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Wolfman
Wolfman marks the first film release of 2025 and the first film from this year that I got to see. Not only was it a pretty good horror film but it was a textbook perfect metaphor for generational trauma. The very small cast did a great job, and it was an excellent way to kick off the year. 2025 is going to be full of incredible movies just like the last few years have been. But hopefully this film is an indication that horror movies are about to improve, cause last year was a little rough.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks
The Simpsons’ Shocking Response to LA Wildfire Ignites Viral Buzz
The Simpsons, the iconic animated family that has entertained audiences for decades, is no stranger to timely satire and cultural commentary. Yet, their latest reaction to the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire has left fans and critics alike in shock, sparking heated discussions and going viral across social media platforms.
By mureed hussainabout a year ago in Geeks
Black Warrant Ending Explained: What’s Next After Charles’ Escape?
You learn more from failure than from success. Don’t let it stop you. Failure builds character. —Unknown The bikini killer Charles Sobhraj's escape from Tihar Jail was very dramatic, but in this article, I will tell you how he escaped and will discuss the ending of Season 1.
By Ayush Vermaabout a year ago in Geeks
David Lynch: The Filmmaker Who Broke All the Rules and Won
David Lynch isn’t just a filmmaker—he’s a world-builder, a dream-weaver, and a master of the subconscious. His work doesn’t simply entertain; it unsettles, provokes, and lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. Few directors have managed to create an artistic language so distinct, where the bizarre feels normal, the beautiful feels sinister, and the mundane feels extraordinary.
By Rahul Rawatabout a year ago in Geeks
MaXXXine
As someone who has not seen X, but did see (and love) Pearl I was excited to see MaXXXine. I thought Mia Goth was absolutely robbed in awards season for Pearl, it was truly one of my favorite horror movies that I have ever seen. I expect that X and MaXXXine can’t be that different in quality (she said hopefully). It has taken me all year to get to something that was released in July, but I fell way behind on movies so here we go.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks
My Spy: The Eternal City
Dave Bautista is undeniably the best wrestler turned actor. He is genuinely incredible, that said he is in a deep danger of being typecast with the other wrestler/actors as an action star. Not that he isn’t good at it, he most certainly is. But he was the best part of Knock On The Cabin and he has an amazing range so I would love to see him do more softer things. All that out of the way he did get a sequel for My Spy which actually seems to balance the two things pretty well. So we are watching My Spy: The Eternal City.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks
Public Disorder Netflix Review: Should You Watch This Italian Series?
So recently an Italian web series came on the Netflix platform called Public Disorder, I have watched this series and I don't have much to tell, so in case you have seen its trailer or heard its name and are interested to know whether it is right to spend time on it or not, then I request you to stay tuned till the end.
By Ayush Vermaabout a year ago in Geeks
David Lynch (January 20, 1946 - January 16, 2025)
“WHAT?” That was my reaction to the death of David Keith Lynch. I was at home on the one real day off I had this week between recovering from a very bad cold, teaching, prepping and cleaning up after the vacation that was time spent with my family. I was about to take the laundry out of the washer when I saw the message on Facebook that he had died and all I could think to say (or at least type) was one loud blurt from the heart. And it seems appropriate now that the person who put that notice up happened to be one of my former media students. She seemed to understand his importance not just to me, but to a host of us suburban weirdos who could see what was bubbling under the surface of all that brown and grey.
By Kendall Defoe about a year ago in Geeks
The Evolution Of The Peeping Tom
The concept of the Peeping Tom archetype, a prevalent motif in folklore and cinema for decades, has not only entertained but also reflected and influenced societal norms. But he wasn't always the disgusting character we know and hate today. So what happened to Tom, and why did our perception of the once humorous character change over time? Let's find out.
By Chelsea Roseabout a year ago in Geeks
