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Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.

Dudeism: It's a Real Thing, Man
When The Big Lebowski came out in 1998, not many people went to see it. But in the past couple of decades, it’s gained a huge following. The film follows slacker Jeffrey Lebowski, who goes by the Dude, or Duder, or El Duderino if you’re not into the whole brevity thing. Anyway, the Dude here gets mistaken by a couple of thugs for a different Jeffrey Lebowski, this one being a millionaire. It seems this millionaire Lebowski has a wife named Bunny, and she owes a lot of people money. When the thugs realize they’ve got the wrong Lebowski, they scram. But not before peeing on the Dude’s rug, which really tied the room together, man. This sets up an odyssey of comic mayhem, as the Dude tries to get some compensation for his rug.
By Joe Mertens4 years ago in Geeks
64,000 Reasons Why You Should Never Doubt A Hungry Woman
The early days Joyce Diane Bauer was born on October 29, 1929, in New York City to middle-class parents, attorneys Morris K. and Estelle Bauer. She grew up in Queens, New York, with her younger sister Elaine to keep her company.
By Chelsea Rose4 years ago in Geeks
More Character Archetypes Ready For Black Female Leads After James Bond
After the release of No Time To Die and the announcement that Lashana Lopez has been given the codename there has been much debate about whether Bond's next role should be Black or female. This is the highest-profile promotion of a Black woman to the iconic spy role.
By Evie Smith4 years ago in Geeks
Rear Window - A Movie Review
There’s something strange going on across the street at my neighbor’s house. Rear Window snuck into theaters in 1954. Laid up with a broken leg, a man suspects that his neighbor has murdered his wife. Getting to the bottom of the mystery, Jeffries is only putting himself and his friends in danger as they get closer to solving the case.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Will Black Bullet Have a Season 2? [NOVEMBER 2021 UPDATE]
As of November 2021, Here's The Update: Because KINEMA CITRUS studio has made an official declaration, there are great prospects for Black Bullet season 2. Season 2 was supposed to be available to the public by July 2020, however that didn't happen.
By Jed Silverlake4 years ago in Geeks
No Time to Die
For over sixty years the character of James Bond has been a cultural icon of young men everywhere. The glamorous lifestyle, the thrills of espionage, the music and the cars have integrated themselves into the popular consciousness. In 2021 we got the finale of the Daniel Craig iteration of James Bond directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. No Time to Die is the final hurrah of the contemporary Bond series that I think leaves the future of the franchise and the character in a strange limbo.
By Ronin 4 years ago in Geeks
“This Show Is Overrated!”: A Conversation That Needs Nuisance
Another popular thing is in the corner. This time it was a K-drama, Squid Game. If you happened to be in social media at that time, you might have seen all the debates centered around buzzwords like "overrated" and "overhyped". No, this is not an article to find whether Squid Game is overrated or not.
By A Elizabeth4 years ago in Geeks
Women in Bollywood Movies
The Hindi film industry popularly known as Bollywood is 108 years old. From Raja Harishchandra (1913) to Alam Ara (1931) to Thappad (2020), Bollywood has produced more than 10,000 movies. It has made films on various topics highlighting key aspects and social issues of the society but even today the women in Bollywood movies are rarely the central character.
By Kusum Singh Sonal4 years ago in Geeks
Why Do People Still Buy Pokémon Cards and Other Collectibles?. Top Story - October 2021.
Recently, there has been a surge in Pokémon card collecting, as well as waves of nostalgia. I know it feels like I'm late to discuss the trend, but I really wrote about it months ago, just not very effective. So here I am, attempting to reformulate those ideas.
By Avocado Nunzella BSc (Psych) -- M.A.P 4 years ago in Geeks
Buzzfeed and Birthday Cake
Once upon a time, Buzzfeed was a respected website full of educational and well received/well researched articles, way back in the day. Actually, was it ever respected? Was there ever a time when its articles were ever well received? It seems hard to believe now, in 2021, that people are on the edges of their seats waiting for a new Buzzfeed article. Let me tell you a rather mundane tale of my interactions with Buzzfeed, and a slightly less mundane story of how originality seems to have died a death.
By Dylan Copeland4 years ago in Geeks
Squid Game phenomenon
Some would say that the Squid games is the legitimate child of The Hunger Games and Parasite. This gore/dystopian thriller is taking the streaming service by storm, it’s a worldwide phenomenon ready for your consumption. The Squid games is on its way to become the most watch streaming sensation ever.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Geeks
Finding The (Wo)man Behind the Infamous Urinal Fountain
Marcel Duchamp created a poster Wanted: $2,000 Reward in 1923 in New York. Two headshots of himself, description of physical attributes, and an eye-catching note: "Known also under name Rrose Sélavy."
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in Geeks