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I can’t believe that season four of “Game of Thrones” is finally here. We’ve endured the winds of winter and are rewarded with the slow but steady progress of our friends from Westeros and beyond. But if there is one thing I realized as the curtain was pulled back on “Game of Thrones” 4.0 it’s…
Joss Whedon, otherwise known as god of the nerds, is famous for his complex characters, fascinating storylines, and amazing action scenes. But what really sets him apart is his dialog. Snappy, smart, and sarcastic, Joss’s characters’ one liners are the stuff of legend. Here are some of the most memorable quotes from all of the…
Peter Serafinowicz Peter Serafinowicz comes from Liverpool and is married to fellow British actress Sarah Alexander. Peter has a number of impressive film credits to his name, which include: Shaun of the Dead, Couples Retreat (2009) and Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) where he provided the voice of Darth Maul. His…
Heroes can be a bit boring. They’re always doing the right thing, judging everyone else, and going out of their way to sacrifice themselves for the greater good. There is, however, something very compelling about a good villain (good is a relative term). They can get away with saying the darkly funny, morally questionable things…
The Chromecast by Google has been the center of attention since its recent debut. The small device allows you to stream music and videos from online apps and websites straight to your television. Best of all, at only $35, it’s much cheaper than most HDMI cables, more convenient too. However, when Google introduced this genius…
Can you see it in the distance? We’re one month away from the summer blockbusters. The ones you’ve been watching the trailers for all winter. Well don’t break out the sandals quite yet. We have this very odd month at the box office to deal with first. March had some big titles to get us…
Vampires have long been a popular topic in fiction, but the craze has gotten out of hand since the terrible Twilight books and movies came out (although I maintain that the Cullens are not in fact vampires, but fairies). The series (and the money it made) has “inspired” a lot of film directors, authors, and…
I often hear people complaining that TV shows desensitize viewers to violence and horror and turn everyone into complacent sociopaths. While I will defend TV to the death, certain shows make me wonder if maybe they have a point. One such show is Supernatural. By the time I marathoned the first six seasons of the…
Everyone knows that science fiction can influence actual science and technology, as with Star Trek’s communicators possibly inspiring the cell phone. Unfortunately some of the cooler aspects of sci-fi might always remain fictional, existing only as plastic props or CGI. Neverthless, we can always hold out hope, and here are a few of the futuristic…
Here’s the deal: laughter is the best medicine. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries If you’re a nerdfighter, there is no way – and no excuse – you haven’t heard of the critically acclaimed web series. Developed by Hank Green and Bernie Su, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is a modernized adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice….
Whenever you discuss your taste in books to someone, there is one topic that seems to always pop up: classic literature. No matter where this conversation goes, it will end up making you feel like you’re not a true fan of the art of literature because you still have not read Moby Dick or Sense…
Because life is too short to watch crappy movies. Inception Inception is a mind-blowing story and to boot, the SciFi film is blessed with a dream-worthy cast. The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Sir Michael Caine, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Ken Watanabe and Pete Postlethwaite. Now you see why…
I “cut the cord” from my cable provider a few years ago. I did an analysis of what shows I watched and how many I could get for free or through services like Hulu. Apparently I could get everything except A&E, CBS, and TLC. So I got a $10 digital antennae to get anything that…
Celebrities are just like us — except with the fame and money. After a long way at work, all they want to do is unwind and spend quality time with their loved ones. Some of them even have their very own hobbies. Did you know? Johnny Depp loves Barbie dolls and Angelina Jolie collects daggers!…
Every fall an epic battle goes down. Most of us witness the brutal struggle and even have a part in determining which opponent emerges victorious, yet we don’t even realize it is happening. Much like the gladiators of old, these warriors fight to the death. Not all are evenly matched: some have strength and brawn,…