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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 Anderson6 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 Khan7 days ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Dark Side of Genius" by Donald Spoto
There is a certain fear in imprisonment that Alfred Hitchcock surely had, Donald Spoto observes. There is a certain fear of being isolated that was explored in his films and of course, there was something about autobiography that his movies were observed for. Loner, outsider, stranger - Sir Alfred Hitchcock was a man of many sides and his darker parts were worked into the storylines of his motion pictures. Donald Spoto explores the history of Alfred Hitchcock, opening with him receiving a lifetime achievement award and moving all the way backwards into his early life. Each step of the way, we get clues as to how the master of suspense turned out to be such a genius, yet also so dark and awkward in persona.
By Annie Kapur7 days ago in Geeks
My Favorite ASMR Triggers
For as long as I can remember, hearing specific sounds, such as paper crinkling or gum chewing, caused a flurry of delicious tingles to erupt across my scalp. I thought I was the only one who experienced this sensation until I caught an episode of Tosh.0 (remember that show?) that included a segment about this phenomenon.
By Kaitlin Shanks7 days ago in Geeks
Silver Screen Magic with Vivien Leigh
A star of Old Hollywood, Vivien Leigh was a leading lady spanning four decades. The actress was born in British India and began her acting career in both theater and films. Her first breakthrough came in the 1937 film “Fire Over England” with Laurence Olivier, which began their affair and resulted in a 20-year marriage. Over the course of her career Leigh won two Best Actress Academy Awards, one for “Gone with the Wind” and the other for “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
By Rasma Raisters7 days ago in Geeks
Peter Attia. AI-Generated.
Dr. Peter Attia is widely known as a physician, longevity researcher, and public intellectual. As the founder of Early Medical and the host of The Drive podcast, Peter Attia, MD has built a reputation focused on metabolic health, preventive medicine, and evidence-based decision-making. Yet in recent months, his name—like many others—has appeared in online discussions linked to the renewed release of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about why certain figures are mentioned and what those mentions actually mean.
By Saboor Brohi 7 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" Newton7 days ago in Geeks
Building a Scalable NFT Marketplace: Business Models, Key Features, and Growth Strategies
The NFT ecosystem has transformed digital ownership, enabling creators, collectors, and investors to interact through blockchain-powered assets. Establishing a scalable NFT marketplace is a strategic business opportunity that goes beyond simply trading NFTs—it creates a secure, transparent hub where users can mint, buy, sell, and auction unique digital assets. Developing such a marketplace requires careful planning around business models, platform features, technology, and growth strategies, ensuring long-term value for stakeholders while maintaining adaptability to evolving trends and user expectations.
By Henry james7 days ago in Geeks
Choosing the Right Token Model: Utility, Security, or Governance?
New blockchain protocols also allow for multiple tokens to be used to support transactions or coordinate governance such as by rewarding certain behavior. The token model selected for a project can have large implications for the legal analysis, economic viability, adoption, and governance of the token.
By Henry james8 days ago in Geeks
Power Rangers Review: "The Power Transfer"
The second season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers definitely featured a lot of huge moments, almost too many to count. The season started with Lord Zedd becoming the new Big Bad, and later on, Tommy Oliver's Green Ranger days were officially numbered. We wouldn't be sans Tommy for long, as he returned as the White Ranger and the new leader of the Power Rangers.
By Clyde E. Dawkins8 days ago in Geeks
