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Sep 13, 2024 | 
wealthofgeeks.com | Marianne Paluso |Mark LoProto
Have you ever looked at a house while watching a movie or television show and said to yourself, “Wow, I wish I lived there?” You're not the only one. The settings of our favorite televisions and movies, while ever-present, are too often a story's unsung hero. We can't imagine Sex and the City anywhere else but Manhattan and would give a kidney for her apartment. The same is true for so many iconic residences throughout film and TV history. 1.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
wealthofgeeks.com | Marianne Paluso |Mark LoProto
In the vast world of television, not every storyline will be a winner. Even the finest shows can falter. These stories range from laughably bad to the worst TV storylines ever. While viewers still love their favorite shows, even the most devoted fans will admit there’ve been times when an episode, a relationship, or a character's death (amongst other things) elicited disappointment, frustration, or anger. Don't believe us? Look no further. 1.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
wealthofgeeks.com | William Tyler |Mark LoProto
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines artificial intelligence, or AI, as “the capacity of computer systems or algorithms to imitate intelligent human behavior.” This description could mean a great many things, from computers that make decisions to those that learn, improving their functions.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
wealthofgeeks.com | Paul Rose Jr |Mark LoProto
What do automobile tires and upscale restaurants have in common? They’re both associated with the name “Michelin.” Launched in France in 1889 by brothers Andrea and Edouard Michelin, the tire company launched travel guides in 1990, eventually expanding their print materials to road maps.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
wealthofgeeks.com | Roxana Loomes |Mark LoProto
Flight delays are an unfortunate part of the airline industry. Sometimes, it is due to weather; other times, it's due to untimely computer glitches. It's common for people to worry about making it to their destination on time, especially if you're expected to quickly change flights. Don’t Lose Your CoolYou may feel anxious or angry when you hear that your flight is canceled or delayed. While these reactions are understandable, they won’t help you long-term.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
wealthofgeeks.com | Marianne Paluso |Mark LoProto
On-screen pairs have been a staple since the earliest days of film. From the classic era to the present day, many duos grace the screen and become favorites with moviegoers. What makes an iconic duo stems from the chemistry between the actors. This rapport, which can include romantic, friendly, or antagonistic feelings, becomes as significant as the plot, creating an on-screen relationship that often takes on a life beyond the film.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
wealthofgeeks.com | Roxana Loomes |Mark LoProto
As we age, the years seem to pass in the blink of an eye, and the decades don’t seem to last longer than a minute. Unless you’re keeping close track of what’s happening around you, you’ll be awed and maybe horrified to realize that 2004 was 20 years ago. With that realization, you may remember all the events that shaped 2004. Some things that happened that year changed the world; others were just pop-culture phenomena that came and went. Many may have forgotten them.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
wealthofgeeks.com | Tim Rinaldi |Mark LoProto
Some directors have all the optimism, and Richard Linklater falls into this category. His film career began with chronicles of happy youth, and it has yet to veer too far from there in the years since. If anything, his movies have only gotten sunnier as time has passed. Occasionally, this upbeat tendency may send Linklater’s work a wrong turn, but for the most part, he knows how to marry his temperament with his material.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
wealthofgeeks.com | Marianne Paluso |Mark LoProto
Who doesn’t love a good police procedural television series? The popular genre always intrigues and entertains viewers but can also comfort us as we witness bravery, integrity, and justice served. From gritty dramas to ones with heaps of comedy or charm, these are 24 of the most riveting procedural shows. 1.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
wealthofgeeks.com | Marianne Paluso |Mark LoProto
One of the most crucial elements of a good movie is a well-written script. It helps keep a movie's pace flowing smoothly. Sometimes, though, the best parts of a film aren't in the script; they instead come from spur-of-the-moment improv from the actors. When you hire just the right actors who are talented and in tune with their characters, something extraordinary can occur. When actors improvise a line or two, sometimes they tap into something so fantastic they are kept in the film.
