Women are appearing more and more in our favorite genres of film, so let’s take a moment to celebrate some of the strongest women in sci-fi and fantasy. Ellen Ripley Ripley fights aliens three times her size on a foreign planet, while attempting to make sure none of her comrades die. She has witty comebacks…
When YouTube was first getting popular, I remember joking with my brother that anything you needed to watch was on YouTube. Whenever someone did something amazing in the world it’s up on YouTube in what seems like a matter of seconds for the whole world to enjoy. The internet has come a long way in…
New year, new you, new things to watch coming to Netflix. After less than stellar previous months, the streaming site is adding some solid shows and movies in January. E.T., V for Vendetta (a fitting film for this year) and Ratchet and Clank are all available to stream from the first of the month. A…
The new year is nearly upon us, and it’s looking to be plenty exciting for gamers. There’s no shortage of games promised for 2017, but here are few that stand out. Mass Effect: Andromeda Andromeda will carry on the name of the beloved Mass Effect trilogy in 2017. Players will be getting a whole new galaxy…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard-earned dollar. This week Blake Lively battles a blood-thirsty adversary beneath the waves of The Shallows. It’s Ok … No Sharks…
In a little more than a month, The Lego Batman Movie is set to hit theaters. The film will feature most of the familiar Batman characters including the Joker, Alfred, Robin, and Barbara Gordon AKA Batgirl. Besides the fact that the film is a Lego movie, this Batman movie will be very different from the…
When a large-scale convention is happening in your area, you know about it. But what about those smaller gatherings that often go unnoticed? That’s where Nerd Out comes in. Nerd Out is an event calendar and social network for nerds in app form. If you are looking for a con in your area or just…
With the release of Rogue One, it seems only fitting to celebrate women in lead roles in sci-fi and fantasy films and television. Rogue One is a part of the Star Wars franchise and centers on rebel Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and how she must steal the plans to the Death Star, a weapon that…
Around this time of year, radio stations have you singing along to Christmas jingles on your way to work while malls and department stores provide you with your own holiday soundtrack as you prepare for the busy season ahead. But, it never quite feels like Christmas until you spot Home Alone on your television guide. Like…
If you’ve been on the fence about picking up an Xbox One, now might be the time buy it. Microsoft has been steadily been making tweaks, including a more compact look and upgraded Blu-ray player, that have led to an improved model. Fear not if you think that you’ve missed out on the Black Friday…
The 21st century has so far seen our cinema screens crammed with hordes of vampires and zombies. But these mythical monsters pale in comparison to the ultra-violence and high-octane action delivered by the string of ninja movies that delighted movie fans in the 1980s. These low-budget gems were notable not only for their amazing VHS…
It’s always a good day when we find out more Studio Ghibli magic is on its way. A new film entitled Mary and the Witch’s Flower will be released by former employees of Studio Ghibli under their new animation house, Studio Ponoc. The founder of this new studio is former Studio Ghibli producer Yoshiaki Nishimura….
Vinyl Me, What? Vinyl Me, Please!! Good things come in 12 inch packages. Delivering limited edition pressings of new and classic albums directly to your doorstep, Vinyl Me, Please operates under a simple philosophy: The Album Lives. With a carefully curated catalog of new and hard to find releases, the subscription service is more than just a…
The Samung Galaxy On5 can be categorized as a mid range phone in terms of quality but also one that is dependable and reliable. A brand new Galaxy On5 is equipped with a handful of common apps and has sufficient storage space and capacity to add desired apps such as Uber and Spotify upon activating…
It was teased last year that Nintendo is planning to create a Universal Studios attraction they dub “Super Nintendo World.” In November, they dropped the news that the themed area would be coming to Hollywood and Orlando sometime after its opening in Universal Studios Japan. Earlier this week, to really get Nintendo fans on the…