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Spies, Moles, And 'The Game'
It seems as though the Cold War spy thriller is making something of a come back in recent years. The last few years have seen a spate of new adaptations of the classic Cold War era works of author John le Carre ranging from the Oscar nominated film adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to a slew of BBC audio drama adaptations of the various novels. Authors such as Charles Cumming in his novel The Trinity Six have also explored the legacy of the Cold War as well. Yet there's also been new tales told as well, pastiches of a thought dead genre. One particularly interesting one was the BBC's six part thriller The Game, created by Toby Whithouse, which took viewers into MI5 in early 1970s Britain.
By Matthew Kresal9 years ago in Geeks
The Thirteenth Dr. and Sexism
Doctor Who is a popular T.V. series from the BBC. The Doctor has always been played by a male actor since the first Episode; Played by William Hartnell in 1963 to 1966, in the series The Doctor is only called the Doctor because he doesn't give out his first name. He travels through space and time in an old London police box called the Tardis which is much bigger on the inside, so much bigger it has a swimming pool but it’s never showed. When the Doctor arrives you know there’s going to be trouble…Everywhere he goes he's either fighting aliens or saving the planet from doom. He usually has a companion along for the ride and sometimes they even save him. When the Doctor dies he regenerates into a new body. He’s considered the same Doctor but has a whole new body since the old one has died. Some of the characteristics from the old Doctor have changed, and his personality can be slightly different. Every time the Doctor dies and a regenerates there’s a feeling of loss, we have to get used to the new Doctor all over again. But we haven’t been let down, because the creators of the show seem to always have the perfect replacement. Personally, my favorite Doctor’s were played by David Tennant (10th Doctor) and Peter Capaldi (12th Doctor). Since the BBC has reviled that the new Doctor is female played by actress Jodie Whittaker, I’ve noticed a few comments and articles on social media saying a percentage of people were unhappy and calling those people sexist. Do I think its sexist for people not to want a female Doctor? Well, I know there is sexism out there and was feeling a little concerned about the change and I as a Woman. It leaves so many questions. Since the Doctor has always been a male and regenerates as female will she be a whole different person? (What ever happened to the Doctor's daughter Jenny?)
By Sonja Kelly9 years ago in Geeks
Previewing "Once Upon A Time: Season Seven"
Once Upon a Time (OUAT) is casting a different spell for its seventh season. Over the past few weeks, show creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis crucial information regarding the latest installment of the ABC fairy tale drama. GEEKS gathered the 411 concerning this game-changing chapter of the franchise.
By Jacob Elyachar9 years ago in Geeks
Game of Thrones more than meets the eye.
Game of Thrones is back again for 2017 with even more nude bodies, sword fights, and fire breathing dragons. Since the first season the show has seen increasing popularity, becoming one of the most popular HBO shows to date.
By Phillip Woodford9 years ago in Geeks
My Love and Hate Relationship With Netflix
It all starts out innocently enough. We get lured into streaming an endless amount of shows for a sliver of the cost of cable or satellite TV. I was on board with Netflix since the good old days of actual DVD rentals. I even took a break from the service thinking I had seen all there is to see and that was it. For a while...
By Candace Reid9 years ago in Geeks
The Genius of BoJack Horseman
Spoilers ahead for all 3 seasons of BoJack Horseman thus far. "That's a great question, Charlie. I, uh... uh, I... um..." This is how BoJack responds to Charlie Rose's question asking him what he has been doing since the cancellation of his sitcom, Horsin' Around, 18 years ago. This happens in the very first scene in the very first episode of the show and, as such, is one of BoJack's very first pieces of dialogue. What may seem like a simple joke initially becomes, with further context, the first signs of what, for lack of a better term, motivates BoJack as a character.
By Alex Gidley9 years ago in Geeks
Who is the Valonqar?
Spoilers ahead for both the books and the show! Game of Thrones is back in our lives once more. The first episode of Season 7 has graced our screens, and what an episode it was! From the North to the South, and the East to the West, we are more certain than ever that nobody is safe.
By Charlotte Williams9 years ago in Geeks
