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Weighing in on the AI Slop Problem
There have been some people perhaps waiting for this: I am about to weigh in on the AI Slop problem that is persisting throughout the realm of Vocal's subcategories. To me, there are three separate sections of the problem and though some are quite annoying, there is one issue with this form of content which is pernicious and vile. I will be addressing that one last in this article. Here's how it will go: I'll start with the most obvious issue, the second one will be a more mid-level problem (again annoying but can and is being dealt with) and the last one will be the most horrid of them all.
By Annie Kapur11 months ago in Geeks
Am I a Mother, or a Character in a Scream Movie?
Ghostface: “What’s your favourite scary movie?” Me: “Scream (1996), of course!” That's right, Mr Ghostface, not only is the original Scream my favourite scary movie, it's my favourite movie and movie franchise of all time.
By Sandy Gillman11 months ago in Geeks
How to Write a Horror Script
Hello dear reader. What scares an audience? A filmmaker could concentrate on phobias centralized to certain groups of people. That would be one route to go. A much more Advantageous route to go would be the purely and simply sake of universal fears i.e. death, loss of loved one. Every story ever told can be broken down into a beginning a middle and an end. In a horror story think of it in these terms opening tragedy evil attacks and is it over.
By DJ Robbins11 months ago in Geeks
What's In a Reading Experience?
When I talk about ‘reading experiences’ I’m not just talking about the way in which we experience literature when reading it. A ‘reading experience’ also refers to the fact that some books stay with us. We may remember the experience of reading it at the time and then, as if taken back in time, relive that experience or at least, wish to relive it.
By Annie Kapur11 months ago in Geeks
The Visitor - A Movie Review
Life is filled with unexpected happenings. The Visitor is a 2007 film. Walter, a college professor, travels to New York City to attend a conference. He ends up in a completely different story when he finds a young immigrant couple living in his apartment. They open up his lonely world until Walter needs to fight for them.
By Marielle Sabbag12 months ago in Geeks
Michelle Trachtenberg: Remembering Jenny From 'EuroTrip'
Michelle Trachtenberg possessed a rare talent, conveying more with her eyes than many could with pages of dialogue. In fact, her career, though remarkable, hinted at even greater potential. From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Gossip Girl and beyond, she displayed an impressive range and was among the defining figures of the 90s' to late 00s' pop culture. More importantly, as a person, she seemed to exude intelligence and authenticity, coupled with a sharp, often dark, wit that remained with her until the end.
By Art-Peeter Roosveabout a year ago in Geeks
Black Cinema Celebrates: Barry Michael Cooper
On January 22, 2025 it was announced that filmmaker Barry Michael Cooper had passed away. As a big movie buff, especially for Black cinema, i for one was definitely sad to hear the news that he died because his films are some of my favorite movies ever. So I wanna take a minute to pay tribute to Barry and all the stories he brought to the big screen.
By Joe Pattersonabout a year ago in Geeks
