pop culture

Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.

I Can't Believe I'm Defending Twilight
When I read Sasha's full prompt and realised I had to write a positive review of something I hated, there was only one thing that came to mind.
By Paul Stewart4 months ago in Geeks
Loving One Piece Means Admitting Its Flaws
When I read Sasha's challenge title I thought, "Yay! Another chance to literally shower love and adulation in the direction of Eiichiro Oda and Toei Animation for my favourite anime, One Piece ."
By Paul Stewart4 months ago in Geeks
Wesley's Favorite Things About the 90s: Part 2
Greetings, Vocal readers and subscribers! I figured that one part highlighting my favorite things about the 90s wasn't enough. So, I'm back with a second part and just a heads up, almost all of the following entries on this list might be in the same category highlighted in my last story. In case you missed my previous story, you can read it in the link below. Without further ado, let's get this show started.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 4 months ago in Geeks
Favorite Things I Love About 1987
Nostalgia is a big deal to us and we always long to go back to the days when life was much happier. Plus, life was much calmer and as many people would say, "We used to be a proper country." I'm not sure what they meant by that, but I wish there was a time machine that allow us to travel to any decade. In this story, I'll highlight some of my favorite pop culture events from my birth year. Let me know in the comments what your favorite pop culture event from the year that you were born. Once you've read this story and liked it, please give it a like. Also, subscribe to my page on here and follow me on social media. Finally, please leave me a generous one-off tip. They help support creators like me and encourage us to keep writing more stories for our loyal readers and subscribers.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 4 months ago in Geeks
Ryan Peavey: A Great American Family Film and Possible return to General Hospital
Is Cassius Faison still alive? Is he or isn't he, is the burring question for fans of Ryan Peavey and his part in the current action in Port Charles. Some General Hospital viewers and spoilers believe his character Cassius Faison is still alive but no one is saying for certain. Let's examine the facts we have at this point.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in Geeks
So What's On Television
Introduction This is just something else that has come out of the week in Alnwick and there is one more poem to be written as well.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Geeks
Why Physical Media Matters More Than Ever
PlayStation recently announced that, as of January 2028, it will cease production of physical discs for new games and move towards digital-only releases. The premise is one of convenience and changing consumer habits, but the reaction to the announcement has been very telling. People want to own what they buy, rather than have access to it depend on a subscription service, a stable internet connection, or the continued availability of a digital platform.
By Ted Ryan4 months ago in Geeks
What both adaptations of Stephen King's "IT" failed to capture about the novel, and what the show "Derry" does
There is no doubt that both Tim Curry and Bill Skarsgård did fantastic jobs bringing one of Stephen King’s most well-known monsters, Pennywise, to life on screen. Both actors gave stellar performances and, in my humble opinion, will forever be remembered as two of the greatest monster portrayals of all time. However, both adaptations of “IT” left me deeply disappointed because they focus almost entirely on the mythical monster.
By Kenny Penn4 months ago in Geeks
Captain America #1
It seems appropriate, as a Fourth of July firecracker, to write about the first out-of-the-gate adventures of Captain America on this Independence Day, as well as his intrepid young sidekick, "Bucky," a lad who, while not possessed of the genetically modified super strength and other abilities Cap enjoys, does not lack for spunk, spine, and the ability to kick a man in the balls when it's absolutely necessary. We're not damn sure just where the idea of costumed avengers and crime-busters originated, but it was the era of the vast, great Republic serials, when cloaked crusaders and masked men gave Hitler and the Japateurs what for.
By Tom Baker4 months ago in Geeks
8 Biggest Plot Twists In The 'Toy Story' Franchise
WARNING! SPOILERS for Toy Story 5 . With the still rising box office numbers for Toy Story 5 , the Toy Story is cementing it's place among the most successful ongoing franchises. One of the reasons for this success seems to be in the fact that the films are truly written to appeal to all ages. The paths the stories take are not always obvious or predictable.
By Kristy Anderson4 months ago in Geeks
Overconsumption is Consuming Our Dignity
Scrolling on TikTok, you’re quick to find the next trending product. You’ll find anything from understandable buys like Stanley Cups to toys destined for the landfill like Dumpling squishies. It isn’t like fashion trends haven’t been around for hundreds of years, polka dots were a short fad in the late 1800s after all, but the lifecycle of trends has drastically decreased in recent decades. The rise of social media is a key cause behind this change.
By caitodoesstuff4 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