humanity

Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.

When Harry Met Sally (1989): A Romance Classic
Who says men and women can’t be friends? When Harry Met Sally arrived for its date in theaters in 1989. The story revolves around two people and their decade-long friendship. Harry and Sally debate on any subject, especially relationships. As the years go by, the pair realizes they have feelings stronger than friendship.
By Marielle Sabbag23 days 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 Deedy23 days ago in Geeks
A Howling Good Time: Theatre at the Bell's "Lila the Werewolf"
Honesty is the best policy in relationships - even when the other is a werewolf. Theatre at the Bell presents “Lila the Werewolf,” a play adapted by Jeff Clark based on Peter S. Beagle’s short story. Farrell doesn’t feel that he and Lila are a good fit. Before he ends things, Farrell finds out that she is a werewolf. That puts Farrell in a complicated dilemma: Do they stay together, or break up?
By Marielle Sabbag24 days ago in Geeks
The Epstein Files
I didn’t plan to fall down the Epstein files rabbit hole. It started the way these things usually do—one headline, one late night, one uneasy feeling I couldn’t shake.
By John Smith26 days ago in Geeks
Comic Book Shops Don’t Need More Collectors-They Need Readers
For most of their modern history, American comic book shops have been built around one basic idea: that their most important customer is a collector.
By Jenna Deedy29 days ago in Geeks
HEATED RIVALRY: EVIDENCE THAT ARTISTIC INTEGRITY IS NEEDED IN THE CURRENT STATE OF THE WORLD
A brief author's note before this write-up begins: Dear reader, I am desperately trying to finesse final edits while one of my cats lies on my neck and tries to add her own edits whenever I try to type. Please forgive any small typos or at least blame the cat, I swear she's just a menace to society.
By Alie Dayabout a month ago in Geeks
My Favorite ASMR Triggers
For as long as I can remember, hearing specific sounds, such as paper crinkling or gum chewing, caused a flurry of delicious tingles to erupt across my scalp. I thought I was the only one who experienced this sensation until I caught an episode of Tosh.0 (remember that show?) that included a segment about this phenomenon.
By Kaitlin Shanksabout a month ago in Geeks
"Knock, Knock," A Common Thread Theatre Company Presents "Fun Home"
Do you feel my heart saying ‘hi?’ A Common Thread Theatre Company opens the doors to its production of “Fun Home,” a Tony Award-winning musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir. The story centers on Alison, a lesbian woman, recalling memories of the past to help her understand her complicated relationship with her closeted gay father, Bruce.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a month ago in Geeks
A "Gone with the Wind" Retrospect
One of history's most celebrated and controversial stories, Gone with the Wind (1939), directed by Victor Fleming and adapted from Margaret Mitchell's novel of the same, is deserving of both such classifications.
By Andrei Babaninabout a month ago in Geeks
Oscar Who?
My name is Kendall Defoe, and I have not seen a single film nominated for an Academy Award this year. Wow, that was hard to admit, but it had to be said. I feel like I have crossed a milestone.
By Kendall Defoe about a month ago in Geeks
Theatre at the Bell Howls "Lila the Werewolf" Onto the Stage
I don’t know how to say this - she’s a werewolf, and I’m a human. Theatre at the Bell is bringing “Lila the Werewolf,” a short story written by Peter S. Beagle, to the stage this February. Farrell is about to break up with his girlfriend, Lila, only to discover that she is a werewolf. He has to decide whether to leave her or continue a relationship that has lost its moon.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a month ago in Geeks
My Top 10 Favorite Feel-Good Movies
#1 - Marcel the Shell With Shoes On (9/10) I watched this with a group of friends the first time, with my fiance the second time and my sister the third time. Every time I watch, I enjoy it even more. While it is a tear-jerker at times, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On is also a touching, feel-good film that reminds us to appreciate the little things and always remember what is truly important in life. A beautiful film I highly recommend.
By Madison "Maddy" Newtonabout a month ago in Geeks