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Does The 'Wonder Man' Ending Set Up A 'Shang-Chi' Sequel?
WARNING! SPOILERS for Wonder Man. Wonder Man, the MCU's latest TV series, has proven a hit with audiences. The series follows the growing friendship between struggling actors Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery as they vie for roles in famous Director Von Kovak's Wonder Man movie. Meanwhile, Trevor is reluctantly working undercover for the Department of Damage Control, gathering information on the secretly superpowered Simon.
By Kristy Anderson2 months ago in Geeks
2025 in Horror
If the past few years have proven anything, it’s that horror is and always will be the most exciting and inventive type of storytelling. Horror movies have always been respected and appreciated amongst those who love the genre, but it's fair to say that they have been underappreciated and dismissed as not being "serious movies" by the general public, and even by the film industry itself.
By Kaiya J2 months ago in Geeks
One Long Battle After Another - A Movie Review
I am on a mission. One Battle After Another is a 2025 film. When his daughter is kidnapped, ex-revolutionist Bob Ferguson must reunite with his old comrades to reunite with his daughter.
By Marielle Sabbag2 months ago in Geeks
Channing Tatum Hospital Searches Reveal Our Anxiety-Driven Internet
A single phrase can spark confusion, worry, and endless speculation. “Channing Tatum hospital” is one of those phrases. It appears suddenly in search bars, feels urgent, and pushes people to look for answers that may not even exist. There is something deeply human about this reaction. When a familiar name is paired with a place associated with pain or vulnerability, curiosity quickly turns into concern. People imagine accidents, illness, or hidden stories. Yet most of the time, the truth is far quieter. This article explores why “channing tatum hospital” keeps appearing online, what usually fuels these searches, and what it says about how we process information in a digital world shaped by emotion, speed, and incomplete context.
By Muqadas khan2 months ago in Geeks
Fallout Series Review (Season 2)
After so many underwhelming video game adaptations, Fallout showed everyone how was it done with a knockout opening season in 2024. The second chapter takes a firmer grip on the source material, directly incorporating the lore into the main narrative. For the most part, it’s every bit as effective and engaging as the original.
By Robert Cain2 months ago in Geeks
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
The first two episodes of Knight of the Seven Kingdoms were a little hard for me to get through. I don’t mind a lack of action if the character arcs are doing a decent job of carrying the story. But the main character Dunc is super annoying and extremely frustrating to watch. The only reason I am even continuing with it is because Egg is a little cutie patootie and I will power through to see his story unfold.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 months ago in Geeks
Wonderman
Wonderman was dropped all at once, because the powers that be have no faith in the general public, and I understand that but I think that anyone with an IQ above 10 would have been fine with a week to week release. That said the show is very intriguing so far, it's done a great job of setting things up in these first two episodes.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 months ago in Geeks
The Internship
We all know the worst yet most entertaining films are not the ones released in theaters but the ones quietly released on various streaming services and never acknowledged. In that vein, until the industry starts doing some wide releases, our 2026 coverage will be pulled from those obscure places.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 months ago in Geeks
The Rip
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have reignited their friendship with their newest film together, The Rip. The Netflix film is based on true events and brings Hollywood's favorite best friends back together.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 months ago in Geeks
Comic Book Shops Don’t Need More Collectors-They Need Readers
For most of their modern history, American comic book shops have been built around one basic idea: that their most important customer is a collector.
By Jenna Deedy2 months ago in Geeks
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 Sabbag2 months 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 borges2 months ago in Geeks