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Brandon T. Jackson’s Hollywood Reinvention: Why ‘Trap City’ is Brandon T. Jackson’s Boldest Role Yet
Brandon T. Jackson’s Hollywood Reinvention by NWO SPARROW The Comeback Kid Brandon T. Jackson leans back in his chair, arms crossed, a smirk playing on his lips. "Man, Hollywood tried to put me in a box labeled 'funny sidekick' and call it a day," he says on the Breakfast Club during a recent promo run of his new STARZ show "Trap City". "But I’m not a one-trick pony. Never was."
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Geeks
Verdict in: 'Legally Blonde' is Fabulous at Firehouse Center
There’s no retreat ‘cause you’re legally blonde. Firehouse Center for the Arts presents the Broadway hit, Legally Blonde, inspired by the 2001 movie. Elle Woods is turned down by her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III, when he doesn’t think she’s serious enough. To prove him wrong, Elle gets accepted to Harvard Law School, where she finds herself in a trial solving a murder case.
By Marielle Sabbag7 months ago in Geeks
Stronger Than a Buller, Softer Than a Heartbeat
In July 2025, James Gunn, acclaimed for his work on Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, embraced a narrative path that many superhero and comic book storytellers have previously shied away from. With Superman: Legacy, Gunn delves into the mythic origins of Superman—Clark Kent, or Kal-El—as an immigrant. He portrays him not merely as an alien or the last son of Krypton with god-like powers, but as a profoundly human character shaped by his outsider identity, his alienness, his otherness, and his difference. This time, his cape doesn't conceal his true nature.
By Jenna Deedy7 months ago in Geeks
A Court of Thorns and Roses, BookTok & the Renaissance of Cosplay Fantasy Balls
Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR), first published in 2015, has grown into a captivating romantic fantasy universe. With over 38 million copies sold, ACOTAR's influence extends beyond its pages, inspiring themed cosplays, fantasy balls, and fan meetups that bring Prythian to life, fueling TikTok communities with billions of tag views.
By Jenna Deedy7 months ago in Geeks
Olde Essex Stage Company's Triumphant 'Romeo & Juliet'
These violent delights have violent ends. Olde Essex Stage Company presented Romeo & Juliet, William Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy. When young lovers Romeo and Juliet fall in love, their forbidden romance causes more turmoil than reconciliation between the long-feuding Montagues and Capulets.
By Marielle Sabbag7 months ago in Geeks
Beyond Borders: How Bollywood Still Unites India and Pakistan
The recent backlash against Sardaar Ji 3 — starring Indian superstar Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir — is yet another example of how art becomes an easy target whenever tensions flare between India and Pakistan. While the casting of a Pakistani actress sparked outrage in some circles, the reaction reveals a deeper and more troubling pattern: art and sport are always the first casualties of politics in South Asia.
By Zeeshan Ali7 months ago in Geeks
From Hand-Drawn Animation to 3D
The shift from hand-drawn animation to 3D animation marks one of the most significant transformations in the history of animated storytelling. This change was driven by a mix of technological innovation, economic factors, and evolving audience expectations, creating a new era where digital magic replaced the tactile charm of ink and paper.
By Jordan Pill7 months ago in Geeks
