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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Wonderman
Wonderman is a seriously good project and the reason I broke up the reviews like this is because people are forgetting new releases too fast. Social media has fried the brain of the general public and y'alls attention spans are dust. So I drag things out to force you to think about them in a more in depth way so that they will hopefully stick in your brain longer. It's why I really think ALL shows need to be released weekly. The binge format needs to die.
By Alexandrea Callaghan21 days ago in Geeks
Wonderman
Wonderman’s first half was truly next level for Marvel. For a company that relies so heavily on a formula and on nostalgia every time they do something different it's great, so why exactly don’t they do it more? Everyone agreed WandaVision was incredible and the response to Wonderman has been positive as well. Not sure why that wouldn’t be enough for them to continue to branch out.
By Alexandrea Callaghan21 days ago in Geeks
Film Review: The Marsh King's Daughter
Nothing will quite capture the feeling of first watching, The Marsh King's Daughter drunk in a dark living room, my friend passed out on her couch beside me, a stripper pole partially obscuring my view. More than a little tipsy and annoyed that my friend had roped me into watching this psychological thriller I'd never heard of before falling asleep on me ten minutes in, I got my snacks and hunkered down. Within the first few minutes of The Marsh King's Daughter though, the snacks were forgotten and I was hooked. Later on, I was grateful my friend was sleeping so I could process all of the messy emotions the film brought out in me in drunken semi-privacy.
By sleepy drafts22 days ago in Geeks
Rivian R2 and the Emotional Shift Toward Everyday Electric Cars
For years, electric cars have felt like a promise just out of reach. They sounded exciting, looked futuristic, and came with price tags that made many people step back. Curiosity was there, but comfort was not. The Rivian R2 enters this space with a different feeling. It does not arrive with noise or pressure. Instead, it brings a quieter question. What if an electric vehicle could simply fit into normal life. What if it felt familiar, steady, and human. This article explores the Rivian R2 as more than a vehicle. It looks at why people are searching for it, what it represents emotionally, and how it reflects a growing desire for simpler, more grounded electric driving that respects real routines and real budgets.
By Muqadas khan22 days ago in Geeks
Musicals, Alien Battles, and Unhinged Fun at Theatre Company of Saugus
Sing a song, or the world is destroyed. Theatre Company of Saugus performs “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals,” a horror-comedy about average office worker Paul, who detests musicals. Unfortunately for him, an alien apocalypse crash-lands on Earth and turns citizens into mindless singing zombies. It’s up to Paul and his friends to take down the musical-infested fiends and save humanity.
By Marielle Sabbag23 days ago in Geeks
When Harry Met Sally (1989): A Romance Classic
Who says men and women can’t be friends? When Harry Met Sally arrived for its date in theaters in 1989. The story revolves around two people and their decade-long friendship. Harry and Sally debate on any subject, especially relationships. As the years go by, the pair realizes they have feelings stronger than friendship.
By Marielle Sabbag24 days ago in Geeks
A Howling Good Time: Theatre at the Bell's "Lila the Werewolf"
Honesty is the best policy in relationships - even when the other is a werewolf. Theatre at the Bell presents “Lila the Werewolf,” a play adapted by Jeff Clark based on Peter S. Beagle’s short story. Farrell doesn’t feel that he and Lila are a good fit. Before he ends things, Farrell finds out that she is a werewolf. That puts Farrell in a complicated dilemma: Do they stay together, or break up?
By Marielle Sabbag25 days ago in Geeks
