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10 Christmas Movies That Shaped Me
🎄 Introduction Christmas movies are more than just background noise or seasonal fillers. For many of us, they become tradition, memory, and comfort all wrapped in one. These are the ten Christmas films that have stayed with me through the years—not always because they’re the “best,” but because of what they meant to me when I watched them. Some are warm and fuzzy. Some are chaotic and messy. All of them shaped my holiday spirit in one way or another.
By Travis Johnsonabout a month ago in Geeks
From Pirates to Renaissance Royals: The Complete Guide to Historical & Fantasy Clothing in 2026
Fashion in 2026 is officially time-traveling — and honestly, we’re here for it. From rugged pirate aesthetics to romantic Renaissance silhouettes and mechanical steampunk drama, historical and fantasy clothing has stepped out of costume closets and straight into mainstream fashion, festivals, and content culture.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
'Avatar: The Last Airbender': How A Heartbreaking Piece Of The Series' Lore Could Be Used To Explain Aang's Aging In Season 2
A teaser trailer for season two of Netflix's live-action adaptation of the classic animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender has arrived. For the most part, fans have been pleased with the trailer, particularly the introduction of fan favourite Toph Beifong and the unique visual representation of how she uses her Earthbending powers despite her blindness.
By Kristy Andersonabout a month ago in Geeks
The Top 10 Christmas Movie Sequels That Actually Delivered
Christmas movies are not just films. They are rituals. Most movies are watched once, maybe twice, and then filed away as “something you saw.” Christmas movies, by contrast, are revisited annually, often at the same time, in the same rooms, with the same people. They become embedded in personal history. You remember watching Home Alone while wrapping gifts. You remember Christmas Vacation playing in the background during chaotic family gatherings. You remember A Christmas Story looping endlessly on cable while everyone drifted in and out of the room.
By Lawrence Leaseabout a month ago in Geeks
In Defense of the Makers: Why Disney Fandom Must Actively Support Human Creativity
Disney's enduring appeal lies in more than just stories; it sells feelings of wonder, nostalgia, and belonging — a century-long magic crafted by human artists, animators, and storytellers. However, this legacy now faces an urgent challenge as artificial intelligence is integrated into creative pipelines.
By Jenna Deedyabout a month ago in Geeks
The Rise of Fantasy Fashion: Pirate, Medieval, Renaissance & Steampunk Clothing Explained
Fantasy fashion is no longer limited to costume closets or annual fairs. Over the last few years, styles inspired by pirate, medieval, renaissance, and steampunk eras have quietly moved into mainstream fashion conversations. From Renaissance fairs and historical festivals to Instagram reels, cosplay conventions, and cinematic photoshoots, fantasy fashion has become a powerful form of self‑expression.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
Another Theme Song For Silver the hedgehog
We all know theme songs play an essential role in introducing a certain character, regardless if it's a comic book or a video game character or from a film. The other day, I was listening to two different songs, one was called
By stephanie borgesabout a month ago in Geeks
The Jane Austen Book Club - A Movie Review
We have to create the Jane Austen mood. The Jane Austen Book Club is a 2007 film based on the novel by Karen Joy Fowler. A group of women (and one man) create a Jane Austen reading group. As they discuss the stories, they realize their relationships begin to resemble the 21st-century novels.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a month ago in Geeks
Which Historical Fashion Era Matches Your Personality?
Fashion has always been more than just clothing — it’s a reflection of personality, mindset, and identity. That’s exactly why historical fashion styles like Pirate, Medieval, Renaissance, and Steampunk clothing are making a massive comeback today. From Renaissance fairs and cosplay events to Instagram reels and cinematic photoshoots, these styles aren’t just costumes anymore — they’re self-expression.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
