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Andor Is One of the Few Disney Shows to Get Fascism Right
It’s hard to understate how shocked and happy I am that Andor exists. I have been banging a drum for years that Disney has been putting out programming that often appropriates the aesthetic of social change and revolution while advancing pretty regressive narratives (see my take on Black Panther and She-Hulk as examples).
By Alex Mell-Taylor4 years ago in Geeks
Dragon Age: Absolution - a review
In an earlier review of mine, I stated that Arcane, the animated show based on League of Legends is the best video game adaptation to this day. What's more, it's one of the best shows, animated or otherwise, that aired in the last couple of years. Netflix really outdid itself with this one.
By John H. Knight4 years ago in Geeks
The Noel Diary - A Netflix Movie Review
Life is all about the chase. Time to chase after your dreams. The Noel Diary is a 2022 Netflix film. In the midst of settling his estranged mother’s estate, Jake meets Rachel. She is in search of her biological mother. Discovering a diary, the pair take an adventure to find the owner of this journal.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
The Mole: The Netflix Reboot
If you're unfamiliar with The Mole, I implore you to check out my previously published article here on Vocal detailing the early 2000s family whodunit show. It was ahead of its time, cryptic, at times hilarious, and borderline reality show perfection.
By Raine Neal4 years ago in Geeks
Wednesday - A review
I’m a grown man in his thirties, who never liked the horror genre in movies and who doesn’t care much for Tim Burton’s work either. Nor was I a fan of the original Addams Family movies or TV shows or cartoons or comics. Not particularly fond of teen dramas or goths, either.
By John H. Knight4 years ago in Geeks
Scrooged - A Movie Review
I’m going to get Christmas Caroled? Is that really a thing? Scrooged appeared in theaters in 1988, based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Frank is visited by three ghosts. Showing Frank significant moments from his past, present, and future, he learns a valuable lesson.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Christmas with the Kranks - A Movie Review
Do you really think we can get everything set up in time for the Christmas party? Christmas with the Kranks is a 2004 film. When their daughter goes to Peru for the holiday, Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas and go on a cruise. The neighborhood is anything but happy about this idea. At the last minute, they need to throw a Christmas Eve party together.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
21st Century Pride & Prejudice
How should I start this one off? If you are ever looking for an 160 episode Youtube web series adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, that won Youtube it's first ever Primetime Emmy Award, and takes about 12 hours to watch if you watch it all in one day like I did... then look no further than The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (2011-2013).
By The Austen Shelf4 years ago in Geeks
Dead End - A Movie Review
Is it me or have we been on this road for hours? Dead End found its way into theaters in 2003. A family is on the way to their in-law's house on the night of Christmas Eve. Except, they can’t get off the road, driving aimlessly for hours. Running into strange occurrences turns out that taking a shortcut was not a good idea.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Spirited - An Apple+ Movie Review
What’s the past doing in the present? Based on Charles Dickens's famous novel A Christmas Carol, Spirited is a 2022 Apple+ musical. For centuries, the afterlife finds any miserable Scrooge and attempts to redeem them. Working in touches of magic, one misanthrope may change the whole tradition.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Reflecting On Every Cast Member From 'My 600-lb Life' Who Has Passed Away
Anyone who has ever watched the TLC show My 600-lb Life knows that the show's message is really a warning - food addiction can and will eventually kill someone. It's inspirational to watch the success stories and we like to talk about the people who arrive in Houston, Texas to receive the help of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, but it's also sad to watch people fail. Unfortunately, since the show began, 10 lives have ended due to their battle.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Geeks
