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Rings of Power
Prime Video’s Rings of Power season 2 will be released on August 29th. All 8 episodes of season 1 are currently streaming on Prime Video. But in case you don’t feel like a binge watch before you jump into season 2, or if you thought you remembered everything and then realized that you really really didn’t, we are here with all of the information that you need to know about season 1, before heading into season 2.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
The Front Room: a story that brings innovation to psychological horror
The Front Room, directed by Max and Sam Eggers, marks the feature film debut of the Eggers brothers. Scheduled for release on September 6, 2024, by A24, the film is based on Susan Hill's short story of the same name from her 2016 collection, The Travelling Bag and Other Ghostly Stories.
By Ninfa Galeano2 years ago in Geeks
Sonic 3 Trailer Reinvents Shadow the Hedgehog’s Origins
The new official trailer for Sonic 3 has dropped, sparking excitement everywhere. It gave fans the first clear look at the main antagonist, Shadow the Hedgehog. And importantly, they are happy with his accurate looks, from quills to hover shoes. The preview seemed to hint at a possible change in the origins of Shadow. How big of a change is unknown, though Sonic fans remain enthusiastic.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports2 years ago in Geeks
Adventures in the Wasteland
[ADVENTURES IN THE WASTELAND] EPISODE: 001A -1 [ [ADVENTURES IN THE WASTELAND] opens up to a field of FLOWERS //CUT TO FIELD// An OLD FARMHOUSE lays in a wreckage of itself. As the FLOWERS turn into a mixture of OVERGROWN GRASS AND WEEDS.
By Parsley Rose 2 years ago in Geeks
Conviction - A Movie Review
We can’t give up. Based on true events, Conviction was released to theaters in 2010. Kenny Waters is wrongly convicted of murder. His sister, Betty Anne Waters, a hard-working mother puts herself through law school and works endlessly to prove her brother’s innocence.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
The Frog Netflix Review: A Long and Tiring Journey!
Fans of Korean shows are excited for every upcoming Korean show. Moreover, if that show is coming in their national language then the excitement completely doubles, that is why the excitement for Netflix's new show The Frog was at its peak.
By Ayush Verma2 years ago in Geeks
The Man in the Moon: A Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Drama
Sometimes things don’t make sense. Released to theaters in 1991, The Man in the Moon is a coming-of-age story about 14-year-old Dani Trant who navigates the complexities of first love and growing up in rural Louisiana in the 1950s. She falls in love with an older boy who flirts with her sister, Maureen.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Morning Glory - A Movie Review
When you have an opportunity you have to grab it. Morning Glory is a 2010 film. Hardworking and ambitious Becky Fuller accepts a job as a television producer on a struggling morning show program. The co-hosts clash egos, writers can’t agree on ideas, and ratings are down. Becky must think outside the box if she’s going to save the news station.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Seberg - A Movie Review
One mind at a time. Patience causes unity. Seberg is a 2019 film based on the life of French new wave icon, Jean Seberg. In the late 1960s, Seberg is targeted by the Hoover FBI because of her political and romantic involvement with civil rights activist, Hakim Jamal.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Behind the Magic
Disney films have enchanted audiences for generations with their heartwarming tales and memorable characters. But beneath the magic, some of these beloved stories have roots in much darker or more complex origins. Let’s take a closer look at five Disney classics and uncover the surprising histories behind them.
By Horace Wasmore2 years ago in Geeks
'Alien: Romulus' Achieves Thrills, but Doesn't Slither New Alien Routes
If you see anything, run away. Alien: Romulus is a 2024 sequel to the Alien franchise. A group of young space colonists escapes from their planet. While scavenging a dilapidated space station, they come face to face with a terrifying life form. Survival is slim as they search for an exit.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
