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The Night I Stopped Waiting for Wings
I was fifteen the first time I saw the wings. It was 2009. My best friend and I huddled in her basement, sharing a bag of chips, eyes glued to the TV as women in glitter and lace walked like they owned the air itself. They were radiant, powerful, untouchable. One wore wings so wide they brushed the stage lights; another smiled like she held the secret to happiness itself.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Geeks
The Materialists
Ya know when this movie first came out I thought what a shame it is that Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans were even in this movie. Because I love both of them and they are fantastic actors but the person that ties their characters together is Dakota Johnson and she’s just such a bad actress.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 months ago in Geeks
Fantasy Cast for The Challenge: Combat of the Champions
Survivor did Winners at War for their 40th season, and it was iconic. We saw the best of the best return to play the game again. The Challenge should follow suit and put their best of the best against each other.
By Dylan Deckard2 months ago in Geeks
Stranger Things Series Review (Season 5: Vol I, II & Finale)
For nine years, Stranger Things has dominated the streaming charts with its lovable characters, visceral sci-fi horror and affectionate tributes to the eighties. Many an audience has been captivated by the show; it’s a shame then that the end of this long-running saga falls short in several places.
By Robert Cain2 months ago in Geeks
Why Historical Fashion Is Anti–Fast Fashion
Fast fashion thrives on speed. New drops every week, micro-trends born on social media and forgotten just as quickly, clothes designed to be worn a few times and replaced. Historical fashion, on the other hand, operates on a completely different philosophy. It values time, craft, and intention — and that’s exactly why it stands in quiet rebellion against fast fashion culture.
By Aditya Agarwal2 months ago in Geeks
The Boy in the Rain
I didn’t go for the game. I went for my nephew. He’s twelve, wears a faded jersey two sizes too big, and talks about football like it’s scripture. “It’s not just running and tackling, Uncle,” he’d said, eyes wide. “It’s about heart. About who shows up when no one’s watching.”
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Geeks
The Most Romantic Thing about Before Sunrise
A love story is two people meeting and deciding to be together. The film 'Before Sunrise' is a little different. Two people meet on a train and decide to spend the day together. The film was released in 1995 and was directed by Richard Linklater. The film is a series of 3, and the two that follow are Before Sunset and Before Midnight.
By Aashna Woodin2 months ago in Geeks
Stranger Things Season 5: The Final Chapter Approaches
Part I: Reviewing Episodes 1-7 After four seasons of supernatural terror, 80s nostalgia, and found family bonds, Stranger Things has entered its endgame. The first seven episodes of Season 5 have delivered on the promise of an epic conclusion while staying true to what made the series special in the first place.
By Parsley Rose 2 months ago in Geeks
Recasting The Challenge: Battle of the Era's
The Challenge season 40 recently aired, and we saw Jordan Wiseley, Jenny West, and Rachel Robinson win. There were some questionable casting choices this season, though, and I'd love to fix this iconic season. I know there are going to be some choices that people don't love but after watching Vets and New Threats I think they are all necessary.
By Dylan Deckard2 months ago in Geeks
Why Marvel Studios Should Embrace Canon MCU Novels
For over fifteen years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been the gold standard for shared cinematic storytelling. What began as a risky experiment with Iron Man (2008) grew into a sprawling, interconnected franchise that redefined what blockbuster filmmaking could be. But as the MCU continues to grow–across films, Disney+ series, specials, and now the multiverse–it faces a challenge that can’t be solved with bigger budgets or more content alone:
By Jenna Deedy2 months ago in Geeks
