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Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.
Islamophobia, Transphobia, Or Artistic Statement?
A politically conservative street artist that goes by the pseudonym Sabo has now taken aim at Caitlyn Jenner. New posters have been plastered all over Los Angeles, appearing to be in anticipation of the remake of Stephen King's It, but instead of featuring Pennywise the Clown, the horrific star of the novel, Pennywise's image has been replaced with that of Caitlyn Jenner.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Geeks
Favorite Mentors of All-Time
Behind every hero, there is a great mentor! These teachers not only taught our favorite heroes valuable lessons, but they are revered by millions of fans around the world. GEEKS Media is honoring some of the greatest mentors in pop culture history.
By Jacob Elyachar9 years ago in Geeks
How to Be a Journalist, According to Unrealistic Rom-Coms and Chick Flicks
I think we all can agree that writing, whether it’s as a novelist, a journalist or a blogger (or professional live tweeter...is that a real job yet?), is the sexiest profession out there. Just kidding, I think olympic swimmer takes the cake there.
By Marina Caitlin Watts9 years ago in Geeks
O.J.: Made in America
We’ve all heard the story: O.J. Simpson brutally murdered his wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman and got away with it. It’s as simple as that. The story is one of prosecutorial ineptitude, ill-fitting gloves and media sensationalism- that’s how O.J. was acquitted of a crime despite the seemingly overwhelming amount of evidence implicating him. To me it really was that simple. But I was wrong.
By The Ticket9 years ago in Geeks
"Gon," a Manga Without Boundaries
Narrative art is unique in its method of conveying a story by not being necessarily reliant on text. Ask any comic book artist, art instructor or publisher, and they'll tell you that a good comic should be able to visually tell its story without the need of text. The flow of the narrative must work even before the words and balloons are added in. But what if you take this philosophy to its most extreme lengths? You end up with a little manga series that transcends both language and culture called
By Joachim Heijndermans9 years ago in Geeks
Post Apartheid in South Africa Film Received Much Accolade but Critics Probably Read the Book
Roger Ebert deemed Disgrace a rare movie whose characters are uncompromisingly themselves, flawed, stubborn, vulnerable, and after reading a number of reviews that provide corroborating insight on post Apartheid South Africa, I may agree with all the accolades from numerous critics. But in a real time viewing without reading the book by the same name, the 2008 adaptation proceeds as another day in the life conglomeration of dramatic scenes that goes in search of an ending thread to tie everything together. Looking for something to pull as the credits rolled, my aspiration ended in exasperation.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Geeks
The Real Gladiator of the Roman Empire
I got a look recently at Gangster Squad with Josh Brolin and Sean Penn. Inspired by the true events of Los Angeles gangster Mickey Cohen and the police force that took him down, the Hollywood version gives a sanctioned group of officers free reign to eradicate his syndicate by any means necessary. In fact, Brolin instructs his underlings to leave their badges at home as they stalk, maim and murder the enterprise out of existence. The truth is a bit less dramatic, according to the real life crime fighter at the helm. “I fired my gun once,” said John O’Mara in a recent interview in regards to the film events depicted. So with that in mind, I decided that one of my favorite’s – Gladiator – needed a little historical separation from a formula that usually elevates the facts and typically draws a distinct line between good and evil to deliver a story.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Geeks
Previewing DC Comics' July 2017 Solicitations
All heck will break loose this July according to the latest batch of DC Comics solicitations. GEEKS Media has the inside scoop on some of the hottest stories from the House That Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman Built that will make its readers sweat.
By Jacob Elyachar9 years ago in Geeks
Elle (2016) - Review
Dutch provocateur Paul Verhoeven has long been a film-maker I admire; I first saw Robocop (1987) at about 10 years old, having previously only seen family/children's fare, and it kick-started my true love affair with movies. It's outrageous violence and bitingly satirical humour, combined with a surprising humanism in dealing with Murphy's fate, made an unmistakable impression on me. 30 years after Robocop's release and I'm blown away by the maturity and evolution of Verhoeven's style in his latest film, the intoxicating Elle. The black humour is still there, but it's punchlines are now people and their behaviours, not society; the violence is still intense, but more considered and impactful, and a damn sight less gory. Stronger than ever though is the humanism; Verhoeven appears a man that believes in the importance of freewill, of agency, in our lives. You're only truly alive when you own all of your decisions and their consequences.
By James Giles9 years ago in Geeks
