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Is Bojack Horseman an allegory of Tennessee Williams?
Though much of the satire throughout the series can easily be traced back to real life (for example, Mr Peanutbutter's campaign for governor being a parody of Trump's presidential run), a perhaps more subtle yet still remarkably clear allegory throughout the show's existence is the striking similarities between Bojack Horseman and the life and works of Tennessee Williams.
By Fern Wigfield6 years ago in Geeks
When our world grows bleak, we must dance to the rhythm...
Spring's greetings, my fellow opinionated people! (*) I would like you to know: at this very moment, I am sitting in my favorite sports bar, sipping a beer, and watching professional basketball out of my periphery -- and due to the growing (and for some, paralyzing) fear of the coronavirus, this place is about half as busy as it usually is. Which means easier parking and priority seating, which is totally cool with me. I guess. But it has me thinking: if it comes to me being stuck at home in the near future, whether due to illness or work shutdown, which films would be my Chicken Soup for the Soul, as 'twere? Where might I run to first, to flee the binge-watching of super-TV, and find my happy place buried deep under the rising waters of preoccupation (and lack of work)? Where I landed was a universe filled with rollicking soundtracks and bodies dancing unencumbered...
By Orion Bradshaw6 years ago in Geeks
The Godfather, Casablanca, Back To The Future: All Undeniable Classics That Can Be Remade
When asked whether he would sign off on seeing his time-traveling comedy classic receive the remake treatment, Back To The Future director Robert Zemeckis emphatically replied with an "oh, God no... That can’t happen until both [his writing partner] Bob [Gale] and I are dead. And then I’m sure they’ll do it, unless there’s a way our estates can stop it."
By Ghezal Amiri6 years ago in Geeks
Happy International Women's Day! Celebrating Five Under-recognised Trailblazers From The World Of Popculture
Happy International Women's Day! 2020 is going to be a great year for fans of strong women in fandom, with a number of strong female heroes hitting both the big and small screen.
By Kristy Anderson6 years ago in Geeks
‘Star Wars’ fan with R2-D2 bionic arm has a big fan in Mark Hamill
When Isabella Tadlock was born, she was missing a left hand and her right hand had no fingers. This meant the Tallahassee, Florida girl had trouble picking things up. A huge “Star Wars” fan, she revealed her dream to have an R2-D2 bionic arm.
By Anne Sewell6 years ago in Geeks
How Can Marvel Use The X-Men?
For the past twelve years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a mutant-free zone. And attempts to turn the Inhumans into the MCU's take on mutants ended up falling flat. But now that Disney has purchased many Fox assets, including the film rights to the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, Marvel has the chance to introduce mutants. The question everyone asks is, "is it too late?"
By Percival Constantine6 years ago in Geeks
Parasite vs Joker: A comparison of two films that wage war on wealth inequality
There is no doubt that both Joker and Parasite have created a stir in the world of cinema and very much both deserve to take home Best Picture - in my opinion they are both jarring works of art that directly point a bold finger at how people suffer as as a result of wealth inequality, but they accomplish this in different ways. In this article, I will compare Joker and Parasite and demonstrate the similarities and differences between the narrative structures and representations within these two Best Picture nominees.
By Dee Simone6 years ago in Geeks
My Top 10 Anime of 2019
It has been a long year of watching lots of anime and I still haven't caught up on all the anime that I wanted to watch from last year. Even so, I managed to watch a good amount that I found amazing and have inspired me to put this list together. So here we have it! My top picks from 2019!
By Christina B6 years ago in Geeks
Sundance 2020 Movies: Dee's 'Ones to Watch'
Dinner in America (US Dramatic Competition, January 24) Source: Sundance What’s it about? This indie comedy follows a punk rock artist and an infatuated fan who decide to go on the run together. It’s directed by Adam Rehmeier and produced by the one and only Ben Stiller.
By Dee Simone6 years ago in Geeks
