How much do you know about a stranger? Could you look into their eyes and tell that they are lonely too? Maybe the cracks around their eyes are just as prominent as yours, so much so that catching their gaze is haunting - redolent in your mind. You can't look away. You need to know more. Perhaps touch them, and with a simple caress of your fingers you say; "I see you." It’s this romanticism of the human spirit that makes you fall in love with someone everyday on the tube or in a public setting, falling into the gaze of their pupils and yearning to offload your spirit.
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How much do you know about a stranger? Could you look into their eyes and tell that they are lonely too? Maybe the cracks around their eyes are just as prominent as yours, so much so that catching their gaze is haunting - redolent in your mind. You can't look away. You need to know more. Perhaps touch them, and with a simple caress of your fingers you say; "I see you." It’s this romanticism of the human spirit that makes you fall in love with someone everyday on the tube or in a public setting, falling into the gaze of their pupils and yearning to offload your spirit. by Aly Lalji The heavenly genre of horror has been hit hard with an original premise that's horrific and beautiful at the same time. David Robert Mitchell’s intriguing script has simply brought to life his vision of horror. One that contains hidden metaphors and messages for the audience’s perusal as well as being completely shocking entertainment. For nineteen-year-old Jay, (Maika Monroe) autumn should be about school, boys and week-ends out at the lake. But after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter, she finds herself plagued by strange visions and the inescapable sense that someone, or something, is following her. Faced with this burden, Jay and her friends must find a way to escape the horrors that seem to be only a few steps behind. by Cookie N Screen The Oscars have been and gone to much furore. Thanks to the talented hosting by Neil Patrick Harris, who dipped and slipped slightly through his presenting role, the 87th Academy Awards went off with much finesse. There were weird moments such as the bewildering Lady Gaga tribute to The Sound of Music and John Travolta went around touching actress’s faces. In general, Neil Patrick Harris was the cheeky host who slipped a lot of hilarious jokes that were rather uncouth and either went unnoticed or people didn’t want to laugh as much as they were inside. He also made us fall in love with the films a little bit more with his amazing opening number. However, as film fans gathered tentatively to see all the winner’s collect their awards, it’s safe to say that there were a few upsets and cheers. And it wasn’t just because we saw Neil Patrick Harris in his tightie whities. So what had angered and thrilled film critics and fans across the globe in equal measure? Join Cookie N Screen for our Oscars Live Blog and Live Tweets@ImWithGeek #Oscars2015
Starting 11pm GMT by Cookie N Screen The Oscars are finally here! It is the pinnacle of film success, apparently. Now that the other ceremonies have passed, we can hold our tentative little breaths and wonder exactly who is going to take away the coveted gong. By now, these predictions feel very much like a moot point as we all have a pretty basic idea of who is going to leave with the prize. That being said, the Oscars have had its fair share of its controversial winners and whilst last year was pretty safe, there has been some pretty random choices for an Academy glory. We just really don’t want American Sniper to win! So here is I’m With Geek’s predictions. And similarly with the BAFTAs, we are in a war with The Hollywood News so keep up to speed with both sides to figure out who comes out glorious (I’m With Geek won the BAFTAs) by Dave House Last night in a huge tent on Santa Monica beach, the Independent Spirit Awards, awards for Independent Filmmakers celebrated its 30th year with Birdman scooping up top prizes for Best Feature, Best Cinematography and Best Male Lead for Michael Keaton. Yay! It’s good to see Michael Keaton back on winning form. Whilst the super slick and stylish cinematography in Birdman which weaves round its actors and creates the illusion that the film is done almost entirely in one shot is most certainly deserving of the award. by Robbie Jones We have plenty of award shows telling us what the best films of the year are, but when it comes to the year’s biggest stinkers, we all turn to the Golden Raspberries, the award show that dishes out awards to the worst of the worst around Oscar season. The latest ceremony was held last night, and it seems they got it pretty bang on. by Cookie N Screen It’s a tentative process waiting for that envelope to open. I mean, from beyond the stage and through the magic of television, sitting at home with hefty bets on who deserves to win (or who will) that whole toe curling experience is full of high tension. The best thing is when someone who deserves to win an award without any doubt. Climbing those stairs to collect the award and the audience is brimming with pride as they gush with their gratitude and we sob with jubilation. And then the Academy decides to lose their minds and give an award to someone whose nomination was iffy in the first place (cough, American Sniper, cough cough.) People like… by Aly Lalji and Jennifer Drewett As you may have seen, a small film has come out to much furore. Not since Twilight have people gathered in such, well, craziness and anger at film. Whatever side you land on, however, there is no denying that Fifty Shades of Grey has had such success. Literature student Anastasia Steele's (Dakota Johnson) life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan). However, Christian has some unconventional desires that will open up a whole world of sexual activities to virgin Anastasia. Will love blossom? More importantly - is it any good? Aly and Jennifer fight it out! |
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