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Smearing the MCU for Diversity: How Outraged-Powered YouTubers Profit from Hate . Content Warning.
Trigger Warning: This article discusses online hate, misinformation, and harassment related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), including references to sexism, racism, and conspiracy theories.
By Jenna Deedy8 months ago in Geeks
The Wizard’s Guide to Surviving Social Gatherings (When You’d Rather Be Reading Spellbooks)
Social energy operates on a fundamental law of magic: it cannot be created or destroyed, only painfully extracted from introverts through forced small talk and unexpected eye contact. For those of us who consider "people-ing" a skill tree we never invested points in, navigating social situations often feels like being a low-level wizard at a bard convention—surrounded by charismatic performers while we desperately conserve our last remaining spell slot for an emergency Invisibility cast.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Geeks
Fantasy Cast for The Challenge: Brain vs Brawn vs Beauty
The Challenge has had some amazing themes including Rivals, Exes, and more. They have yet to do a Brawn vs Beauty vs Brain theme like Survivor did. Survivor did this twice on Cagayan and Kaoh Rong and they were both iconic seasons. If The Challenge brings this theme I can expect fireworks.
By Dylan Deckard8 months ago in Geeks
Worth the Wait (2025): A Culturally Resonating Rom-Com
We have to believe - it’s part of the journey. Worth the Wait is a 2025 Tubi film that intertwines the lives of Asian-American strangers. They navigate romance, struggle with loss, and make amends for past mistakes.
By Marielle Sabbag8 months ago in Geeks
Love Island USA as a Microcosm of Dating for African-American Women
Chelley and Olandria are two cast members of the current season (7) of Love Island USA on Peacock, and, on paper, they should have few issues coupling up with a man. Both women are beautiful, educated, and kind with fun personalities. Whether they are looking for long-term or short-term relationships, these women have it all. So, it’s odd that neither have had a chance to date their number one choice and both have had to settle for the leftovers. Just trying to make it work like my mom three days after Thanksgiving. Seriously, though, what’s playing out on Love Island USA currently is a microcosm of the everyday dating experiences of African-American women. Let’s go through their options so far.
By Kai Wilson8 months ago in Geeks
The 3 Legendary Sannins
Naruto’s Legendary Sannin are not arbitrary. They’re part of a lineage tracing back over 200 years—Edo-period fantastical tales infused into modern anime. By embedding elements like toad-slug-snake dynamics, faithful character archetypes, and folkloric plotlines, Masashi Kishimoto created a contemporary epic tethered to Japanese myth. They serve as perfect examples of how anime can bring ancient tradition to global screens—maintaining authenticity while adapting structure and themes for new audiences.
By JRManglicmot8 months ago in Geeks
Why Billie Piper is NOT The Real Sixteenth Doctor
Unless you've been hiding under a TARDIS-shaped rock recently, you'll be aware of a big surprise that came about in the latest series finale of Doctor Who. Yes, the episode entitled The Reality War Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor make a premature exit as he regenerated into...wait for it...Billie Piper! Or someone who looked a lot like her.
By Christopher Hales8 months ago in Geeks
North Shore Music Theatre Serves Up Heart and Entertainment in 'Waitress'
Say the three magic words - Sugar, butter, and flour. North Shore Music Theatre welcomes audiences to Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Jenna Hunterson, a talented pie maker, unexpectedly becomes pregnant in her unhappy marriage with her husband. As she navigates through pregnancy and complicated affairs, Jenna must figure out her pathway.
By Marielle Sabbag8 months ago in Geeks
The Boy Who Couldn’t Move On: Tom Felton’s Return to The Cursed Child
In 2025, Tom Felton’s name once again made headlines—not for a groundbreaking new role, but for returning to a very old one. The announcement of Felton reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in a new stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was met with a mixture of nostalgia and critical skepticism. His reentry into the Wizarding World highlights a deeper cultural phenomenon: the jobless celebrity archetype—actors forever bound to a singular, iconic role and unable to evolve beyond it.
By Nazgol Rasoolpour8 months ago in Geeks
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Sets 2026 Release Date. AI-Generated.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a highly anticipated horror-comedy film set to be released on April 10, 2026. This sequel to the 2019 hit Ready or Not is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who also helmed the original film. The screenplay is penned by Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy, both of whom return from the first installment.
By Ninfa Galeano8 months ago in Geeks
101 Dalmations - A Movie Review
Who let the dogs out? 101 Dalmations is a 1996 Disney live-action film. Roger and Anita’s dalmatian puppies are stolen by an evil high-fashion designer who plots to make an extravagant fur coat. Pongo and Perdita seek vengeance and go after the perpetrators while teaming up with several animals.
By Marielle Sabbag8 months ago in Geeks
