ABOUT Amanda Straight
Amanda is an aspiring writer who enjoys spending hours tapping away on her laptop. Her favorite place to be is home where she can spend time with her husband, two dogs, and assortment of coffee and wines.
If you’re a Harry Potter fan who’s been patiently waiting for your letter admitting you into Hogwart’s, you might get a kick out of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. (I know I did when I got mine in the picture above). Like any mobile game, this one has its pros and cons, and maybe this quick…
Carrie Fisher’s death in late 2016 was a devastation to the newest Star Wars films and to her fans alike. A particularly passionate fan wants to see the legacy of Fisher’s Princess Leia carried on and created an online petition called “Cast Meryl Streep as Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode IX!” The petition points…
Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age is finally making its way to North America and Europe and will arrive Sept. 4 for the PS4 and Steam. Nintendo fans are still out of luck, according to a statement that Square Enix gave to IGN. A Switch version is in the works, but it doesn’t…
Ever since the beheading of Ned Stark in the first season of Game of Thrones, every fan knows better than to bank on the safety of any of its characters. This is part of the formula that gives the show its edge, and it’s what has fans biting their finger nails as they wait for…
Fathom Events has partnered up with the Jim Henson Company and Sony Entertainment to give you a reason to pull out some awesome cosplay featuring the Goblin King, Sarah, Hoggle, or whatever character floats your boat. That’s right, Labyrinth is coming to theaters once again in late April. Tom Lucas, vice president of studio relations…
When asked on ESPN podcast The Plug about the possibility of Rush Hour 4, Chris Tucker’s response elicited a lot of enthusiasm from the hosts. “Yes, we’re working on it now. It’s definite. It’s happening.” In spite of the terrible reviews that the Rush Hour series has consistently received, America is always looking for more. A…
ThinkGeek is a master of finding ways to put a touch of geek into everyday items. Not just your typical nerdy tees and figurines, but functional items all throughout the household. With these Star Wars kitchen gadgets, you’ll feel like you’re making breakfast in a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars R2-D2 Coffee Press Coffee…
The SOS feature on the Apple Watch has been around for over a year, providing wearers with an extra lifeline during emergencies. It’s activated by pressing and holding the side button for several seconds, which will automatically connect you to emergency services after a countdown. Unfortunately, 911 dispatchers throughout the U.S. are finding that it’s…
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Emilia Clarke has given some insight into her character, Qi’ra, in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Aside from being rumored as Han’s love interest, there’s not been much information about Qi’ra. Maybe there’s a reason for the air of mystery around her. According to Clarke, Qi’ra is just that….
All of you procrastinators still looking for the perfect gift to give that geeky someone in your life, look no further! Check out these items from ThinkGeek that you can still get by Valentine’s Day if you hurry! Even better, they’re all available at a discounted price! Plush Bouquets Flowers die. Adorable plush bouquets are forever!…
It looks like the Power of Three is headed our way, again. The CW ordered the pilot for a reboot of Charmed last week. A different reboot was actually proposed a year ago and would have been set in the 70’s, making it a prequel to the 1998 hit series. This was passed up, however, and…
Vinyl better make room (maybe just a little) because it’s not the only old school medium that music enthusiasts are using these days. Last year showed a 35 percent increase in the sales of cassette tapes with 174,000 units sold in the US, according to Nielsen’s year-end report. If you’re wondering who to thank for…
No doubt patios are a fun place to hang, but maybe not so much in the brutal winter of New England. Yet, somehow, the Precinct Kitchen + Bar (pictured above) in Boston has found a way to get people to willingly sit outside this January. They’ve set up a Game of Thrones pop-up bar where you…
Fans of David Bowie will be pleased to know that his son, Duncan Jones, has provided them with a way to reconnect with the dearly departed singer/actor. He is launching the Bowie Book club to honor his father’s love of reading. https://twitter.com/ManMadeMoon/status/945814406499143680 Not surprisingly, Jones selected one of his father’s “true loves” (Hawksmoor by Peter…
If you’re a fan of the indie title Teslagrad that came out last month, then you may want to check out World to the West. Both games take place in the same universe, but World to the West does follow its own story. “World to the West is focused around, exploration, action and environmental puzzles,…
