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Things Theatre Has Taught Me
For those that know me and for those that don't, I spend more time in my local theatre than I do in my own home. At the age of three my mum introduced me to this beautiful, singsongy, colourful world and I have not left. Being a 19-year-old actor/director/writer/all around creative soul, I'm proud to say that my world revolves around the theatre. Consequently, each show and each soundtrack I listened to is a keepsake of a point in my life, whether it be a happy or sad moment or a moment filled with passion or anger. Although theatre isn't meant to be therapy, it is very therapeutic in the sense that it teaches you a multitude of fundamental life lessons.
By Virag Dombay8 years ago in Geeks
'Grease 3: The Grease Awakens'
There's a trend in Hollywood: reduce, reuse, and recycle. There aren't all that many blockbusters that are irresistibly original like Lady Bird or Birdman, but in place of originality we have sequels and reboots that have turned out great, but flooded the market. Whether or not this should be happening is a completely different article. Rather: what should they make next?
By Southern Hostility8 years ago in Geeks
All Things 'Stranger Things'
Taking the world by storm, Stranger Things is a Netflix drama about the mystery of a missing child, Will Byers. Season one was first released on the July 15, 2016 followed by Season two on October 27, 2017 and ever since, it has had everyone sat on the edge of their seat for more. Luckily, Season three should premiere some time near the end of 2018 but I tell you this, it's worth the wait.
By ~ PoisonedPancakes ~8 years ago in Geeks
All for Women and Women for All! 'The Tempest' at the Brockley Jack Theatre, London
The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre is a brilliant space above an enigmatic pub in Crofton Park, South London. With their ethos boasting 'celebrating creativity,' why wouldn't you like it? Their programme presents a diverse theatre mix throughout the year, and what would be more diverse than an all-female production of The Tempest by our well celebrated Mr. Shakespeare? But surely it wouldn’t work, as you’re meant to have men AND women? Wrong. With the consideration that before the Restoration era began in 1660 women were not even allowed on stage, as well as this being the 100 year anniversary of women actually gaining some form of vote, I believe this is a triumph for women in theatre.
By Heléna Mary-Anna8 years ago in Geeks
3 Must-See Musicals in this Broadway Season
Broadway is currently packed with revivals and musical adaptations of pop culture. While smash-hits such as Hamilton, Lion King and Dear Evan Hansen still draw in wide audiences, other shows are also performing well in the box offices and impress audiences. Here are three selected shows to check out if you live in New York City or are coming to the Big Apple anytime soon.
By Jakob Danekov8 years ago in Geeks
To Transfer Media
For years Hollywood has attempted to dip their wallets into the large market that is the Video Game industry. For the most part it would seem to be a smart idea for a director to attempt to appease fans of a game series by translating it into a cinema event. The only real reason for it to happen is just because of the size of the fan base. To be honest though, the fan base of these games, for the most part, actually want to see a successfully translated film.
By Jameson Smith8 years ago in Geeks
The Best New Podcasts of 2017
About this time last year, I did a piece on the best new podcasts of 2016, highlighting a list of shows that represent the best of what the medium of podcasting can attain: The West Wing Weekly, Craig's List, Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF journey, and The Jackie & Laurie Show.
By Christopher Royce8 years ago in Geeks
Academy Awards Through Time
This evening I spent the last 3 hours scouring over the past 45 years of Academy Award winners. The reason I didn't go further back is because I wanted to know what and who has won since I've been alive. I wanted to see if I agreed with the Academy's choices based on what I know of the movies and actors or actresses. I got very passionate about some of my opinions and decided to write a series of articles expressing those opinions, this one being the first of that series.
By Shanon Norman8 years ago in Geeks
Equal Mediocrity
Having rewatched the Legend of Korra final recently, the thing that probably bothers me most is the constant complaint that the Korrasami relationship and in turn, ending shouldn’t have happened because it was rushed. Not because the relationship wasn’t rushed—it certainly was, especially when compared to relationships in The Last Air Bender—but because so much of the show was rushed, including many heterosexual relationships, and yet this relationship seems to be the only thing that catches fire for the show wide issue.
By Destiny Smith8 years ago in Geeks
‘Alice in Wonderland’ and the World Around It
The Many Versions of Alice Alice in the Country of Joker Joker no Kuni no Alice or Alice in the Country of Joker is one installment in the 'no Kuni no Alice' series. The author, QuinRose, and illustrator, Mamenosuke Fujimaru, worked together to put a new twist on the classic Alice in Wonderland in a shoujo style manga. It takes the characters that everyone knows and loves and gives them a sexy personified existence. The beloved series first appeared February 5th, 2013, published by Seven Seas Publishing and soon became a fan favourite. (Source)
By Lilli Behom8 years ago in Geeks
