Getting advice from famous vaudevillian Velma Kelly, and her lawyer, Billy Flynn, the murder trial of a lifetime has the city of Chicago in an uproar.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
The Great Outdoors - A Movie Review
Let’s spend time in nature. What’s the worst that could go wrong? The Great Outdoors set up camp in 1988. Chet takes his family on a summer vacation camping in a cabin in the woods. His obnoxious brother-in-law unexpectedly joins them. Either they learn to be civil or the summer will be a nightmare.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
