'Vive Akugha
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I write on various things: social issues, well-being, cinema and out of curiosity. More!
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Damsel-a review
Another tale of retold history. This could be a metaphor for indigenous people being overtaken by foreigners. The royal ancestors came to the land but found out a creature last of its kind already lived there. They set upon the creature and lied saying that the beast set upon them so they had to defend themselves. They killed her young unprovoked and right when they hatched. She didn't even get to see them. The King(Matt Slack) killed her babies and asked for mercy. The audacity.
By 'Vive Akugha14 days ago in Geeks
Irish Wish-a review
A lesson about cowardice. Maddie took the easy way out in love and profession. She used Paul to share her thoughts and used the wish to attain a relationship. Paul may have used her for his image but she used him to avoid responsibility. People are often afraid of their potential greatness and Maddie was. During Paul's book reading, she recited the lines along with him but kept minimizing her contribution. She was not brave enough to confess her feelings to Paul in both universes but carried on with the wish. Thankfully, being with James allowed her to realize her self-worth and heightened her bravery.
By 'Vive Akugha14 days ago in Geeks
Palm Royale's 5th episode - "Maxine Shakes the Tree"
The episode starts with a bit of their past. Douglas says no one's ever believed in him like she has. Maxine reveals her pregnancy and he is elated saying it's the best thing he's ever heard. We return to the present seeing Maxine still worried about the invitation. She's in disbelief about it and wonders who else knew. This is ironic because she felt secrets spice things up as she told Dinah in episode 2 that "incuriosity is the ultimate aphrodisiac" . She vents her frustration to Norma and asks for advice. The miscommunication leads her to confront Douglas with Norma.
By 'Vive Akugha14 days ago in Geeks
Palm Royale's 3rd episode - "Maxine's Like a Dellacorte"
This episode starts with past Norma calling Robert. The scream was nostalgic to me because it reminded me of her Annie character, Miss Hannigan. Maxine's things are thrown in the pool forcing her to replan and her first step is to send a telegram to her husband. Norma's death would allow the granting of Douglas' inheritance, so a recovery was not great news to her. She heads to Mitzi's for her usual nail touch-up and consoles her for her breakup the night before. She expresses her state and need for a touch-up to boost her mood but Mitzi lets her know that she's the top story in the Shiny Sheet.
By 'Vive Akugha14 days ago in Geeks
Palm Royale's 4th episode - "Maxine Rolls the Dice"
The episode starts with a flashback to a 1949 event at the Dellacorte mansion with an audio of Maxine saying everyone has money but not everyone is truly rich. Maxine knows the importance of secrets but for her marriage, she's willing to tell him. She wants to tell him about her financial whims and his disinheritance but the strength of this stance dissolves. Unaware that Norma can hear her, Evelyn visits her to search for the key. Realizing this, she hugs her and says she misses her before asking about the key. Despite her search and their communication through eye blinking, she is unsuccessful.
By 'Vive Akugha14 days ago in Geeks
Palm Royale's 2nd episode - "Maxine Saves a Cat"
The episode starts with Maxine in a fashion war with Evelyn (who asks about Norma) and her usual grasshopper drink. Maxine realizes that she is a temporary member of the club. She requires the sponsorship of three members to solidify her position so she seeks two others apart from Dinah. Douglas introduced himself to Dinah as "Douglas Dellacorte Simmons". Seeing the benefit of mentioning the Dellacorte name, Maxine asks if they could drop the Simmons and go by Dellacorte. He tells her the name comes with a lot of baggage and "you don't have to prove yourself, Maxine Simmons" which she doesn't accept.
By 'Vive Akugha14 days ago in Geeks
Palm Royale Pilot episode
We are taken to Palm Beach in 1969, home to the prestigious Palm Royale. Maxine tries to seamlessly include herself in the Palm Royale by taking the "back door" and joining a conversation with the 4 ruling ladies. Evelyn Rollins (Allison Janey), Dinah Donahue (Leslie Bibb), Raquel Kimberly-Marco(Claudia Ferri), and Mary Jones Davidsoul(Julia Duffy) are the influential ladies.
By 'Vive Akugha14 days ago in Geeks
Irish Wish advises you to be brave
Lindsay Lohan is Madeline Kelly in 2024's Netflix movie, Irish Wish. She navigates love, friendship, and profession through an Irish appreciation. Her focus on being Paul Kennedy's book editor supports his career and a potential relationship. When an unforeseen wish allows her to live out her fantasy, she must realize and accept what she truly wants.
By 'Vive Akugha14 days ago in Geeks
Damsel teaches the importance of vengeance
After Eleven from the Stranger Things series, Millie Bobby Brown is known for her Enola Holmes character in the 2 character-titled movies. She is no stranger to portraying strength in women and she continues to do so as Elodie in 2024's Netflix movie, Damsel. It is yet another production where Millie Bobby Brown runs away from danger, confronts danger, and cuts her hair. On a more serious note, the movie's focus on vengeance through strength, trust, and teamwork is rather interesting.
By 'Vive Akugha14 days ago in Geeks
Palm Royale 1st 5 episodes
Apple TV+'s 2024 show, Palm Royale focuses on the determination for betterment through class and acknowledgement implemented in the story of Maxine Simmons. Kristen Wiig is Maxine Simmons, a woman dedicated to joining the distinguished Palm Royale club and The Shiny Sheet to improve her social standing to where she and her husband belong. Created by Abe Sylvia based on the book "Mr. & Mrs. American Pie" by Juliet McDaniel, new episodes will be released on Wednesdays to stream the 10 Apple TV+ episodes.
By 'Vive Akugha14 days ago in Geeks