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Shakespeare, Laughs, and More with CAST'S 'Twelfth Night'
This is too hard a knot for me to untie. Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe brings William Shakespeare’s classic play Twelfth Night to the stage. After a shipwreck, Viola, a young woman, washes ashore onto Illyria, an unfamiliar island. She disguises herself as a man named Cesario and works for Duke Orsino. A mix-up of love affairs and mistaken identities ensues as they try to resolve dilemmas.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Venom: The Last Dance"
Venom: The Last Dance is one of the last movies I thought I'd see in 2024. Some of you may remember how much I hated the Venom: Let there be carnage. That was only 3 years ago, but I'm still traumatized by how terrible that movie was. Somehow, I was coerced to see this movie and I'm glad to say that it was better than that last movie.
By Brian Anonymous2 years ago in Geeks
Off Cabot Broadway Bar: A Monthly Celebration of Music and Community
There’s no place like home - Dorothy Gale (Wizard of Oz). Off Cabot Theatre held its monthly Broadway Bar open mic on November 4. Broadway Bar has been a popular music event for musical theater fans on the North Shore since 2018 when Lianne Bunting, Thomas Smoker, and Jacyn Tremblay started it.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Aronofsky's "The Whale" touches me personally with parallel lines
In 2022, I went to the theater with my son to see a new movie from Darren Aronofsky: The Whale. Though I was familiar with other films from Aronofsky, and I was a fan of both Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink, I hadn't seen any trailers so I had no idea what the movie was going to be about. I really don't care what Rotten Tomatoes score it has or how much money it made, but I am happy that it did get Fraser an Oscar award, and won some other award acknowledgements. The movie was adapted from the play (of the same name) written by Samuel D. Hunter. The movie is available to watch at home, so I rewatched it again today in November 2024.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Geeks
I Learned a Great Deal About Our Own Mortality As Men By Watching This Film
Men? Our egos will be our demise if we don't get control of it while we still can. The decline of any civilization is deeply rooted in inflated ego. You start thinking that this will never end and that you will always be on top.
By Digital_FootPrint12122 years ago in Geeks
Bank Under Siege Review: Does it deliver the thrills of Money Heist?
Friends, if you have seen Money Heist and in case you liked Money Heist a lot, then another show with the same kind of plot line has come on Netflix named Bank Under Siege, now ultimately how is this show, let's find out. Well, guys, Bank Under Siege is a limited show, which means that no season of it is going to come in the future, its story is not going to be continued further. This show has a total of 5 episodes, each of 40 minutes, except the final episode which is of 54 minutes. Now the story is something like this it is the time era of the 80s, the city is Barcelona and eleven robbers enter a bank there, they make the people present in the bank tied up and they demand that one of their companions should be released, now whatever happens next is what you get to see in this show. This show is also available in Hindi language on Netflix. Now if I want to review the show in short for you, then it's a decent show. See, if you are expecting that like Money Heist, you are going to have an out and out the edge of seat experience, you will get to see out-and-out massy action, you will get to see an out-and-out bank robbery, no, all these things do not exist here, rather it is a hostage drama that what is happening to the hostages, will they be able to survive or not. So you get to see all these things and in between these things, you get to see characters talking about many things. So if you are thinking that no, this show is like Money Heist, then I'll give you a reality check. This show is not like Money Heist. So I guess everyone will like this show. I don't think so because Money Heist was so successful because it was given a very real treatment and the character of the professor in it was very intimate, you don't get to see such intimate characters here, but still, I liked this show somewhere. Now why, because the drama that was there was quite real and came with a treatment, but it does not mean that anything happened, no matter how it happened, you do not get to see that thing. Along with this, I liked the BGM of this show. You get to see decent work done by the actors. The production value is quite good. The era of the 80s has been recreated well here. All in all, if you don't want to waste a lot of time and want to watch it for some time, then definitely put it on your watch list. This show will not disappoint you at all, but yes, it is better if you don't expect Money Heist like this show. I will give Bank Under Siege six and a half to seven out of 10. In terms of parental guidance, there is no nude scene or vulgarity in the show, but yes, you get to hear some abusive language. If I talk about the Hindi dubbing of the show, then the dubbing is good. So this was my review of Netflix's new show Bank Under Siege, hope you enjoy it. Guys I have a small request for you, please tell me my shortcomings, where am I making a mistake, do you understand what I am saying or not, please tell me, after all only this will help me become better. My friend Alex has completely disappeared, he doesn't even like my stories or comments, Alex bhai where are you? Have I made any mistake, if so, please forgive me. 🙏
By Ayush Verma2 years ago in Geeks
Turn Your Casual Photos into Business-Ready Portraits
Every professional in any business industry needs a professional portrait, sometimes known as a headshot. Even freelance solo entrepreneurs such as writers and gig workers do too. Too often the ones that exist need to be updated.
