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Superman 2025 Rotten Tomatoes Score Just Dropped — And It’s Not What Anyone Expected
A New Superman Era With an Unexpected Twist The wait is over. After months of trailers, teasers, set leaks, and intense speculation, James Gunn’s Superman (2025) reboot has finally premiered. With it comes the all-important first verdict: the Rotten Tomatoes score.
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in Geeks
Brandon T. Jackson’s Hollywood Reinvention: Why ‘Trap City’ is Brandon T. Jackson’s Boldest Role Yet
Brandon T. Jackson’s Hollywood Reinvention by NWO SPARROW The Comeback Kid Brandon T. Jackson leans back in his chair, arms crossed, a smirk playing on his lips. "Man, Hollywood tried to put me in a box labeled 'funny sidekick' and call it a day," he says on the Breakfast Club during a recent promo run of his new STARZ show "Trap City". "But I’m not a one-trick pony. Never was."
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Geeks
Sritala: A Key Figure in The White Lotus Season 3. AI-Generated.
The White Lotus is a popular show that explores the lives of wealthy guests staying at luxury resorts. Each season brings new locations, characters, and drama. Season 3 of The White Lotus takes place in Thailand, and one of the standout characters is Sritala Hollinger. Played by Thai actress Lek Patravadi, Sritala’s role has sparked interest and left many viewers fascinated. Let’s explore who Sritala is, her role in the story, and how her character connects to real-life culture.
By sehzeen fatima7 months ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Jurassic World: Rebirth'
We thought that 2022's Jurassic World: Dominion would be the last we'd see of this beloved franchise, at least for a while. Alas, Universal took it upon themselves to churn out seventh instalment, and should they have? In short, no.
By Christopher Hales7 months ago in Geeks
Verdict in: 'Legally Blonde' is Fabulous at Firehouse Center
There’s no retreat ‘cause you’re legally blonde. Firehouse Center for the Arts presents the Broadway hit, Legally Blonde, inspired by the 2001 movie. Elle Woods is turned down by her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III, when he doesn’t think she’s serious enough. To prove him wrong, Elle gets accepted to Harvard Law School, where she finds herself in a trial solving a murder case.
By Marielle Sabbag7 months ago in Geeks
Stronger Than a Buller, Softer Than a Heartbeat
In July 2025, James Gunn, acclaimed for his work on Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, embraced a narrative path that many superhero and comic book storytellers have previously shied away from. With Superman: Legacy, Gunn delves into the mythic origins of Superman—Clark Kent, or Kal-El—as an immigrant. He portrays him not merely as an alien or the last son of Krypton with god-like powers, but as a profoundly human character shaped by his outsider identity, his alienness, his otherness, and his difference. This time, his cape doesn't conceal his true nature.
By Jenna Deedy7 months ago in Geeks
Djokovic Shocks Wimbledon Again — But Alex de Minaur Has Other Plans
There are few constants in tennis history, but Novak Djokovic rising to the occasion at Wimbledon has become one of them. On Friday, he walked off Centre Court to a standing ovation after notching his 100th win at the All England Club, a feat only matched by one other legend — Roger Federer. The tennis world was once again in awe.
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in Geeks
Mr. Charlie Got Him One!
A phrase from the past resurfaces I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I can’t recall why I entered a room, yet long-term memories from five or six decades ago return to me randomly, with clarity. Earlier today, I witnessed a state police officer pulling over a vehicle at a convenience store. As I observed the flashing lights, a phrase my grandmother used many moons ago, came to mind: “Mr. Charlie got him one.”
By Cheryl E Preston7 months ago in Geeks
