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The Idol: This years most misunderstood TV show
HBO's highly anticipated summer show has come and gone, leaving behind a trail of both hype and disappointment. Regardless of which side of the pond you reside on, the aggressive promotion of the "dream" pairing of Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd captured attention. Lily-Rose Depp, although not unfamiliar due to her famous parents, reached new levels of exposure. Meanwhile, The Weeknd, known as the music draw for a new generation, seemed like the perfect match on paper. However, the media's response to the show left critics worldwide scratching their heads, questioning whether they were right or simply missing something.
By Spencer Hawken3 years ago in Geeks
Hollywood's Alarm: 'The Flash' Falls Short
Before the release of "The Flash," there were constant claims that it would be a game-changer and one of the greatest superhero films ever made. Positive test screenings, reviews from CinemaCon, and endorsements from James Gunn added to the anticipation. However, when the general audience finally saw the movie, their reaction was far from positive. It flopped severely, with an 81% drop from Friday to Friday and one of the worst second weekend drops for a superhero film.
By Father's Journey3 years ago in Geeks
Why Can’t “Black Mirror” Kill Fascists?
The Black Mirror episode Demon 79 is a fun romp set in 1979 England. Protagonist Nida is a Brown woman that works at a department store. The episode is set against a rise in white supremacist fascism, particularly the xenophobic National Front or NF. She stumbles across a demonic rune that forces her to sacrifice three bodies or risk causing nuclear armageddon, leading her to take revenge against some of the more awful figures in her life.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in Geeks
Can Netflix Critique Itself? (ft. Black Mirror)
Netflix recently launched its sixth season of the anthology series Black Mirror, and its inaugural episode, Joan Is Awful, is quite a doozy. The episode is a bit of self-parody where a Streamberry viewer (i.e. a viewer from a platform very similar to Netflix) named Joan watches in horror as a show is aired based exactly on her life, plus or minus some significant embellishments (she is played by Salma Hayek, yall).
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in Geeks
‘XO, KITTY’: A Messy, Terrible Show That Might Be the Future of Content
INT. KITTY'S BEDROOM — MORNING A bright and cheerful room adorned with posters of cute kittens. KITTY, a spirited and sassy 16-year-old, bounces around her bedroom, preparing for an exciting day. She wears a pink shirt that says "Cat Lover" and shorts, her hair tied up in a messy bun. Kitty's phone sits on her bed, buzzing with notifications.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in Geeks
The Witcher Universe
Henry Cavill's departure from The Witcher came as a surprise to fans and even the show-runners were caught off guard. With Cavill no longer part of the DC Universe, many fans had hoped for his return to The Witcher, but unfortunately, that's not the case. The fan reaction has compelled the show-runners to finally respond. So, what did they have to say? Let's find out.
By Father's Journey3 years ago in Geeks
Nigerian movies and shows on YouTube
I am writing on several YouTube channels that put out and share Nollywood content through my recent watches. These choices were originally part of my Brief and not-so-brief opinions article line-up but I decided to make an article on them instead. Many are company-owned channels, producer's channels, re-upload channels and more. I already mentioned Uduak Isong Tv, Redtv, and Ndanitv in my Youtube channels cinema enthusiasts and pessimists might appreciate article but I found some more.
By 'Vive Akugha3 years ago in Geeks
Secret Invasion
The first episode of the Secret Invasion series was a little lackluster and it included one of my least favorite and most sexist story tropes. It did not set the bar very high and quite frankly did a great job of lowering any expectations I had for this series, there weren’t very many to begin with anyway. But here we are back for week 2 expecting absolutely nothing.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
What Happened to Movies?
With every major film release come the box office numbers, supposedly tracking a film's success or failure. Yet media sites seem to be very confused about what these numbers reveal. It seems every movie released lately is a failure or flop because the box office numbers and grosses aren't reflecting a profit, at least not a large one. Well there are very obvious reasons for that, obvious to everyone that is except the studios.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
