Boyhood, written and directed by Richard Linklater, is the story of one boy growing up during the turn of the millennium. It was filmed over the course of 12 years as sort of a period piece set in the present. Because of this, much of Boyhood feels like the story of every millennial. It traces…
Lots of information, characters and possible plot information was brought up in the second episode of season 2 of RWBY. In particular viewers see more behind why Blake is uncomfortable with being a faunus and what kind of person Headmaster Ozpin is. A couple new characters introduced At the begging of the episode the audience is introduced…
Pushing Daisies was two years two seasons and 22 episodes old when it was cancelled for good. And if you’re a Pushing Daisies enthusiast like me, you probably just read that in Jim Dale’s voice. Maybe you still are. While fans of the show are not quite at Firefly levels…
Google has only one natural predator apparently: sharks. In honor of Shark Week, the apex predators are seemingly targeting our delicious, delicious internet data by attacking Google’s underwater cables in the Pacific Ocean. These cables are a part of the $300 million trans-Pacific network Google is building. It will connect west coast cities like Los…
Bill Gates, while on camera, was watching the video that invited him and two other celebrities to compete against each other. The competition involved the participants in looking silly and comical for the sake of raising awareness for Lou Gehrig’s disease, which is also known as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Bill Gates was the dark…
Harry Potter fans had reason to rejoice last month over the publication of a new short story written by J.K. Rowling that took place in the Harry Potter universe, giving readers a glimpse of the protagonist’s adult life. Now, she has once again published a new story on Pottermore.com that takes place in the Harry…
As free to play becomes more and more ubiquitous, it seems to be harder and harder to find quality free to play games, especially if they’re not created by industry giants. While I doubt that free to play will ever completely replace traditional payment schemes, it seems to be here to stay, for good or…
Ever wonder about certain videos and recipes on the internet and if they work? Well, Geek Insider doesn’t want you to waste your time when you could be out doing something much more interesting; like participating in a pizza eating contest or having a guitar solo dual. So, let us ask you; does this little…
In the hands of an adult, a kid’s box of tools becomes a cosplay accessory and a tech toy — all in one. Diavo Voltaggio, who makes it a habit of drinking scotch and building robotic arms, built an entire upper limb out of Lego Mind VI Mindstorms. At first glance, it looks like a…
JJ Murphy’s watch has ended… Murphy was recently cast as Ser Denys Mallister, one of the Night’s Watch, for the fifth season of Game of Thrones and passed away on Friday, August 8th. J.J Murphy died of natural causes in Northern Ireland, only four days into filming for season 5 of Game of Thrones at age 86. Murphy…
If there’s one thing we know, it’s that fans can be some of the most dedicated, enthusiastic people you will ever meet, and when these people come together some amazing things can happen. Nerdfighters are more than just fans – they’re a community that celebrates all things geek, while also working to make a difference…
July 30, 2014 marked a bleak day in the world of horror. Television and internet network FEARNET, horror fans’ source for pretty much everything related to the genre, announced that it would shut down operation. The staff concerning the shutdown via the network’s Facebook page said, “After 8 wonderful years, from Philadelphia to Los Angeles,…
What’s better than a fresh, unpeeled sticker? You know what I’m talking about. That feeling when you finally decide where to stick it. The joy that surges through your body as you remove the paper backing. The breath-holding moment when you smooth it over the surface of your choice without leaving ANY air bubbles. Why…the only thing…
The announcement of Project Zero: Nuregarasu no Miku (Fatal Frame: the Black-Haired Shrine Maiden) marks the first main entry in underground survival horror series Fatal Frame since 2008’s Project Zero: Tsukihami no Kamen (Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse). Back in its heyday, Fatal Frame set a pretty high bar for its survival horror…
Ba Sing Se, despite being the supposed safest city in the world, still seems to crumble to the ground a lot, doesn’t it. As we open on another episode of the Legend of Korra, it seems Zaheer has already won. With the Queen dead and the walls brought down, Ba Sing Se has been reduced…