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What Is The Mystery Marvel TV Project Codenamed 'Slumber Party'?
No more small screen Marvel? Not so fast! After the lacklustre reception to some of the more recent live-action Disney Plus MCU shows, such as Secret Invasion and Ironheart, rumours swirled that VisionQuest , the upcoming final entry in the WandaVision trilogy , may also be the final multi-episode live action MCU show, with Marvel's TV division shifting towards animation and one-off special presentations. Numerous sources suggested that this news would be officially announced at the D23 Expo, but this announcement did not occur.
By Kristy Anderson2 months ago in Geeks
'Starstruck' (1982) - Australia’s Forgotten Neon Lightning Bolt
There are movies you watch decades later and immediately understand why they disappeared. Then there are movies like Starstruck .
By Movies of the 80s2 months ago in Geeks
Revisiting Apocalypto’s Legacy As A Brutal Survival Epic
A Fight For Survival Jaguar Paw’s life changes when his village is attacked by a group of warriors. He is captured and taken away from his family, along with several other villagers. They are brought to a Maya city, where Jaguar Paw discovers they are going to be sacrificed as a part of a ritual. With his life at stake, Jaguar Paw must find a way to escape. What makes his situation even worse is that his pregnant wife, Seven, and their young son are still hiding back home. Jaguar Paw knows he has to survive, not for himself, but for his family.
By TheScreenAnalyst2 months ago in Geeks
The Odyssey(2026) Review: A Brilliant Psychological Epic That Almost Gets There
Full disclosure: I came into Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey with sky-high expectations. After all, we are talking about The Odyssey — a cornerstone of the Western canon that has been translated, reimagined, and dissected. Set to music long before anyone had ever heard of Margaret Atwood or Claire North. Having read and enjoyed more than a few different adaptations, including (but not limited to) Emily Wilson’s landmark translation , Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad , Claire North’s Songs of Penelope Trilogy, and EPIC: The Musical , I was prepared to like this one a lot.
By Jenna Deedy2 months ago in Geeks
Tony (2026) - A Movie Review
The journey changes you. It should change you. "Tony" is a 2026 film based on the life of the late Anthony Bourdain. In the mid-1970s, Bourdain aimlessly travels to Provincetown. He is swept into the restaurant world under the wing of a professional chef. This summer will shape his future.
By Marielle Sabbag2 months ago in Geeks
What Movies Have I Watched?
Not Suitable for Work (2026), Creator: Mindy Kaling, Actors: Ella Hunt, Avantika, Will Angus This series had potential. “Not Suitable for Work” revolves around a group of young adults navigating the world. Finding your dream job is tough. I thought that’s what this series would focus on, but just like other media, romance is its prime focus. Credits include Ella Hunt, Avantika, and Will Angus. I’m surprised that Mindy Kaling created this series. None of the characters have depth. The actors give the weak stories their best shot. Writers seriously thought a relationship between an employee and her boss was more engrossing than growing her name in the business world? To me, that’s exciting.
By Marielle Sabbag2 months ago in Geeks
Mrs. Beasley lives on post Family Affair
Mrs. Beasley was the doll that became famous because of the CBS television series Family Affair that ran from September 12, 1966, to March 4, 1971. Baby boomers, (those born between 1948 and 1964) grew up on that show and have many fond memories of Buffy, Jody, Sissy, Mr. French, Uncle Bill, and the famous doll.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in Geeks
Which Characters Are In The Most Danger Of Dying In 'Avengers: Doomsday'?
Hype is continuing to build in the lead up to the release of Avengers: Doomsday , the penultimate chapter in the MCU's Multiverse saga, in December 2026. With the growing hype comes discussion, with many fans combing through trailers and interviews forming their theories about what we can expect in the upcoming film.
By Kristy Anderson2 months ago in Geeks
Netflix's 'Obsession' Is the Worst Erotic Thriller You'll Ever Watch
Netflix's four-part miniseries Obsession is adapted from Josephine Hart's 1991 novel Damage , which was previously filmed by Louis Malle under the same title. The source material tells the story of a surgeon's uncontrollable passion for his son's fiancée, culminating in death and disintegration. The premise contains everything a psychological thriller should offer: the undercurrents beneath bourgeois respectability, the variegated shapes of midlife crisis, and the self-destruction of the traumatised. Yet Netflix's adaptation floats upward at every point where it should have sunk deeper. What puzzles most is not the darkness of the story itself, but the fact that it never clarifies the one question at its core: why these two people, and why with such totality.
By Jin2 months ago in Geeks
You Can’t Make Raven Baxter Green: A Statement on Raven-Symoné’s Blackness Problem by NWO Sparrow
From The Cosby Show to 'Colorless': Tracing Raven-Symoné's Identity Problem by NWO Sparrow Let’s start with the facts, because this isn’t about feelings. This is about a pattern.
By NWO SPARROW2 months ago in Geeks
Great Cast, Wrong Decade: What’s Actually Wrong With The Varnell Hill Show by NWO Sparrow
5 Reasons The Varnell Hill Show Isn't Working (Yet) by NWO Sparrow Look, I wanted this to work. I really did. A “ Martin ” spin-off dropping in 2026 should’ve been a layup , nostalgia is the easiest currency in entertainment right now, and Black sitcoms are having a real moment again thanks to shows that actually understand the assignment. But somewhere between the pitch meeting and the pilot, something got lost in translation. Here’s why it’s not clicking for the community yet.
By NWO SPARROW2 months ago in Geeks
Why Star Trek Remains Culturally Significant
September 8, 1966: When TV Was Introduced to Space September 8, 1966, marked the arrival of a television series that would forever change the way audiences viewed science fiction. Star Trek followed the adventures of the USS Enterprise and its crew as they traveled through the final frontier under the leadership of Captain James T. Kirk. Created by Gene Roddenberry, the series combined futuristic technology and space exploration with stories about humanity, morality, conflict, and cooperation.
By TheScreenAnalyst2 months ago in Geeks