humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
Why Space Brothers Is One of the Most Inspiring Manga Ever Created
A heartfelt, ambitious, and deeply human journey toward the stars When people talk about great manga, they often jump straight to action-heavy titles, fantasy adventures, or big shōnen franchises. But sometimes, the most powerful stories are grounded in something real—dreams, effort, and the courage to keep moving forward.
By Takashi Nagaya4 months ago in Geeks
We should all be more like Elphaba–and a little less like Glinda
Spoiler Warning: This essay contains major plot points from Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025). If you haven’t seen both films, consider this your last chance to click away before we melt the illusions right off the yellow brick road.
By Jenna Deedy4 months ago in Geeks
What if Wicked's Ending Actually Revealed the Truth?
Whether the ending is that the "wicked witch" really is dead, she isn't dead and Glinda believes she is, or Glinda knows while she takes on the ruling of Oz, the reason for change in Oz is not fully known amongst the citizens what the full truth really was and Elphaba gets to remain under the guise of twisted tales forever. It gives way to a political message about what we believe we know may not be the full truth. There are many fan fictions and rewritten endings to the tale. I was coming across these while looking into the reasons for the choice of ending. The creation of a tragic tale of a person ostracized by society because others could not see Elphaba for her true motive, and only by the motives that others made up for her.
By Seashell Harpspring 4 months ago in Geeks
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere - A Movie Review
Songs are about trying to find something real in all the noise. Welcomed from the stage and into theaters, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is a 2025 film. Based on the life of the musician Bruce Springsteen, the film follows his journey when he was crafting his 1982 album Nebraska. In the midst of his successes, Springsteen experiences depression and childhood memories that haunt him.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
NeverlandNEXT Chapter Revives "A Christmas Carol"
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year,” - Ebenezer Scrooge. NeverlandNEXT Chapter is reviving “A Christmas Carol” after its successful run in December last year. Based on a classic Charles Dickens novel, “A Christmas Carol” centers around Ebenezer Scrooge, a curmudgeon who despises the holidays. One night, he is visited by three spirits who show him his past, present, and future, in an attempt to change his ways.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
Rachel Reviews: Adolescence (2025)
*I started writing this some time ago. Life temporarily distracted me and time passed. I'd written too much of it to let it languish here unread but please bear in mind that the Emmys were held in September. I liked my intro too much to alter it considerably.
By Rachel Deeming4 months ago in Geeks
