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80 for Brady - A Movie Review
Let’s get ready for the Superbowl! Does anyone want any snacks? 80 for Brady made a touchdown into theaters in 2023. Making their lifelong wish come true, four best friends win tickets to the Superbowl. In search of Tom Brady, a series of unforgettable tales happen on their travels.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Who: Love and War Review
Back in 2012, as part of the anniversary celebrations marking 20 years since the creation of Bernice Summerfield, Big Finish decided to mark such a momentous occasion with the release of an audio adaptation of "Love and War", the 1992 book which introduced Bernice Summerfield for the first time. Not only did this mean that Lisa Bowerman would depict the very first story to feature Bernice Summerfield, but also it marked a chance for Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred to depict the circumstances of the Doctor and Ace's parting: an event talked about for years, but never performed by the actors. In many ways, then, this was a hugely significant release, and there was a lot of anticipation for it from fans of the classic series' final few years, and those who followed the books in the early 1990s too. And it is safe to say that "Love and War" is a triumph: not only did it spawn a further nine Novel Adaptations, but it managed to distil one of the most popular New Adventures into a two-hour release that never feels overly compressed or rushed. As such, it stands as one of the best adaptations Big Finish has ever done, whether it be a Doctor Who novel or as part of their Big Finish Classics range.
By Joseph A. Morrison4 years ago in Geeks
Knock at the Cabin
So a new M. Night Shyamalan movie has been released and that means that once again the internet will be split. Shyamalan has a reputation for big twists and risks that sometimes pay off and sometimes don’t. He in fact owes me 15 mediocre movies to make up for the existence of Avatar the Last Airbender. Knock at the Cabin did accomplish one of those spots.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Women Talking
Women Talking was a film I knew I had to see, the minute I saw the trailer. I also knew from the trailer that this was going to be a hard one to watch, yet it would be so worth it. This movie will also be on my 2023 list of films despite it being considered for Oscars and having a 2022 release date, it wasn’t widely released until January so I am counting it for 2023. Any story of trauma and abuse is going to be difficult to watch regardless of its rating, but what I truly appreciated about this film is that it was very clearly a story told by women.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Maybe I Do
The first 2023 movie of the year was Maybe I Do, a film we went into thinking that we were going to be watching a rom com. What we ended up watching was a deconstruction of marriage and relationships. Thematically it very much felt like the stage play it was adapted from and that was both good and bad for the film itself. With an iconic cast and the cinematography of a classic rom com, Maybe I Do held so much more for its audience than a meet cute and an act 3 misunderstanding.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
James Gunn's DCU
After what felt like forever DC fans finally got some information on where the DCU is headed under the guidance of James Gunn. And it is everything I could have hoped for, as soon as Gunn was hired I all of a sudden had hope for DC. We finally have someone in charge who not only reads comics but respects them, he is using the amazing source material at his disposal to bring fans some incredible projects. All that said I would like to throw it out there that all of this means nothing if he allows Ezra Miller to continue in this universe. A good writer and director aside, I think asking our artists to be mediocre human beings is not too much to ask. Simply don’t be awful…not difficult. But here we go with all the projects James Gunn announced for the DCU.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
The Curious Case of Jackie Chan and Insurance
Jackie Chan is a name that is synonymous with martial arts, action movies, and daring stunts. He has captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide, and his movies have become cult classics. However, there is one aspect of Jackie Chan's life that often goes unnoticed, and that is his relationship with insurance. This article explores the curious case of Jackie Chan and insurance, delving into the challenges he has faced in obtaining insurance coverage and what it means for his fans and the industry as a whole.
By Janet J. Smith4 years ago in Geeks
How to Leverage OpenAI & ChatGPT to grow my business
The first step in leveraging OpenAI and ChatGPT is to understand the technology behind it. OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research institute that has been working on developing cutting-edge AI technologies to help businesses and organizations transform the way they work. ChatGPT is one such technology, a conversational AI model that uses deep learning algorithms to understand natural language and generate human-like responses.
By Chris Dietrich4 years ago in Geeks
'Dragon Age Absolution' and Rejecting the Master's Tools
Dragon Age: Absolution is an animated series based on the fantasy video game franchise of the same name by the company Bioware (now owned by Electronic Arts). It's set in the continent of Thedas, a magical land of elves, demons, and dragons. Absolution, in particular, centers on a ragtag group of thieves as they attempt an Ocean’s Eleven-style robbery of the Tevinter Imperium Chantry to steal a McGuffin called the Circulum Infinitus — something that will allegedly raise the dead.
By Alex Mell-Taylor4 years ago in Geeks
The Banshees of Inisherin - A Movie Review
It’s important to be honest in any relationship. The Banshees of Inisherin was released to HBO in 2022. Padraic and Colm were once good friends. When Colm abruptly ends the friendship, Padraic questions why. Will they recognize or will their wounds lead to alarming consequences for both of them?
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
