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7 BBNaija Housemates Who Look So Much Like Their Mother
Big Brother Naija is undoubtedly the most watched reality television show out of Nigeria and even probably Africa. The show is huge and housemates on the show go on to become instantly recognizable and immediately famous.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
A Perfect Pairing - A Netflix Movie Review
Sometimes you have to travel to figure life out. A Perfect Pairing aired on Netflix in 2022. Unhappy with her job, Lola quits and decided to make her own wine business. Traveling to Australia to meet with a major client soon turns into a completely different route. Sparking chemistry with one of the ranchers, Lola learns more about herself than she expected.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
"Stranger Things" Has An Ensemble Problem
A stoner, a cheerleader, a nerdy weirdo and a friendly Russian walk into the fourth season of a popular TV show… Isn’t that how the old joke goes?
By Jessica Conaway4 years ago in Geeks
(Un)Packing the 'Brat Pack' Legacy
For those who have not heard of the ‘Brat Pack,’ you are surely missing out on a significant portion of pop-cultural history. Made up of eight youthful and buoyant 1980s actors, their media, technological, and socio-cultural influence stemmed from their television popularity, coming-of-age uniqueness, upbeat genres, and abilities to demonstrate teenage angst. From The Breakfast Club (1985) to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), writer and director John Hughes paved the way for and brilliantly constructed a carefully protected movie pedestal— multigenerational and multifaceted to be succinct.
By Maya Biekert4 years ago in Geeks
Famous Marvel Quotes
If you're a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you know there are some great quotes from the movies. For decades, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a trailblazing force on the big screen. From Iron Man to Captain America: The First Avenger, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has given us some of the most iconic superhero movies ever made. The contribution of these films can't be undervalued, as the Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought comic book characters to life like never before. Watching these films, you can't help but fall in love with the characters. And while they've had their ups and downs, Marvel has managed to produce some of the greatest superhero movies in history.
By Bala Kumar4 years ago in Geeks
Disney Theories: Snow White
1937. The year that ultimately started the long time running franchise called Disney. While the original story of Snow White was far more gruesome, Disney did keep a lot of originality in said story. The Brothers Grimm surely knew how to write a chilling story. In Walt's take, Snow White is seen as a young teen whereas the original she was only 7 years old! To start, I suggest looking into the differences of the tales, because using them can help change theories into canon.
By Nyx4 years ago in Geeks
The Life of Starlog Magazine. Top Story - May 2022.
In the days before the internet and social media, one of the means for fans to stay informed was to subscribe to print media. While commercial TV and radio produced some news coverage for fans, the amount of time was limited. Therefore fans could get more in-depth coverage by reading a print story on their favorite movie or show. There were many different fan-oriented magazines back in the day, but one does stand out as being very popular during the 70s and 80s. That was Starlog Magazine.
By Edward German4 years ago in Geeks
Top 5 BFF's in Movie History* . Top Story - May 2022.
Welcome to a listicle celebrating the magic, and the movie magic, of ~friendship~. I'm presenting 5 of some of the best examples of comradery, affection, and all around excellence to platonically grace the silver screen. Of course there are even more great duos, trios, and so on that showcase the best friendships ever, but, I didn't want to make this too long. Now, let's get to it . . .
By Delise Fantome4 years ago in Geeks
Avatar: The Last Airbender - 9 Of My Favorite Uncle Iroh Quotes From The Series
Are you a fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender? Then I am nearly positive you're a fan of Uncle Iroh. Not a fan, but randomly found yourself in this corner of the internet? Then prepare to fall in love with one of my favorite characters from Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender series.
By Sara Thomas4 years ago in Geeks
Embracing the Disney kid in Me
Disney Adults tend to get a bad wrap. That's not to say there aren't Disney adults who can be obnoxious, but there's obnoxious people in every group of people, and certainly in every fandom. When I find myself getting annoyed at someone for how strongly they love something, I try and remind myself that you never truly know why something means something to someone. Also, what does it matter what brings someone joy, as long as it isn't hurting anyone?
By Josey Pickering4 years ago in Geeks
I Love The Star Wars Prequels! Argue With The Carbonite Chamber!
A long time ago, I asked one simple question that would unlock an entire, new universe for me . . . "Dad, can you take me to see Spirit?"
By Delise Fantome4 years ago in Geeks
'That That' by PSY feat. Suga of BTS
There it is folks! The brand new song of PSY featuring Suga, was released not too long ago. This is PSY's first release after several years of moving out of the spotlight. The 'Gangnam Style' king has been working in the music industry but he has not released any of his music for quite some time. However, he did not disappoint in his return after many years with a strong artist by his side which is none other than Suga of BTS.
By G.B4 years ago in Geeks