pop culture

Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.

The power of comic books
Comics have been around for over a century, but their influence in popular culture has never been stronger. From the pages of superhero tales to graphic memoirs, comics have become a medium of storytelling that can reach and engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds. In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons why comic books are so powerful and why they continue to captivate readers around the world.
By Joelle J3 years ago in Geeks
The Little Mermaid
Now I am someone who has constantly been disappointed by Disney’s live action remakes. Cinderella was magical, Beauty and the Beast was mediocre at best, the Lion King was simply terrible and here comes the Little Mermaid. My favorite Disney princess movie as a child. I used to make my family call me Ariel, I wouldn’t respond to my name. I was fully convinced that I was going to be a Mermaid when I grew up. The minute the trailer was released I started crying. I’ve been a blubbering mess at every trailer I’ve seen and I truly couldn’t wait for this movie.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
The 10 Worst Inmates From 'Orange is the New Black'
Orange is the New Black remains to be one of the most popular series in Netflix history despite being over since 2019. The prison comedy/drama series based off real-life ex-inmate, Piper Kerman, lasted on the streaming service for 7 seasons. Among those seasons we witnessed love, murder, riots, fights, betrayal, sex, and lots and lots of drama. You can't have all of those things without some characters you loved to hate, can you?
By Jenika Enoch3 years ago in Geeks
How researchers hack bacteria to dye blue jeans
Opening our closet and not finding a pair of blue jeans is unfathomable for many of us. Whether it's skinny, boot cut, or dad jeans, they all share the iconic indigo dye that gives them their signature blue color. Unfortunately, the dye used today is environmentally unfriendly, and the massive production scale of jeans magnifies its impact. However, there is hope for cleaner jeans in the future as some individuals are reimagining the indigo dyeing process.
By Kapil M3 years ago in Geeks
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn - A Movie Review
Repress anger and live in the moment. The Angriest Man in Brooklyn opened in theaters in 2014. Henry is a perpetually angry man. Crossing his doctor the wrong way, Dr. Sharon Gill informs him that he has 90 minutes to live. Believing it is the last day of his life, Henry promptly sets out to reconcile with his family and friends.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Up Here - A Hulu Series Review
Ignore your demons and go live your dreams. Up Here is a 2023 Hulu series. Not happy with her life, Lindsay breaks off her engagement and moves to New York City to discover her dream as a writer. Meeting Miguel, the two fall in love. However, their relationship has challenges, making it hard to connect.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
The Kaleidoscope of Pop Culture
Pop culture in the United States is a vibrant and ever-evolving tapestry that reflects the collective experiences, influences, and aspirations of its diverse society. From music and movies to fashion and social media, US pop culture has a profound impact on people's lives, shaping trends, fueling conversations, and creating a sense of community. In this article, we embark on a journey through the multifaceted landscape of US pop culture, exploring its significance, trends, and enduring influence.
By Shamily Elangovan3 years ago in Geeks
Gilmore Girls
One of the most popular shows ever is irrefutably a character driven story, that said I think one of the best ways to study character driven stories is by studying their relationships. Now before we dive in I am going to point out now that I will also be giving my opinion on the things that happen in the show, some of the content did not age well and I will not pretend it did. Nothing is exempt from criticism and acting like the thing you like is beyond analysis is dense and useless so as an avid fan of the show I will be criticizing it and it's characters. Also since this show centers around the characters' relationships, I will be talking about each relationship as a whole as the season progresses which means we will keep bouncing back and forth throughout the season.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
SUPERWhoLock
Well as we continue with our SuperWhoLock series we get 1 more season into Supernatural. Now at this point we are really still just getting into the show. It had found its sea legs by this point but we were still very much at the beginning and we are about to get into the first real storylines and character work that Supernatural had so far. So here we go with season 2.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
SuperWHOLock
Now in the first article I wrote about this re-watch I showed a personal attachment to certain episodes, but this season is so much harder because the dynamic between Tennant and Piper and their chemistry is so so beautiful to watch that I simply love and adore every single episode of them together.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
SuperWhoLock
We have got to talk about how these three shows actually interrelate. We have now discussed all of their first seasons individually but in order to discuss the internet fascination that is SuperWhoLock we must discuss what ties these shows together. I think we have 4 main threads that connect these seemingly different TV shows.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
SuperWhoLOCK
The third piece of this SuperwhoLock puzzle is the 2010 BBC adaptation of Sherlock Holmes starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. First of all I'd like to say how dare Netflix for not having this available to stream anymore and how dare the universe for not telling me that in order to do this rewatch I’d have to buy it…utter bullshit. Anyway as I rewatch Sherlock I have to both appreciate and curse the formatting, hour and a half episodes are great, only having three of them however sucks ass. Even if you broke that into normal episode length that only gives you between 5 and 6 episodes…god dammit BBC.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks