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Carousel - A Sundance Review
This is where we talk about it. Carousel premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2026. Noah reunites with his old high school ex, Rebecca, sparking a new flame. As they see if second chances exist, Noah deals with his anxious daughter and financial problems at his medical business.
By Marielle Sabbag9 days ago in Geeks
Before Shadow, we were going to get Terios
What do Sonic and Shadow have in common? They are both hedgehogs, and they're both super-fast. However, there's a saying that they look alike, but I beg to differ you can clearly see they are so different from each other. Almost like Sonic and Shadow balance each other out. One is Yin, the other is Yang. I wanted to know why the character Amy constantly mistakes Shadow for Sonic. And being a complete nerd, I did some research, and the reason behind this whole thing of Sonic and Shadow supposedly looking exactly alike is because of the prototype of the character Terios the hedgehog. That was designed to be Sonic’s rival, figuratively speaking. Shadow wasn't supposed to exist; he was a last-minute change. Here's what I mean: Terios is literally a replica, you could say a mirror, because his name, in Japanese, means "reflection" or "imitation". He is primarily known as a piece of "lost" Sonic history that reappeared as an unlockable skin for Shadow in Sonic x Shadow Generations, It's good to see the prototype actually got some time in the gaming, even though it was put back in storage.
By stephanie borges9 days ago in Geeks
Wonderman
Okay so Wonderman was not a series I was excited for when it was announced. And there are many reasons for this, the biggest being that without his Wanda storyline Wonderman is a boring and irrelevant character. So when the premise of the show was announced I knew it was going to be better than I initially expected. Most of the feedback I've seen from the internet is positive. The only thing that raised a red flag for me is that people were glad all at once because they didn’t think it would work week to week. So if you are releasing a show and it “wouldnt work” in its intended format then you wrote a bad show. So that is one of the things I will be assessing.
By Alexandrea Callaghan10 days ago in Geeks
Marty Supreme Movie Review
Since their breakout in 2017, the Safdie Brothers have specialised in smaller scale films with a razor-sharp edge. Their core formula involving placing morally dubious characters in dicey yet enthralling circumstances. This time Josh Safdie has struck out on his own with Marty Supreme, another brilliant showcase of the director’s talents.
By Robert Cain10 days ago in Geeks
Not Just For Clean Up: A History Of The MCU's Department of Damage Control. Top Story - February 2026.
Initially an organisation that seemed to exist to help the heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Phase Four onwards, the Department of Damage Control has shifted into a more antagonistic role. Most recently seen in the Wonder Man series, the current incarnation of Damage Control seems to target superpowered individuals, regardless of whether that person poses an active or intentional threat.
By Kristy Anderson10 days ago in Geeks
Home Alone Cast Then and Now: Where Are the Stars Nearly 35 Years Later?. AI-Generated.
Home Alone Cast Then and Now: Where Are the Stars Nearly 35 Years Later? The movie Home Alone is one of the most popular holiday films ever made. Released in 1990, the movie quickly became a favorite for families all over the world. Even today, people enjoy watching Kevin McCallister use his clever ideas to protect his home during Christmas. After the huge success of the first movie, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York was released in 1992 and became just as loved. Over the years, the franchise continued with more sequels, but the original cast remains the most memorable. Nearly 35 years later, fans still enjoy learning about the actors who made this movie special. Macaulay Culkin (Kevin McCallister) Macaulay Culkin was only 10 years old when he became famous as Kevin McCallister. His funny expressions and smart tricks made him one of the most popular child actors of the 1990s. He returned as Kevin in Home Alone 2, which was another big success. After Home Alone, Macaulay appeared in well-known movies like My Girl. As he grew older, he explored different creative paths and later returned to acting. In recent years, he appeared in shows like Dollface and American Horror Story. Macaulay is in a long-term relationship with actress Brenda Song, and they have two children together. In December 2023, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honoring his impact on movies and pop culture. Joe Pesci (Harry) Joe Pesci played Harry, one of the two burglars who brought much of the comedy to Home Alone. At the time of the movie’s release, Joe was already a respected actor. He returned for Home Alone 2 and continued working in many popular films, including My Cousin Vinny and Casino. His role as Harry remains one of his most entertaining performances and is still loved by fans during the holiday season. Daniel Stern (Marv) Daniel Stern played Marv, the tall and clumsy partner to Harry. His physical comedy and funny reactions made Marv an unforgettable character. After the Home Alone movies, Daniel appeared in films like City Slickers and later worked in television projects such as Shrill and Manhattan. He also worked as a director and explored storytelling behind the camera.
By Farhan Khan11 days ago in Geeks
My Top 25 Favorite Songs of All Time
#1 - I'll Fall With Your Knife by Peter Murphy I got a tattoo of some of the lyrics to this song: The words, "with a broken wing you sail," embedded in the wing of a red-tailed hawk. A song about unconditional love and devotion, this one still gives me chills every time the first few notes start playing. And Peter Murphy's hauntingly baritone voice is so soothing.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton11 days ago in Geeks
