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The Jane Austen Book Club - A Movie Review
We have to create the Jane Austen mood. The Jane Austen Book Club is a 2007 film based on the novel by Karen Joy Fowler. A group of women (and one man) create a Jane Austen reading group. As they discuss the stories, they realize their relationships begin to resemble the 21st-century novels.
By Marielle Sabbag2 months ago in Geeks
Which Historical Fashion Era Matches Your Personality?
Fashion has always been more than just clothing — it’s a reflection of personality, mindset, and identity. That’s exactly why historical fashion styles like Pirate, Medieval, Renaissance, and Steampunk clothing are making a massive comeback today. From Renaissance fairs and cosplay events to Instagram reels and cinematic photoshoots, these styles aren’t just costumes anymore — they’re self-expression.
By Aditya Agarwal2 months ago in Geeks
Greater Boston Stage Company's "An Irish Carol": A Poignant Tale
Refrain from dark shadows and make light of the present. Greater Boston Stage Company opens its doors to “An Irish Carol,” written by Matthew Keenan. Set in an Irish pub, the owner, David, is a sour, lonely man who remains bitter about past events. On Christmas Eve, pub attendees and ghosts from David’s past remind him to stay present and rediscover humanity.
By Marielle Sabbag2 months ago in Geeks
Thank You, John Cena. Top Story - December 2025.
When December 13, 2025 arrived, I welcomed it. I welcomed it with open arms. The reason was simple: I wanted to see how John Felix Anthony Cena, Jr, someone who I've been a fan of for over 20 years, would end his iconic and legendary career.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Geeks
Gunther Retires John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event
There was nothing dramatic or chaotic about the moment itself, just the heavy realization that came from being in Washington, D.C., after watching John Cena wrestle the final match of his career. The night as a whole was strong, with a card that delivered across the board. The women’s match stood out, the tag team bout was excellent, and the segment featuring The Miz, R-Truth, and Joe Hendry struck the right balance between fun and importance, giving all three a meaningful spotlight on a show built around John Cena. Everything worked, everything had purpose, and yet none of it was what lingered most once the night was over.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in Geeks
Brock Lesnar Potentially Retiring from WWE in 2026
At September’s Wrestlepalooza PLE, John Cena went head-to-head with Brock Lesnar in a match that quickly turned into a dominant showcase for the returning Beast. Lesnar overwhelmed the 17-time WWE Champion with ease, and with Cena’s retirement just hours away, it was clear there was never any plan to extend their latest—and final—encounter beyond that night. The bout felt less like a competitive clash and more like a statement, reinforcing Lesnar’s aura as WWE’s ultimate final boss rather than serving as a sentimental farewell for Cena.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in Geeks
The Bold Change That Saved 'Terms of Endearment': Jack Nicholson’s Invented Role
Jack Nicholson wasn’t initially intended to be in Terms of Endearment. Today, that feels impossible. Nicholson drops into the role of Garrett Breedlove — astronaut, ladies’ man, social irritant — so comfortably, so perfectly, that the movie now feels inconceivable without him. His roguish charm, his timing, the way he needles and softens Aurora Greenaway in equal measure: it’s all baked into the film’s identity. Nicholson won an Academy Award for the role for a reason. His performance isn’t just memorable; it’s inseparable from what Terms of Endearment ultimately became.
By Movies of the 80s2 months ago in Geeks
SPOILERS! Why Eleven Didn't Call Hopper 'Dad' In That Emotional 'Stranger Things' S5 Scene
WARNING: SPOILERS for Stranger Things season five, Vol.1 With the vast majority of fans having already finished watching the first four episodes of Stranger Things fifth and final season, attention has turned to discussing and analysing the content of those four episodes, and, of course, speculating and theorising on what's to come in the three episodes comprising Vol.2, arriving at Christmas, and the movie length grand finale at New Year.
By Kristy Anderson2 months ago in Geeks
