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Speechlessly King Lear
The deterioration of Lear's mind and speech, the psychotic shrieking of his daughters, the destruction of the stage itself: the trajectory of McKellen's King Lear is geared head-on towards anarchy. Every semblance of order is disrupted in an assault on notions of both the anatomical body and the body politic. Sibling rivalries are paralleled against one another, political structures are broken down and the physical body is, shudderingly, torn apart.
By Shammah Banerjee8 years ago in Geeks
Searching the Yellow Brick Road
WICKED, the hit musical, tells the story of what happened before Dorothy dropped into Oz. It opened in London’s West End in September 2006 and has been enthralling audiences ever since with gravity-defying moments of theatre magic… BUT GUESS WHAT?! You definitely missed some hidden eggs inside this magical land, all the way from the Badlands to Munchkinland… Here are some references that link the two tales together.
By Fiona Scott8 years ago in Geeks
Top Four Netflix Original Movies
As a student, I had a lot of spare time. I also had a boyfriend with a Netflix account, so I spent a lot of time discovering and watching random movies I found on there. I thought I'd share some of the best ones with you, in case you happen to have a spare couple hours and have no clue what to put on.
By Janie8 years ago in Geeks
Why Blade Runner 2049's Failure at the Box Office Doesn't Bode Well for the Future of Cinema
Blade Runner 2049 was a success in nearly every way; fans of the original were finally rewarded for their patience and loyalty, those unfamiliar with the original were treated to a gorgeous, intriguing, and immersive new world populated by dynamic, morally ambiguous characters, and cinephiles were astounded by Villeneuve's ambitious directorial skill, which was further enhanced by Deakins's nuanced cinematography and Zimmer and Wallfisch's ambient score. The movie paid homage to the original, with plenty of subtle easter eggs, Harrison Ford's return to the role of Deckard, and even several of the musical motifs from Vangelis's original score. The film's visual effects were state-of-the-art, further helping to craft a believable and mysterious, albeit bleak, world.
By Tristan Ferry8 years ago in Geeks
Five Behind-The-Scene Things You Should Know About 'Killing Eve'
Just like a good book that is unputdownable, Killing Eve is an engrossing spy series that grabs you from the very first episode and tangles a string of intriguing events that hooks you into wanting to know what happens next immediately. With just eight episodes in its inaugural season, the BBC America series is hence a binge-watch delight.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
How To Make a Great Villain
Now, many writers struggle with creating a good villain. Here is a simple list of elements that every villain needs: 1. Motivation
By Ada Zuba8 years ago in Geeks
Fan Entitlement Is Getting Excessive
When’s the sequel coming out? This question has probably been around for as long as entertainment has been made. However, only recently has it gone from something a person thinks in their head to something you throw in a famous persons DMs. I think we all appreciate the fact that we are more connected to celebrities, athletes, and artists than ever before but it has enabled a minority of fans to develop a sense of entitlement. This sense of entitlement has probably always existed but social media now allows “fans” to lash out at entertainers when their standards aren’t met. This is not inherently problematic but it becomes so when some fans have zero sympathy for those who create our favourite forms of entertainment.
By CK8 years ago in Geeks
'Dragon Ball Heroes' Episode 2
Greetings from the Dragon Ball Universe. I hope the fandom is geared up and ready for the second installment of the Dragon Ball Heroes Anime. If you are not familiar with Dragon ball Heroes, I would encourage you to check out my full breakdown of what Dragon Ball Heroes is and where it came from. But, just in case, I'm going to give you a brief summary of what you absolutely need to know about Dragon Ball Heroes.
By travus Leroux8 years ago in Geeks
Being Old Is Badass?
So old, broken heroes with beards are the new ideal father figures to have these days? We've seen it multiple times in films such as Logan (2017), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), video games such as The Last of Us (2013), God of War (2018) and more. What is it about broken heroes who have badass-looking beards make great father figures? Is it the look or attitude they have towards the world? Could it also be their sweet heart they have hidden inside that has people love them?
By Adam Wolf8 years ago in Geeks
The Witching Hour
The Witching Hour: six hours of talent with six revolutionary performers. In the oubliette of The Harrison, an historic pub a short walk from King’s Cross, an eclectic audience were entertained by writers and musicians each demonstrating their own spirited adaptions from the realm of the witch as both a symbolic figure and one of iconic personal presence.
By Shelley Dootson-Greenland8 years ago in Geeks
Why They Do What They Do: 'Parks and Recreation' MBTI Types
Leslie Knope - ENFP 'The Campaigner' GIF From NBC's Parks and Recreation Leslie is bubbly and cheerful: definitely an extrovert, and absolutely a feeling type. There is no character more NF in this show than Leslie, given her indomitable drive to change the world in an idealistic way.
By PathlessJourney8 years ago in Geeks
Hayao Miyazaki Is out of Retirement
Hayao Miyazaki is out of retirement to make a movie called How Do You Live? If you don't know this man, he is the creator of all these movies: Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Ponyo, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, and Castle in the Sky.
By Rich Burton8 years ago in Geeks