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Humor and comedy from all geeky fandoms.

The Spectacular History of "Treehouse of Horror"
One of the things I love the most about Halloween is, of course, "Treehouse of Horror," the annual Halloween-themed episode of The Simpsons. Seriously, how can you not love "Treehouse of Horror"? It's the one episode out of the season that breaks away from the norm (or close to it) of a typical Simpsons episode. The episode always consisted of three segments with different storylines, often using a horror or sci-fi theme, though recent years have borrowed from popular movies, regardless of genre.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Marcy Eden (Perfect Strangers)
Even sitcoms aren't safe from the most heinous of villainesses. Genres that are most likely to feature villainesses include horror, thriller, crime dramas, science fiction, and especially political thrillers, but comedy is a rarity. A high-level villainess in a sitcom is in the same boat as a pitcher (not named Shohei Ohtani) hitting a home run (prior to the 2022 season), a perfect game, and a 60+ yard field goal. They are all rarities, but when they happen, it's a thing of beauty.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Geeks
Game Changer OTT Release Date . AI-Generated.
Enigma me this: how would you make a film for an age familiar with consuming Instagram reels yet create a film that endures 2 hours and 45 minutes? That is 165 minutes—identical to around 330 reels, assuming that a reel holds consideration for 30 seconds. For the more sensible range of 10 seconds for every reel, we're checking 990 reels out. As per a concentrate by MS College's Branch of Measurements, Gen Z consumes somewhere in the range of 360 and 480 reels in two hours every day. The speed of their visual utilization is directed by the swipe of a thumb, an unending stream of movement and dopamine hits.
By Tanushree Das12 months ago in Geeks
Whiplash - A Movie Review
You’re here for a reason. Whiplash is a 2014 film about a promising young drummer, Andrew Neiman, who joins a cutthroat music conservatory. His demanding and abusive music teacher stops at nothing to make his students realize their potential at a dangerous cost.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
Anyone But You: A Romantic Comedy with a Twist
The romantic comedy Anyone But You is a refreshing take on the classic opposites-attract trope, blending humor, heartfelt moments, and unexpected twists. The movie explores themes of rivalry, unexpected love, and personal growth through a captivating narrative and a charming cast. Below, we dive into three key aspects that make Anyone But You a must-watch.
By Willow Writerabout a year ago in Geeks
Taskmaster Series 19: Meet the Cast and What to Expect
For fans of eccentric challenges and comedic chaos, Taskmaster has been a beloved staple of television. As the show gears up for its 19th series, viewers are once again eager to see contestants battle it out under the sharp gaze of the Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies, and his trusty assistant, Alex Horne. With a fresh cast of contestants and a promise of hilarity, Taskmaster Series 19 is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining seasons yet.
By Minecraft APK Download (Android, Pro Unlocked)about a year ago in Geeks
Back In Action: Matt & Emily’s CIA Jobs Explained
In Netflix's Back in Action, Emily (Cameron Diaz) and Matt (Jamie Foxx) were spies at one point, but it's a little more difficult to describe the specifics of their CIA work. Emily and Matt were attempting to conceal their past as spies from their kids, Alice (played by McKenna Roberts) and Leo (played by Ryan Jackson), at the beginning of Cameron Diaz's return film. However, by the end of Back in Action, their kids had not only learned about their CIA work but had also become actively involved in their espionage efforts and had met several of the Back in Action cast members.
By WHB KHNabout a year ago in Geeks
The camaraderie of hyper-capitalism vs anti-capitalism in Squid Season 2
Many people have been anxiously awaiting the second season of Squid Game, the most-watched show on Netflix. To win prizes in the first season, players had to compete in several lethal kid-friendly games. The upcoming season, which is also expected to break yet another Netflix record, delves deeper into the limitations and economic background of the surrealistic games. Green light, red light. When the song starts, move forward; when it ends, freeze. It's a fairly easy game. Or is it that moving after the music has stopped carries a death sentence? It was clear from the first season that Squid Game allegorizes the horrors of capitalism through kid-friendly games. Three years later, the second season of arguably the most significant television program of our time advances its adamantly anti-capitalist theme. It accomplishes this by exposing the illusion of "choice" in a system threatening to starve the great majority. In this article, I dive deeper into the dystopian nuances of capitalism and the illusion of choice that stir up scenarios very similar to reality.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Geeks
Silo Season 2 Finale Ending Explained. Content Warning.
By including a fascinating flashback, the conclusion of Silo season 2 not only answers a number of underlying plotlines but also poses a number of fresh questions and puzzles. In the conclusion of Silo season 2, Juliette finally finds a break after battling to find her way home and encountering obstacle after obstacle. She not only successfully assembles her homemade fireman costume, but she also returns just in time to save her silo's residents.
By WHB KHNabout a year ago in Geeks
Silo Timeline Explained
Although a lot of the plot of Apple TV+'s Silo has been kept a secret, the second season provides enough hints for viewers to put together a calendar of significant occasions. Seasons 1 and 2 of Silo, which are primarily based on Hugh Howey's first Silo novel, Wool, purposefully don't give away too much about the outside world and what happened to it before people were compelled to live inside the central silos. By delving into the past of another nearby silo and introducing a few new people, Season 2 expands on the overall lore.
By WHB KHNabout a year ago in Geeks
Marblehead Little Theatre's Riveting Performance of 'A View From the Bridge'
Justice is very important in our world. It can also be very dangerous. A View From the Bridge is a play by Arthur Miller. Set in an Italian-American neighborhood in 1956 New York, Eddie Carbone is intimidated when his wife Beatrice’s cousins, Marco and Rudolpho, arrive from Sicily. His obsessive, overprotective nature toward his niece Catherine leads to bitter tensions and devastating consequences for the family.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
Severance's Eagan Family Tree Explained. Content Warning.
The upcoming Severance season 2 is receiving equally positive reviews as the first season, which is frequently praised as one of the most inventive and captivating sci-fi series ever produced. The focus of the show is a group of Lumon Industries workers whose memories have been "severed" to produce two distinct identities for their personal and professional life. Mark, the show's protagonist, spent the first season researching the corporation, which was established in the 19th century by a mysterious man named Kier Eagan.
By WHB KHNabout a year ago in Geeks