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Villainess Review: Mandy (Saving My Daughter)
Normally, in my villainess reviews, I usually detail the events of the film or television program that eventually lead to the villainess being unveiled on screen. However, I'm going to do something different here because my usual approach is similar to a movie review as well, and there's already a review of this movie up on Vocal written by someone who I consider as the "Wayne Gretzky of movie reviews" (it's Stanley Cup Playoff time, hence the Great One reference). So with that, I'll just cut to the chase and state that this story and review is about Mandy, the main villainess of 2021's Saving My Daughter.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Geeks
Reviewing a Hat Trick of Villainesses from "Sorority Sister Killer"
Sorority Sister Killer completed Lifetime's back-to-back days of sorority-themed thrillers, following Secrets of Sorority Row. In this film, the focus is on best friends Lacey Montgomery and Tara George, who are pledging to the Kappa Tau Pi sorority, which has Courtney McCray as president. After being welcomed by Courtney, younger sister Ella, and their mother (as well as the sorority's den mother), Lana, the girls start their pledging, which happens to include a hazing ritual that consisted of excessive drinking and bullying one of the pledges, Tiffany, by hurling fat-shaming comments at her and forcing her to take off her dress. This sets off Lacey, who leaves the house, but Tara remains, causing friction between the two friends.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Betsy Gray (Chronicle Mysteries)
A Hallmark Movies and Mysteries film series I have immensely enjoyed is Chronicle Mysteries, which brought Allison Sweeney back into the fold. Sweeney, best known for playing scheming Sami Brady on Days of our Lives, portrayed Hannah Swensen on the Murder, She Baked film series, but this series casts Sweeney as podcaster Alex McPherson, and the second film of the series, The Wrong Man, featured Alex getting involved in investigating a murder that occurred three years prior to the events.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Rachel Turner (Matchmaker Mysteries)
I am a huge fan of Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' many film series, and I love how these new series just keep popping up one by one. One of the recent film series is Matchmaker Mysteries, which stars Danica McKellar as famed matchmaker Angie Dove, and the first installment, A Killer Engagement, debuted on October 6, 2019.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Stacey (Secrets on Sorority Row)
The first of back-to-back days of sorority-based thrillers on Lifetime gave us Secrets on Sorority Row, which began with a flashback to 1997, when Michelle and Kelly were pledging to the Epsilon Theta sorority, which was led by Stacey. The hazing ritual centered on excessive drinking, and after Michelle and Kelly were accepted, the latter ended up falling down a flight of stairs and to her death. Fast forward over 20 years, Michelle--a psychology professor--is dealing with her teenaged daughter, Quinn, pledging to the same sorority, and also dealing with threatening letters from someone referencing Kelly's death.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Kristin (Brutal Bridesmaids)
Lifetime Movie Network gave us this film, Brutal Bridesmaids, in February 2021, which made me absolutely giddy because the title guarantees that a villainess will appear. But I'm getting ahead of myself, let's set the stage.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Janice Roseland (Memories of a Murder)
This weekend, Lifetime gave us Memories of a Murder (originally titled, Souvenirs), which centered on a young woman named Gail, who was running a murder memorabilia shop. The shop served as a target of ridicule and vandalism from a group of teens led by Tori Kelly, and it was after eggs were thrown that Gail was visited by Janice Roseland, a detective who spoke to Gail about the vandalism and her shop. The film's progression sees Gail on the receiving end of calls from a mysterious killer, who had been taunting Gail and ordering her to sell some of the items from the shop. The caller also claimed that Gail's father was a killer himself, and that he created both of them.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Geeks
Pataal Lok Season 2 Web Series Review: Here's My Honest Review
On 17 January of this month, it was as if there was a rain of different contents that I did not get the right time to watch Season 2 of Pataal Lok, but now I have watched this web series and what is there in it, let's talk a bit. This series has several 8 episodes, and every episode is almost 40 to 45 minutes, so if you want to binge-watch it, it will take almost five or six hours But is this series worth it? So in my opinion, it depends on your choice of liking. I liked Season 1 very much, and with that impression, I sat to watch Season 2. Now look, Season 1 of Pataal Lok came in 2020, i.e. in COVID times, and at that time, everyone was craving content because everyone was sitting at home and wanted something to watch. In such a situation, this series comes and also becomes popular based on its content. Now look at that time; there were many reasons for Season 1 of Pataal Lok to become famous, such as the raw and rustic language used in it, similar to how you and I speak among our friends or generally in close circles. Additionally, some of its brutal scenes became quite famous, especially the character of Hathoda Tyagi and the brutal murders committed by him. And yes, Hathiram Chaudhary, played by Jaideep Ahlawat, has a huge contribution or, say, hand in making this series famous, but will we get to see something similar in Season 2 as well? Look, Season 1 has not much to do with Season 2; I mean, story-wise, the case of the first season was different, and this season is based on a different case. So, there is no story-wise continuity. So watching Season 1 is not really important, but you need to know some characters like Hathiram Chaudhary or his family, then Imran Ansari or his relationship with Hathiram Chaudhary; if you know this much, then it is enough. At the start of the first episode, a recap of about one and a half minutes is shown to you, which will help you connect with the characters. Now if we talk about the story of Season 2, then instead of comparing it with the story of Season 1, we should judge it as a fresh story.
By Ayush Verma2 years ago in Geeks
Creature Commandos
James Gunn’s Creature Commandos was off to a rough start. I think it started really slow and the story still seems a little confused. That said it is his first project in his DCU so I have to give him some time to get going. We really are just getting started and I have heard some really amazing things about the end of the show. Gunn is still the only person I trust with the future of DC especially after seeing the Superman trailer. I do love some of the characters he chose to use for Creature Commandos so let’s get to the second half of the season.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Everything You Need to Know About OTT Service
Description: What is OTT meaning? What are the OTT platforms? The last decades have dramatically changed our digital entertainment way. As smart devices like smartphones, tablets and smart TV have become the dominant in people's daily digital entertainment in both video content delivering and sharing, there has been a huge rise of OTT services. If you are still not quite clear about OTT, this post will help you. You can learn what is OTT and what are the best OTT services.
By Faye Miller2 years ago in Geeks
7 Best Budget Monitors for M4 Mac Mini 2025
The M4 Mac Mini 2025 has redefined compact computing with its remarkable power and sleek design. However, unlocking its full potential requires the right display. Whether you’re a creative professional, a gamer, or someone working from home, the monitor you choose plays a critical role in optimizing your productivity and visual experience. In this comprehensive guide, we’ve rounded up the 7 best budget monitors for the M4 Mac Mini 2025, focusing on affordability, performance, and compatibility. These monitors excel in delivering stunning visuals, robust functionality, and versatile connectivity — all without breaking the bank.
By Dilan the techie2 years ago in Geeks
