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Best Graphic Novels Ever Written
The graphic novel as we know it started as the comic boom medium elevated to a new level near the start of the 1980s. Starting as just longer comics, the graphic novels emerging around this time set the trend for the future of the medium: elevated characterization, deeper stories, original voices unshackled by the constraints of the comic book industry, and art work that could be at once breathtaking, beautiful, enigmatic, and grotesque. The graphic novels from genesis to the modern day all shared these qualities, but, naturally, there were some comics that took a stand above all others, rising to the highest echelon of the comic book medium--the greats among greats.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
Blac Chyna Goes Off On Tyga
It would seem that Blac Chyna is generating some of her own image problems. The American model and entrepreneur made a name for herself for her multiple appearances in hip hop videos and is still referred to as a "video vixen." She met Tyga, the father of her oldest child King Cairo, at the F.A.M.E. Tour After Party in October 2011, and after a somewhat tumultuous relationship, they split in 2014. By January 2016, Chyna was dating Rob Kardashian, and the duo had their first child together in November 2016. That relationship came to an end in December 2016, and Chyna has been in and out of the spotlight since then, largely as it pertains to issues with the children she has had with both Tyga and Kardashian.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Geeks
The Life Force Driving Us All
The 1999 acclaimed film American Beauty depicts what "should" exemplify a typical, well-to-do American family. In a struggle to conform to societal standards of a respectable lifestyle, dysfunction only ensues. Simply witnessing the angst and struggles experienced by the characters of American Beauty, viewers gather that the film is a satire of American culture. But by paying closer attention to the dynamic use of the color red and the red rose, viewers will better appreciate the film's criticism of American standards of beauty.
By Kristine Brown9 years ago in Geeks
Toxic Avenger is the Best Schlock Movie Ever
Melvin Junko is a dweeby mop-boy at Tromaville's most popular health club, hated by the evil fitness freaks that go there. After a cruel prank, Melvin falls through a window and into a vat of toxic waste. He undergoes a painful transformation. He becomes taller, more muscular, and possessed with an unstoppable urge to punish evildoers. He starts with the small-time crooks who litter the back alleys of New York, but his do-gooding makes the absurdly corrupt authorities nervous, especially as they're looking at dumping even more toxic waste in the area. Can Toxie take them on while looking after his new girlfriend, and making sure his violent urges are restricted to the bad guys?
By Eddie Wong9 years ago in Geeks
Top 5 True Crime Netflix Picks
With the success of true crime podcasts like Serial and Reddit forums dedicated to arm-chair detectives who discuss unsolved cases, people's fascination with crime and mystery seems to be at an all-time high. In response to this and the success of their 2015 original docu-series Making a Murderer, Netflix has been continuously adding awesome true crime content to their stream over the past year. Here are a few of my personal favourites that I just can't get enough of.
By Kat Walcott9 years ago in Geeks
Abondanza Is a Bronx Tale of a Disappearing Neighborhood
If you really want to add authenticity to your Sunday serving of macaroni, meatballs and gravy, a trip to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx will yield as many homemade Italian shopping opportunities as it always has. On the other hand, finding the old Italian-American community among those businesses is more difficult, so Katonah filmmaker Dante Liberatore decided to document it in Abondanza before it disappears and the Bronx Tale is no more.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Geeks
Huckleberry Comics Debuts Gritty, Sci-Fi Thriller With Exciting Kickstarter Campaign
NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT—Imagine a new world order so ruthless, conniving and on the verge of collapse that each single day is a struggle to survive. Twists and turns exist at every corner. Welcome to the United Imperial Nations, a dystopian society where its powerful yet crooked leaders desperately rely on espionage, manipulation and fear to control its citizens on every level.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell9 years ago in Geeks
Dear Hulu: What Were You Thinking When You “Recently Added” 'Staying Alive'?
One thing the release of T2: Trainspotting, Danny Boyle’s sequel to his breakout 1996 classic, Trainspotting, reminds us is that there is something irresistible about revisiting iconic movie characters years, or decades, after their classic adventures turned them into screen icons.
By Kenneth Gerard9 years ago in Geeks
Forgotten Cartoons From the 2000's
I pride myself on my ability to remember all the shows of my childhood. While many people can name all the main characters in Rugrats, I challenge you to find somebody who can name the two main characters in Mr. Meaty without looking it up. That is what this article is for, to remind you of these weird shows. Why am I writing this? I have no idea, but read it anyway.
By Jason Schwartz9 years ago in Geeks
