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Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.

Using AI to enhance my art
During this project I utilized OpenAI's chat bot to add to my creative vision. I decided to write a haiku inspired by the famous painting "Blue Boy" by Thomas Gainsborough.
By Liam Sibbald4 years ago in Geeks
Like no one ever was
"I want to be the very best, like no one ever was." Scene from Pokemon opening theme song - The Pokemon Company For 25 years Ash Ketchum has been the face of Pokemon, and now with the most recent announcement, we learn that he is retiring.
By John Eva4 years ago in Geeks
Sighted and Sounded Out
The list is out; the magazine will arrive here soon; the controversy grows. Every ten years, the British Film Institute puts out a special issue of their magazine called 'Sight and Sound: The 100 Greatest Films of All Time'. The list is compiled from the votes of academics, insiders, critics, and - as a novelty - even directors. There is one for critics and one specifically for directors and the twain often do not meet. But this year, it seems like they are screaming at each other over the holiday meal without letting the other side get in a single word.
By Kendall Defoe 4 years ago in Geeks
The Sims 4: A Writer's Game
Imagine being able to create something that only existed in your mind finally on a digital platform? You don't have to be a writer to play the Sims 4, playing it will turn you into a storyteller, writer, control freak, lover of architecture or all four.
By BBW4 years ago in Geeks
Imagining the Curtailed Future of Minx Through Viva. Top Story - December 2022. Created with: OG Collection.
One of the latest casualties of an overhaul of HBO Max done by Warner Bros. Discovery was Minx, a comedy centered on a semi-fictional erotic magazine for women published in 1970s Los Angeles. Despite a strong critical response to the first season, which premiered on March 17, 2022 and holds a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, new leadership at the streamer pulled the series even after a previous renewal and days ahead of production wrapping on the second season. Co-executive producer and star Jake Johnson has since said that filming will wrap and that the Minx team is hoping for a new home for the show.
By OG Collection 4 years ago in Geeks
Animation - not just for kids
For ages, the stubborn statement that anything that is drawn (and by extension, animated) is for children. Even after titans like The Simpsons or South Park made their way into pop culture, the idea remained: animation was a somehow lesser medium for storytelling than live action. Even in this day and age, creators like Guillermo del Toro (who has a few animated passion projects himself, such as The Tales of Arcadia or the umpteenth new Pinocchio movie this year) spoke up against the discrimination of animation as a medium. And while del Toro's animated movies and series aren't neccesarelly ones I'd categorize as "adult animation", the fact remains: animation still has a long way to go.
By John H. Knight4 years ago in Geeks
Why do we love Dark Girls?
Defining the archetype The love for dark girls in media can be attributed to their genuine anti-socialness and constant dark moods. These characters are often characterized by their snarky attitudes and unique, dark interests. Their goth or punk aesthetic adds to their allure and when done correctly, these characters become iconic and beloved. It's important to note that when referring to dark girls, we're not talking about femme fatales, monster girls, wild girls, crazy girls, empty girls, or even manic pixies. While there may be some overlap with these archetypes, dark girls have their own distinct characteristics and appeals.
By Emby Lat4 years ago in Geeks
Holiday in Handcuffs - A Movie Review
How long until your family finds out that you kidnapped me? Strapped into handcuffs and released to theaters in 2006, Holiday in Handcuffs is about a young woman who kidnaps a ransom guy. Decoying him as her boyfriend so she can make her family happy for once, the holiday takes an unexpected turn.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
All About X-box
Choppy waters The Xbox was quickly followed by release dates in Japan (February 22, 2002) and Europe (March 14, 2002), however neither market responded to the system with the same fervor as North America. Only 123,000 Xbox systems were sold in Japan in the first week after launch, confirming Microsoft's concern that the system would struggle to gain traction in the famously competitive international market.
By Johanna Wanjiru4 years ago in Geeks
ChatGPT is also a Smart A.I Writing Tool.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT model is a cutting-edge, enterprise-level language model that can generate writing that is highly reminiscent of human-authored works. This type of AI is programmed to understand and generate content in a broad variety of formats and styles while maintaining a convincingly natural tone.
By Estalontech4 years ago in Geeks
Fantasy books - what to ask for Christmas
Do you know Harry Potter by heart? Already read The Lord of the Rings several times? Long since accepted that G. R. R. Martin would do literally anything but finish the last Game of Thrones book? Here are 10 fantasy books for you, that are not necessarily very similar to those, but still, you should read them. Next time I will think of a more consistent introduction, I promise.
By John H. Knight4 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Who: 1963: The Assassination Games Review
Back in 2013, Big Finish decided to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who with three stories set in 1963, the year of the launch of the programme. Each story featured a different Doctor from the 1980s, and the final story, specifically, saw the Seventh Doctor and Ace reunited with the Counter-Measures team, first introduced in the 1988 story "Remembrance of the Daleks" (itself designed to celebrate 25 years of Doctor Who), and who were given their own spin-off by Big Finish. In that sense, there's a lot going on in "The Assassination Games", and, as such, this is a very complex story with lots of strands to it. However, despite the complex plot and the weight of expectation on this release, "The Assassination Games" is a fantastic release that maintains a speed and pace that is perhaps unmatched by many Doctor Who stories, as well as balancing all the lead characters we know and love. In those regards then, this is an expectational story.
By Joseph A. Morrison4 years ago in Geeks