humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
Princesses Suck. Heroes Are Better
The Disney universe is huge, and it's mainly what we have our kids watch to pass the time and to know it’s safe content to fill their brains with. But is it really? I mean, what’s wrong with catchy songs, awesome animation, and an amazing variety of chill characters! But it's not so much what they appear to be, it's what characters do. Take Princess Ariel for example.
By Patricia Rose7 years ago in Geeks
The Importance of Entertainment
Anyone who knows me knows that I am an extraordinary nerdy person, a fangirl and I am very proud of it. Only few know that being a nerd has saved my life on multiple occasions. It truly started my freshmen year of college, now to be fair I had a decent knowledge of Star Wars and some Marvel before then, but it was a basic knowledge at best. I came home for Christmas break and I realized that I didn’t want to go back to Nashville—which I hated because I loved Nashville, my friends there and the theatre program I was in, but it wasn’t home and I felt alone. Almost every day during Christmas break I watched Lord of the Rings and all three some days—so many times in fact, that my dad burned copies for me to take back across the country with me.
By Alexandrea Callaghan7 years ago in Geeks
'Raise the Red Lantern' - Thoughts on Rebellion
RED, the color of fire and blood. Red evokes passion and love. Red also signifies rebellion and danger. Zhang Yimou’s masterpiece Raise the Red Lantern (1991) is a visual treat no doubt, with ravishing color palates and beautiful framing. Beyond the stunning visuals, this is the story of a rebellious young woman. What is the cost of freedom? This question is at the heart of Raise the Red Lantern.
By Azmayeen Fayeque Rhythm7 years ago in Geeks
‘GoT’ Itonies
As always, I want to start off by thanking my readers. Every read is support for my kids, me and my work. And a very special thanks to my tippers! Once again, your generosity shows that you do support how I write. Or maybe your an avid GoT fan like I am. Still, a tip is something that goes a long way in my book and I am just thankful that you took that time to send it my way, so thank you!
By LaLa Magnoliagyrl7 years ago in Geeks
'Pitch Perfect 3': More Than Just Music
This week has been an emotional one, one in which I find myself looking at videos or listening to music and instantly cry. I blame it on the "red tide" since during the time, my emotional senses are heightened and I am at the mercy of it.
By Jay Williams7 years ago in Geeks
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 8
Welcome to day eight! Week two starting out and honestly, I'm way too excited for this question. I sincerely hope that everyone writing along is as excited for this question as I am because... I'm a huge book nerd. There isn't a better way to say it. Anyway, the quote for the day: "A library is a hospital for the mind." - Anonymous
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Geeks
Inspirational Dwarf Brother
As a young girl about to go into high school, I was burdened with the assignment to read The Hobbit in eighth grade. I pushed the novel aside and decided to Sparknote it instead so I could finish my assignment and carry on with better things to do. As a young teenage girl, I tried my best to stay on top of the latest fashion trends and get the top makeup brands. When the assignment was due in our class the teacher thought it wise that we watch The Hobbit so we can have a better understanding of the novel. I sat down with my best friend and I paid half attention to the movie since I rather gossip with others. During one part I turned my attention to the movie and I saw two dwarves introducing themselves to Bilbo. I was instantly hooked by the looks of the dark-haired dwarf. My best friend who had been paying attention told me that those were Fili and Kili, dwarf brothers and the nephews of Thorin Oaken-shield. For the rest of the time, I stopped talking and watched the rest of the movie. When the movie was over with, I was eager to watch more. Unfortunately, my teacher only had the first film. My best friend had the second film and without a doubt, I went to her house and watched the second film with her. I was instantly hooked into the movie series. She made me watch the Lord of the Rings and we began to imagine ourselves as characters from The Hobbit.
By Abby Williams7 years ago in Geeks
The Man Whose Life Ended Short and Tragically: RIP Paul Walker
I had been a fan of Paul Walker since I was about seven years old. Ever since I had seen him in the movie The Fast and The Furious, he had basically taken my heart. Although I've had other celebrity crushes throughout my life. No one could ever match for the love that I've had for this man and when he had tragically passed away, it had hit me like no other...
By Katherine M.7 years ago in Geeks
'Baby Driver' Gave Me a Small Makeover
Edgar Wright is slowly but surely becoming one of my favorite directors, and this movie was like getting to the peak of the mountain but remembering how far a journey it's been and that there're more places to go, or it was like being at a hotel that's just a lot of fun and you don't want to leave it.
By Don Anderson II7 years ago in Geeks
Why Bubbline & Korrasami Are Important to Me
If you've been online at all this past week you're probably aware that Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen are officially a canon queer couple. During the series finale, the two bisexual girls share a kiss, something shippers have been waiting for for years.
By Jessie Gunther7 years ago in Geeks
A Message for People Who Talk During Movies
A few months ago, I wrote an article called "A Message for Parents Taking Their Young Kids to See Deadpool 2", where I pretty much just ranted towards all parents who thought it would be a good idea to take their young children to the R-rated Deadpool 2.
By Jonathan Sim7 years ago in Geeks
No One is Perfect
I have always enjoyed reading. As a child, and even now, I would read anything I could get my hands on, from mystery, to romance, to fantasy. However, the book series that always stood out the most to me in my younger years and the one that I always read was Nancy Drew. I would read Nancy Drew after Nancy Drew until I had exhausted all the books at my school library and the local public library, from the original series published in the 1930s and all the way to a newer graphic novel series. I was hooked! I just couldn’t get enough of Nancy, her best friends Bess and George, and her sweetheart Ned.
By Dean Magnolia7 years ago in Geeks
