15 Key Film Movements That Shaped and Defined Cinema, Explained

15. French Impressionism (1910s–1920s) French Impressionismrefers to an avant-garde silent film movement that was born in France right after World War I. It had a huge influence on the future of Western cinema. The main characteristic of this movement was its editing techniques, which focused on enhancing the aesthetic traits of every frame and portraying the character’s psychological states. Characters in French Impressionist movies were rarely positive and usually dark and troubled....

8 min · 1535 words · Todd Burton

15 Major Celebrities Who Are Actually Nerdy

1. Rashida Jones Rashida Jones is incredibly intelligent and she’s really into technology. Like really into it. She has “a computer with floppy disks and a dial-up modem before it was cool.” She even writes her own comic books! Related:Geeky TV sitcoms that are smartly written 2. Mila Kunis Mila’s nerd credibility is fading a bit, but for many years she was hugely addicted toWorld of Warcraft. She quit the habit in 2012, but she still enjoys playing board games likeSettlers of Catan, which keeps her nerdiness alive and well....

4 min · 730 words · Phillip Martin

15 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 (And When They Release)

15. Deadpool 3 Release date: July 26, 2024 Phase 5 of the MCU will see Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine for the first time sinceLogan, which is widely considered the character’s best movie of all time. LoganandDeadpoolare the only Marvel films to earn an R-rating, so it makes sense they should team up together. Plus, Deadpool made his debut in the Wolverine trilogy with Ryan Reynolds playing the sarcastic swordsman inX-Men Origins: Wolverinein 2009....

9 min · 1893 words · Kristen Wagner

15 Places to Geek Out in New York City

1.Kinokuniya USA Are you on a hunt for the latest manga in your favorite series? Or maybe you’re searching for a manga that you can’t find anywhere. Check out Kinokuniya USA, the source for every nerd’s craving for all things Japanese including, manga, stationery, textbooks, and toys. Make sure to grab yourself a snack at the cafe before you leave! 2.Nintendo NY The Nintendo Store serves as a tribute to Nintendo’s past and present....

5 min · 971 words · Angela Gordon

15 Popular Nerdy Media Franchises That Shaped Geek Culture

15. Catan Board games are pretty geeky, right? If you grew up on a diet ofMonopoly,Risk, andConnect Four, then no one can blame you for hating board games. Those games aren’t exactly… peak. But thenCatanarrived in the US in 1996 to disrupt everything. For the first time, families could play a board game that didn’t involve direct player-versus-player conflict, a bank with money, or a puzzle that masqueraded as a game....

12 min · 2546 words · Patricia Rosales
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