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The End Is Nigh: 8 Post-Apocalyptic Films You Need to See
Although it wasn't as widely reported as the famed 2012 phenomenon, another new "end of the world" prediction recently stated that Earth would cease to exist (or something to that effect) on September 23, 2017. Conspiracy theorist David Meade claimed that the solar eclipse was only the beginning of the end, meaning that we would all face perdition 23 days after that event. He also stated that our planet would collide with a large planetary object called Niburu and wipe out over a billion people. However, he has now conveniently moved the date to October 15.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
Hey, Assbutt! a New Version of Michael Will Make a Triumphant Return in ‘Supernatural’ Season 13
Sam and Dean Winchester have pretty much faced every critter mankind has failed to understand. The members of Team Free Will (Dean, Sam, and Cass) all have been to hell and back, heaven, purgatory – and Dean has even been to the fairy realm. With the birth of the Nephilim Jack (Lucifer’s spawn), we can add post-apocalyptic Earth to the brothers’ roster of worlds they’ve visited.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
From Monsters to Beings of Celestial Intent: Ranking ‘Supernatural’s Greatest Villains
Sam and Dean Winchester have pretty much fought every creature we regular humans can find in mythology, folklore, and various religious texts. They've gone from being called their father’s bitches in the show's early seasons to now become pretty much untouchable. However, sometimes they don’t seem to use their thinking caps, and the big bads can be found right under their noses!
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
10 People Marvel Must Cast to Make the Fox Deal Work
For years, it seemed like a dream that would never come true, that Marvel would be able to include its biggest properties in the MCU. The idea of Mutants facing off with Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man, or Doctor Doom battling The Avengers AND The Fantastic Four is now, with the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, a VERY real possibility.
By Rob Taylor8 years ago in Geeks
10 Anime Not from Japan
It's true that we take something that we like and change it into something that we love, and regarding cartoons and anime, it's no different. Although some may not notice the Japanese influences, there are many western series that adopt the anime style, for example, Ben 10 and Gargoyles. The following shows and films adapt the tone and visual style of Japanese animation.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt8 years ago in Geeks
6 Superstitions to Remember During Hungry Ghost Month
Have you ever felt like this time of year can be such a drag? Despite August sharing the same number of days as March, May, July, October, and December, it can still feel longer. Sure, this dragging feeling might be due to erratic weather patterns, but according to Chinese customs, the "Hungry Ghost month" may have a hand in the month’s general misfortune.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
5 Harem Anime That You'll Fall in Love With
With all the anime genres out there one of the best ones I have found that I always find to provide a good time are the harem anime. Not only are they usually pretty lighthearted and comedic, they also provide an exciting story to get you hooked. After binge-watching a couple of serious anime like Re:Zero and Elfen Lied, it's nice to be able to switch it up with a good ole' harem. Here are some of my top harem anime that keep me hooked on the genre.
By Christina B8 years ago in Geeks
Still Not Over It: 7 of Michael's Best Moments on 'Jane the Virgin' That Make Us Miss Him Even More
Warning: heartbreaking spoilers for Jane the Virgin to follow — continue at your own risk! The CW’s #JaneTheVirgin always shocks us with its charming unpredictability. Like the time when we found out who Sin Rostro is, or when we found out she didn’t die.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
9 Movies like 'Mean Girls' to Fill the Plastics-Shaped Hole in Your Life
The 2004 movie Mean Girls has become sort of like a social doctrine for tweens and teens of the world over. Its mix of social commentary, biting one liners, sass and catfights captured the imaginations of youngsters everywhere. It’s a teen movie that taught us a lot about the wild side of high school – and gave us a glimpse of just how cray-cray high school cliques can be. Overall, the movie taught us very poignant life lessons, and is quotable in almost every situation.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
These Viral Commercials for a Phillipine Fast Food Joint Will Honestly Make You Cry This Valentine's Day
Because Valentine’s day is quite a holiday, big companies have upped their advertising game. Take for example the number one fast food chain in the Philippines, Jollibee, who released a series of love-centered commercials in time for Valentine’s week.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
Sick of Rom-Coms on Valentine's Day? Here Are 7 Heart-Warming Korean Dramas to Watch Instead!
Valentine’s Day — a.k.a. the anniversary of Saint Valentine’s death, a.k.a. Single’s Awareness Day — is upon us. If you’ve got no date and you're expecting to receive zero Valentine's Day cards, then welcome to the club. As a singleton — or maybe just a couple who've grown tired of the rigamarole — there's never been a better time to coop up on the couch or under the covers with some amazing movies. For the super cynical among you, I've compiled a list of horror movies that shows the pitfalls of love. But if you're not feeling wholly pessimistic, or you want to feel some romantic excitement (or ‘kilig’, as we say in my home county), this post is for you. Even without a Valentine, then I implore you to watch these heartwarming Korean dramas that shows us the many different kinds of love: love for friends, for family, unrequited love, love between supernatural creatures, or simply just two beings who come together and fell into the blissful abyss of chemical imbalance of the brain.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
