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Is Clearview Making You Nervous?
Technology is exciting. But there are some costs to technological advances, and one clear one is to our privacy. Read this for a primer on the privacy concerns surrounding Clearview’s facial recognition tech.
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May the Fourth Be With You As You Watch The Rise of Skywalker
May the Fourth be with you. That’s a sentence that most of us have grown up hearing. While some have emerged past the era, others still cherish this connection to the Star Wars universe. That’s why, you may be pleased to hear that the The Rise of Skywalker Disney+ debut is finally here, marking its…
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Just When You Thought 2020 Couldn’t Be Crazy Enough, Pentagon Unveils Official UFO Videos
2020 Is a Head Turning Year Starting with the assassination of an Iranian political figure, a potential dangerous threat, a trade war, marking the death of Kobe Bryant, and seeing the ongoing disruption from a global pandemic, 2020 has quite a few infamous badges to hold in history. But just in case you thought that…
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The Coronavirus and Constraints
We’re living in a time of extreme constraints. That’s hard. No one wants to feel bounded. It is especially challenging if you are used to excess. But there are two ways to look at the current situation. The first is to think about what matters and focus entirely on it while the second option is…
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The Willoughbys is the Animated Feature You May Need During Quarantine
Do you miss Arrested Development from its original run? Are you a fan of Pixar’s Onward? Are you looking for animated movies to watch during quarantine? If you answered positively to any of these questions, Netflix’s The Willoughbys might just be what you need. With quirky character design, a heartfelt storyline, and stellar execution, the…
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The Russo Brothers, Chris Hemsworth and Netflix’s Extraction Is Here to Bring You Gratuitous Violence
What happens when you put Anthony, Joe Russo, Chris Hemsworth, and Netflix together? The result that comes out of the collaboration is not a feel good superhero movie, but a gritty and sometimes dark action flick that leaves you at the edge of your seat. Want to know more? That’s exactly how Netflix’s Extraction aims…
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Video Games May Improve Surgery Performance
Video games may make you smarter. But can they make you better at your job? If you a surgeon, the answer appears to be “yes”.
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Meet Matthew Smith, Writer, Filmmaker and Student | Geek Out Virtual Con 2020
Speaking with Matthew Smith, there is a passion for storytelling that rivals anyone who dares to put their vision into words or film. His inspiration is often driven by music. With a short film complete and all prepared to submit to film festivals, COVID-19 put a pause on this leg of the journey. He’s currently…
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Meet Nora Fingscheidt, Writer and Director of System Crasher | Geek Out Virtual Con 2020
Nora Fingscheidt was born in 1983 in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany. She is a director and writer, known for System Crasher (2019), Synkope (2011) and Boulevard’s End (2014). More About System Crasher System Crasher is Nora Fingscheidt’s directorial debut, winning several awards including the German Film Awards for Best Direction and Best Screenplay in 2020, and TIFF Awards: Audience Award in…
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CatDad and SuperMom – An Unexpected Anti-Bullying Message
Every once in a while you come upon an unexpected gem; something you didn’t know you needed in your life, but now that you’ve found it, everyone within reach is going to hear about it. That’s how I feel about Rob Andersin’s CatDad and SuperMom – An Elefart Never Forgets. CatDad and SuperMom – An…
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Meet Mario Leone, Writer, Director and Fight Choreographer | Geek Out Virtual Con 2020
Fight Choreographer/Fight Director/Writer Mario Leone is from New York, the skyscraper capital of the world. He is the son of traditional Italian suburbanites and finds solace in his apartment where he visualizes fight scenes. A produced, yet determined Screenwriter as well as Fight Choreographer with several spec scripts under his belt. In 2019, his feature-length Horror…
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Meet Adam Gonzalez of Gilded Harbor Productions LLC | Geek Out Virtual Con 2020
Known for his guerrilla style storytelling, acclaimed writer-director Adam Gonzalez was born in Bronx, New York. Over the course of his filmmaking career, Adam has created some of the most unique short films that have garnered world wide recognition. Adam, together with his Gilded Harbor LLC partner, Damian Baster, finished a concept script which became…
