comedy
Humor and comedy from all geeky fandoms.
Love the modern Mickey Mouse cartoons.
I recently found some Disney cartoons that reminded me of the old-school Mickey Mouse cartoons. I recall the slapstick comedy, the dancing, and the social interaction with the sensational six (Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Pluto). You may have seen them on Disney+; they're called The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse and Mickey Mouse shorts. Unlike most shows about Mickey Mouse I have found, which are mostly for children in preschool and elementary school and teach essentials like counting, shapes, colors, respecting others, and singing.
By stephanie borges4 months ago in Geeks
Roofman (2025) - A Movie Review
How can anybody live in a store? "Roofman" is a 2025 film based on true events about how convicted criminal Jeffrey Manchester escaped prison and hid out in a Toys R’ Us for six months. A romance stirs between Jeffrey and an employee, Leigh, but he has to keep a low profile.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
"Power Ballad" (2026) - A Heartfelt Story About Music
Fight for what you love. “Power Ballad” is a 2026 film. When washed-up wedding singer Rick is playing at a wedding one night, he meets Danny, and the two musicians hit it off in a late-night jam. Danny steals Rick’s song, and it becomes a hit. Rick feverishly fights for his recognition of the song.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
Voicemails for Isabelle - A Netflix Movie Review
Life brings things in our favor. “Voicemails for Isabelle” is a 2026 Netflix film. When Jill loses her little sister, Isabelle, she still leaves voicemails for her. Only the phone messages link to Wes, who seeks Jill. They start a romance while picking up missing pieces.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
To Think, This All Started With a Big Bang
I'm trying remember when I became officially aware of shared universes in TV, film, and other forms of media. I know I watched the Marvel Cinematic Universe kick off with Iron Man on May 2, 2008. Even before that, I was aware of some other universes. I had known already that Universal's top monsters (Frankenstein's Monster, Dracula, The Wolf Man) often pop up in various films. As early as the age of eight or nine, I knew about the Archie Comics universe; with the Archie characters, Josie and the Pussycats, and Sabrina often rolling together.
By Clyde E. Dawkins4 months ago in Geeks
North Shore Players' Brings "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Outdoors this July
The course of true love never did run smooth. William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is coming to the grassy stages of North Shore Players (NSP). The play revolves around several characters; lovers, fairies, and performers, who get lost in an enchanted forest. Their chaotic night results in love affairs, conflicts, and reconciliation.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
"Toy Story 5" (2026): Back for More Adventures
Technology has been taking over playtime. "Toy Story 5" is the latest edition to the Pixar franchise. Jessie is angered by the rise of technology consuming playtime. In a mix-up of events, Jessie is taken to her original owner's house, where they figure out how to handle this new era.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
Marblehead Little Theatre's "Jagged Little Pill:" A Mesmerizing Production
You live, you learn, you love. Marblehead Little Theatre (MLT) opens with “Jagged Little Pill,” a Tony and Grammy-award-winning jukebox musical with lyrics by Alanis Morissette. The Healy family is struggling as they confront difficult issues of sexuality, substance abuse, and assault.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
Colonial Chorus Players' "Spelling Bee" is H-Y-S-T-E-R-I-C-A-L!
What does that word mean? Colonial Chorus Players (CCP) brings “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to its stage. It’s time for the annual spelling bee. A group of eccentric kids battles for the spelling championship. As they spell difficult words, this event gives contestants the time to think about what the spelling bee is worth to them.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
A Bag of Hammers - A Movie Review
This happened for a reason. "A Bag of Hammers" is a 2011 film. Trickster friends, Alan and Ben, who make their living by gambling and swindling find themselves in their first grownup situation. They take in an abandoned child and create a family.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
The Funniest Movie of the Year?
A full confession before I continue with this piece: I knew very little about the dynamic dumbos behind this film before I used my free movie pass to see “Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie” (that extra “n” still bothers me…and maybe that’s the point?) I went to Cinema du Parc over a month ago without knowing much about this one, except for the fact that it was a Canadian film (very Canadian), based on a popular web series (The Show), and had some sort of nostalgia for the early 2000s in Southern Ontario. I understood and waited in the new lounge to see this one with a few other fans, some of whom seemed to know more about it than I did, and it was odd to hear Matt Johnson (director and actor) and Jay McCarrol referred to in such sacred tones. The last time I had gone in to see a film knowing very little on what it was based on was “Veronica Mars”. I felt a little lost when fans around me started cheering for the faces on screen that meant nothing to me. There was no such reaction on my part when I watched this one. In fact, I felt like I was watching some old friends getting their work off the ground as they entertained us with a story based on nostalgia, time travel (a serious wink to “Back to the Future” here), and some “Jackass”-like behaviour involving the CN Tower and plenty of cable. And I thought that it was the funniest movie I saw in a long time, or would see this year. Take a bow, gentlemen.
By Kendall Defoe 4 months ago in Geeks
