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'VisionQuest': Who Hired Paladin?
WARNING! SPOILERS for VisionQuest , episodes 1 and 2. The first two episodes of VisionQuest , set to be the final chapter in the critically acclaimed WandaVision trilogy, have arrived on Disney Plus. The series begins with the rebuilt White Vision studying humanity, his connection to the previous Visions (both the original and Westview Vision), and trying to find his place in the world. He is aided in this endeavour by a collection of previous Stark created AIs living within his mindscape , as well as an imprisoned Ultron.
By Kristy Anderson12 days ago in Geeks
What If Iman Vellani Helped Shape Marvel’s Future? Turning Superhero Fandom Into a Global Movement for Literacy and the Arts.
Picture this: Marvel shifting its focus away from securing A-list stars for the upcoming Avengers movie, the Disney+ show slated for next year, or even from the whole notion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it.
By Jenna Deedy13 days ago in Geeks
North Shore Players to Celebrate Community, Love, and Theater with "Godspell"
“Thou shalt love the Lord, your God, with all your heart and soul.” - Godspell. “Godspell” is coming to the North Shore Players (NSP) stage this November. Premiering in 1971, “Godspell” follows Jesus Christ as he gathers a group of followers and teaches them lessons about love, kindness, and faith.
By Marielle Sabbag13 days ago in Geeks
I'm glad Jeff Fowler changed Sonic's design
Seven years ago, I wrote a blog about two popular video games turned into films, and I shared my opinion on them. The films were Pokémon Detective Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog. I'm just going to be honest: I was totally disgusted by Sonic's design and the film. He looks absolutely fake and absolutely terrifying. Unlike Pokémon, you can literally see that Sonic's design doesn't match the film's environment, and he looks nothing like the game.
By stephanie borges14 days ago in Geeks
Love Furry shorts
What do you say, we take a trip undergrrround? Not “Underground” with 1 R but with 3 R’s. I am talking about some animated shorts under 30 seconds about two anthropomorphic canines. They live together as human couples do. One is a hyena named Diesel, and the other is his girlfriend, Roxie, a wolf. If you haven't heard of this interesting show, you might want to check it out on YouTube. I came across it in the suggestions notifications tab while watching more video clips of the famous Miss Chiff, written and created by Dreamshorizon.
By stephanie borges14 days ago in Geeks
"Mother Mary" (2026) - A Movie Review
How do we make your voice with the costumes? “Mother Mary” is a 2026 thriller. Mother Mary is an iconic pop star. On the eve of her comeback concert, she meets with Sam Anselm, her former best friend and costume designer, to discuss an outfit that will make the world talk.
By Marielle Sabbag15 days ago in Geeks
The Prestige: Revisiting A Bloody Feud Built on Magic
Animosity Built on Tricks Two young magicians, Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, pursue their craft in Victorian-era London. But after one fateful night ends in tragedy, their working relationship turns into bitter animosity. Consumed by jealousy, ambition, and an obsession with besting one another, the two magicians become determined to ruin each other’s careers and uncover the secrets behind their elaborate illusions. As their feud escalates, each is willing to make greater sacrifices to achieve the ultimate victory.
By TheScreenAnalyst16 days ago in Geeks
Digger: Movie Review
Few films in recent years have sparked as much online debate and discourse as Digger , for better or worse. Even though the movie has been out for less than two weeks, it already seems to be on a clear trajectory towards becoming a cult classic among movie lovers. Those who have seen it and fallen in love with it have been raving about the film, going so far as to describe it as one of the most important and extraordinary movies to have come out in recent years. On the other side of the debate, however, those who disliked the film have criticised it for being heavy-handed in its messaging, preachy in its themes and overly self-indulgent in its execution. One thing is for certain: Digger is about as polarising as a movie can get.
By Maria L16 days ago in Geeks
What Can Fans Expect From The Three 'Marvel Zombies' Halloween Specials?
The Marvel Animation series Marvel Zombies , a spin-off from the season one What If..? episode 'What If.. Zombies?!' , proved popular with audiences when it arrived on Disney Plus in 2024. The series followed a group of well-known characters trying to survive in the aftermath of a zombie outbreak, while dodging the clutches of the zombie leader, the Dead Queen, aka a zombie-fied Scarlet Witch.
By Kristy Anderson16 days ago in Geeks
Brynhild: This Fat Lady Hasn't Stopped Singing
The Opera Revives a Deity The following scene has come to symbolize a musical art form. A heavy-set woman dressed in Viking armor and horned helmet enters the stage and immediately hits high notes as she stretches her arms to seemingly embrace the crowd. She is known as the “fat lady that sings” and the term itself has become a part of our daily language.
By Dean Traylor16 days ago in Geeks
Animals: Movie Review
As a director, Ben Affleck is still criminally underrated. The man has given us some real gems, such as Gone Baby Gone , The Town , and Argo , the latter of which earned him two Oscars. Needless to say, any film directed by him is a no-brainer for me, as I know I'm in for something entertaining and full of twists. So, when his latest film, Animals , landed on Netflix, I knew I had to give it a watch. Compared to the rest of his filmography, Animals is probably Ben Affleck's weakest effort to date, but it's still an enjoyable watch for a weekend evening.
By Maria L17 days ago in Geeks
The Social Reckoning: Movie Review
If you haven't seen The Social Network , it's genuinely hard to put into words just how incredible a movie it is. It's one of the defining films of the 2010s, and even now, more than a decade after its release, it hasn't lost any of what made it so great in the first place. If anything, it's a film that seems to get better with time. It tells the story of how Mark Zuckerberg became the youngest billionaire in history through the creation of Facebook, as well as the business partners who eventually took him to court over it.
By Maria L17 days ago in Geeks