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Ames Gothic Series Brings Horror to the Stage with "The Woman in Black"
Don’t you see the woman standing by the gateway? Ames Gothic Series presents “The Woman in Black,” based on Susan Hill’s book. Arthur Kipp, a young London solicitor, is haunted by Alice Drablow, a vengeful spirit, at the remote Eel Marsh House. As terrifying events unfold, Arthur discovers tragic secrets of the woman.
By Marielle Sabbag24 days ago in Geeks
Best of Both Worlds. Top Story - October 2026.
In my childhood I enjoyed Hannah Montana because she got to live two different lives. As Miley she could be treated like any high school girl and as Hannah as an adored celebrity. People either encouraged my enjoyment of the show or made negative commentary like, "Everyone would know they are the same person, you would have to be dumb to not." I think about this and wonder... The word isn't dumb, more like influenced by society to believe a certain way. I already knew people with different status are approached and spoken to differently. People will go with what they have been told about someone and how that may affect interacting with them.
By Seashell Harpspring 24 days ago in Geeks
Halloween Double Feature
Every October in elementary school, I've always looked forward to the Halloween party in class. Each one of us had a bag full of goodies and also had yummy treats. I grew up in the 1990s and despite my love for this holiday, my parents refused to let me, or my youngest siblings dress up. The ridiculous and laughable reason they told us back then was that because they "didn't believe in it" due to their religious beliefs. I never understood what their beliefs had to do with us wanting to be in costume. Having Halloween parties at school? Acceptable. Wanting to dress up for the special day and go trick-or-treating with the other children? Not a chance in hell. It was the double standard made by our parents that prevented us from experiencing that one part of our childhoods. Besides, you could only have one childhood. Fast forward to 2010 and I was attending Job Corps. On Halloween that year, which would be the first Halloween I celebrated as an adult, I went as Superman. There was a party at the gym, and we had a great time. To close out the evening, there was a Halloween costume contest, and cash prizes were awarded for first, second, and third place. Yours truly won the top prize, which was $50, while the others won $25 for second, and $15 for third. The victory was my very first costume contest win. Since then, I've dressed up for Halloween and have won five costume contests overall. I recently revealed my Halloween costume for this year. You can check out the full story of it in the link down below. 2026 will be my 17th year celebrating Halloween.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 24 days ago in Geeks
Diverse, Enriching, and Poignant Short Films at the 29th Manhattan Short Film Festival
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is back for its 29th year, showcasing 10 diverse short films from 10 different countries. I ventured to the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, MA, to watch the films. I have always been a huge movie fanatic, but this festival has given me a new appreciation for short films.
By Marielle Sabbag25 days ago in Geeks
'Avengers: Doomsday': Who Else Has Doom 'Collected'?
The recent release of Avengers: Endgame Encore is helping build upon the already significant hype for the upcoming release of Avengers: Doomsday with the inclusion of four new scenes tying to the new film . One of these scenes focuses on Bruce Banner.
By Kristy Anderson26 days ago in Geeks
Black Dog Theatre Brings "Ordinary Days" to the Stage
Today may not be like any other day. Black Dog Theatre Company presents “Ordinary Days” this October. The musical revolves around four New Yorkers whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. They search for connection, purpose, and happiness.
By Marielle Sabbag27 days ago in Geeks
A Haunting Tale Unfolds at Colonial Chorus Players with “The Pillowman”
The first duty of a storyteller is to tell a story. Colonial Chorus Players (CCP) presents “The Pillowman,” a play by Martin McDonagh. Katurian, a writer, is interrogated by two brutal detectives after a series of gruesome child murders eerily mirrors his short stories. As he desperately tries to protect his brother with an intellectual disability and preserve his written work, the truth behind the horrific crimes unfolds.
By Marielle Sabbag27 days ago in Geeks
Savannah Bananas: 2026 Halloween Costume Reveal
Spooky season has officially arrived. I love fall because of two reasons: the colorful leaves falling off of trees and Halloween. After much anticipation, here's my costume for this year. I'm on a two-year company-wide Halloween costume contest winning streak at aiming for three wins in a row. When I told one of my coworkers that I was sticking with the baseball theme for Halloween, he was surprised. I explained to him that I was on a winning streak and determined to win this year. By the way, I didn't explicitly tell him that I was going as a Savannah Banana for Halloween. The one clue I could give him was something yellow.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 27 days ago in Geeks
Reflecting on Celebrating My First Halloween
Hello October! Spooky Season has finally arrived! My Halloween costume for this year will definitely outdo what I went as last year. The most popular costumes for 2026 include characters from Toy Story 5 , Wednesday Addams, and Bluey. Halloween has always been influenced by pop culture. In this story, I'll share a story about celebrating my first Halloween and how I ended up loving this spooky day. But first, a bit of a background about me and my love for Halloween.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 27 days ago in Geeks
Three Wandas, Three Paths
Wanda Maximoff has never been a simple character to pin down. Across her appearances in Marvel's comics and the MCU films alike, she has taken on countless roles—witch, mutant, Avenger, mother, daughter, sister, wife, lover, and villain. Yet at the heart of who she is, immense power always seems to coexist with devastating loss, since her family history and cultural roots are continually reimagined across different continuities.
By Jenna Deedy28 days ago in Geeks
Verity Film: UK Release Date, Cast and Reviews of the Colleen Hoover Adaptation
The big screen adaptation of Verity brings author Colleen Hoover back to cinemas with a high profile psychological thriller. Directed by Michael Showalter, the film pairs Oscar winner Anne Hathaway with Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett for a dark story of obsession, manuscript notes and hidden secrets.
By Dadson Wanjohi 28 days ago in Geeks
