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Iron Man: Inside the Mind of Tony Stark
Born in Long Island, New York to parents Howard Anthony Stark, founder and former CEO of the industrial tech organization Stark Industries, and Maria Collins Carbonell, a philanthropist and sociology expert, Tony Stark completed an advanced degree in electrical engineering at a young age.
By Arbiter Writing4 years ago in Geeks
10 Films to Watch if You Can’t Stop Listening to Lana Del Rey
Whenever I’ve had a bad day, I put on a Lana Del Rey song and… well, it doesn’t necessarily cheer me up. But it does give my hiding-under-the-bedsheets-in-sweatpants look a certain sultry mystique. Maybe.
By Lena Harlow4 years ago in Geeks
What to expect from Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever
Following Black Panther’s epic debut in 2018, which saw the movie go on to have one of the most successful box office grossing in history with $1.3 billion and a total of 30 highly coveted awards, including 3 Oscars, Marvel ordered its sequel — Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
By Faridah Giwa4 years ago in Geeks
Baker's Dozen: Comfort Shows in 2021
Before I get to work on my 2022 Baker's Dozen lists, I have one more for my 2021! Since my previous list went over my comfort movies in 2021, it only seems fair that I also give attention to my comfort shows of 2021.
By Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)4 years ago in Geeks
Growing Up Watching Stereotypes
The movies and shows we watch growing up are extremely special to us. They remind us of a time when our biggest concern was catching a seat at the back of the school bus. They had the power to shape our behaviour, mindset and values. But more interestingly, they sold us a compelling representation of what it would be like to grow up, what to expect going into high school and how life would be like as you finally become a teenager. This cinematic representation would soon be exposed to a bittersweet reality: high school just isn’t a harmless, thrilling adventure, jam-packed with nonsensical romance, comedic relief and pleasure. No, it’s a lot more complicated than that. But the way these movies and tv shows influenced our expectations going into high school has, inevitably, affected how we behave and experience it. More specifically, the way movies and shows represent high school, through the constant bombardment of inaccurate stereotypes, can mislead younger audiences into believing in a false narrative of high school. Returning to these universally-adored films that once shaped our lives can not only be incredibly nostalgic, but also help us deconstruct the romanticised narrative of high school that films, directed to younger audiences, so widely advertise. In return, this may provide some insight into how we can approach high school, and even life after high school, in a realistic, gratifying manner.
By Aathavi Thanges4 years ago in Geeks
Star Trek: Little known facts about the original series
Devoted Trekkies may know all there is about Star Trek: The Original Series, but there may be others who will benefit from a bit of trivia. Longtime fans can check their memories and see if they already are aware of what is written here.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
You're a Millennial If You Remember . . .
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the times that we will forever base 50% of our personality on because it was both thrilling and traumatizing.
By Mae McCreery4 years ago in Geeks
Top 5 Ways The MCU Does Better Than The Comics
For the last decade and a half, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been the means for the mainstream audience. For many, it has introduced several heroes and villains to a wide range of audiences. It bring characters like Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor to the world, re-inventing them a bit while still staying true to the spirits of the comics. When it comes to adaptation, it is easy to look back and see what can be improved and what cannot. So without further ado, here are five ways that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is able to improve upon the comics that they are adapted from.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
Grand Opening! First Lines from 7 Books to Love.
There are few things better than cracking the spine of a book and the first lines being exquisite, enthralling, captivating, intriguing, and even swoon-worthy. A feeling settles over you, akin to having found ‘the one.’
By L4 years ago in Geeks
You Gotta Have Creativity, Uniqueness, Nerve, & Talent
Photo Caption: Not a real photo of me but a very close replica of my state of being over the last two days. For, let’s say three years, my BFF Uncle Princess Devin has begged me to watch his favorite show of all time . . . Rupaul’s Drag Race mainly because he loves the event entitled the Snatch Game.
By Jessica Bugg4 years ago in Geeks
Lucy Dearest
Being the Ricardos Grade: A- The way that the action plays out in the film Being the Ricardos, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, it seems like a remake. But biopics are rarely remakes. People just update the story from another perspective, or another viewpoint.
By Skyler Saunders4 years ago in Geeks
3 Fantastic Films That Flew Under the Radar
Don't you love it when you begin watching a film you have never heard of and it turns out to be utterly engrossing? All film buffs like to keep their eye on new releases. Drawn in by the writer or director. Most often it is the movie star, we all have our favourites. Some actors are hypnotic on the big screen.
By Malky McEwan4 years ago in Geeks