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Artistic, musical, creative, and entertaining topics of art about all things geek.
Only Lovers Left Alive
Today I watched "Only Lovers Left Alive," a 2013 Jim Jarmusch film. It is hard to define its genre: Wikipedia describes it as "Gothic fantasy comedy-drama," but I've also seen it defined as "horror thriller." I guess to say it has a little bit of everything would be fair. I'm going to run it quickly through my usual media literacy analysis, with major spoilers included. So if you want to watch it and hate spoilers, you should probably stop here.
By Lana V Lynx22 days ago in Geeks
Amy Rose was the first Time-Travel Hedgehog
When you think of time travel in the Sonic the Hedgehog lore, who is the first that pops into your head? I thought it was Silver the Hedgehog, just like several other people. But guess what? Amy Rose did take part in time travel, and so did Metal Sonic.
By stephanie borges23 days ago in Geeks
The Code Beyond the Screen
Ayaan Rahman had always believed that every problem in the world could be reduced to logic. As a software engineering student known among his friends as “the debugger,” he thrived on broken systems. Whether it was a crashing app or a corrupted database, he approached every issue the same way: isolate variables, trace dependencies, eliminate noise. Life, to him, was simply a larger version of code—complex but ultimately solvable. That belief began to crack the night his laptop displayed something it was never programmed to show.
By Sudais Zakwan23 days ago in Geeks
Which Sonic Character has the saddest backstory?
I recently watched a video by YouTuber Tyrecordslol discussing how many fans believe Shadow the Hedgehog has the saddest backstory in the Sonic franchise. While I understand why Shadow’s story resonates with so many, I actually think there are two characters who could rival him: Knuckles and Silver the Hedgehog.
By stephanie borges23 days ago in Geeks
From Variants to Legacy
This idea didn’t come from a panel, a publisher, or a Comic-Con keynote. It came from a comment section. After I published my article about how comic shops don’t need more collectors but more readers, I came across a comment that quietly reframed the entire conversation. The commenter pointed out something that, in hindsight, feels almost obvious: libraries are often the genuine point of entry for new comic readers, not comic shops.
By Jenna Deedy23 days ago in Geeks
The Art of War
I bought The Art of War because I was angry. Not at the world. At myself. I was stuck in a job I secretly resented, constantly frustrated, constantly reactive. Every meeting felt like a battlefield. Every disagreement felt personal. I kept losing arguments — not out loud, but internally. I would replay conversations in my head at night, thinking of better comebacks I never said.
By John Smith24 days ago in Geeks
Wuthering Heights Movie Review
Over a century after its release, Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights remains a classic of English literature; it has been adapted many times on the big screen, reaching across many cultures and filmmaking styles. The latest attempt goes for a modern approach and style, but it’s a rotten production from top to bottom.
By Robert Cain25 days ago in Geeks
‘Curiouser and Curiouser: The Creepy, Captivating, Magical and Mysterious at Whitby Museum’. Content Warning.
Introduction Whitby Museum curators have chosen a selection of the most macabre and unusual treasures together with local tales of folklore to create this new exhibition. Discover stories rooted in superstition that accompany some of the objects held at the museum. From the Ruswarp Witch to the Gytrash of Goathland join us for this most curious exhibition. Exhibition opens 7th February 2026 and runs until December 2026.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Geeks
Ob-Scene and In-Scene: Sex and Blood on Screen. Content Warning.
Taboo: from the Tongan tabu — set apart, forbidden.” Fire, Flesh, and the Forbidden In Bone Tomahawk (2015), S. Craig Zahler opens with a brutal desert murder: two drifters silently slit throats and rob sleeping travellers. In the same year, Gaspar Noé’s Love begins with something entirely different but equally taboo: a scene of mutual masturbation. The protagonist’s face is unflattering, contorted, and real. Actually real! The sex in the film was unsimulated.
By Avocado Nunzella BSc (Psych) -- M.A.P about a month ago in Geeks
Disney’s Next Era: A Fan-Centered, Creator-Driven Vision for the Company That Once Imagined the Future.
Disney is at a crossroads. Not in the dramatic “end of an era” way people say every few years, but in a quieter, more important way. Disney has more money, more platforms, and more fandom franchises than ever before, and yet something feels off.
By Jenna Deedyabout a month ago in Geeks
Push the Button. AI-Generated.
In today’s hyper-connected world, the phrase “Push the Button” has taken on profound implications beyond its literal sense. While it may evoke images of launching rockets or triggering alarms in popular culture, in the modern digital era, it is a metaphor for the immense power that rests at our fingertips. Whether it is sending a crucial email, posting on social media, or activating sophisticated technological systems, pushing a button can set off a chain of events that may be irreversible. As society becomes increasingly reliant on technology, understanding the responsibility behind this simple action is more crucial than ever.
By Ayesha Lashariabout a month ago in Geeks
The Coding Challenge
Leo was known in his school as the “computer geek.” While other students played sports or went out with friends, Leo spent his time coding, building small robots, and exploring technology online. He loved solving puzzles, learning new programming languages, and challenging himself with problems most people would find impossible.
By Sudais Zakwanabout a month ago in Geeks
