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10 Black Superheroes That Deserve a Solo Film
They're Black and they're proud! With Black Panther breaking a billion dollars at the box office, it’s time to show the world that Black comic superheroes don’t only come from Wakanda! With Luke Cage on Netflix and Miles Morales (Spider-Man), Cyborg, and Nick Fury solo films already in the works, I'm here to talk about some Black superheroes that don't seem like they will get their solo film in the near future, but should!
By DJ Johnson6 years ago in Geeks
7 Things Queen Elizabeth II and Anna Wintour Probably Talked About
In case you missed it, Queen Elizabeth and Anna Wintour are now best friends. Okay, fine, they’re two awesome women who have met on at least two occasions and then hung out at London Fashion Week, and we’re going to go ahead and call that best friends. I mean, Anna’s own daughter did:
By Em DiMonaco6 years ago in Geeks
Predicting the 2018 Box Office
2017 was another year full of blockbusters, but above all else, it was a year of surprises. Whether it was The Last Jedi getting ripped to shreds by fans, Justice League performing worse than Man of Steel, a killer clown flick becoming the highest grossing horror movie ever, or a Jumanji sequel outperforming Spider-Man. It was a year unlike any other, and with another round of superheroes, sequels, and superhero sequels on the way, here are the predictions for the 2018 box office. This list is in order of release date, and it will include opening weekend, domestic grosses, and international grosses.
By James F. Ewart6 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Black Panther'
I don’t want to confine Black Panther to the fact of its nearly all-Black cast. However, as I sat to enjoy the latest addition to Marvel’s cinematic universe, the genuine importance of Black Panther’s identity washed over me and I felt a surge of excitement. Yes, there have been Black superheroes before; Blade especially stands out. But this is an entire universe of dark-skinned people portrayed with complexity and humor.
By Sean Patrick6 years ago in Geeks
Oscars Countdown: 'Darkest Hour'
Darkest Hour may cover a considerably wider window than Dunkirk, but the two spend a surprising amount of time on the same page. It’s almost odd, given how they’re both nominated for Best Picture this year. I’m afraid the only lasting impact Darkest Hour had on me was a recent obsession with these long lost siblings of cinema. So let this serve not only as a review of one film, but as a pitch for a version of either World War II snooze button that might’ve been a more exciting time.
By Mike Charest6 years ago in Geeks
'Paddington 2' Is the True Best Picture of 2018
Anyone who has kept up with pop culture this year has probably heard a lot of buzz about The Shape of Water, Dunkirk, Lady Bird, etc., but where is the talk about Paddington 2? My 17-year-old brother, an avid movie-theatre-goer, chose to see the film that follows everyone's favorite red-hatted bear during its opening week in the U.S.
By Abby (1999)6 years ago in Geeks
Why 'The Room' Is the Weirdest, But Most Watchable Movie I've Ever Seen
I did not watch The Room! It's not true! It's bulls**t! I did not watch it! I did naaaahhhhhht....okay, fine, I did. Back in 2003, Tommy Wiseau wrote, directed, produced, and starred in his own independent film, The Room. And this film has become more relevant recently as a result of the James Franco film, The Disaster Artist, which shows the story of the film being made.
By Jonathan Sim7 years ago in Geeks
Bury Your Gays
Since the dawn on time, mankind has been a race of storytellers. We have a rich history of oral storytelling that dates back to the Stone Age, and the communication of stories and history through cave paintings. The desire to expand our imagination through the construction of fictional worlds and characters continues to be of huge societal significance in an era of self-reflexive, post-modern media.
By Makenzie Ferrier7 years ago in Geeks
Filmmaking Advice From a Non-Professional
I'm a young filmmaker/photographer and I aim to, one day, make a living from doing what I love, but I'm not quite there yet. I started making "films" about four years ago—of a very low production value and just for fun. It gripped me and fueled a passion I never knew I had.
By James Lyall7 years ago in Geeks