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#TBT La Cienaga and The Wonders
Lucrecia Martell’s La Ciénaga and Alice Rohrwacher The Wonders are both female-led vehicles that deconstruct notions of the modern family. The two films are also personal reflections of their directors, with Ciénaga based in the suburbs where Martel was raised and Wonders also using Rochwacher’s place of birth as reference. From the perspective of their protagonists, beyond-their-years emotionally intelligent teenage girls, the features combine elements of satire and realism to convey intergenerational difference; also relying on feminist phenomenology to unpack the patriarchal order consistent with traditional family structures.
Hayat HyattPublished 4 years ago in GeeksLifetime Review: 'Cheerleader Abduction'
Trish Patton (Kristen Harris) thinks she has the perfect All-American family. She has a supportive husband, two bright children, and a thriving political career as she works on her campaign for governor. Little does she know that her teenage daughter Olivia (Jerni Stewart) is hiding a big secret: she's pregnant. Abandoned by the baby's father, scared for her future, and fearing how her friends and family will react to the news, Olivia doesn't know what to do.
Trevor WellsPublished 4 years ago in GeeksMidnight Sun
Midnight Sun is Twilight in Edward Cullen’s point of view. When an early draft of the manuscript was leaked, it really upset Meyer so much that she never finished it until many years later. I think it came to a point where many twilight fans, gave up hope of it ever being released having to rely on fan fiction for their needs. The Twilight Series has divided book lovers. Some readers love the intense teenage romance between Bella and the sparkling vampire, Edward. Others are repulsed at the writing and the characters. However I’ve seen some people say that through another person’s point of view it might chance the story to something more interesting.
Chloe GilholyPublished 4 years ago in GeeksLifetime Review: 'Cheer Camp Killer'
At this cheer camp, everyone is eager to prove themselves. That's because at the annual showcase, the cheerleader dubbed Cheer Camp Champion will win a full-ride scholarship to college. For Sophia Jacobs (Mariah Robinson), such an offer is incredibly tempting. Also at the camp is Victoria Richards (Sydney Malakeh), whose mother Beth (Andrea Bogart) is a coach at the camp who strives for perfection. But with Victoria, Beth demands it, believing the camp's scholarship prize is her daughter's only shot at getting into college.
Trevor WellsPublished 4 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "Dolly Parton: Here I Am"
Dolly Parton: Here I Am is a documentary that I would have thought they'd have made a long time ago. After watching the documentary though, I have a better understanding of why a documentary was probably hard to make. She lived a very interesting life and I keep forgetting how much Dolly has accomplished over the last 50 years. She's one of those old school people that is quite endearing but also difficult to explore.
Brian AnonymousPublished 4 years ago in GeeksA Film Addict Reviews! Corpse Bride
In the spirit of the current season, I’ve been trying to watch more of the Halloween type films. It is one of my favorite holidays and it sucks that I can’t celebrate the usual way I like to. My family and I would scare the entire neighborhood by turning our front yard into a bit of a haunted house. Some of our inspirations for decorations have come from Tim Burton films. So, I decided to give Corpse Bride another shot since its been a long while since I’ve seen it.
Anakin ShawPublished 4 years ago in GeeksWhy You Should Watch “Cobra Kai” on Netflix
“The Karate Kid” came out in 1984, 3 years before I was even born. It was still popular enough while I was growing up that I was aware of its existence but I can’t even remember when I finally sat down to watch it. It left no lasting impression on me. Which is why I was a bit surprised to find myself somewhat charmed by its most recent sequel - a series titled “Cobra Kai”, the first two seasons of which are currently streaming on Netflix.
Yana AleksPublished 4 years ago in Geeks5 Reasons Why Netflix’s “Enola Holmes” Is So Popular
“Enola Holmes”, starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam Claflin as Enola, Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes, and Helena Bonham Carter as their mother Eudoria, has been a big success since it premiered on Netflix a few weeks ago. What is it exactly that viewers find so appealing? Here are five very good reasons for the film’s popularity - in no particular order.
Yana AleksPublished 4 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "Next"
Next is an older movie that came out back in 2007. It's really funny how much you notice fashion trends when you watch older movies. This movie actually had a really great concept that I was really wishing they'd play more with. Instead they kind of got drawn out with an overly dramatic romance story that took away a lot from this movie.
Brian AnonymousPublished 4 years ago in GeeksAn Analysis: Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone
After making some rather distasteful and transphobic comments; the support for JK Rowling has quickly dissipated. But the love for the series that made her famous still is strong. Of Course, I spoke up about these issues publicly on Tik Tok (BMiki13 if you want to watch them, and I will also be the first to admit that yea, the wording is kind of aggressive but the point behind them still stands).
Bri JenkinsPublished 4 years ago in GeeksEleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Let's begin the story at the start. This was not supposed to be my kind of book. It was not even supposed to be read. It is Young Adult fiction - a genre I normally steer clear of. But, I was shopping for books at this year's Big Bad Wolf Sale and saw this book. Then, an earlier memory flooded back in. 'It is a good one', someone had mentioned. 'Perhaps you should check it out.' The face that said it was now hazy in my memory, but the message had lingered on. Next, I did what I often do. I logged onto Goodreads and checked the book out - lots of ratings and reviews, average rating of 4+. Not bad. I am not saying that Goodreads ratings are definitive. But in many instances the ratings have reflected my personal thoughts after reading the book. So, I took the plunge.
Calculated CalamityPublished 4 years ago in GeeksA Film Addict Reviews! Seven Samurai
I am an avid gamer. I’ve played the likes of Red Dead Redemption 2, Overwatch and most recently, Apex Legends. One game I have recently enjoyed a lot is Ghost of Tsushima. For those who don’t know or have ever played it, It is the story of a samurai, whose whole clan has been wiped out to the mongols. It is up to you, to save the island of Tsushima to save the mainland of Japan. I have had a lot of fun playing it and I’m genuinely excited for the new update that’s coming out this Friday. In honor of this update, I wanted to see one of the inspirations for the game. So, without further ado, I present to you Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai.
Anakin ShawPublished 4 years ago in Geeks