humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
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 Shanksa day 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 Sabbag3 days 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 Sabbag7 days 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" Newton8 days ago in Geeks
"A Little Night Music": A Lovely Theatrical Experience at Marblehead Little Theatre
The night has smiled three times... the smile for the fools was particularly broad tonight. Marblehead Little Theatre welcomes audiences to “A Little Night Music,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Set in 1900 Sweden, the story follows tangled love affairs among mismatched lovers as they confront love, regret, and second chances during a weekend away in the country.
By Marielle Sabbag8 days ago in Geeks
Pet Sites From the 2000s: Where Are They Now?
When I was growing up, the Internet was packed with safe spaces for children: simple games, educational websites and pet sites that invited you to create a digital companion. Today, most of those websites have disappeared. However, pet sites were so huge at their peak that they still linger in the public's consciousness--and with "y2k" aesthetic making a comeback, these games might have another shot in the limelight.
By Kaitlin Shanks9 days ago in Geeks
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Movie Review
After years in hibernation, the 28 Days Later series returned in 2025, picking up with the running dead and adopting a more emotional tone. The wait for the follow-up was short and has ultimately been worth it. Not only is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple a vast improvement over the last film, it finds a place among the best films of 2026.
By Robert Cain9 days ago in Geeks
Ikiru and How 'To Live'
I was very lucky to not have money as a young man, and to have certain role models in my life. We borrowed a VCR from a relative, who eventually let us have it when it was clear that we were the bigger film fans, and I began to learn all I could about tracking, setting the time properly (a real rite of passage), and timing it for the shows I would miss due to school and work. I still have a set of tapes neatly arranged and labelled somewhere in my mother's house, and they are also numbered, meaning that I can see where I began and where I ended up.
By Kendall Defoe 10 days ago in Geeks
