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Greater Boston Stage Company's "An Irish Carol": A Poignant Tale
Refrain from dark shadows and make light of the present. Greater Boston Stage Company opens its doors to “An Irish Carol,” written by Matthew Keenan. Set in an Irish pub, the owner, David, is a sour, lonely man who remains bitter about past events. On Christmas Eve, pub attendees and ghosts from David’s past remind him to stay present and rediscover humanity.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a month ago in Geeks
he Boys Avoids A Mistake That Would've Made Season 5 Hard To Watch
As one of the streaming era's defining shows, The Boys has a lot riding on its ending. The Boys season 5 must resolve the ongoing struggle between Vought and the Boys, as well as the more personal battle between Homelander and Butcher. There's Ryan's allegiance to sort out, Sister Sage's masterplan to reveal, and a supe virus to either release or destroy, depending on which character gets their way.
By Dena Falken Esqabout a month ago in Geeks
Thank You, John Cena. Top Story - December 2025.
When December 13, 2025 arrived, I welcomed it. I welcomed it with open arms. The reason was simple: I wanted to see how John Felix Anthony Cena, Jr, someone who I've been a fan of for over 20 years, would end his iconic and legendary career.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a month ago in Geeks
Gunther Retires John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event
There was nothing dramatic or chaotic about the moment itself, just the heavy realization that came from being in Washington, D.C., after watching John Cena wrestle the final match of his career. The night as a whole was strong, with a card that delivered across the board. The women’s match stood out, the tag team bout was excellent, and the segment featuring The Miz, R-Truth, and Joe Hendry struck the right balance between fun and importance, giving all three a meaningful spotlight on a show built around John Cena. Everything worked, everything had purpose, and yet none of it was what lingered most once the night was over.
By Lawrence Leaseabout a month ago in Geeks
Brock Lesnar Potentially Retiring from WWE in 2026
At September’s Wrestlepalooza PLE, John Cena went head-to-head with Brock Lesnar in a match that quickly turned into a dominant showcase for the returning Beast. Lesnar overwhelmed the 17-time WWE Champion with ease, and with Cena’s retirement just hours away, it was clear there was never any plan to extend their latest—and final—encounter beyond that night. The bout felt less like a competitive clash and more like a statement, reinforcing Lesnar’s aura as WWE’s ultimate final boss rather than serving as a sentimental farewell for Cena.
By Lawrence Leaseabout a month ago in Geeks
The Bold Change That Saved 'Terms of Endearment': Jack Nicholson’s Invented Role
Jack Nicholson wasn’t initially intended to be in Terms of Endearment. Today, that feels impossible. Nicholson drops into the role of Garrett Breedlove — astronaut, ladies’ man, social irritant — so comfortably, so perfectly, that the movie now feels inconceivable without him. His roguish charm, his timing, the way he needles and softens Aurora Greenaway in equal measure: it’s all baked into the film’s identity. Nicholson won an Academy Award for the role for a reason. His performance isn’t just memorable; it’s inseparable from what Terms of Endearment ultimately became.
By Movies of the 80sabout a month ago in Geeks
SPOILERS! Why Eleven Didn't Call Hopper 'Dad' In That Emotional 'Stranger Things' S5 Scene
WARNING: SPOILERS for Stranger Things season five, Vol.1 With the vast majority of fans having already finished watching the first four episodes of Stranger Things fifth and final season, attention has turned to discussing and analysing the content of those four episodes, and, of course, speculating and theorising on what's to come in the three episodes comprising Vol.2, arriving at Christmas, and the movie length grand finale at New Year.
By Kristy Andersonabout a month ago in Geeks
Waiting to Exhale 30th Anniversary
30 years ago, Waiting to Exhale has debut in theaters becoming the most highest grossing black film during the nineties era. The film adaptation centers on four black women living in the Phoenix metropolitan area and their relationships with men and one another. The film sparked acclaim and a cult following from fans of the film and the novel due to its powerful, relatable story of Black women's friendships and struggles, a star-studded cast with off-screen chemistry, an iconic, chart-topping soundtrack produced by Babyface, and director Forest Whitaker's vision, all culminating in a massive box office success that proved the commercial viability of films centered on diverse female experiences and paved the way for more inclusive storytelling in Hollywood.
By Gladys W. Muturiabout a month ago in Geeks
Fantasy Cast for The Challenge 42 - Rivals 4
There are rumors that season 42 of The Challenge will either be Rivals 4, Exes 3, or Ride or Dies 2. I'm so excited for a whole partner season instead of solo and partners switching each week. I'm going to make a fantasy cast for all 3 themes before the cast starts filming in mid-February.
By Dylan Deckardabout a month ago in Geeks
