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Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.
To Boldly Prep, Like No Prepper Has Done Before
September 8th is National Star Trek Day. A day dedicated to the beloved sci-fi fandom that has been around for decades. Star Trek has been on TV since 1966 and has spun off into several popular TV series and countless movies. The show is so popular that it has parody spin-offs such as The Orville enjoying just as much success as them. As of 2020, there are over 5,500 dedicated fans (or Trekkies, as they call themselves) in over 240 fan clubs, with many more not joining. The fans are so dedicated to the franchise that many have learned the foreign languages made popular on the show like Klingon. Whether your captain is James T. Kirk, Jean-Lu Picard, or Christopher Pike, we can learn a lot about surviving doomsday while on board the USS Enterprise.
By M.L. Lewis4 years ago in Geeks
Top Gun: Maverick and Star Wars
Never in my life have I been taken out of a movie more than with the Princess Leia space scene from The Last Jedi. I was fully aware of the feeling of movie theatre seat against my body. And because I couldn’t be further from invested in the actual movie, more and more tiny details started to bother me. This escalated until literally every tiny thing that happened in this movie just felt like the worst thing ever. And don’t worry, I’m not going to just list things I don’t like about The Last Jedi. But I do wanna talk about this specific shot.
By Danny Duff4 years ago in Geeks
Laggies - A Movie Review
I’m going to hang out with teenagers to hide from my 30-year-old problems. Laggies is a 2014 film. In the middle of a quarter-life crisis, Megan’s boyfriend proposes to her. Panicking, Megan befriends a 16-year-old girl. Deciding to hide out from adult problems, Megan learns more than she was expected to.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
10 Most Memorable Dance Scenes In The MCU
The post-credits scene of She-Hulk's third episode, 'The People vs Emil Blonsky', which sees She-Hulk twerking with Megan Thee Stallion after signing the rap star as a client, has divided the MCU. While some fans have accepted the scene in the humorous spirit in which it was intended, many have dismissed it as cringeworthy.
By Kristy Anderson4 years ago in Geeks
Brian Dennehy, 'The Island of Dr. Moreau,' and 'The Making of Monsters' at the Bedford Playhouse
Photo by The Huntington On Thursday February 21, The Bedford Playhouse hosted a live theatrical event with Golden Globe Winner Brian Dennehy, Emmy Award Winning Screenwriter Ron Hutchinson and screen actor Kevin O’Brien. The trio read Hutchinson’s musings on The Island of Dr. Moreau and a 1996 disaster that starred Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer. But despite almost looking like a self-inflicted catastrophe, Hutchinson’s place as a credited writer did at least reassure with one recurring message.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Geeks
Beast - A Movie Review
Do not get out of this car. The lion knows we’re in here. Beast arrived in theaters in 2022. A father and his two daughters go on a trip to Africa. While in the Savannahs, they’re stalked by a massive dangerous lion. Trapped in a car, any escape attempt is not easy.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
A Review of ''Three Thousand Years of Longing''
I went to see this film at a repertory theatre on Friday night expecting to be transported through some sort of carnivalesque ride on magic carpets, through ancient palaces, and over images of wealth and power that I had seen too many times before to be really impressed.
By Kendall Defoe 4 years ago in Geeks
🔥 A Day Without Diablo Sauce is like Hell Without Satanshine 🔥
WARNING: The Story You Are About to Read is True. The names weren't changed to protect the innocent. 🤷♂️ Sue me. So a while back (technically it was four years ago), I went to Taco Bell, as usual, and ordered my Nacho Fries Supreme, as usual. And, naturally, I wanted my Diablo sauce.
By Lightning Bolt ⚡4 years ago in Geeks
Look Both Ways - A Netflix Movie Review
You never know what life’s plan is. Either way, you’ll figure it out. Look Both Ways aired on Netflix in 2022. On the night of her college graduation, Natalie takes a pregnancy test. In one reality, she is pregnant and remains home to raise her child. In the other, she travels to L.A. to pursue her dream job as an animator.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
My 6 favorite Muppets
We all know who Jim Henson was, he was the man who would forever change puppetry for the better. He was known for his involvement on Sesame Street, that included colorful and bright characters that he created. He was known for creating Sam and Friends, a puppet show that would inspire many of his beloved characters. He also created The Muppet Show, which featured an ensemble cast of puppet characters that put smiles on our faces. He also created Fraggle Rock too. I may be only 20 years old, but I enjoy watching The Muppet Show. Although he died over 30 years ago, Jim Henson's work and legacy still lives on today. Which is why in this article, I'm discussing my 6 favorite Muppets in ascending order (Disclaimer: when I mean Muppets, I mean The Muppets representing The Muppets Studios, Not Sesame Street characters and Fraggle Rock characters that are also called "Muppets")
By Jordan Harris4 years ago in Geeks
