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Naughty List of Christmas Movies
So maybe you’ve had it up to here with the sweet, happy Christmas specials and need something a little more dark and twisted (and/or slightly raunchy). Or perhaps you want to torture your relatives who have spent all day asking you when you’re going to get married and why you skipped work to see that stupid Star Wars movie. Either way, here are some non-classic Christmas classics for your viewing (dis)pleasure. From the stoners known as Harold and Kumar to the cute but vicious Gremlins, Christmas is the setting for many genres of movies. Whether it is superhero films that begin with a Christmas light-adorned home being blown up or a glimpse at an alcoholic Santa Claus, there seems to be no boundaries when it comes to the types of Christmas movies that can be on the naughty list this holiday season.
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
Political Correctness in South Park
Over the years, South Park’s Trey Parker and Matt Stone have taken it upon themselves to address many controversial topics and social issues. From Scientology and Mormonism to homophobia and gender identity, South Park has tackled many issues that other shows feared to address and has done so in a way that considers all the possible angles. In a rare line of continuity between seasons, season 20 of South Park has begun where season 19 left off, in a divided society where political correctness has caused a tear between those who want social change and those who are content with society.
By Frederick Park9 years ago in Geeks
The Best Mobile Augmented Reality Apps
While the hysteria that is Pokémon GO only began a few short months ago, it’s trending power has significantly lessened since then. While still more popular than Tinder, and once surpassed Twitter in daily active users, it’s not surprising that a fad that came on so quickly would loose it’s steam in the same way. Despite its drop in success, the game has only helped fan the fire of augmented reality.
By Alysha DePerna9 years ago in Geeks
Best Paranormal TV Shows
Paranormal investigation shows have been around for a while now. Initially presumed to be something of a fad and heavily expected to quickly drop in popularity, that hasn’t proven to be the case. With fan favorite programs like SyFy’s Ghost Hunters, Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures and several YouTube channels run by investigation groups, the options for the paranormal enthusiast are almost limitless.
By Alysha DePerna9 years ago in Geeks
Best High School Movies
Hollywood insists that high school be remembered as the greatest time of your life. Yes there are tough times during those awkward years, but the American teenager has been the subject of movie fascination for a long time, and never fails to come of age in a scripted world. Best high school movies remind you of the agony and triumph of the American teenage spirit.
By George Gott9 years ago in Geeks
Who Played The Best John, Sarah, and Kyle in All the Terminator Movies
The year is 1981. A young, starry-eyed, future science fiction master by the name of James Cameron wandered the streets of Rome, filming Piranha II: The Spawning (1981), his first director’s credit. Producer Ovidio Assonitis instructed Cameron to get a close up shot of female lead of Carole Davis. Cameron didn't and Assonitis fired him. But he encouraged him to stay on set to help with the filming. Suddenly, Cameron fell ill with food poisoning, and that night, as he writhes in his hot Roman sheets in a fever James Cameron dreams the strangest of dreams:
By Eddie Wong9 years ago in Geeks
Ralph Bakshi's 'Lord of the Rings'
Long before Peter Jackson transformed Tolkien’s masterpieces into works of cinematic art, there was a hardcore fanbase that seemed to transcend generations. Since its publication in the 1950s, the late J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy trilogy of Middle Earth, The Lord of the Rings, had been the object of an ever-growing cult following. A perennial favorite of high school and college students including yet undiscovered Ralph Bashki, Rings had been merchandised in poster art and annual calendars, sweatshirts, buttons ("Frodo lives"), and in other related wearable forms. In addition to hardcover and paperback editions of the original texts, numerous critical and cult-oriented ancillary volumes populated the expanded universe. These included histories, guides, and exhaustive interpretations of the trilogy.
By Frank White9 years ago in Geeks
