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Remembering Nicholas Brendon: 10 Times Xander Harris Was A Real Hero
In the same week as they learned the show's reboot would not be going ahead, and just a little over a year after the loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer had their hearts broken once again by the news that Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander Harris in the cult-classic series, had died suddenly in his sleep at the age of just 54.
By Kristy Anderson3 days ago in Geeks
RHOBH Season 15 Episode 15 Recap: Dorit Strands Kyle & Erika in Italy, ChatGPT Drama & More
Another week, another episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills — and unlike the slower episodes lately, this one actually delivered. Well, the final ten minutes did. The Dorit, Kyle, and Erika situation has been building all season, and Episode 15 gave it the dramatic release it needed. Whether it is enough to make Season 15 truly great is still up for debate, but right now, the Italy trip is doing the heavy lifting.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt4 days ago in Geeks
Southern Charm Season 11 Reunion Part 2 Recap: Craig’s Meltdown, Charley Stands Firm & More
Craig Conover’s Walkoff & Empty Threats: Will He Actually Leave Southern Charm? Craig Conover spent a significant portion of the reunion in the hot seat, even walking off the soundstage at one point and complaining about the environment. He tossed around the idea that the show might not be the right fit for him anymore. Let’s be real: Craig has benefited massively from reality television and is not going to surrender that platform easily unless someone explicitly takes it from him.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt4 days ago in Geeks
"Jamarcus Rose": A Heartfelt and Compelling Short Film
We all want to see you live out your dreams. “Jamarcus Rose & Da 5 Bullet Holes” is a short film directed by Marcellus Cox. Jamarcus Rose, a young teen and talented high school MLB prospect, spends the day with his new mentor, Jasper, from the Big Brothers of America Program.
By Marielle Sabbag5 days ago in Geeks
Halloween Ends
Michael Myers can never look weak. Halloween fans reject this mantra as they reject this with the current Halloween Ends. Laurie should never have over powered Michael. If you are not a complete dumbass you noticed Michael was overpowering Cory; then he finally tripped and fell. I maintain Michael let Cory take the mask. You have to tell us Michael allowed Cory to take the mask. Michael got fucked up by an entire town in Halloween Kills only to slaughter half the fucking town. It also needed to be revealed that Michael was only pretending to be as weakened as he was when Michael killed Cory. This should have been a realization, that he chose hate and carnage over love and healing. An overbearing mother, a town turning you into their boogeyman, and being bullied sucked plenty. It was quite understandable why Cory was upset. However, he was shown plenty of love by his stepfather Ronnie and Allyson. Laurie even helped Cory stand up to the bullies.
By DJ Robbins6 days ago in Geeks
Congratulations!
That’s what the email said. One word. An exclamation mark. And suddenly, my chest felt tight instead of light. I had been waiting for that message for months. Refreshing my inbox like it owed me something. Imagining the moment it would finally arrive—the rush, the relief, the feeling that everything I’d been working toward had finally paid off.
By John Smith7 days ago in Geeks
Married to Medicine Season 12 Reunion Part 1 Recap: Med Gala Drama, Simone vs. Jackie & More
If there is one thing we can always count on, it is that the ladies of Married to Medicine know how to bring the heat. Part 1 of the Season 12 reunion gave us everything we wanted: high fashion, deep emotional moments, and plenty of shouting matches.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt7 days ago in Geeks
"Living with a Visionary": A Tender Animated Portrait of Love and Illness
We all have unique ways of seeing the world. “Living with a Visionary” is a 2026 animated short film directed by Stephen P. Neary. Based on John Matthias' memoir, an older couple is undergoing a difficult time as John’s wife, Diana, develops memory problems from Parkinson’s Disease. John continues to love Diana, along with her vivid hallucinations and other world events.
By Marielle Sabbag8 days ago in Geeks
