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Revolutionary industry developments in the geek sphere.
Why You Should Support Independent Film
Independent films equal unique and thought-provoking stories. Indie films are driven by artistic vision, not the box office. They are more likely to tell stories of the human experience and how we get by in this crazy world we all live in. Their stories dig deep down inside of you and make you feel emotions that big-budget blockbusters only scratch the surface of.
By Dee Simone7 years ago in Geeks
So You Want to Work in Film and Television...
I taught my first high school drama class in 1993. Back then, I was an English teacher with one year as a performance major at Kent State University and a few weeks of experience as technical director in the proscenium theater in my hometown. To say I was unprepared for the curriculum would be an understatement, but I tried my best and even managed to direct a one act play for competition. I soon discovered that I was a much better director than English teacher.
By Fred Bobbitt7 years ago in Geeks
Hollywood Should Stop Making Superhero Movies
We all know that superheroes are the root for younger audiences in the cinema world. Each superhero has their own perk, their own backstory, and many kids love an action-packed good guy. However, there are other ways to influence kids, even adults, too, and milking superhero movies—especially the ones who’ve had ten different movies and versions already—isn’t the way to go. Not only do the superheroes change drastically, like Superman per se, where he’s now addressed as the “Man of Steel,” along with his suit, but their plots and their villainous competitions are DULL.
By Lexi Cowie7 years ago in Geeks
Wanna Make a Movie???
And action! So you wanna make a movie? Being a first time director of a low-budget film, I can pretty much guarantee you have no idea what you're in for. I know I didn't. And as you can imagine, hilarity, fear, and utter craziness ensued, but in the end, we were able to make a pretty cool film.
By Tony Germinario7 years ago in Geeks
How America Almost Ruined Aardman Animation
Wallace and Gromit still to this day stand as Aardman’s crowning achievement; an innovative animated duo that would not only become pop culture icons within British society, but instead icons the world over. The eccentric Northern inventor, with a fondness for Wensleydale cheese and his smart silent dog, has been said to have done “more to improve the image of the English world-wide than any officially appointed ambassadors” (Marriott, 2015). The stories of Wallace and Gromit could quickly be excused as being ripped from the pages of a Hollywood DreamFactory script—Missions to the moon, robotic trousers and humanistic animal spies. Despite this, the truth and Britishness of Aardman’s claymation films doesn’t come from the plot, but instead the feel of their cosy terrace house, cups of warm tea and the evident love for a cheesy snack, almost a revival of the traditional links to nine Nineteenth Century satirical cartoons; satirising the truthful stereotypes of the modern (and particularly Northern) Brit (Oxford, 2018).
By Connor Luke Simpson7 years ago in Geeks
The State of the Comic Book Industry Part 1: Origins
The shape that the comic book industry is in right now has some pros and some cons to it, but to talk about any of them we have to go over its origin story which started all the way back in the 90s with two important major events that still have an effect on the industry as a whole today!
By Jeremy Stokes8 years ago in Geeks
Is Disney Thanos?
On July 27, 2018 Disney confirmed its 71.3 billion dollar merger with Fox Studios. Across the globe, beloved geeks, nerds, and comic book lovers danced and cheered as the merger means that the Fantastic Four might finally get a good film adaption and the X-Men can take their rightful place alongside the Avengers in the MCU! But while that is all good for the fans, I am here to discuss why acquiring these two IP's may have cost us more than we bargained for.
By Jeremy Stokes8 years ago in Geeks
San Antonio Native Teaching the Next Generation of Filmmakers
Samuel Ali founded Texas Made Films in December of 2017 by connecting with his alma mater, Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, Texas. After 10 years of pursuing his passion, Samuel Ali wanted to help his community in San Antonio grow and return to a major film destination like it was in the 1950s by giving hands-on training on set to anyone of any age willing and able to learn.
By Samuel Ali8 years ago in Geeks
Reason First: The Case for Romanticism in the Cinema
Hollywood has figured out that there is an untapped audience yearning to see stories that reflect their lives up on the big screen. People flock to the movies to see the latest incarnation of super heroes or opioid addicts. But there is another set. This faction of the populace is tired of the putrid offerings that the mainstream studios produce every year. These people are earnest, smartworking, faith-filled Americans who just want to forego all of the blood and guts and gutter language and sexual situations. They seek out arts and entertainment that will bring them back to their roots or charge them to continue going down their faithful pathway. They seek to view wholesome, family-oriented entertainment. What is the response? Movies like Courageous (2011) God’s Not Dead (2014) I Can Only Imagine (2018) and God Bless the Broken Road (2018) are often low-budget ($2-$5 million) and take in considerable returns usually around $50 million- $80 million.
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Geeks
