Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Geeks.
Stop Bashing YA
Don’t get me wrong, I love people. But there are a lot of things that people do that bother me. I’m sure you can relate. Instead of using this point to argue about politics or something that affects everyone, I’m going to use it to discuss something that shouldn’t be anyone’s business except yourself: your choice of books.
By Penelope Padilla8 years ago in Geeks
'The Property' Theater Review
The Property at The Clurman Theater is a play about Irene (Rachel Botchan), her husband Eddie (Warren Kelly), her ex husband Vernon (Sam Tsoutsouvas) and a person who rents their cottage named Greg (John Long) and her son whom she tries to control, Todd (Phil Gillen). Produced by New Light Theater Project, Ben Josephson's play deals with Irene who is in a loveless relationship with Eddie. Eddie is anathema to her ex husband, a swashbuckling real estate magnate who could care less about anybody but himself. He is a proud capitalist, unlike Ed who is a socialist. Ed is always about the people. He constantly preaches to his step son to be honest and caring of others. Irene likes the advice Ed gives Todd. She is a doting mother and any attention heaped at Todd is good. Both mother and child, however, think Ed is a buffoon. Ed is in a dead end job at the book store he works at, but he doesn't care because he loves to read and quote the great writers. His collection of books is spectacular and reading is the only thing that he truly loves. Irene is willing to put up with Eddie because he is safe, he would never cheat on her like her ex, he is good to her son, and everything is status quo, until Greg shows up to rent their cottage.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).8 years ago in Geeks
'Captain America #1' Review and Analysis
I will be the first to admit, when it was announced that Ta-Nehisi Coates would relaunch the Star-Spangled Avenger with Captain America #1, I was really surprised. I had long admired Coates’ work on Black Panther, and I’m very much enjoying the current “Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda” storyline he’s writing, I just hadn’t thought he’d want to write any title other than Black Panther. I’m very glad he ended up branching out, however, because I absolutely loved the first issue of this new story. This is a story about the international and domestic ramifications of Hydra’s US takeover. On the domestic front, the audience sees that Captain America’s legacy has been tarnished, perhaps beyond repair. And not only has America lost faith in Cap, but Cap’s lost faith in America. America has forgot the values she was built on and allowed Hydra (led by a Hydra manipulated cosmic cube clone of Cap) to so easily take control. This first issue, beautifully drawn by Leinil Francis Yu (like everything he draws), sees Cap fighting members of the Nuke Army, enhanced soldiers with the American flag tattooed on their faces and twisted views on America, before being told to stand down by the U.S. government. Soon after, Cap has decided, even though he’s not officially sanctioned anymore, to find out who has poisoned his country, which will have him face his toughest enemy yet. The international consequences show us a potentially deadlier threat, with anti-American sentiments being spread throughout Russia under the guise of these sentiments being anti-Hydra.
By Zack Krafsig8 years ago in Geeks
What Happened to the Show?
The first time I saw Monster High, it was at a toy store. It was two dolls; Cleo De Nile, the daughter of the mummy, and her boyfriend, Deuce Gorgon, the son of Medusa. I found this item when I was looking for a gift for a child's birthday. I was intrigued by their outfits. It was like a mix of today’s modern clothing design with pieces of the clothing their parents would wear. After the party, I did some research about monster high. I read that Monster High started out as a book written by Lisi Harrison which tells the characters of the offspring of the famous Hollywood monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, the zombie, and the werewolf (only to name a few). I fell in love with the show and films. I love the message they shared about being yourself, the slogan was catchy it was “Be yourself, be unique, be a monster.” I thought it was amazing how the show was teaching kids that it’s not cool to bully others. The web-episode talked about self-esteem like it’s okay to come out of your shell, don’t be shy. I loved the other monsters on the web-episode because it shows that not everyone is the same and had “Freaky Flaws.” (That means we have the issues that make us unique.) I joined their Facebook page and purchased some of the dolls because some of the characters were like me. Monster High was terrific until mid-2016 when I heard there was going to be a reboot. Everything I loved about Monster High wasn’t the same.
By stephanie borges8 years ago in Geeks
Hollywood Power Couples
Creative Power Couples Ever wondered who the creators are behind some of your favorite TV shows? Sure, the actors and actresses are great, but without the writers, producers, directors, and cinematographers, we would have (you guessed it) nothing!
By Jessica Tanner8 years ago in Geeks
A Short Review of 'In the Fade' (2017, Fatih Akin)
In The Fade (German Title: Aus Dem Nichts) is a film that I very nearly missed. I literally saw the trailer by chance on YouTube and thought that it could be a decent film to watch. Luckily for me it was shown at the Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle. I definitely can say that it was decent—not particularly great or groundbreaking but definitely very decent and well worth seeing.
By Craig York8 years ago in Geeks
Why You Should Read Rick Riordan's Books Now!
Author Rick Riordan has written numerous best-sellers that hold a place in many reader's hearts. If you haven't picked up any of his books, here's a list of why you should give them a shot. So, let's pretend those movies didn't exist and go into the beauty that are the Percy Jackson books and the series that make up the "Riordanverse." No matter your age, these are the types of books which could find a place in your heart too.
By Shrika Guda8 years ago in Geeks
Review: 'Cosmic Ghost Rider #1'
Donny Cates has been on a roll recently. Since he started writing for Marvel Comics he’s worked on and finished Thanos, Doctor Strange, and Doctor Strange: Damnation, and currently writing Venom, Death of the Inhumans, and the subject of this review, Cosmic Ghost Rider, all of which have proven massively popular with fans so far. His short but sweet run on Thanos gave us the instantly classic Thanos Wins story, in which the titular character is whisked eons into the future by his older self in order to kill the last remaining opposition to his rule and finally allow him to be with Lady Death, his one true love. One of the most intriguing additions to the Marvel Universe that Cates gave us was the Cosmic Ghost Rider, a former servant of Mephisto, herald of Galactus, and now Black Right Hand of Thanos. Fans found the Cosmic Ghost Rider endearing due to his insane personality and the fact that he’s not Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch, or Robbie Reyes, but Frank Castle, the vigilante formerly known as The Punisher.
By Zack Krafsig8 years ago in Geeks
Being Belle
"I want adventure in the great wide somewhere, I want it more than I can tell." And yes it is true. I do want adventure. And I got it the day I decided to cosplay as my favorite Disney princess of all time, Belle from Beauty and the Beast. It was a journey I never expected.
By Erika Farrah8 years ago in Geeks
