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Steampunk vs. Cyberpunk: Aesthetic vs. Ideology
At a glance, steampunk and cyberpunk appear to be two visually striking genres separated only by time. One is filled with brass gears, corsets, and steam-powered inventions; the other glows with neon lights, cybernetic bodies, and towering megacities. But beneath the aesthetics lies a deeper divide—a philosophical disagreement about progress itself.
By Aditya Agarwal20 days ago in Geeks
Marvel Zombie. Top Story - December 2025.
The last entry into our 2025 superhero projects catalogue is Marvel Zombies. This was a show that was anticipated by absolutely no one and it disappeared from the public consciousness as quickly as it was released. There was nothing special about the project that made it a must see, or a must remember. In fact if anything it's a must forget.
By Alexandrea Callaghan21 days ago in Geeks
Two Decades Later: The Enduring Brilliance of Peter Jackson's King Kong
Plot Summary Greedy but ambitious film producer Carl Denham embarks on an expedition to the mysterious Skull Island, recruiting struggling actress Ann Darrow and playwright Jack Driscoll. Denham believes the island will provide the backdrop, but he harbors deeper, more dangerous motives that endanger everyone on board.
By TheScreenAnalyst21 days ago in Geeks
10 Challengers That Need To Play Other Shows (Survivor, Big Brother)
MTV's The Challenge is known for casting alum from other shows like The Real World, Road Rules, Big Brother, Survivor, and more. Some of these challengers that weren't on Big Brother or Survivor deserve a chance to play on those shows. I think it could be very interesting.
By Dylan Deckard21 days ago in Geeks
Seven 100-Word Movie Reviews
Zootopia 2 (2025), Directors, Jared Bush and Byron Howard I really liked Zootopia (2016) when it first came out, and I wish I had seen it in theaters. That wish came true, except this time for Zootopia 2. Zooptopia 2 brings back the fun, animated world and strong dynamic between Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. These characters are incredible and have so much depth. Something felt missing to me. The film is predictable. It’s amazing what animators and writers created for this exotic world, but it’s repetitive in its message about teamwork. Directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard deliver an emotionally investing story, but could have explored more areas.
By Marielle Sabbag21 days ago in Geeks
Your Guide to the X-Men Part 1: The Original Team
There are a lot of fans of Marvel's mutant team the X-Men, who were introduced to them in a variety of ways, from the comics to the movies or the various cartoons. With more than 60 years of history and more than a few new #1 issues and relaunched series, it can be confusing to know the real history of the team. Here's your guide, from the beginning. Note: details on some characters and events will be covered later in the team's history rather than under a given character's bio.
By Gene Lass21 days ago in Geeks
The Winning Season - A Movie Review
Keep drama off the court. After the basketball game, The Winning Season premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009. Bill, a down-on-his-luck alcoholic, is offered a job to coach the high school’s girls’ basketball team. Egos collide as the team scrambles to work together, leading to deep conversations and team leadership.
By Marielle Sabbag21 days ago in Geeks
Sparrows Dance - A Movie Review
You have to try. Sparrows Dance is a 2012 indie film. An agoraphobic woman has to call a plumber when her toilet overflows. The pair strikes up chemistry when they bond over music. Now, new challenges are met when she is asked out on a date.
By Marielle Sabbag21 days ago in Geeks
Legacy in Unity: Why Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers Will Stand Shoulder-to-Shoulder in Avengers: Doomsday (2026)
The latest MCU teaser for Avengers: Doomsday–Marvel Studios’ epic ensemble film set for release in December 2026–has reignited one of the franchise’s most passionate debates: Will Steve Rogers return to the forefront, or will Sam Wilson remain the true Captain America? Early reactions to the teaser confirm the shocking return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, showing him riding a motorcycle and cradling a baby — a peek at a life beyond his heroic past.
By Jenna Deedy21 days ago in Geeks
Jordyn Woods: From Social Media Star to Self-Made Entrepreneur and Advocate. AI-Generated.
Jordyn Woods is a name that resonates far beyond social media fame. Over the years, she has evolved from being known as a model and influencer to becoming a businesswoman, body-positivity advocate, and cultural figure who has successfully reclaimed her narrative. Her journey reflects resilience, reinvention, and the power of self-definition in the digital age.
By Asad Ali21 days ago in Geeks
The Amazing History of Gender-Flipped Versions of "A Christmas Carol"
We are all familiar with the classic story, A Christmas Carol, the novel written by Charles Dickens back in 1843. The central character, of course, was Ebenezer Scrooge, the noted miser whose feelings about Christmas could be summed up in two words and ten characters: Bah Humbug! We know how that story goes; his old deceased partner, Jacob Marley, visits him and warns Scrooge that he'll be visited by three spirits, all with the same goal: to teach him the error of his ways. In true cookie cutter fashion, it works, and Scrooge does change for the better.
By Clyde E. Dawkins22 days ago in Geeks
Agustina Magali Toledo: Leadership, Resilience, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset
Agustina Magali Toledo represents a new generation of women entrepreneurs coming out of Argentina—women who don’t wait for permission, don’t follow a preset script, and don’t shrink themselves to fit old expectations. Her journey is not built on shortcuts or overnight hype. It’s built on consistency, clear thinking, and the willingness to take responsibility for her own path.
By Dena Falken Esq22 days ago in Geeks