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Spider-Man Fever
Are your Spidey senses tingling? Good, because this article is about our friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man. I recently asked people to submit their photos to me on Facebook, showing off their favorite suits. They were amazing and I can't wait to show them to everyone. I'm more of a DC fan, but I do respect Marvel fans and I watch more Marvel movies than I do DC. The first Marvel cosplay I debuted last year was The Human Spider from the 2002 film, Spider-Man. I attended a Halloween festival in my area two weeks later, wearing that same outfit. Then the day before my birthday, a loss that crushed Marvel fans everywhere: the death of Stan Lee. Finally, I received something amazing: my first Spider-Man suit. It arrived in the mail before Thanksgiving and when I first tried it on, I was giddy and couldn't wait to show it off to my friends. So I posted pics and videos on social media and received positive feedback. Over two weeks later, I went to see Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and yes, I did see that movie in my Captain Spider-Man suit. I've now had my suit for almost a year and have been going to cons and other events in it since. I do plan on buying another suit soon, most likely, Miles Morales. I didn't know that there were around 40 different kinds of Spider-Man suits before today.
Mark Wesley PritchardPublished 5 years ago in GeeksCulture-Defining Movies
At least in Western Culture, movies impact us a lot. Some of our mannerisms, actions/inactions, and sayings come from movies. These are, in my opinion, some of the most culture-defining movies.
Bri JenkinsPublished 5 years ago in Geeks'Kabukichou Sherlock' Episode 1
This is a fascinating one, because I can say that I have not seen the Sherlock Holmes property being used like this before. The premise of the show is fascinating, and I am yet to get a sense of whether the villain set up here will be the main antagonist through to the end, or if it will have an arc-like structure where there is a new main villain per arc. Regardless, the type of Sherlock they set up, the world that these characters inhabit, and the characters themselves are all quirky and interesting to watch.
Truman Capote: The 5 Best Works
Truman Capote is one of my all-time favourite authors, and I can honestly say that I made an effort to read and re-read all of his works from start to finish. His writing style is beautifully modern, with an almost crisp romanticist feel to it. It's very Byronic and shaded with the grand mysteries of life, it becomes a reflection, a mirror of the society and social circles that Truman Capote was mingling with.
Annie KapurPublished 5 years ago in Geeks'A Stranger Outside' - Review (Netflix)
Brief synopsis: When pediatric nurse, Daphne Hart, loses her job in a hospital after a boy dies whilst under her care, her best friend, Kaci, gets her a job babysitting for a well-to-do family, who need someone to look after their diabetic son for the weekend.
Q-ell BettonPublished 5 years ago in Geeks- Top Story - October 2019
Lifetime Review: 'Sinister Seduction'
Real estate agent Sharon Elliott (Kristina Klebe) has been worried about her teenage son, Anthony (Sebastian Cabanas). Ever since her husband, and Anthony's father Mark (Michael Houston King), was mysteriously murdered, Sharon has found herself disconnected from her son. So, when classmate Dylan Warren (Tanner Buchanan) suddenly befriends Anthony and becomes a rock for her troubled son, Sharon is thrilled, and thankful for her son's new friend.
Trevor WellsPublished 5 years ago in Geeks The 10 Best Written Novels of All Time (Pt.2)
If you haven't read part one and so, do not know what we've covered already - you can find it here. Now, let's get on with part two. With little introduction, I would like to just go over again the fact that there will be one entry per country, just to make it fair. I am trying to keep my personal opinions in tandem with the general consensus but not to make the list so generic that it is just the same as every other best-written books lists. Be that as it may, I want it to be accessible so that the books aren't too obscure to find and I'm not just rambling on about my own favourite books. Also we won't be covering "other books that could've made the list," purely because I felt that made part one too long to read.
Annie KapurPublished 5 years ago in GeeksJack Kerouac: Top 5 Novels
When you think about Jack Kerouac's name, you think about the ultimate beatnik of the American 40s and 50s. You may also think of an alcoholic man, a drug addict, and a hedonist. But, one thing that we may all be able to agree on is that Kerouac was in fact, a genius.
Annie KapurPublished 5 years ago in GeeksThe Great Garbo
One Old Hollywood star that has greatly impressed me is Greta Garbo, and she is known for her famous line “I want to be alone” when she left Hollywood for good. She was a beautiful Swedish actress with a sexy, husky voice. Her Hollywood debut came in the film The Torrent in 1926.
Rasma RaistersPublished 5 years ago in Geeks'No Guns Life' Episode 1
This was a show that I was watching for simple reasons. Firstly, it's a studio Madhouse production, and when they put their name to something, I will pay attention. Secondly, the main character has a massive revolver as a head. To be completely honest, what more could you possibly ask for from a show? In all seriousness though, I was quite looking forward to this as I have heard good things about the manga that it was based on, and that built up my anticipation all the more.
Okay Ellen, Stop
So, if you've been on social media lately, you'll probably have seen the photo of Ellen and George W. Bush floating around where they look like they're having a good time. Apparently, they're actually good friends and they enjoy having a laugh. Of course, criticism arose due to the fact that, primarily, Ellen is an out woman, married to another woman, and is vocal about her support for the LGBT*+ community. George W. Bush, however, is... well, he's George W. Bush, the republican 43rd President of the United States, who among other things, was instrumental in the invasion of the Middle East after 9/11, along with proposing numerous social policies at home, including, but not limited to, limitations against the LGBT*+ community.
Kelly ThompsonPublished 5 years ago in GeeksThe 10 Best-Written Novels of All Time (Part 1)
There are many books that are considered to be "great," and yet we're never really told what makes them so great. Is it because they have something that other literature of the time didn't? Is it because they are endearing? Is it because they have characters that defy convention, and do as they please in a world against them? Why is it that certain novels are valued over others?
Annie KapurPublished 5 years ago in Geeks