humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
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 Backrooms Are a Transmitted Narrative
The backrooms has once again taken the public by storm with the new A24 film. As someone who’s watched it already I’d highly suggest that you go check it out, Kane Parsons did some incredible work. But another idea itched the back of my mind when I started to see more fan content come out about it.
By caitodoesstuff4 months ago in Geeks
"Big Mistakes": A Netflix Series Review
Too much chaos is happening at once. "Big Mistakes" is a 2026 Netflix series. Nicky and Morgan, two directionless siblings, get blackmailed into working for a local organized crime syndicate after a botched attempt to buy a necklace for their dying grandmother.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
YouTubers are now Box Office Filmmakers
Two YouTubers-turned-filmmakers dominated the box office this year, bringing young Gen Z back to movie theaters. Both Kane Parsons and Curry Barker are part of a new wave of filmmakers who transitioned from YouTube to major studio releases. Their success has drawn attention in Hollywood because they developed storytelling skills, visual techniques, and dedicated audiences online before directing theatrical features.
By Gladys W. Muturi5 months ago in Geeks
Trump Says Mojtaba Khamenei Is Alive and Leading Iran's Strategic Planning
The ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran have entered a new phase following statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. According to Trump, Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and continues to play an active role in directing Iran’s strategic planning despite months of speculation about his health and whereabouts. The statement has drawn international attention because it comes at a time when the Middle East remains one of the most volatile regions in the world.
By shaoor afridi5 months ago in Geeks
If Time Stopped
Introduction This is inspired by the current situation with Vocal Statistics on May 4th 2024. As I have used many songs about time for my stories I have decided to use AI to create a piece for this. It is a bit more upbeat than I expected but it is ok.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Geeks
Project Hail Mary Champions Platonic Love
Spoilers for Project Hail Mary the book and film. I’ve become enamored with Project Hail Mary. I’ve read the book, watched the movie, and listen to the soundtrack nearly every day. Ryland Grace, a biologist turned schoolteacher, and Rocky, an alien engineer, constantly invade my thoughts. The two have one of the best friendships I’ve ever seen in media – and that comes from someone who’s consumed a lot of media. It’s because of that friendship that makes Project Hail Mary is so compelling.
By caitodoesstuff5 months ago in Geeks
Ah, Marilyn...
Ah, she really was, wasn’t she? “She is a beautiful child. I don't mean that in the obvious way... What she has - this presence, this luminosity, this flickering intelligence - could never surface on the stage. It's so fragile and subtle, it can only be caught by the camera.” - from “A Beautiful Child” by Truman Capote
By Kendall Defoe 5 months ago in Geeks
Atlantis: Reimagined: Why Kida Should Be the Hero of a Bronze Age Mediterranean Epic
Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire has always occupied a strange cultural space. Released in 2001, it was bold, visually distinctive, and unusually interested in archaeology and myth. Yet, it never achieved mainstream dominance like other Disney Renaissance-era films. Over time, however, it developed a strong cult following, precisely because it felt like something different: a science-fiction adventure disguised as mythic history. archeology
By Jenna Deedy5 months ago in Geeks
