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My Top 25 Favorite Animated Movies of All Time
#1 - Coraline (9.5/10) I made the mistake of watching Coraline for the first time when I was about 11 years old, and I was not ready for how disturbing this children's movie truly is.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton7 months ago in Geeks
Book to Screen: One Day
Today’s article reviews One Day and its two screen adaptations. Based on the novel by David Nicholls, One Day chronicles the romance of two university friends over twenty years. After spending graduation night together, Emma and Dexter go their separate ways — but their lives remain intertwined.
By Ted Ryan7 months ago in Geeks
UEFA Women's Euro 2025
UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Your Complete Guide to Host, Schedule, Teams, and More! The countdown is on! Football fans across Europe and the world are eagerly anticipating the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, a showcase of the best talent and competition the continent has to offer. This comprehensive guide dives into everything you need to know about the tournament, from the host nation and schedule to the teams vying for glory and how you can catch all the action. Get ready to mark your calendars because the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event.
By Iqbal 7 months ago in Geeks
Hollywood’s New Obsession: Why Every Movie Is Suddenly a Sequel or a Reboot
Looking for trailers on sites like YouTube or Netflix means you're seeking something new and intriguing. Still, what do you see? Spin-off from Fast & Furious? Another Marvel origin tale? Or perhaps a remake of a long-ago 2000s comedy? This is not the invention of your mind.
By Shahjahan Kabir Khan7 months ago in Geeks
Squid Game Season 3 Gave Us Closure — and a Gut Punch We will Never Forget. AI-Generated.
⚠️ Spoiler Alert: This article contains major spoilers for Squid Game Season 3. The final chapter of Squid Game has arrived — and it left me emotionally wrecked, deeply reflective, and strangely satisfied. Season 3 may be the shortest season in the series, with just six episodes, but those six delivered more tension, heartbreak, and meaning than most shows manage in an entire run.
By Muhammad Adil7 months ago in Geeks
My Old Lady - A Movie Review
Precision is the key to a long life. My Old Lady is a 2014 comedy-drama. Mathias Gold inherits an apartment in Paris from his estranged father. Upon traveling to Paris, he discovers Mathilde Girard, an old woman, occupying the apartment with her daughter, Chloe. As Mathias attempts to sell the contract, he uncovers revelations and a hidden romantic history.
By Marielle Sabbag7 months ago in Geeks
My Blind Brother - A Movie Review
Swimming is a whole different ball game. My Blind Brother swam into theaters in 2016. Bill is tired of being in the shadow of Robbie, his blind swim champion brother’s, success. Their rivalry reaches the danger point when they fall for the same woman. The trio navigates an awkward love triangle while keeping secrets at bay.
By Marielle Sabbag7 months ago in Geeks
My Top 25 Favorite Horror Movies of All Time
***Disclaimer*** A quick update, as of 2026, I had to expand this list from my top 10 to my top 25 to accommodate other films I thought of and new films I have seen more recently!
By Madison "Maddy" Newton7 months ago in Geeks
Olde Essex Stage Company's Triumphant 'Romeo & Juliet'
These violent delights have violent ends. Olde Essex Stage Company presented Romeo & Juliet, William Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy. When young lovers Romeo and Juliet fall in love, their forbidden romance causes more turmoil than reconciliation between the long-feuding Montagues and Capulets.
By Marielle Sabbag7 months ago in Geeks
David Lynch: The Mastermind of Cinematic Surrealism. AI-Generated.
David Lynch is not your typical filmmaker. Over the past five decades, he has developed a unique style that defies mainstream expectations and invites audiences into worlds of mystery, surrealism, and psychological depth. From Eraserhead to Mulholland Drive, Lynch's films are more than just stories — they are experiences that challenge perception and explore the boundaries between reality and illusion. This article examines Lynch’s journey, artistic philosophy, and the impact he has made on the film and television industry.
By Asad Ali7 months ago in Geeks
My Top 10 Favorite TV Shows of All Time
#1 - The Haunting of Hill House (9.5/10) "Silence lay steadily against the wood and stone of Hill House." I cannot say enough good things about this incredible show. A limited series based on the novel by Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House will forever be my #1 favorite.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton7 months ago in Geeks
UFC 317 Shocker: Ilia Topuria Destroys Oliveira in 2 Minutes, Is He Now Pound-for-Pound #1?
The Moment That Changed Everything No one saw it coming. Not like this. UFC 317 wasn’t supposed to be a coronation. It was meant to be a test. A war. A firefight between two of the most dangerous lightweights on the planet. But instead, it ended in just two minutes and twenty-seven seconds with Ilia Topuria standing over Charles Oliveira’s motionless body, his fists raised high as an entire arena erupted.
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in Geeks