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Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.
Is It Time to Scrap the Oscars?
The Academy Awards, better knows as "The Oscars" is possibly the most popular awards show on TV ever. Yet, there has been a massive decline in the viewership with scandals coming out left, right and centre and a general disinterest in those who live a lifestyle so far away from our own. Is it that we simply just don't care about them anymore?
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
Best Moments from the 2020 Oscars
1) No Host! This is the second year in a row that the Oscars have gone sans host and I have to admit, I kind of like it. With that being said I’ll also note that because there was no official host, a handful of show “filler” and presenters-presenting-presenters fell flat for me and it was a waste of airtime.
By Annie Caropresi-O'Connor6 years ago in Geeks
Cosplay Conventions Should Be All About Fun and Games.
As a long time cosplayer, I have found it extremely aggravating when people want to cause trouble and drama at conventions. I have seen way too much of it and quite frankly, I am sick of it. My friends and I are in the agreement that these conventions should be our escape from reality.
By Halden Mile6 years ago in Geeks
2020 Oscar Nominations: The Biggest Snubs. Top Story - January 2020.
January 13th marked the announcement of this year’s Oscar nominees, with Joker, 1917, The Irishman and Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood front-running with the most nominations. Despite yearly protests to diversify the Academy Awards, this year had people calling #OscarsSoWhite yet again, with Cynthia Erivo being the only person of colour nominated in an acting category.
By Geri Chan-Blackburn6 years ago in Geeks
A Look back at Alec Baldwin’s 2008 Appearance at Jacob Burns Film Center
Photo Credit : Gage Skidmore Last week Alec Baldwin appeared at The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville and sat down for a QA with New York Times critic, Janet Maslin. First screening, A Long Hot Summer, the affair paid tribute to the recently passed Paul Newman who costarred in the 1958 film with his wife Joanne Woodward. Of course, well versed on everything from politics to paternity, he took the opportunity to entertain the audience to tears. But the emotional exhibition that stood out most among all the laughter clearly belonged to the 50 year old actor.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Geeks
The Artist or the Art?
In 1977, 44-year-old director Roman Polanski was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. The charges included rape by use of drugs, perversion, sodomy, lewd and lascivious act upon a child under 14, and furnishing a controlled substance to a minor. Polanski pled “not guilty” to all charges, then later accepted a plea deal in exhange for a lesser charge. When he learned he was likely going to be imprisoned and face deportation, he fled to France the following February, where he has been ever since.
By Joel Eisenberg6 years ago in Geeks
Marriage Story - A Movie Review
Life is a story. You control the pencil. Make it a good one. Marriage Story is a 2019 Netflix film about a couple’s marriage crumbling into pieces. Struggling as they meet with lawyers, Charlie and Nicole ponder and argue as they settle their divorce while still managing to live their lives and spend time with their child.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks
'Gavin & Stacey' Fans Label Deadline As "Sexist" After Forgetting About Ruth Jones
First broadcast in 2007, James Corden and Ruth Jones introduced the nation to a brand-new sitcom - Gavin and Stacey. Starring Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, James Corden, Ruth Jones and many more big names, the sitcom ran for three series before ending on an open book for future episodes.
By Lewis Jefferies6 years ago in Geeks
Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myrna
Saint Nicolas was real For many centuries, children around the world have believed that a fat man in a red suit named Santa Claus comes down their chimney on Christmas Eve and brings them gifts. Hundreds of cartoons and movies have been produced that depict the jolly old elf in various forms. The myths and legends are based on Saint Nicholas, the Bishop of Myrna.
By Cheryl E Preston6 years ago in Geeks
