Geeks, and I can proudly admit to being one of them, are traditionally agoraphobic, and therefore avoid wildly social settings. We also are kind of loners, and maybe even a little self-conscious when it comes to our bodies. That being said, we sometimes still like to be healthy and fit, and with New Year’s Resolutions…
Many people claim to be Harry Potter fans, but how do you distinguish the true fans from the posers? A hardcore HP fan has several qualities that make them stand out among the fakes. If these apply to you, you are a hardcore fan. If they do not apply to you, well, you are a…
For the most part, movies released this year have been pretty good. I’ve been swayed several times into paying the $14 ticket price to cram myself into an uncomfortable seat for two hours. But many of this year’s biggest blockbusters have mistakes–some more obvious than others–that somehow got overlooked in the editing process. I’ve listed…
The soon to be released Guinness World Records – Gamer’s Edition has everyone talking about the most amazing video game feats that happened for 2013. Many top records were broken this year, but the book also includes trivia, facts, and other interesting notes about the gaming world (including board and non-video games). I have listed…
The answer to that question is simple: No. The car fire had nothing to do with a battery malfunction or the electronic technology developed by Tesla. There are over 150,000 car fires in the United States each year, but none of those have been making headlines. The deputy director of the Joint Center for Energy…
If you’re not already hooked on Sleepy Hollow, you should be. The plot is a modern adaptation of Washington Irving’s 1820 short story, about the Headless Horseman rising from the grave to terrorize the people of Sleepy Hollow, beheading them as he goes. In the new twist, the story takes place in our time, and…
Video games are, in essence, fantasy worlds. They allow us to leave reality for a little while and do impossible things with our avatar (flying, beating up giant armored turtles, racing $200,000 cars at 200 mph) with no fear of being hurt. To defend ourselves in said fantasy worlds, we need something equally fantastical. Some…
Fans are in uproar over the further postponement of the much anticipated movie. Back in 2006, Legendary Pictures and Blizzard Entertainment first teamed up and started the ball rolling for a movie based on the favorite World of Warcraft game. They hoped for a 2009 breakout film, but as we all know, 2009 came and…
With the holiday season approaching and many photo ops popping up, it’s more important than ever to back up your pictures and other files from your main computer. Transferring files to an external hard drive is the best way to ensure your files are safe, and easily accessible. Follow along for an easy way to…
‘Tis the season to be terrified out of your wits! With Halloween behind us, everyone has moved on to the feelings of joy, warmth, and happiness that surround the upcoming holidays. But what about those places that aren’t just scary on Halloween? The places that are genuinely haunted at all times throughout the year, even…
Game of Thrones isn’t just about sex and nudity. There are actual reasons for the sex scenes, and they help move the plot along. The sex is usually the backdrop for something much more serious. A secret is revealed or some plot twist occurs. Think back on when Cersei and Jamie were caught going at…
One of the more popular stints on Conan O’Brien’s talk show, Conan, is his “Clueless Gamer” segment. Conan attempts to play, and talk about, the latest video games, but he has no skill and is mostly providing the audience with comedic commentary about his lack of understanding. He points out obvious, yet easily overlooked quirks…
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy is full of so many memorable scenes that it was hard–almost impossible–to narrow it down to just seven. Most of my choices were influenced by the background music; the scores made such an impact on the emotions of the movies! Please feel free to add your own favorite moments in…
The Lucas Cultural Arts Museum hit a roadblock last month. George Lucas’ dream of building a museum dedicated to visual storytelling and the role art can play in young people’s lives is still but a dream. His is one of three proposals currently competing for the same space in the San Francisco Bay Area’s national…
Don’t you hate it when you love a movie, love the characters, beg for more…and then wish you hadn’t? Movies that are made just for the story’s sake, and not to rake in the big bucks, are usually the best. When the someone in the film crew gets a big head and decides to squeeze…