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The Genius of 'Hamilton'
History is that one subject that most of us roll our eyes at. After all, how does what happened to men who lived hundreds of thousands of years before us affect us in the modern world? Why do we have to learn about how kings built their courts and how people lived their life back then? I think the primary question most people ask when they are asked to learn history in school is the question of relevancy to their lives in the present, and I agree — there isn’t much. However, if presented in the right way, I believe that history can be one of the best teachers of character and a brilliant opportunity to look back on humanity and see where even the best of us made mistakes. But with the way courses are structured in school, this is sadly traded away for mindlessly memorising facts and regurgitating them in examinations without internalising any of the intricacies and stories behind the material that is being learnt. I, too, play my role in the system by learning and writing pages and pages in order to get the best possible marks, but after seeing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton, I’m afraid I might have to change my outlook on the subject.
By Arvind Pennathur8 years ago in Geeks
A Fun Twist in the Week
A week ago yesterday, I was just surfing the internet and checking my email. Like other Hamilton fanatics might do, I play the Lottery daily. Side note about the app: you can download the app on your phone and have at it. There’s also a three question trivia.
By Claire Prichard8 years ago in Geeks
Why Sequels Sometimes Fail Us
When you think of sequels, you probably don't think of great masterpiece movies. A lot of the sequels are a ghost or a shadow of the original movie. Why is this? Why is the continuation of a beloved movie just not as good as the original? I have a theory. It is because, in a lot of cases, they take the main characters who went through a great hero's journey and they undo all of the progress they made. In the first movie they had conflict, they went through things, and in the end, they triumphed over those things and learned some great lessons and grew as characters. The audience is satisfied with this. The characters went through a great progression and everyone is happy. The movie becomes popular because all of these things were so satisfying. The audience was so happy that they would love to see these characters again in another adventure or journey. The studios are happy to bring these characters back so they could make more money off of them. The problem with that is the journey ended, the characters grew and progressed, and in the end, everything was satisfying. Movies about the day to day or what happens after the happily ever after aren't very interesting. You can't have a movie about how a happy couple goes about their day to day lives. They need to be put back on an adventure. There needs to be a conflict with characters that need to grow and learn lessons. So how do a lot of sequels do this? They undo all of the progress that was made in the original movie so that the characters can go through it all over again.
By Sally Holland8 years ago in Geeks
The Worst Video on YouTube
Oh, how humor has evolved throughout the years. Some people find classic humor (the likes of Richard Pryor or Steve Martin, even Abbot and Costello) to be far superior than the humor of today. “Modern day humor,” if you will, as controversial as it is, has opened new ground for some amazing comedians to showcase their talents. However, this ‘comedy’ video contains absolutely zero resemblance to anything humorous, with the exception of the guest star: a truly talented Gus Johnson.
By Zach Begin8 years ago in Geeks
Stupid Things in "War for the Planet of the Apes" EVERYONE just ignored PART I
On July 14, 2017, War For the Planet of the Apes was released in theaters everywhere, earning over $490 million at the box office. The movie was a summer hit and was even nominated for an academy award for "Best Visual Effects" but unfortunately did not win.
By Joseph Pecher8 years ago in Geeks
Fans Are Letting Netflix Know They Are Not Happy with the Decision to Cancel 'Everything Sucks!'
It seems as though many are not ready to say goodbye to the crew of Boring, Oregon. The Hollywood Reporter exclusively learned that Netflix chose not to renew its coming-of-age series Everything Sucks! which boasts a talented young cast consisting of Peyton Kennedy, Sydney Sweeney, Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Rio Mangini, Quinn Liebling and Elijah Stevenson.The news was announced on Friday the 6th and as of Sunday night, a petition calling for a renewal has impressively managed to close in on 10,000 signatures and counting.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Stop Trying to Revive 90s Classics
From the creation of live action versions of our favorite cartoons to rebooting classical television shows, there has been a lot of talk about injecting the 90s right into 2000s. On the surface, bringing back classics like these seems like a great idea. Many classic shows and movies have developed a cult following through the internet and social media; this means that there is a great target audience and lots of interest for these reboots and, in most cases, it helps bring about actors that we have not seen work in while. However the love that we have for classics simply cannot be duplicated and seems to be indicative of the lack of creativity and inspiration that seems to exist in the television and film industries.
By Azaria Brown8 years ago in Geeks
Should 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Be Considered Canon?
The two-part stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is headed to Times Square here in New York. I live a few blocks from the theater, but there is no way I'm gonna be able to get tickets for this show.
By Jonathan Sim8 years ago in Geeks
The Art of Streaming
The digital age has sure shaped how we view, listen and experience things today. Take Hulu and Netflix, for example, there is something about watching your shows or movies through a website vs. real time through your cable provider. I am a 26 year old who doesn't have cable and streams my shows, while my parents, on the other hand, have had cable for countless years and don't quite understand the direction millennials are taking things.
By Aleesha Crimmins8 years ago in Geeks