By Val Garner2 years ago in Geeks
Citadel: Honey Bunny Web Series Review: Sholay of the Citadel Universe!
Finally guys Amazon Prime's next big show i.e. Citadel: Honey Bunny has arrived, I have completed watching it and what is my opinion on it, what is my take, what is my judgement or what is my point of view, let's find out. Well show Citadel: Honey Bunny is the prequel of the original Citadel show and here you get to see the story of Nadia's parents i.e. Honey or Bunny, how Honey or Bunny become spies, what type of missions they do, what is their main mission, that is what you get to see in this show which has six episodes whose length varies from 45 to 50 minutes. And yes, before watching Citadel: Honey Bunny, you do not need to watch any previous show of this universe. Now if I want to review Citadel: Honey Bunny for you in one line, then I would just say that Citadel: Honey Bunny is the Sholay of this Citadel universe. Look, all the previous shows of this universe have not been able to attract me at all. I mean they are very boring and just keep running without any motive, but at least Honey Bunny has come out much much better than those shows. However, it is not that this show is a complete masterpiece show, this show will not bring goosebumps in your goto. Honestly speaking, Citadel Honey Bunny also has many flaws, however, the length of each episode is 40 to 45 minutes and this show is not going to bore you much. I mean you will get to see some good interesting moments, you will get to see good chemistry, whatever intensity or thrill you should get to see, you will get to see all that. It is said a lot about Varun Dhawan that he overacts a lot, if a good director comes then this guy acts well, Varun Dhawan has proved this thing earlier as well and this time too. The intensity that we got to see in Varun Dhawan's character in the Citadel Honey Bunny show and the way he has played it, you get to see Varun Dhawan's acting range here, which once again proves that Varun Dhawan is a good actor but he should get the support of a good director if the director himself is not good then his work also happens according to that. We get to see Samantha in the show as Honey, her accent disappoints a bit in many places but overall the work she has done is quite good without any doubt. K.K Menon sir is also a part of this show and no doubt he is such an actor whose work no matter how much you praise it, it will still be less, meaning he is versatile, he breathes life into every character and that thing is seen here. Apart from this, the supporting characters have also done their work very well, they deserve praise too. This show is set in back time and the way the era of that time has been recreated here is impressive, I mean locations, art design, set design, costumes etc everything is impressive. The special thing about BGM is that it matches with the scenes or you can say that BGM was sinking very well with the scenes. Let me tell you further that the action of the show is the main highlight of the show. I mean that the level of action shown in the web series is quite interesting, meaning it is quite intense, and its choreography is quite good. In many places, the action scenes were not that perfect. The way cool cinematography has hidden those flaws is quite good. The cinematography is absolutely fine, and so is the lighting. I mean, the way the lights have been played in the show, again I would like to say interesting. See, this is Raj and DK's show, but the comedic touch of Raj and DK was missing somewhere. I mean, there are no characters that are usually seen in Raj and DK's shows. Yes there is a reference to pop culture here but you don't get to see much of it Apart from this, I didn't like the ending of the show much. I mean, while paying off the buildup that was done, the hint of the second season should have been left here but no, the mystery of the first season that has just come has been left here, so why were we watching this show, at least pay off it, unfortunately, you don't get to see that payoff here. All in all Citadel Honey Bunny is still a good time pass show, you will be able to enjoy watching it. I will give the show 7 out of 10. In terms of parental guidance, a lot of abusive language has been used in the show so please avoid watching this show with your family. So this was my review on Citadel Honey Bunny. Hope you enjoy it, don't forget to subscribe and give me one heart ♥️ Also here is my BuyMeACoffee profile.
By Ayush Verma2 years ago in Geeks
