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Avatar Movie: A Look At Its 10-Year Long Legacy
When Avatar was released in 2009, it was praised for its groundbreaking visual effects and innovative use of motion capture technology. The movie was a huge box office success and quickly became one of the most popular films of all time. Its legacy has been far-reaching, inspiring many other filmmakers and helping to shape the future of cinema.
By G Fraust4 years ago in Geeks
Avatar Movie: A Closer Look At The Power Of Storytelling Through Visual Effects
In 2009, Avatar took the world by storm. The groundbreaking film changed the way we think about visual effects and storytelling, and its success has led to sequels and spin-offs. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the power of storytelling through visual effects, the importance of preserving the environment, and the legacy of Avatar.
By G Fraust4 years ago in Geeks
Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Review
You never said a murder case would happen a second time. Season 2 of Only Murders in the Building picks up right after a second murder occurs in the building. Framed for the murder, the trio once again figures out clues behind the case. Investigating the murder also helps them reconfigure relationships in their lives.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
6 Biggest Unanswered Questions From The 'Pokemon' Anime
After twenty-five years, Ash Ketchum, the new Pokemon World Champion, is set to retire as the main protagonist of the Pokemon anime. After a special miniseries airing in January 2023, Ash will pass the baton to a pair of new young Trainers, Liko and Roy.
By Kristy Anderson4 years ago in Geeks
3 Lessons Learned from Writing Fanfiction for Over 20 Years. Top Story - May 2021.
April 30th marks the tenth anniversary of when I completed the fanfic Sailor Helga. I’ve written fanfiction for twenty years, and have gained a lot of experience from the practice. Here are some of the most valuable lessons I can impart on newbies who wish to embark on writing fanfiction:
By Shamona Pretz4 years ago in Geeks
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio - A Netflix Movie Review
Life is a wonderful gift. Be exactly who you are. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a 2022 Netflix adaptation of the well-known story. Gepetto grieves his young son's loss and creates a wooden puppet. His wish is magically granted. Adjusting to his life with Pinocchio, the puppet is curious about the world, inadvertently getting into trouble.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
The Whale
Brendan Fraser has been off the big screen for years now, many of us remember him being our strong and sexy movie crush when we first saw The Mummy and he's generally known as one of the sweetest humans on the planet. So when his new movie was announced the world seemed genuinely proud of him and happy for him. Having now seen the film I am glad to say that all of that pride and excitement was worth it.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Babylon
So the end of 2022 was kind of insane and we didn’t get to see as many movies as we would have liked so January is going to be my catch up month. These will not count towards the year end review of films for 2023 but will be added to the year end review for 2022. So first up we have the second Margot Robbie film of 2022, Babylon. Babylon got a lot of bad reviews, with around 50% on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audience members, and as always I am here to say that everyone that wrote negative reviews about this film are stupid and wrong.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Devotion
AMC A-List has been such a blessing for someone who creates all of her content around film and tv, Devotion was a film that my husband really wanted to see and I honestly went into the movie knowing absolutely nothing about it. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that's my favorite way to go into films. I like going in having absolutely no expectations whatsoever. I was hooked after the first five minutes. I have a very specific thing for war movies that center around aviators, I went through a very long Pearl Harbor and Flyboys phase. Devotion is an excellent addition to my favorite flier movies.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
The Environmentalist Message at the Heart of Disney's 'Strange World'
Disney's Strange World is about a fantastical land entirely different from our own, filled with fantastic locals and strange creatures. A central throughline in the film, like most Disney properties, is about familial expectations. The explorer Jaeger Clade wants his son Searcher to follow in his footsteps and find a way over the impassable mountain chain surrounding their country of Avalonia. This expectation causes a rift in Jaeger and Searcher's relationship that continues into the present.
By Alex Mell-Taylor4 years ago in Geeks
‘Glass Onion’ Shows Us The Power Of Breaking Shit
The sequel to Knives Out is about detective Benoit Blanc tagging along to a rich billionaire’s murder mystery party on a private Grecian island. This game quickly turns quite deadly as murder breaks out. Benoit and a surprise companion must snoop around this Elon Musk/Mark Zuckerberg-inspired estate to find the real culprit.
By Alex Mell-Taylor4 years ago in Geeks
K-Drama Review: The Forbidden Marriage, Episode 1
— SYNOPSIS: — There is a Marriage Ban in effect throughout the lands because the royal family is searching for a new crown princess. This has gone on for seven years, and people are kind of fed up with it. Can’t blame them.
By Rachel Ashton4 years ago in Geeks