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What Genre is Kevin Bacon
Just the other day I was thinking about actors and what genres they were specifically good at in the movies that they played in. I mean you have your own directors, in the film industry, who thrive successfully on a particular type of genre. For example, John Carpenter has a specific signature in horror, Nolan in the mind bending twisted endings, and even Jackson with the epic fantasies.
By Rand Einfeldt5 years ago in Geeks
Blondean Young
Blondean Young is an actress, singer, writer, and director. Born and raised in Syracuse NY she graduated from Syracuse University with her Bachelor's in Fine Arts. She has appeared in Many plays in her hometown as well as in Off-Broadway shows. Right now she resides in Syracuse NY where she writes, teaches, and owns her own production company.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Geeks
How CGI Characters Are Made (Part 1). Top Story - April 2020.
If you're like me, CGI and VFX have been blowing your mind ever since Star Wars convinced you that epic space battles constantly rage across the cosmos. I say “ever since” because to this day my jaw still drops at the sight of the magnificent effects and characters being made by independent creators and large production companies alike. Those brilliant creations largely inspired me to pursue a career in design. When I look back at the period where my passions were being realized, I think about how much I would have appreciated having an in-depth look into how characters and scenes were made. So that's what I'm making here. Hopefully this series will help illuminate what goes into making the CG characters and worlds that inspired and bewildered our collective hearts and minds.
By Jacob Frommer6 years ago in Geeks
Herb Jeffries: Hollywood's Original Black Singing Cowboy
Herb Jeffries was born in 1913 of a Black Father of Sicilian Descent and an Irish mother, in a 1920 Census Document he was described as ‘Mulatto.’ He grew up as a ‘Ghetto Baby’ in a diverse neighborhood in Detroit and was not exposed to severe Racism early on. He began singing as a teenager and later dropped out of school after The Wall Street Crash of 1929 to hopefully earn a living as a Singer.
By PAT CHANEY7 years ago in Geeks
Woody Strode on to American Movie Screens in 1941
Woodrow Wilson Woolwine Strode was one of the first Black TV Cowboys who grabbed my attention as a kid, firstly because he resembled my Uncle Ford, who was the only Black Cowboy I knew and secondly because he was one of the few on TV and in movies in the Sixties.
By PAT CHANEY7 years ago in Geeks
Eugenia Cooney's Return
We all know the face of Eugenia Cooney most likely-She's a youtube star in her early adult life (age: 24) that lives with her parents, whom her friends have equated her mother to being an awful mother. But since Eugenia has not spoken on this issue and has not outright said that her parents had any hand in worsening her disorder, there's no way to actually tell for sure.
By Scott Lavely7 years ago in Geeks
5 True Facts About Christopher Lee
There are few faces or voices as instantly recognizable as that of British actor Christopher Lee. With amazing film credits, such as the Star Wars villain, Count Dooku, and Lord of the Rings baddie Sarumon, Lee appeared in over 200 films, which have grossed some of the highest amounts in Hollywood history. That said it's the unusual happenstance and bizarre coincidences of Lee's life that make the man more interesting than any of the characters he's portrayed.
By Neal Litherland7 years ago in Geeks
Depths of Dan and Phil
Do you ever feel like you're obligated to know what you're doing in life the minute you turn 18? Have you ever been given the impression that you need to be extremely confident to be validated in life once you're an adult, and a struggle to have social skills like a "normal" person would just make you worthy of being shoved to the side like you're not worthy? Well, the dynamic duo that consists of Daniel Howell and Phil Lester are just the examples to prove to you that awkwardness and any types of struggles doesn't mean you aren't worry of current help/respect or a good future to look forward to.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Geeks
10 June 1922: Judy Garland Was Born
On the 10th of June, 1922, the singing and dancing actress Judy Garland was born. She is probably most well-known for her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, which later became a cultural icon because of her character. She's also known for her brilliant singing voice, her incredible stage persona, and her overall absolute beauty. Of course, she is also the mother of another Queen of Broadway, Liza Minnelli.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
9 June 1963: Johnny Depp Was Born
Born on the 9th of June, 1963 Johnny Depp is a native of Kentucky, having grown up elsewhere in the United States. He is quite possibly one of the most versatile actors of the 20th and 21st Century; he always begs you to question with his changing appearance on roles if you actually know what he really looks like.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
Happy Birthday to Helena Bonham Carter!
On May 26, 1966, the lovely Helena Bonham Carter was born in Islington, London. She became famous during her performance of the title character of Lady Jane in the film of the same name. Her out-of-the-box acting style changed her typecast as the quintessential English girl to being cast as edgier, and more complex characters. Her outspoken and royalty-inspired fashion sense is another thing that made her iconic—with her outfits always turning heads whether on the street, or on the red carpet.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
"Can You Roll up Your Window?" 5 Sayings from the past We All Still Use Today
As the immortal Buggles sang in 1979, video killed the radio star. As time progresses, many sayings we are used to spewing suddenly become obsolete and we're left being asked the question "... What is that thing used for the 'save' icon?"
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
