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Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.

Gotta love a strong woman!
I've always had a soft spot for strong female characters on TV. Back when I was about 8, my mom and I would order takeout from our favorite Mexican place and settle in for the Saturday night lineup. It kicked off with one of my idols from The Mary Tyler Moore Show, followed by the legendary Carol Burnett, who I consider the Queen of American comedy (I say American because I firmly believe that Catherine Tate holds the title for Queen of British comedy and Ruth Jones for Queen of Welsh comedy). When Carol would give her iconic wink at the end of the show, signaling her kids it was bedtime, my mom would also wink at me and say, “you know what that means, kiddo!” And off to bed I would go.
By ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTY2 years ago in Geeks
Revisiting Scooby-Doo and the Witches Ghost (1999)
Zoinks, Scoob, we’re dealing with a real ghost this time! Scooby-Doo and the Witches Ghost is a 1999 animated film. The Mystery Inc. gang travels to Oakhaven, Massachusetts to investigate a mystery involving a famous horror novelist and his ancestor who is rumored to be a witch.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Scarlett Johansson Has 1 MCU Regret. AI-Generated.
In order to make up for the actress's one regret as the role, I hope Scarlett Johansson's recent return for a Marvel Cinematic Universe project will eventually lead to a Black Widow appearance. One of the celebrities who contributed to the MCU becoming the massive franchise that it is today is Johansson. The actress starred in some of the best MCU films as Natasha Romanoff. In 2019's Avengers: Endgame, Black Widow's emotional journey in the MCU came to a conclusion. It broke my heart, and Natasha's farewell scene was so moving.
By WHB KHN2 years ago in Geeks
Eminem’s New Track “Fuel” Turns Up the Heat on Diddy Allegations
In his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), Eminem drops “Fuel,” a track taking direct aim at Sean “Diddy” Combs amid the music mogul's recent legal troubles. On "Fuel," Eminem twists lyrics to reference allegations against Diddy and suggests connections to the unsolved deaths of hip-hop legends Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls.
By Anna 2 years ago in Geeks
Trap
We are watching M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, TRAP. Now I have a love-hate relationship with Shyamalan movies. They are either brilliant or trash and there really doesn’t seem to be an in between. And he is still digging himself out of his live action Avatar the Last Airbender hole. He still owes us approximately 10 incredible movies to make up for that monstrosity. That said, I find myself morbidly fascinated with his films and I love Josh Hartnett with all my heart, so here we are.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
I Saw The TV Glow
There have been a lot of streaming service original movies dropped this year. And some of them have been truly incredible, some have simply been streaming service content. Now A streaming service movie can be eligible for the Oscars but it still has to meet the same requirement as wide released films. The most important being that it has to be in a movie theatre for at least a week in 6 approved major cities. Obviously not a lot of these streaming service movies meet that requirement. That said, I think there should be a different set of rules for streaming service films. Because I Saw The TV Glow should be up for a few awards, but it won’t get the recognition that it deserves.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Secrets, Scandals, and Power: Inside P. Diddy's Arrest and the Music Industry's Wildest Theories
The P. Diddy scandal has become a wild mix of legal drama and fan theories, connecting the rapper not only to current celebrities but also to music legends like Michael Jackson. The scandal exploded when Sean "P. Diddy" Combs was recently arrested on charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering. Prosecutors allege that he used his influence in the music industry to exploit young artists, which has led fans to dig up years of alleged connections between Diddy, his powerful friends, and even tragic events in pop culture history.
By Anna 2 years ago in Geeks
Great Cast, Bad Movie
As a long long long time fan of both Batman and Superman, I was very very very upset and disappointed with the movie: "Batman vs. Superman". I don't know who to be more upset with - Director Zack Snyder or the writers Chris Terrio and David Goyer. Sometimes new, fresh, and different is a great idea. In this case, it was just absolutely horrible.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Geeks
Shocking Theory: Is Beyoncé Behind Liam Payne's Tragic Death?
Conspiracy Theories: Is Beyoncé Behind It All? Some believe in the Flat Earth, some in chemtrails, and others in the idea that certain famous people may be dead — or even alive in hiding! In the age of social media, conspiracies find a fertile ground to thrive. Following the unexpected death of Liam Payne, a new theory has emerged, implicating none other than Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and P. Diddy. Imagine the worldwide shock if any of this turned out to be true.
By Anna 2 years ago in Geeks
'Agatha All Along': The Four Popculture Witches The Coven Appear As In Ep 7, And What They Mean For Each Character
WARNING! SPOILERS for Agatha All Along 1x07, 'Death's Hand In Mine' Episode 7 of Agatha All Along, 'Death's Hand In Mine', delivered an epic pay off for fans as the odd outbursts plaguing Patti Lupone's character, the Divination witch Lilia Calderu, all come together in a Tarot Card trial, with some big reveals, epic character insights, and a death that will likely be remembered as one of the MCU's most heartwrenching.
By Kristy Anderson2 years ago in Geeks
SWEETPEA. AI-Generated.
Sweetpea, Ella Purnell's new dark comedy, is getting fantastic reviews, and there are a number of reasons why. According to Sweetpea episode 1, the show revolves around Purnell's character Rhiannon Lewis, a young woman who endured horrific bullying at school and went on to lead a largely modest life in which she is practically invisible to everyone around her. Following a series of negative events in her life, Rhiannon turns into a serial killer in Sweetpea, venting her anger on people she believes deserve it.
By WHB KHN2 years ago in Geeks
Agatha All Along
So last week’s episode of Agatha All Along was more than disappointing. It, like the fourth episode of WandaVision, will be skipped when it comes to rewatches. It was an unnecessary waste of time and the summation of poor media literacy. That said, this episode looks far more intriguing as all of our witches seem to be dressed up as iconic witches from media. So I am very interested in what this episode will hold and I am hopeful that the show can recover from the major bullshit that was the 6th episode.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks