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  • American Horror Story: Coven – “Go to Hell”

    SPOILER ALERT! I mean it. Don’t let this warning go unheeded lest you ignore it and learn the shocking truthbombs that exploded in the latest episode of American Horror Story: Coven. Got it? Good. American Horror Story: Coven – “Go to Hell” I remember when my girlfriend and I were sitting lackadaisically through one of…

  • Bad Guys: How to Love A Villain

    There are often many moments while reading when you wonder “How did the writer come up with this?” or “How can they handle killing off this character?” (ahem, Mr. Martin). Learning to Love the Villain Have you ever been so terrified of an antagonist that you’ve thought “How did you dream up such an evil…

  • Grouching About Oscars: Why Awards-Based Movie Hype Needs To Stop

    I’m beginning to think there’s something wrong with my brain. It won’t help to find me a neurosurgery rock star in the Yellow Pages or power down some bubble gum-flavored Motrin gummies. I suffer from a cultural strain that has nestled itself so deep and cozily in my cerebellum that I’d need a 47 Ronin…

  • Mario: The Renaissance Man of the Video Game World

    We love Mario; he’s just awesome. A lot of people claim to know all about the little plumber, throwing random facts around to prove it. But how well do you really know Mario? He has had an extreme number of occupations over his lifetime, some of them more interesting than others. It’s almost funny when…

  • Nerf’s Lazer Tag Revamped

    The smartphone gaming world is evolving everyday and becoming more dynamic. What started with simple swipe and tap games has evolved to have a of variety driving games, shooters and RPGs. Because of this change, many companies have started to make controllers that attach directly to smartphones to enhance the gaming experience. Many resemble Playstation…

  • Cards Against Humanity: ‘Doctor Who’ Themed Expansion

    Ah, Cards Against Humanity– the card game perfect for entertainment at parties and showing off what a depraved, insensitive cretin you truly are. Described as “Apples to Apples for horrible people” and marketed as “as despicable and awkward as you and your friends,” (not to mention chock full of pop and geek culture references,) it’s…

  • Anime Worth Watching

    Remember that episode on The Big Bang Theory where Penny joined Sheldon and Leonard in watching an anime? It was on season three and the pair of lovebirds recently started dating. You’re either happily nodding your head or showing your frustration by giving me a blank stare. To play fair, I’m going to give the…

  • Friday Surprise: PlayStation 4 In Stock at Best Buy

    Its a bit funny but we’re now at a point where whenever PlayStation 4 machines are in stock, they’ll make the news wave simply because the 8th Gen console from Sony is THAT hard to find (even though we’re well past Christmas). We’re not joking, just two days ago GameStop sends out a press-release, letting…

  • Win It! Das Keyboard Gaming Sling Giveaway

    Win It! –Das Keyboard Gaming Sling Enter now! Geek Insider is giving away one (1) Gaming Sling, Courtesy of Das Keyboard! Use the widget below to enter and win. Don’t forget to ‘like’ Geek Insider on Facebook and share with your friends, as it increases your chances of winning! Check out our full review of the Gaming Sling here. Daskeyboard…

  • Filmjitsu: The Podcast That Wields Films Like Deadly Weapons

    In the opening act of my time at Penn State’s main campus, I was having a miserable time trying to make the most of my college experience. I had convinced myself that social awkwardness was a disease on par with Old Testament leprosy and therefore opted out of interpersonally fraternizing at our country’s premier party…

  • Eric Hart: Your Guide To Prop Building

    Collecting prop replicas can be a fun hobby for theater and film enthusiasts who want something to show off to their friends. Unfortunately this can get quite expensive. Depending on size and how rare it is, you could be spending anywhere from $50 to $200 on a single item. So why not dive into a…

  • “Catlateral Damage” Knocks Fun Off the Desk and Out of the Park

    Cats. The internet loves them but your shelf and table space, not so much. They walk across your keyboard, sit on books and boxes that you need to pick up, and knock over everything not nailed to your desk– occasionally including the actual desk.   Everybody Wants to be a Cat Now, you too can…

  • Nerdist’s Math Bites with Danica McKellar

    Yes, it’s that chick from The Wonder Years. Danica McKellar, best known for her leading role as Gwendolyn “Winnie” Cooper on the American television comedy-drama that broadcasted for six seasons on ABC, is the currently the host on Nerdist’s new channel show, Math Bites. When I first heard the news, it brought back many awkward memories. At…

  • Roll Credits: Paramount Looking to the Future in Cutting 35mm Film

    Digital filming has been the method of choice for major pictures for some time now, barring instances of auteur producers or directors throwing their weight around, yet only now has the first movie studio allowed the 35mm of yesteryear to slip into a much deserved retirement. Having announced that Anchorman 2 (I haven’t seen it…