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Heartstopper Season 3: Representation, Love, and Friendship
We will figure this out together. The third season of Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper was released on Netflix in 2024. Nick and Charlie are happily in a relationship but face a difficult time with Charlie’s eating disorder. As they figure things out, the rest of their friends also work out how to progress their relationships.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
Endicott College's Mainstage 'The 39 Steps' Reimagines Creative Comedy
I’m on the run, and not for the joy of it. The 39 Steps escaped onto Endicott College’s stage as their fall mainstage production. Adapted from the novel by John Buchan, this thriller-comedy pursues Londoner Richard Hanney, who becomes embroiled in a murder case. As he flees across the British countryside, he gets cuffed up in absurd situations.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
Fallout Season 2 Adds First New Cast Member. AI-Generated.
A well-liked kid actress from the 1990s has joined the cast of Fallout season 2. After its April 2024 debut, Fallout season 1, which is based on the popular video game series from Bethesda Game Studios, received overwhelmingly positive reviews from both critics and viewers. Over 65 million people watched it in its first 16 days on Prime Video, making it the second most-watched movie ever on the streaming service. Only eight days after the premiere of Fallout, plans for season two were formally approved, and filming is scheduled to start in November.
By WHB KHNabout a year ago in Geeks
Wild Robot
There is something special about the sentient robot genre, and it's very specific. Those that grew up watching Iron Giant grew up to make Wall-E. The kids that grew up watching Wall-E went on to make Big Hero 6. And the kids that grew up on Big Hero 6 made Wild Robot. We are averaging a heartbreaking robot story about every decade. And Wild Robot fits right into this beautiful and gut wrenching genre.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks
The Wild Robot: A Tale of Heart and Humanity
Sometimes to stay alive, we must become more than we’re programmed to be. The Wild Robot was released in theaters in 2024. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot named Roz is stranded in an uninhabited environment. The robot connects with the wildlife and raises an orphaned baby goose.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
'Agatha All Along': Where We'll See The Characters Next
WARNING: SPOILERS for Agatha All Along finale. Disney Plus's Agatha All Along has come to an end after nine magical episodes. The series, a spin-off/sequel to WandaVision, proved a surprisingly big hit, with many fans now clamouring for a second season or, due to the interconnected nature on the MCU, where we'll see the now beloved characters next.
By Kristy Andersonabout a year ago in Geeks
Power-Slammed
The Story Behind Wrestling's Svengali: Vince McMahon Vince McMahon is back in trouble again. What is he?! A rapper?! MC Vinny Mac in the house, Y'ALL! Seriously, this guy stays in more hot water then Minute Rice It seems like everyday there's a new story about his "extracurricular" activities.
By Digital_FootPrint1212about a year ago in Geeks
Harold & The Purple Crayon. AI-Generated.
In Harold and the Purple Crayon, the well-known fictional figure makes his way to the real world in search of his "Old Man" and learns the reason behind his creation. Crockett Johnson's 1955 picture book of the same name is given a new spin in the 2024 film, which first describes how the well-known young kid in a onesie grew up in his fantasy world. Harold (Zachary Levi) and his pals Moose (Lil Rel Howery) and Porcupine (Tanya Reynolds) embarked on an adventure to the real world to find out what had happened to the narrator of his universe, whom he had nicknamed his Old Man, after he appeared to have disappeared.
By WHB KHNabout a year ago in Geeks
Agatha All Along Web Series Review
Look, it is like this I just saw a new Agatha All Along of Marvel or say Marvel television. Actually, it came a month ago but it has ended now, so let's talk about it a bit.
By Ayush Vermaabout a year ago in Geeks
Orphan 3 is officially confirmed. AI-Generated.
The horror franchise Orphan is set to continue with the announcement of Orphan 3, which has been officially greenlit by Lionsgate. This new installment will see the return of Isabelle Fuhrman as the iconic character Esther, a role she has portrayed since the original film's release in 2009. The film will be directed by William Brent Bell, who also helmed the prequel Orphan: First Kill released in 2022, and written by David Coggeshall, who contributed to the screenplay of that film as well.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Geeks
Unfrosted
At first glance Unfrosted seems like a cry for help from comedians that are so far past their prime they are just trying to stay relevant. After actually watching the film all the way through I can say with confidence that first impressions are strong and you should go with your gut. I had thought we all decided a while ago to stop putting Amy Schumer in movies, tv shows, on stage or anything else but here we are. Hugh Grant might be the only highlight of the film. I feel like this could have been an entertaining short film but a whole movie was a little overkill.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Perhaps one of the biggest film flops of the year, Harold and the Purple Crayon takes a beloved children’s story and turns into a desperate attempt at making Zachary Levi likable. Like the film, the attempt failed spectacularly.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks