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Why Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon has me losing my mind
There's no denying that Disney has played a huge role in shaping or influencing our childhoods, especially their animated movies. As a kid I would watch all the Disney Princess movies with an almost obsessive intensity. I'm still very confident in being able to sing the theme songs from each movie (even though I am admittedly very tone deaf). If I had to name my favourite movies, it would have to 'Aladdin'. The original animated movie, has a very special place in my heart because of Princess Jasmine.
By Shinissa Kaur6 years ago in Geeks
Could Cruella Remind Us Why We Love Disney Villains? . Top Story - February 2021.
If you were to ask the average person what they remember about Disney’s 1961 animated film 101 Dalmatians, they will ALWAYS, without exception, bring up its iconic baddie Cruella De Vil. With her distinctive black and white hair, gigantic fur coat and obsession with turning the titular animals into a new item of clothing, Cruella De Vil is one of the quintessential Disney villains. Cruella’s popularity is now being exploited by the forthcoming 101 Dalmatians prequel Cruella, which reveals the backstory of the notorious villain. Set in 1970s London, Cruella explores how Estella De Vil became the deranged clothing mogul who has terrified so many of us over the decades. The project was first announced in 2013, and has gone through several directors and screenwriters, with I, Tonya director Craig Gillespie overseeing the finished film. Cruella is being released in May, and the promotional campaign has begun in earnest with the first posters and trailer, released last week.
By Fairy Tale Fanboy6 years ago in Geeks
Why I dislike Ross from Friends
I don't like Ross. When Rachel got off the plane to be with him. I was more than a little upset. She was giving up a major opportunity to be with a guy who clearly did not appreciate her work or support her dreams. I mean, she didn't say she was going to stay in France forever. And he considered moving to England to be with Emily, but decided not to because of Ben. But Ben is older now and Emma, his other child who is younger so less able to travel to visit him, would likely be going with Rachel. Really, if he cared about her, he would have encouraged her to go live her dreams. She was really excited about going and it was a great opportunity. If it continued, I would be willing to bet that she resented him for keeping her from that opportunity. And, because Rachel isn't perfect either and tends to be a bit petty, I could see her bringing it up every time they got into an argument going forward.
By Sasha Nichols6 years ago in Geeks
WandaVision: What Will Happen To Darcy Inside The Hex?
WARNING: SPOILERS for WandaVision episode 6, 'All-New Halloween Spooktacular!'. A lot went on in WandaVision's sixth episode, 'All-New Halloween Spooktacular'. Vision embarked on his own investigation of Westview, the twins gained powers, hinting at their possible future as members of the Young Avengers, and finally, when Vision's investigations lead him into a spot of trouble, Wanda expands the borders of Westview to save his life.
By Kristy Anderson6 years ago in Geeks
Origin of the Phrase 'Cut to the Chase'
You might be surprised to find out the origin of the phrase "cut to the chase." You have probably heard it being used, but you might not have any idea what it means. Therefore, I will cut to the chase and give you the background of the phrase.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Geeks
How dystopian YA shaped Gen Z. Top Story - February 2021.
From roughly 2010-2014, dystopian YA was all the rage. Rising political tensions, war and a recession from the previous decade had curdled into the rise of the dystopian genre: where horrifyingly oppressive governments committed grave atrocities against the people they were supposed to protect, leaving it to teenagers (who were usually cisgender, white and heterosexual) to save the world.
By Vanessa Lewis6 years ago in Geeks
How The Masked Singer Became One of The Biggest Hits of the Third Lockdown
A hoop-skirted Harlequin delivers a powerful cover of “Fast Car”. A burly Viking with a gigantic beard provides a surprisingly soft rendition of the Fleetwood Mac ballad “Songbird”. A mystery female singer performs the Dreamgirls classic “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going” disguised as a giant cone of sausage and chips. These are not products of a folk singer’s LSD hallucinations, but are instead scenes from The Masked Singer, the latest Saturday night light entertainment phenomenon on British TV. The format of The Masked Singer is pretty simple – celebrities perform disguised as a variety of unusual characters, and a panel of judges (as well as the audience in the studio, and the millions watching at home) have to guess their identity. The audience and judges vote out one or two of the acts, and they must take off their masks and reveal their true identity. However, things get even stranger when the performers are revealed – Instead of the usual heat magazine mainstays and minor soap actors, the line-up includes a former manager of England’s football team, several chart-topping popstars, and even a knight of the realm (You don’t get that on Dancing On Ice!) Why would these celebrities – many of whom are still active and influential – devote several weeks of their time to such a strange show?
By Rtotalmagic6 years ago in Geeks
