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Spirit - A Movie Review
This house is trying to warn me of something. Spirit is a 2001 television film. After the death of her mother, a father and daughter move into a new home in New Orleans. Kelly notices strange things happening in the house. Convinced that a ghost is trying to reach her for help, Kelly helps the spirit find peace.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Theatre Company of Saugus Flourishes the Cultivating Comedy 'Little Shop of Horrors'
Do not feed that plant! Theatre Company of Saugus blooms the hilarious dark comedy Little Shop of Horrors. Taking place in the 1960s, a struggling flower shop store is on its last leaves. To save Mr. Mushnik’s flower shop, Seymour discovers an unusual plant and names it Audrey II. Not only does this plant talk, but it feeds on flesh and blood.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Gen V
We are rounding to a close on the first season of Gen V and it has been a well paced rollercoaster. I am very invested in this show. The younger characters are written very well and are easy to connect to. I like seeing the younger generation get a handle on their powers and struggle with their morality before they are grown up and Vought pushes them into the spotlight. When we last left off in episode 6 with our group now popped back into the real world and out of Cate’s mind. Our latest plot development is that the virus that The Woods has been producing and testing on Supes isn’t really about controlling them or even making them sick, it's about killing them. Dean Sheddy is hoping this virus can be made contagious to theoretically eradicate the Supes from the world. I don’t think I’m reaching in saying that we can probably expect another death before the end of the season.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
November Rewatches
In addition to all the wonderful new TV that is being released on streaming there is a comfort in rewatching things you’ve already seen. I, for example, am in a constant state of rewatching One Tree Hill, Grey’s Anatomy and Gilmore Girls and this fall is no different. But there are some shows that are just meant to be rewatched in the fall. So here are the shows that we are in the middle of rewatching and ones we saved specifically for the cold days.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
The Haunting of Bly Manor
The Haunting of Bly Manor is the second Mike Flanagan project we watched after absolutely loving the Haunting of Hill House. This series is slightly shorter than Hill House at 9 episodes all an hour long. Bly Manor took what we loved from Hill House and put it on steroids from the lighting to the camera work. Flanagan's directorial style makes the horror genre something incredible.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Eight Legged Freaks (2002) is a Hilarious Arachnid Dark Comedy
You gotta believe me - gigantic spiders are attacking the town! Eight Legged Freaks is a 2002 film. A small town is under attack by gigantic mutated spiders. The residents fight for their lives and defend themselves against the deadly arachnids before they invade the world.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
😢 IT'S OVER! GODZILLA MIGHT BOW OUT IN 2025?
Hey there, fellow geeks! Welcome back to our cozy corner of the Nerd-Verse. If you've clicked on this video, I bet that title grabbed your attention, huh? Well, strap in because we're diving deep into the rumor mill!
By HellowellGeekNews2 years ago in Geeks
The Sandman: "Brief Lives"
There's no denying that Neil Gaiman's epic comic series The Sandman is a work of sheer brilliance; the sprawling horror fantasy encompasses ten volumes of individual issues, spanning various story arcs, all culminating in the saga of Lord Morpheus, Dream of the Eternals, whose brothers and sisters include Despair, Destiny, Desire, Delirium, Death, and Destruction. It is the latter, the renegade Destruction, who left his realm as an Eternal to strike out in the human world; on a remote island, with a curmudgeonly talking dog, and Destruction as his Boy (ala' Vic and Blood in Harlan Ellison's famous story). Across the way, on the famous Isle of Lesbos, lives Orpheus, son of Morpheus, a talking head guarded over zealously by a personal retinue of keepers.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Geeks
Discover A Gripping Story Of Retribution: Kagura Bachi
Discover A Gripping Story Of Retribution: Kagura Bachi This week’s manga recommendation Kagura Bachi by Takeru Hoazono is a truly captivating manga that masterfully immerses its readers in a gripping tale of vengeance, suspense, and breathtakingly vivid scenes of action. As you delve into the pages, you will find yourself transported to an alternative version of 1920s Japan – one that harkens back to the classic mob movies we've all come to admire. In this tumultuous world, the ever-present menace of the Yakuza coexists with an enigmatic group of powerful sorcerers whose abilities extend beyond the realm of human comprehension. At the heart of this unforgettable saga stands Chihiro Rokuhira, a 14-year-old boy determined to honor the memory and wisdom of his father, Kunishige – a legendary swordsman whose teachings revolve around responsibility, integrity, and the heavy emotional toll that inevitably comes with wielding a sword. Throughout his journey, Chihiro faces numerous challenges and harrowing encounters as he grapples with the complex ethics and relentless hardships that define his path as an aspiring fighter in this beautifully crafted narrative.
By Andrea Perkins2 years ago in Geeks
Revisiting Garfield's Halloween Adventure (1985)
It’s Halloween! Garfield is taking over the town and your candy. Based on the comics by Jim Davis, Garfield’s Halloween Adventure is a 1985 television special. Garfield and Odie dress in their best costumes and go trick-or-treating. While out on their nightly adventures, they are caught in a ghostly secret that could ruin their evening.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Why We Hate Rachel Greene
Friends is one of the most watched shows of all time and as such sparks a lot of debate among both casual watchers and fans. One of the ongoing commentaries is just how much the internet hates Ross Geller. I come to bring a very controversial stance. Ross Geller was a terrible partner, to every woman he ever dated. But he was a good person. He leant Monica money when she needed it, he bought Phoebe her first bike and taught her how to ride it and he gave up a career changing opportunity to help Rachel when he didn’t have to. That said Rachel was a bad partner and a bad person. I am here with an entire article on why Rachel was actually the worst Friend.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
I have reviewed the comic book series called "The EC Archives".
Welcome back to the 1950s Science Fiction Podcast. In this episode, I'll be discussing three comics from the EC Archives. These stories were originally published in Incredible Science Fictions issues #31 and #33, by EC Publishing. The first story, Fulfillment, was printed in #31; the second, Has Been, was also published in #31; and the last story, Kaleidoscope, was published in #33.
By Edward German2 years ago in Geeks