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Our Lady Peace's CLUMSY (album review)
Our Lady Peace's 1997 sophomore album Clumsy* crashes onto the alt-rock scene like a meteor from the Canadian suburbs--raw, introspective, and laced with the kind of anthemic hooks that defined the post-grunge era. Frontman Raine Maida's lyrics, paired with the band's muscular yet melodic soundscapes (courtesy of guitarist Mike Turner, producer Arnold Lanni, and drummer Jeremy Taggart), transform personal turmoil into universal anthems. Clocking in at around 45 minutes across 11 tracks, Clumsy builds on their debut Naveed by amplifying the emotional stakes: it's less about ethereal mysticism and more about the gritty grind of identity, alienation, and the quiet wars men wage against themselves and society. Released amid the tail end of grunge's heyday, it captures the 90s zeitgeist--think flannel-clad existentialism meets radio-friendly riffs--while probing deeper into the psyche. Entertaining as a head-banging road trip companion, it's thought provoking as a mirror to male vulnerability, making it a staple for anyone who's ever stared at the ceiling at 4 a.m., questioning everything.
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTARabout a month ago in Geeks
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 Lynxabout a month ago in Geeks
The Cadbury Bunny arrived early this year
The Cadbury Easter Bunny is back The Cadbury Bunny television commercial appeared on Monday, February 18, announcing the Easter season. This advertisement used to show up about three or four weeks before the Spring holiday, but Easter is seven weeks away on Sunday, April 4.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month 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 borgesabout a month 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 borgesabout a month 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 Deedyabout a month ago in Geeks
Send Help (2026) - A Movie Review
You call being stuck on a desert island horrible? Send Help crashed-landed in theaters in 2026. Linda Liddle has been overlooked in the office for too long. After a plane crash, Linda and her malicious boss, Bradley Preston, are stranded on a desert island. The battle of office ranks continues as they fend for themselves and search for help.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a month ago in Geeks
Marty Supreme - A Movie Review
It’s every man for himself where I come from. Marty Supreme is a 2025 film. Marty Mauser, a professional table tennis player, stops at nothing to reach his global quest for stardom. That involves cheating the system, hustling, and endangering others with every pursuit of fame.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a month ago in Geeks
"Grease" Hits the Stage at Merrimack Valley Stageworks
I got chills, they’re multiplyin’! Merrimack Valley Stageworks invites audiences to its electrifying performance of “Grease.” ‘Good girl’ Sandy Dumbrowski and ‘greaser’ Danny Zuko fall in love one summer. Their relationship is tested when they return to high school in the fall. Can they make their relationship work as they struggle with peer pressure, fitting in, and teenage life?
By Marielle Sabbagabout a month ago in Geeks
Goodbye, Mr. Duvall. Top Story - February 2026.
It is turning out to be an interesting year. I was in the middle of teaching a class when a pop-up appeared on the screen announcing the death of Mr. Robert Seldon Duvall (yes, that was his full name). I was in the middle of a discussion on the obsession we have with winning when it comes to sports (the Winter Olympics was a theme), and I felt as though things were coming full circle. We had already lost Gene Hackman last year, and along with that titan, it feels though one particular golden age has closed off to be replaced by...?
By Kendall Defoe about a month ago in Geeks
In Defense of Hamnet: Why Emotional Truth Matters More Than Historical Permission
When Sir Ian McKellen recently dismissed Hamnet as “improbable,” suggesting that Shakespeare’s imagination “certainly didn’t just come from family life,” he was not merely critiquing a film. He was, perhaps unintentionally, applying the wrong standard to the kind of story Hamnet is trying to tell.
By Sean Patrickabout a month ago in Geeks
