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Oscar Nominations
Okay so we have been over what I would like to happen as these Oscar nominations are announced. But now we have decided to go a more realistic route. This is my list for what I think the academy is actually going to nominate. Now I may not round out every category but this is a general idea of the movies that the academy will highlight (whether deserved or not).
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished 3 months ago in GeeksOscar Nominations
We are going to do a couple of separate articles in the next couple of days, this one is going to be my personal wants for Oscar nominations. We will then do a separate article for what I think will actually happen in the upcoming Oscar nominations. And then of course we will cover the actual nominations. But here and now we are focusing on what movies I would like to be nominated in each of the important categories.
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished 3 months ago in GeeksFive Things You Might Not Know About Oscar Winner Ariana Debose
Ariana Debose has been working in Hollywood for some time now but fans have only recent come around to the star following her Academy Award winning performance in Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story. Debose's sultry and fiery performance as Anita in West Side Story stole the show from stars Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort and propelled Debose into the Hollywood stratosphere.
Sean PatrickPublished 3 months ago in GeeksTop 10 Most-Awaited Indian Web Series Of 2024
Friends, 2023 was a comeback year for Bollywood in which big heroes had big hits, but now the next, i.e., 2024, is going to be dull for Bollywood because this year there is no movie of Aamir Khan, no movie of Salman Khan, no movie of Shahrukh Khan, nor there is any movie of Ranbir Kapoor. But don't worry if you are waiting for entertainment; OTT is going to be a blast this year because very big shows are going to be released in 2024. So let us know which are the top 10 most-awaited Indian web series of 2024.
Ayush VermaPublished 3 months ago in GeeksActors who portrayed Willy Wonka
These were actors who played the role of a man who fulfilled our world of pure imagination or should I say Roald Dahl's creation. Started as a best-selling novel to film adaptations to a Broadway musical adaptation. These actors played the charming, gentle, and funny chocolatier Willy Wonka.
Gladys W. MuturiPublished 3 months ago in GeeksRebel Moon Part One: A Dumpster of Fire
**SPOILERS** Oh, Zack Snyder...you and your ‘this isn’t Star Wars meets Seventh Samurai’ scheme, what did you do to us? I tried, I really did. The first fifteen minutes or so I thought we had something going on but quickly it all felt painfully familiar with themes and characters we’ve all seen before. We’ve got the evil Motherworld which is basically the Empire who have depleted their own world of resources and are in search of a planet that can make them sandwiches. One of the first images of them is their cylindrical ship leaaving what can only be describes as large space vagina. You be the judge. They find food makers in the village of the planet Veldt (It's not Tatouine) populated by a handful of farmers who proudly work their land and are home to our main protagonist Kora (Sofia Boutella). She is a brooding, isolated twenty-something with an attitude and with that well worn stereotype introduced we now know how this is all going to play out character wise for her. And yep, turns out she’s an elite trained soldier who escaped the Motherworld after their king, queen and their magical princess daughter Issa were assassinated. Issa could apparently bring dead things back to life (not using the Force) and was heralded as a messiah to her people. Well, she’s DEAD now viewers, don’t you feel angry? Well you SHOULD because Zack TOLD us so through three minutes of TOUCHING exposition. Does this play into the narrative? Does this motivate Kora for revenge? Nope. I don’t think it’s even mentioned again. So why bloody introduce us to it in the first place if it doesn’t advance the story? Well, viewers don’t ask questions, just suck it up and move on.
Kevin RollyPublished 3 months ago in GeeksSaltburn - A Movie Review
Be cautious - your guest may not want to leave. Saltburn opened its doors in theaters in 2023. Oliver meets the charming and aristocratic. Felix during his semester at Oxford University. He invites Oliver to his estate where he meets his upper-class family. The summer is one nobody will forget.
Marielle SabbagPublished 4 months ago in GeeksOver the Hedge - A Movie Review
What’s over that hedge is the answer to your food questions. Over The Hedge jumped into theaters in 2006. A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched group of forest creatures into invading the refrigerators of a suburban neighborhood to pay food back to a bear.
Marielle SabbagPublished 4 months ago in Geeks- Top Story - January 2024
10 Things In 'Orange Is The New Black' That Didn't Make Any Sense
Orange is the New Black first hit Netflix in 2013 and it almost instantly became a critically acclaimed hit show. The Netflix show written by Jenji Kohan was based off real-life inmate Piper Kerman's memoir Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison. The show was praised for breaking boundaries regarding subjects like LGBTQ+ awareness and criticism of the United States' correctional institutions, all while maintaining a profile of the show's main vision. Well... for the most part.
Jenika EnochPublished 4 months ago in Geeks The Academy of Dramas Only
Last year that was some rightful outrage over the Oscar nominations snubbing Mia Goth for her performance in Pearl. There is often talk in film circles about why on earth musicals and comedies get shoved together and why neither genre seems to get the proper recognition. The reality is that in the last decade or so the academy has stopped acknowledging these genres as valid or skillful. It's really embarrassing for them because I could (and am going to) easily argue that these are in fact some of the MOST skillful genres and they require a lot more from a cast and crew than the movies that tend to be highlighted. Now we’ve already talked about what could actually be considered Oscar bait, now let's discuss why the academy thinks that if a movie is enjoyable it isn't Oscar worthy.
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished 4 months ago in GeeksHOW ONE PIECE WILL END?
We might be closer to unraveling the mystery of the One Piece, the elusive treasure that Luffy seeks to claim the title of Pirate King. It's widely known that Gol D. Roger, the former Pirate King, was the only one to uncover the One Piece on an almost unreachable island. But who placed it there originally? This question remained until Eiichiro Oda, the creator of "One Piece," revealed that the treasure was crafted by a legendary figure from 800 years ago, known as Joy Boy.
FetaGeekNewsPublished 4 months ago in GeeksCas & Dylan - A Movie Review
The best way to get unstuck is by talking about it. Cas & Dylan drove into theaters in 2013. Cas is a dying doctor who inadvertently winds up on an unexpected adventure with Dylan, a 22-year-old woman with no filter. As they embark on the road, they learn more about each other and life.
Marielle SabbagPublished 4 months ago in Geeks