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Silver Screen Magic with Lucille Ball
Even though the legendary actress Lucille Ball was best known for the hit TV sitcom “I Love Lucy," she also had a movie career. Starting in the 1920s, she was modeling and appeared in the 1933 movie “Roman Scandals” as an unaccredited extra until she got starring roles of her own.
By Rasma Raisters2 days ago in Geeks
Why Does "In Memorians" Segments Always Disappoints
Every year during Oscars, the segment memorializes those actors, filmmakers, musicians, and others related to the industry. The segments consist of images or video clips of the recently departed individuals, edited together into a montage and usually accompanied by music. However, The "In Memorian" segments , the Emmys, the Grammys, the Tonys, the Olivier Awards, the SAG Awards, TCM, BBC Sports Personality of the Year, and by the NFL during Super Bowl week. In 1978, the 50th annual ceremony for the Academy Awards (the Oscars) honored the golden anniversary of the award with a special segment featuring Sammy Davis Jr., singing the Marvin Hamlisch song, “Come Light the Candles,” over a memorial montage. That was until 1994, the Oscars paying tribute to the movie stars, film crew members, and Hollywood movie executives who had died in the previous year became an annual Oscar tribute, beginning with the 66th Academy Awards. Soon after, the Grammys, the SAG Awards, did the same way.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 days ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Queen Victoria" by Lucy Worsley (Pt. 3)
We are starting to discover more angles of Queen Victoria and so, we move into her reign in which she is definitely starting to show off her privilege in Buckingham Palace. The palace, built for King George IV by John Nash, is described as a horrid and dark place which has to have constant candlelight. Lucy Worsley looks at people briefly who referred to the palace as a prison because of the way it looked from the inside. Though it was aptly decorated by the previous kings, it was dark and gloomy, often hindering the Queen's ability to see as she walked the endless hallways.
By Annie Kapur3 days ago in Geeks
Midsommar. Content Warning.
Midsommar came out on July 5, 2019. After a family tragedy grief-stricken Dani Ardor accompanies her boyfriend, Christian, and his friends, Josh and Mark, as they head to Halsingland, Sweden to attend the midsummer festival at their mutual friend, Pelle’s, home village with people known as Hargas. What comes next is nine days of Pagan rituals, psychedelic trips, and many what’s going on?
By Melissa Clark3 days ago in Geeks
Youth Demand and the New Era of Activism in the United Kingdom
Introduction In recent years, the landscape of activism in the United Kingdom has undergone a significant transformation. At the heart of this change is a new generation of politically aware and socially conscious youth. Among the emerging groups leading this shift is Youth Demand, a movement that combines environmental urgency with bold political demands. This group represents not only a protest organization but also a symbol of a wider awakening among young people who are increasingly dissatisfied with traditional politics and slow policy responses.
By shaoor afridi3 days ago in Geeks
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Background and Context: This is going to be pretty short but 'Northanger Abbey' is my favourite Jane Austen novel. Which is yours? If you haven't read any Austen then don't feel bad - 'Northanger Abbey' is probably one of the simpler ones to read if you would like to start there! Happy reading to you and yours.
By Annie Kapur4 days ago in Geeks
Remembering Nicholas Brendon: 10 Times Xander Harris Was A Real Hero
In the same week as they learned the show's reboot would not be going ahead, and just a little over a year after the loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer had their hearts broken once again by the news that Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander Harris in the cult-classic series, had died suddenly in his sleep at the age of just 54.
By Kristy Anderson4 days ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Queen Victoria" by Lucy Worsley (Pt. 2)
After the first couple of chapters, we have a good grounding for the raising of the Princess Victoria. Lucy Worsley takes us on a journey through malaise and sickness in which many did not know what was wrong with Victoria but, then we cover the beautiful love story she has with Albert. It's not quite all sunshine and rainbows but it's close enough. Lucy Worsley makes sure that we know that Victoria initially met Ernest (Albert's brother) and then continued to meet Albert. We are reminded that Victoria did not marry Albert until he had learnt a sufficient amount of English to be able to communicate effectively and we revisit that part of the introduction in our minds, in which Victoria states that after the death of Albert, she shall have to think for herself or at least, by herself, and that seems to scare her.
By Annie Kapur4 days ago in Geeks
Spider Man: Brand New Day Trailer Breakdown – What Can Fans Expect
The Trailer Swings into Spider-Man's New Chapter The release of the trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has sent shockwaves through the Spider-Man fanbase, generating an astonishing 1 billion views in just 24 hours. This incredible number highlights just how eagerly audiences are anticipating the next chapter of Tom Holland's Peter Parker, and it's clear that excitement for this new adventure is at an all-time high.
By TheScreenAnalyst4 days ago in Geeks
