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A Film for the Cold Climate
Once again, I find myself to be the odd man out. When I think of this season, and the movies that have been inspired by it, I don’t think of romance per se, or even the great horror films of my 80s past. There is just too much of the whiff of pumpkin spice and dead leaves in those films to leave me feeling like I’d rather be out in the cold, walking alone in the too-early dark. No, the film that I think of when this season arrives, and I have to engage in a shift in my wardrobe to “sweater weather,” is a film that I usually end up watching in the spring to coincide with events on screen.
By Kendall Defoe 12 months ago in Geeks
Little Rituals That Make the Online World Safer
In today’s hyperconnected world, it feels like every click, scroll, or tap leaves a trace. Our digital footprints grow with every email we send, every social media post we like, and every website we visit. It’s easy to feel exposed, even when you’re just doing ordinary things like shopping online or checking the news. That’s why small, everyday rituals can make a huge difference in keeping your online life safer, calmer, and more controlled.
By Ester Allenwood12 months ago in Geeks
The Comfort Shows We Keep Returning To (And Why They Matter More Than Ever)
Every few months, the world feels like it’s spinning a little too fast. News cycles run on overdrive, social feeds get heavier, and life itself starts demanding more from us than we can comfortably give. And almost instinctively, we reach for something familiar, something soft, predictable, and warm. A comfort show.
By Ester Allenwood12 months ago in Geeks
The Family Plan 2: Why the Sequel Delivers Exactly What Modern Action-Comedies Need
When The Family Plan premiered, audiences didn’t expect its blend of suburban chaos, sleeper-cell espionage, and heartwarming family dynamics to land quite as effectively as it did. Mark Wahlberg’s turn as Dan Morgan—a seemingly ordinary dad with a not-so-ordinary past—hit the perfect balance between action star grit and comedic sincerity. The film’s ability to poke fun at the genre while still delivering strong emotional beats became a surprise highlight of the year.
By James S Pope12 months ago in Geeks
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t — The Four Horsemen Return for Their Most Daring Illusion Yet
When the Now You See Me franchise first arrived in 2013, it offered something rare: an action-heist film rooted not in explosions and brute force, but in misdirection, sleight-of-hand, and the theatrical glamour of stage magic. After the 2016 sequel expanded the lore, fans spent years waiting for the next trick—wondering if the Four Horsemen would ever ride again. In 2025, they finally did. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is a vibrant, twist-heavy return that honors the franchise’s greatest strengths while reinventing its formula for a new era.
By James S Pope12 months ago in Geeks
SurfShark Black Friday VPN deals have arrived with prices slashed across plans
Surfshark is starting their Black Friday 2025 sale early with major discounts across all its plans, starting at just $1.99 per month ($23.88 per year) including 3 extra months free on every subscription. Whether you’re after simple VPN protection or an all-in-one digital security suite, Surfshark has a deal for you this holiday season.
By James S Pope12 months ago in Geeks
Why Long Black Dresses Are Still Iconic
There’s something about a long black dress that feels almost otherworldly — a quiet power, a bit of mystery, and a timeless beauty that never really fades away. Whether it shows up at a renaissance fair, a steampunk gathering, or a modern gothic photoshoot in the woods, this silhouette continues to dominate alternative fashion. And honestly? It’s not a trend. It’s a legacy.
By Aditya Agarwal12 months ago in Geeks
Daredevil: Born Again
We ended the last episode with Matt killing the two crooked cops, and the Fisk’s are now in therapy. We have pointed out how well written these character arcs are, with Fisk and Matt being direct inverses of each other. Really what we are waiting for now is for Matt to give in and put that costume on again.
By Alexandrea Callaghan12 months ago in Geeks
SEVENTEEN: OUR CHAPTER — A Story Written in Sweat, Dreams, and Thirteen Voices
K-pop documentaries are nothing new, but every so often one comes along that doesn’t just showcase choreography, stages, and behind-the-scenes footage—it captures a moment in time. SEVENTEEN: OUR CHAPTER does exactly that. It’s more than a series about music. It’s a portrait of thirteen artists on the edge of evolution, a reflection on youth transformed into adulthood, and a love letter to the people who stood beside them through every triumph and breakdown.
By James S Pope12 months ago in Geeks
