Captain Marvel: Sparkles, Neon, Glitter, and Grunge (Spoiler-Free)

Captain Marvel: Sparkles, Neon, Glitter, and Grunge (Spoiler-Free)

Dear Readers,   Let me set the stage by admitting that I spent my tween and teen years squarely in the 1990s from end to end. My early youth was spent admiring and/or acquiring Lisa Frank™ stickers and stationery. My teen years were filled with suburban angst and gritty grunge. All of these experiences were recalled as I immersed myself in the world of Captain Marvel. As you have probably gleaned from the teasers and trailers, the movie has been set up to feel like a female empowerment movie. The official release date even coincided with International Women’s Day #BalanceBetter, whether purposefully or not is unknown to this writer. While the women in the movie do show strength, fortitude, and persistence, the movie itself is an origin story through and through. The hero questions herself, her powers, and her past as all of the heroes in the Marvel cinematic universe have. In the small moments, the movie does lead by example in celebrating diversity, inclusion, and acceptance. There is just enough teaching without being too didactic or in your face. Generally, though, the story follows a similar template to its predecessors.   The fight choreography is smooth and seamless like a martial arts-influenced dance or capoeira. The CGI is nearly flawless with very few trips through the Uncanny Valley. This includes the de-aging of our beloved, omnipresent Agents Coulson and Fury. With every show of power, the moviegoers are treated to a light show of sparkles and glitter reminiscent of Lisa Frank™. The costume designers clearly had fun with this movie because every detail is beautiful, era-appropriate, and/or an...
GUI Pre-Cap: Week of 12-10-18

GUI Pre-Cap: Week of 12-10-18

A GEEKS UNDER THE INFLUENCE weekly “Pre-Cap.” The Bruce fills you in on must see TV shows and movies for the week of 12-10-18! _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Check out the ton of merch for the GUI Network on TeePublic:   GUI Home – www.guipodcast.com GUI Hotline: (804) 505-4GUI (4484) (Message & data rates may apply) Thanks to our sponsors: Emily Cee Digital Design: www.emilycee.com Support GUI by shopping Amazon – amzn.to/2cg3FF8 Support GUI by subscribing to Lootcrate – lootcrate.7eer.net/c/317432/237077/4019 Twitter – twitter.com/GUIPodcastRVA Facebook –...
GEEKS UNDER THE INFLUENCE 141 – GUINTERVIEW: THOMAS SEYMOUR (VHS MASSACRE, MARK OF THE BEAST)

GEEKS UNDER THE INFLUENCE 141 – GUINTERVIEW: THOMAS SEYMOUR (VHS MASSACRE, MARK OF THE BEAST)

Mike “The Hobbit” sits down with Writer/Director Thomas Seymour to discuss the challenges of independent film making in a post physical media age, and his progress on the sequel to “VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media (2016).” Find out more about Thomas Seymour and his coming projects at: vhsmassacre.com/ www.facebook.com/VHSMassacres/ Thomas Seymour on IMDB: _______________________________________________      Subscribe Now! Click your choice below: …with iTunes:   …with RSS (copy this address): Get more info on other podcatchers: _________________________________________________ Join Us Every 1st and 3rd Monday at Fallout for GUI Trivia! 8-10 pm   GUI Home – www.guipodcast.com GUI Hotline: (804) 505-4GUI (4484) (Message & data rates may apply) Thanks to our sponsors: Emily Cee Digital Design: Support GUI by shopping Amazon – Check out the ton of merch for the GUI Network on TeePublic: Twitter – twitter.com/GUIPodcastRVA Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/guipodcastrva/ Geeks Under the Influence Network: _________________________________________________ ● Track Info ● Commercial Break Music: SKGB – Ridin Dirty Wit Ganesha Disclaimer Music is: David Mumford – Night Without Sleep (Instrumental) Intro Music is: Synthetic Nightmare – Breaking the Mold www.facebook.com/Synthetic-Nightmare-109254524845/ Outro Music is: “Dead By Dawn” courtesy of the “Creep-A-Zoids” www.creep-a-zoids.com/ Geeks Under the Influence is a trademark of Michael Bickett. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners....
GUI Pre-Cap: Week of 10-22-18

GUI Pre-Cap: Week of 10-22-18

A GEEKS UNDER THE INFLUENCE weekly “Pre-Cap.” The Bruce fills you in on must see TV shows and movies for the week of 10/22/18! _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Check out the ton of merch for the GUI Network on TeePublic:   GUI Home – www.guipodcast.com GUI Hotline: (804) 505-4GUI (4484) (Message & data rates may apply) Thanks to our sponsors: Emily Cee Digital Design: www.emilycee.com Support GUI by shopping Amazon – amzn.to/2cg3FF8 Support GUI by subscribing to Lootcrate – lootcrate.7eer.net/c/317432/237077/4019 Twitter – twitter.com/GUIPodcastRVA Facebook –...
GUI Pre-Cap: Week of 8-20-18

GUI Pre-Cap: Week of 8-20-18

A GEEKS UNDER THE INFLUENCE weekly “Pre-Cap.” The Bruce fills you in on must see TV shows and movies for the week of 8/20/18! _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Please donate to help with expenses for the family of our dearly departed friend Rob Olson:   GUI Home – www.guipodcast.com GUI Hotline: (804) 505-4GUI (4484) (Message & data rates may apply) Thanks to our sponsors: Emily Cee Digital Design: www.emilycee.com Support GUI by shopping Amazon – amzn.to/2cg3FF8 Support GUI by subscribing to Lootcrate – lootcrate.7eer.net/c/317432/237077/4019 Twitter – twitter.com/GUIPodcastRVA Facebook –...
GUI Pre-Cap: Week of 8-13-18

GUI Pre-Cap: Week of 8-13-18

A GEEKS UNDER THE INFLUENCE weekly “Pre-Cap.” The Bruce fills you in on must see TV shows and movies for the week of 8/13/18! _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Beautiful Disasters B-Movie Night: Vigilante Odd-Couple Join Us Every 1st and 3rd Monday at Fallout for GUI Trivia! 8-10 pm   GUI Live! – Starship Troopers: Geekified! 08/19/18 @ Fallout RVA 7-10pm GUI Home – www.guipodcast.com GUI Hotline: (804) 505-4GUI (4484) (Message & data rates may apply) Thanks to our sponsors: Emily Cee Digital Design: www.emilycee.com Support GUI by shopping Amazon – amzn.to/2cg3FF8 Support GUI by subscribing to Lootcrate – lootcrate.7eer.net/c/317432/237077/4019 Twitter – twitter.com/GUIPodcastRVA Facebook –...