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What makes a good hero story?
A hero is a principled person who wants to do good for society and goes beyond his duty to help everyone. The villain wants to stop the hero. The villain initially destroys the hero. The hero then stumbles, learns, and metamorphosizes to defeat the villain. The ability to learn and overcome challenges is why I love heroes and their stories.
By Jinit Shah4 years ago in Geeks
Simonetta Lein Awarded “Celebrity Media Personality and Influencer Of The Year” At Cannes 2022
The radiant super-model and Television host couturier and monumental influencer, Simonetta Lein has recently returned from Cannes 2022 with the well-deserved “Celebrity Media Personality and Influencer of the Year” award via “The World Influencers and Bloggers Award. The celebrated host of “The Simonetta Lein Show” has focused and labored hard in recent years making her celebrity talk show one of the best featuring stars including Eric Roberts, Bob Saget, Leon Robinson, Afroman, Tommy Chong, and a cascade of others. The Simonetta Lein show invites viewers and fans to watch short and inspiring interviews with your favorite influencers and enjoy heartfelt stories on topics that really matter.
By Jimmy Stars World4 years ago in Geeks
Hadestown Is Thee Musical To Listen To For Climate Anxiety
Climate Change is terrifying. Even following the news around it is exhausting. Every day reveals new horrors about rising seas, vanishing resources, and diminishing crop yields. Our political leaders have not responded to this threat appropriately, and this negligence has left a lot of us with anxiety about the future.
By Alex Mell-Taylor4 years ago in Geeks
The analysis of Buggy the Clown, The Bombastic Jester!
Spoiler warning for those of you who haven't read the latest chapter of One Piece, Chapter 1053. It's Time! Time to talk about one of the most underrated took-for-granted characters in One Piece, Buggy the Clown also known by fans of the character as Buggy D. Clown. With Buggy being announced as one of the Yonko's of the Seas, I think it's time we give Buggy a real look at what his role actually is in the series, along with what the future might hold for the Methodical Jester.
By Sergio VanNess4 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Who: Is Neil Patrick Harris Playing The Celestial Toymaker?. Top Story - June 2022.
There's been some exciting news for Whovians this week, with the announcement that Neil Patrick Harris, star of shows such as How I Met Your Mother and Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events, will appear in the upcoming Doctor Who 60th anniversary special. Harris joins David Tennant, returning to his role as the Tenth Doctor, and Catherine Tate as popular companion Donna Noble.
By Kristy Anderson4 years ago in Geeks
7 Characters Likely To Appear As The MCU's Young Avengers
Ms. Marvel has arrived on Disney Plus, adding to the MCU's growing roster of younger superheroes. With each young hero introduced or announced, rumours that the stage is being set for the live-action debut of the Young Avengers team continue to grow. However, as the MCU landscape currently stands, their version of the Young Avengers will likely have a slightly different starting roster than the comic team.
By Kristy Anderson4 years ago in Geeks
Leveling up by pissing others off
Da Wang Rao Ming also known as "Spare Me Great Lord!" takes the whole concept of an emotional vampire to the next level. Although the webnovel and manhwa have been out for a while (458 chapters wow!) we didn't get to see it's animated adaptation until last year. Of course, as usual, I was late to the party.
By BBW4 years ago in Geeks
Ms. Marvel
I have personally been looking forward to this show very much, and although I am disappointed by the change in her powers for the adaptation, I have hope. The lead actress is a perfect choice in not only appearance and personality but in knowledge. This girl really knows her comics and I am excited to see how that informs her portrayal of the character. So here we go with episode 1…
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
7 BBNaija Housemates Who Look So Much Like Their Mother
Big Brother Naija is undoubtedly the most watched reality television show out of Nigeria and even probably Africa. The show is huge and housemates on the show go on to become instantly recognizable and immediately famous.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
A Perfect Pairing - A Netflix Movie Review
Sometimes you have to travel to figure life out. A Perfect Pairing aired on Netflix in 2022. Unhappy with her job, Lola quits and decided to make her own wine business. Traveling to Australia to meet with a major client soon turns into a completely different route. Sparking chemistry with one of the ranchers, Lola learns more about herself than she expected.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
"Stranger Things" Has An Ensemble Problem
A stoner, a cheerleader, a nerdy weirdo and a friendly Russian walk into the fourth season of a popular TV show… Isn’t that how the old joke goes?
By Jessica Conaway4 years ago in Geeks
(Un)Packing the 'Brat Pack' Legacy
For those who have not heard of the ‘Brat Pack,’ you are surely missing out on a significant portion of pop-cultural history. Made up of eight youthful and buoyant 1980s actors, their media, technological, and socio-cultural influence stemmed from their television popularity, coming-of-age uniqueness, upbeat genres, and abilities to demonstrate teenage angst. From The Breakfast Club (1985) to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), writer and director John Hughes paved the way for and brilliantly constructed a carefully protected movie pedestal— multigenerational and multifaceted to be succinct.
By Maya Biekert4 years ago in Geeks