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The New Brew Theatre Festival Continues to Evolve Theater
On Friday, May 8, I ventured into Salem to catch the Witch City Community Theatre’s New Brew Theatre Festival in the cellar of the Salem Hotel. Three original plays, “Walk with Me in Dreams,” “Closet Door,” and “Baker’s Island,” were performed for excited audiences, highlighting the creation of new stories in theater.
By Marielle Sabbag6 months ago in Geeks
Michael Movie Review
As arguably the greatest entertainer of all time and a landmark of 20th Century culture, Michael Jackson continues to inspire millions around the world. He had a share of big-screen outings too, beginning with The Wiz in 1978 and ending posthumously in 2009 with This Is It. Now we’re receiving a full-blown tribute simply titled Michael; it’s a biopic with many problems that overcome its entertainment factor.
By Robert Cain6 months ago in Geeks
"Over the Kitchen Table": An Insightful and Moving Documentary
There are so many stories hidden in the world. “Over the Kitchen Table” is a documentary short by filmmaker Nisha Burton. In the documentary, Nisha speaks with her mother, Norma Burton, about her experience in the Battered Women’s Movement and building the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in the 1970s-80s.
By Marielle Sabbag6 months ago in Geeks
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 15 Episode 21 Recap: Reunion Part 3 (Uncensored)
Part 3 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion ends with almost everyone irritated, exposed, or quietly pretending they’re above the mess. Dorit is exhausted and exhausting. Kyle is still trying to look calm while clearly keeping score. Erika chooses the coldest possible delivery. Boz gets trapped in the Amanda fallout. Sutton insists she isn’t anyone’s minion while production cuts to Jennifer Tilly blinking like she just watched a magic trick go wrong.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt6 months ago in Geeks
Preparing for a Cosplay Photoshoot (By a Former Cosplayer)
It's been nearly two years since I've retired from cosplay, but it doesn't mean that I would never share any cosplay advice. If you're seeking a story about how to make your cosplay photoshoots more enjoyable, that's where I, a former cosplayer, come in. As someone who has done cosplay for 10 years, seeing cosplayers doing these amazing photoshoots always catch my attention. In this story, I'll share some tips of how to prepare for them. Whether you've recently started to cosplay or have done it for years, the following list will ensure you that your cosplay photoshoot will run smoothly without fail.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Geeks
The Valley Season 3 Episode 6 Recap: All Aboard!
The San Diego trip should be the episode’s big group reset, but The Valley doesn’t really do resets. It does awkward train rides, forced peace treaties, room fights, bad husband behavior, and people pretending they’re fine while clearly keeping a mental list of who wronged them and when. Episode 6, “All Aboard!,” sends the group to San Diego, but the real ride is watching everyone bring their baggage with them before the suitcases are even unpacked.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt6 months ago in Geeks
The Samuel Project (2018): An Uplifting and Creative Film
Figure out how to tell your story. The Samuel Project was drawn into theaters in 2018. Eli, an outcast teen, is given a history project. He connects with his grandfather, Samuel, to tell his story about the holocaust through an art project. With help from his class partner, Kasim, Eli learns about tolerance, patience, and the secrets of the past.
By Marielle Sabbag6 months ago in Geeks
Ted Turner: His faith walk evolved over the decades
Ted Turner's religious views evolved Ted Turner, the billionaire cable news pioneer, died on May 6, 2026, at 87. No specific cause of death was given, but in September 2018, Turner revealed that he was suffering from Lewy body dementia, a brain disorder that affects memory and other cognitive functions.
By Cheryl E Preston6 months ago in Geeks
When Is a Move Final?
The Commitment Problem in Modern Chess Modern chess operates under a fractured commitment model that no longer aligns with how players think, how turns function in most games, or how chess itself is actually played across physical and digital formats. At the heart of the problem is that chess treats physical contact with a piece as binding commitment while simultaneously relying on a separate explicit action to end a player’s turn. This creates a logical contradiction: a move becomes final before the turn is over. In most turn-based games, interaction with game components is provisional until the player explicitly signals the end of their turn. Chess is an anomaly in this respect, and the inconsistency becomes increasingly visible in modern play.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 months ago in Geeks
