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Are You Afraid?
Spoilers Ahead! This post also discusses suicide My introduction to the Green Lanterns was the 2000s Justice League and Justice League Unlimited cartoons. It was empowering to see John Stewart stand among legends like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. He is one of the few black superheroes that I saw on television and in movies. I always admired his balance of structure, yet going out of his way to save his friends in need. That is why I was excited to learn that Lanterns was becoming a TV show with the John Stewart character as one of the leads.
By J. Davis Malloryabout an hour ago in Geeks
Marblehead Little Theatre "Medea": Dark, Riveting, and Unforgettable
“Women wronged in love harbor thoughts of blood” - Chorus (Medea) Marblehead Little Theatre (MLT) presents “Medea,” a Greek play by Euripides. Enraged that her husband, Jason, cheated on her, Medea, a former princess, brews an inhumanly vile revenge.
By Marielle Sabbagabout 6 hours ago in Geeks
The Departed: Why it Remains A Modern Crime Classic. Content Warning.
A Lethal Web of Lies: Plot Synopsis Billy Costigan, a Massachusetts State Police officer, infiltrates the Boston Irish mob while secretly working for the department. Meanwhile, Colin Sullivan, a mole secretly working for Costello, rises through the ranks of the Massachusetts State Police. As both men struggle to maintain their cover, each is tasked with finding the other before the organizations they work for discover the truth. With their lives increasingly endangered and trust becoming nearly impossible to establish, Billy and Colin become locked in a dangerous game of deception, betrayal, and destruction. As their worlds begin to collide, each man races to uncover the other’s identity before his own secret is revealed.
By TheScreenAnalystabout 19 hours ago in Geeks
Quannapowitt Players’ "Rumors": A Laugh-Out-Loud Hysterical Comedy
What story are we going to tell now? Quannapowitt Players invite audiences to “Rumors,” a play by Neil Simon. Four couples arrive for a dinner party, only to discover that the host has shot himself and the hostess is missing. Throughout this chaotic evening, the party fabricates a slew of absurd stories.
By Marielle Sabbagabout 24 hours ago in Geeks
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 Sabbag2 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 Sabbag3 days ago in Geeks
Forgotten Island
Can friendship stand the test of time? Especially after high school? Most adults can attest, entering adulthood marks the first the test to any childhood friendship. Personal goals lead both parties in different directions and eventually to sever bonds. However, the protagonists in Forgotten Island put their friendship bond to the test.
By Iris Harris4 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 Sabbag5 days ago in Geeks
Zero Subjects, But Plenty of Heart
The anime starts with Dias. Coming from a poor background, Dias is able to rise through the ranks to Knight. He becomes famous for his heroics, which results in a Lordship title from the king and a remote land in the Nezrose territory so Dias can start a settlement of his own. When Dias arrives at his new land, he stumbles across several unwelcome surprises. The land is remote and barren, with no food sources around. The land is also already controlled by the Onikin tribe, who hide their village from unexpected travelers. Knowing his situation, what is Dias to do?
By J. Davis Mallory6 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 6 days ago in Geeks
