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Anna May Wong (1905 – 1961)
I knew Anna May Wong first as a photograph. A face framed by her hair and beautifully-manicured, elegant hands. What does it mean to be an image before all else? If I only knew her as a picture, could I understand the stories she could tell?
By Rachel Robbins3 years ago in Geeks
Threads: Info for Writers and Creators to Consider Re: This New Social Platform
On Wednesday July 5, 2023, a new social media platform launched. It was a MVP; a Minimally Viable Product from Meta (Instagram/Facebook) that may (or may not) have been rushed to life as an answer to Twitter.
By Judey Kalchik 3 years ago in Geeks
Yorick Ensemble's 'The Trail to Oregon' is Unforgettable Laughter
Anything could happen on our journey to Oregon. Yorick Ensemble achieved barrels full of laughter in its production of The Trail to Oregon. Based on the computer game, the musical centers around a family of pioneers embarking on a journey along the Oregon Trail in search of a better life. Encountering several obstacles, the audience gets a say in what happens next.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Pretty Red Dress
I try to go to the cinema regularly. I am unlikely to chose a summer blockbuster, or anything designed to scare. I like character studies and close-ups more than special effects. I like relationships under a microscope.
By Rachel Robbins3 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Asteroid City'
Asteroid City (2023) Directed by Wes Anderson Written by Wes Anderson Starring Jason Schwartzman, Edward Norton, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Steve Carell, Tilda Swinton, Willem Dafoe, Jeffrey Wright
By Sean Patrick3 years ago in Geeks
The Little Mermaid - Review
Honestly, I didn't like it much. Mind you, I wasn't all that sold on the animated version, either, and this movie was (to its credit?) fairly faithful to it. I was hoping it wouldn't be. Is that weird?
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Geeks
Classic Movie Review: 'Sideways'
Sideways (2004) Directed by Alexander Payne Written by Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor Starring Paul Giamatti, Virginia Madsen, Thomas Haden Church, Sandra Oh
By Sean Patrick3 years ago in Geeks
WGA Strike
We are a month into the writers strike and Hollywood is starting to feel its effects. However executives seem like they are digging in their heels but the WGA is not giving up. And quite frankly the longer it goes on the longer it hurts the studios wallets. Here are a few updates and ways you can support writers as they continue to fight for the future of Hollywood and its creatives.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Coming to Terms With Succession's Explosive Finale
Succession has a knack for last-minute betrayals and earth-shattering finales. I expected no less going into the last night's episode - the final send-off for HBO's hit comedy-drama.
By Erin Latham Shea3 years ago in Geeks
Disney Live-Action Remakes
I'll say this for Disney Live-Action Remakes: They're good on taking on feedback about what their target audiences liked and didn't like about the originals.
By Natasja Rose3 years ago in Geeks
How Roleplaying Improved My Writing
Let me clear this up right now: I’m not talking about Dungeons & Dragons or cosplay. I mean, I’m sure that there are ways in which those kinds of roleplay can help with your writing, but since I’ve never participated in either—I know, bad geek, bad geek—then I wouldn’t know from personal experience. What I am talking about is online text-based roleplaying games, specifically ones played through internet forums.
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 years ago in Geeks
The Ghosts of Dorothy Dandridge
“If it is possible for a human being to be a haunted house, may be that would be me.” Dorothy Dandridge opens her biography.
By Rachel Robbins3 years ago in Geeks