Mostly Analytical, Quintessentially Overdramatic
Source: Lucas Film For so many of us Leia Organa, as Princess Leia, was the first woman in a large franchise that would’ve otherwise primarily appealed to boys. She broke barriers and kicked things into motions for female characters that were so much more than just the hero’s girlfriend. She wasn't just the princess, she... Continue Reading →
Henry Cavill as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk “As long as Charles Brandon served me, he never betrayed a friend nor did he take unfair advantage of an enemy” - Jonathan Rhys Meyers as King Henry VIII of England. Believe it or not, there was once a time when the name Henry Cavill wasn’t... Continue Reading →
NETFLIX © 2020 Simon Basset. Duke of Hastings. Everyone and their mother’s latest obsession—rightfully so as Regé-Jean Page’s enticing performances have made him one of the most memorable characters of the year. Bridgerton characters are all so flushed out, so extraordinarily balanced and complex that they are an absolute delight to analyze. Simon Basset is... Continue Reading →
NETFLIX © 2020 Daphne Bridgerton isn’t a character I planned to write this for, but after the TV show’s premiere, it only seemed fitting that I take her arc apart, too. And it’s a rather simple one really, which is perhaps why I struggled for a bit—I like Daphne, but I had a hard time... Continue Reading →
NETFLIX © 2020 If not for Netflix's Bridgerton adaptation, people who had only read the first part of the story—the first of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series of books, The Duke and I—you would probably be wondering who Penelope Featherington is. As an extremely peripheral character in the first novel, her presence is noted along with... Continue Reading →
NETFLIX © 2020 For starters, this was unplanned. Don’t get me wrong, Anthony Bridgerton is the dramatic buffoon viscount lord of my heart--I planned to write a character deep dive for him eventually, but I figured it’d be much more flushed out in season two. Then, season one of Bridgerton premiered and I knew I... Continue Reading →
NETFLIX © 2020 Mr. Bridgerton. Number two. Benedict. The importance of saying his name is crucial to his arc and thus crucial to understanding just how layered the character actually is. While this analysis will start with the canon that has been established in the books, we’ll also be covering Netflix’s TV series so beware... Continue Reading →
Source: ITV Sanditon is an incredibly special show and its captivating characters are at the top of the list as to why. Young James Stringer though not the main face on display is a gem to dissect. Stringer is a Mr. Bingley through and through—a character that deserves ample adoration because they’re good. Simply, good.... Continue Reading →
Hayley Atwell in Captain America: The First Avenger Peggy Carter has been, is and will always be integral to the Marvel Cinematic Universe--we’ll even go far enough to say that when the character’s excavated through feminist theory, she’s the heart of the universe. We all have our favorites in the universe, ships we agree and... Continue Reading →
We're introducing a new segment to Marvelous Geeks and we can't wait to jump right into it. Or in this case, dive right into it. Characters are crucial to a series, film, or novel succeeding. They are the heart and soul of the stories. They are the ones we think of and remember long after... Continue Reading →