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'House Of The Dragon': Why It Is Customary For Taragaryens To Inter-Marry
WARNING: SPOILERS for House of the Dragon 1x07. Sometimes, the rules of Westeros can be confusing. While in Game of Thrones, the incestuous love story of Jaime and Cersei Lannister would have meant their deaths had it become common knowledge, the most recent prequel series House of the Dragon has Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen marrying her Uncle, Prince Daemon, and Rhaenyra's half-siblings Aegon and Helaena betrothed to each other, without anyone batting an eye.
By Kristy Anderson4 years ago in Geeks
Bros
The internet's reaction to Bros theatrical release is extremely sad. The box office most definitely does not reflect the charm, wit and heart of this movie. Most of the complaints i’ve heard are shallow and frankly, stupid. So here we go, the reality of the quality of this movie.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Review: "Hellraiser"
Clive Barker is known for a certain kind of horror that revels in pain with slight tones of sex. His work in Hellraiser is no exception in this case with its kinky overtones and visually striking villain, Pinhead. The original films had their share of fans due to the visceral nature of their proceedings. All of the things you could expect to see in a remake are here, such as sadomasochistic monsters and a cast of morally questionable characters. Still, unlike the original, it doesn’t stick the landing, nor does it have bite.
By Nick Cavuoti4 years ago in Geeks
Why Your Favorite Franchises are getting "ruined"
We all know the situation. It's been happening to all your favorite stuff. Your favorite book series, movie franchise or video game sequel. Whatever it is, if you've been around long enough, your favorite thing has been "ruined" or you've seen people complaining about it. Either way, there's a very simple reason for it. It makes money by guaranteeing that you have a lot of eyes on whatever product you are trying to push out.
By Jacob Harold4 years ago in Geeks
Hocus Pocus 2 - A Disney+ Movie Review
The Sanderson sisters are back. It’s time to fly. 30 years after the events of the first film, Hocus Pocus 2 is a 2022 Disney+ film about the return of the three famous witches. Two high school girls light a candle accidentally bringing the Sanderson sisters back on Halloween night. They must figure out how to get rid of them before they wreak havoc across Salem.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
60 Days, 60 Movies: Countdown to Halloween - Part 3
It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN! Here we are with the final 20, and thanks for sticking with me, and this list- Happy Halloween you little freaks!
By Delise Fantome4 years ago in Geeks
'House Of The Dragon': Why Vhagar Is A Big Loss For Rhaenyra And The Blacks
WARNING: SPOILERS for House of the Dragon 1x07, 'Driftmark'. The simmering tension between Queen Alicent's Greens and Princess Rhaenyra's Blacks boils over in House of the Dragon's seventh episode. A disagreement over the ownership of the dragon Vhagar leads to a brawl, during which Rhaenyra's second son, Lucerys Velaryon, gouges out the eye of Alicent's own second son, Aemond Targaryen, when Aemond openly accuses Lucerys and his older brother, Jacaerys, of being the bastard children of the recently deceased heir to Harrenhal, Ser Harwin Strong.
By Kristy Anderson4 years ago in Geeks
Love is Strange Lacks Cohesion Despite Gay Marriage Injustice Portrayed
If you randomly get plopped down in a movie theater, there’s a real good chance that the barrier of faster than light travel has been breached, a car chase will defy the laws of physics or a superhero will fret his place in the world as he reluctantly avenges evil. But just because a movie is down to earth and leaves the screen free of an endless stream of pyrotechnics, doesn’t mean you got to fall all over it to show off your sophistication.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Geeks
House of the Dragon Ep. 7
House of the Dragon has been on an upward swing as the show has gone on (thanks to more women involvement behind the camera). That said with the emergence of women who are treated as actual characters you get truly terrible people. Alicent is on my last damn nerve and Rhaenerya continues to have my heart, as we enter the latter half of the season curiosity builds as to where they are going to leave us. So here we go with episode 7…
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Tyler Perry's Boo 2! A Madea Halloween movie review
What is there to be said about Tyler Perry's Boo 2! A Madea Halloween? You already know it’s not any good. We all know that Tyler Perry doesn’t give a damn about the quality of his work. It’s completely critic-proof. I am epically wasting my time writing a review of this, or really any of Perry’s work. And yet, I am somehow here to write a review of Tyler Perry's Boo 2! A Madea Halloween. It really makes me begin to question my profession. Not completely, lord knows I wouldn’t want to get a real job.
By Catalinut4 years ago in Geeks
Anatomy of a Scene – ‘To Know Me Is To Fly With Me’
Some people are most comfortable on the ground, others down below beneath the sea. Ryan Bingham, however, is most comfortable up in the air. Ryan goes from city to city and from town to town racking up airline miles, staying in recognizable hotels, and sadly letting people go from jobs by helping them with the transition process to a new life. He does the dirty work, which can be quite tense and unforgiving. He does not do his job out of pleasure for helping companies fire people in-person but rather because he likes life on the road and is comfortable being in airports, rental cars, and hotels rather than in a cubicle or a factory day in and day out.
By Ben W4 years ago in Geeks
My fav fictional phlembomaniac...
29SEP2022; 1705- Maryland, USA I couldn't hold out any longer. Also, for the sake of trite cliches: My curiosity got the best of me; yet again.
By Nefarious Darrius4 years ago in Geeks