This week, CBS aired the pilot episode of its new show Zoo, titled “First Blood.” Reminiscent of disaster/apocalypse movies and the action/thriller genre of TV, this series nonetheless brings a fresh look to the theme of a changing world. It has a definite pro-nature tone, with the question being asked in the first few seconds of…
The first image to pop into your head when you think of the word “drone” is probably one of a military UAV used for spying and missile strikes. But that’s not all drones are used for. In fact, drones are slowly becoming more and more commercial and recreational. Here are five recent things that are being…
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. Damn you iTunes. Damn you to hell. Just when I thought I could get by without sitting…
If you’ve been keeping track of recent scientific advancements, you’ve probably heard something about 3D printing, which some are calling the “future of manufacturing.” Given a design, machines will take a building material, most commonly plastic, and create a model of the object in the design. As we speak, more and more innovations in 3D…
If you happen to have any money left after seeing Jurassic World over and over in June, there is a solid slate of July movies to add to your summer checklist. I doubt any of them will come close to the Indominus Rex sized haul of Jurassic, but we have sequels a plenty. So go…
Hollywood lost one of the greats last week when a tragic plane crash in Santa Barbara, CA took the life of legendary Film Composer James Horner. The two time Academy Award Winner and seven time nominee scored some of the greatest films of all-time including: Star Trek II (1982), Aliens (1986), Field of Dreams (1989), Braveheart (1995), Titanic (1996) and…
In 1801, Giuseppe Piazzi, an Italian monk, looked up into the sky through his telescope and discovered what he thought was a comet or an asteroid. He named it Ceres, after the Roman goddess of grain and agriculture. As more was discovered about it over the years, it came into planet status, and is now…
Just two weeks ago I was recapping the Game of Thrones season finale. Avoiding cross-series spoilers, we fans were questioning a pretty clear death scene. In a world with magic and zombies and stuff, this character couldn’t be dead. Could he? Well now we’re in a world without magic. True Detective just seemingly killed its…
Another month, another epic mail delivery from Loot Crate. And the theme is… That’s right, all our favourite evil companies, robots, and games- all in one place! So let’s dive right in, shall we? Obviously, starting off, we have the monthly Loot Crate Magazine, featuring interviews with Sam Esmail, creator of TV show Mr. Robot, and…
At this point, being a geek has become largely mainstream. More and more people have come to the conclusion that “brainy is the new sexy,” as exemplified by the many intelligent, observant, well-dressed people on our TVs. The new CBS TV show Scorpion, which has been approved for a second season, illustrates just that. Meet Scorpion’s …
True Detective is quite a beast of a TV show. It teaches us what it takes to be a detective. Firstly, you must be an incredibly screwed up individual. Once you have amassed a collection of inner demons, then you must grow a mustache like Matthew McConaughey’s character from season one of the show and…
Pixar’s newest animated masterpiece is finally here! Inside Out brings Pixar back into the world after a slump that lasted far too long for most Pixar lovers. The Disney-owned company, known for popular classics like Up, Toy Story, and Finding Nemo, is known for the care and dedication it puts into its work. The producers and directors tend to…
We girls love our accessories! Adding jewelry to our outfits that shows off our favorite books, TV Shows, or movies makes us especially happy. I have searched out some accessories that will allow you to show your faves in a fashionable way. Alice in Wonderland Necklace from Out of Print ($30) If you love Alice in Wonderland,…
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. A stroke of blind luck (and a little vacation) mercifully spared me a viewing of Annie (2014) last…
You can never have too much Star Wars merch. If that tried and true logo t-shirt is showing its age and that beloved Skywalker poster leftover from your college days has finally ripped, it’s officially time to refresh you memorabilia! This time, why not go for something a little more unexpected? We have a list…