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Hi folks. Been a while. Welcome to the “second” (read; first post hiatus) edition of the Geekly Roundup, formerly the Geekly Ramble, Geek Insider’s recap of all things newsworthy in the world of tech, business, comics, film, games and geek culture this past week. We’ll be coming at you every weekend here on out with…
Even with a bunch of other cool titles hitting theaters last month, the box office was dominated by Beauty and the Beast. Looking at April movies, it’s probable that we’ll be seeing another single movie take the bulk of the movie money this month. But this one, The Fate of the Furious, involves big dudes punching…
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. This week, Mark Wahlberg battles a blazing inferno in Deepwater Horizon. This Here’s the Well From Hell April. 2010….
If you are still reeling from the drama that is Narcos, Netflix has your next replacement. Ingobernable (ungovernable for those non fluent) starts off with a bang. The President and First Lady of Mexico are in an all out hand to hand combat match, that has a deadly ending. And that is just in the first…
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. This week, a NY improv group struggles with success, failure, and life in general in Don’t Think Twice. Did…
A highlight of shows scheduled to be released for the month of April on Amazon Prime has been announced. There are quite a few Amazon Originals in the mix. We’ve got season 3 of Bosch, a few kids shows, and a docuseries on Hugh Hefner and his “impact on global culture.” *audible groan* I’m personally looking…
For those who carry a bookshelf with them on-the-go, Amazon releases a variety of e-books monthly for $3.99 or less. I’m here to discover narratives written by female authors and let you know if they’re worth storing on your virtual bookshelf. Ah, dystopias – we can’t live in them, but we can’t live without them…
People love their wine, and they love their Game of Thrones. And it seems that most characters in the Game of Thrones love their wine, as well. Seriously, how did it take HBO so long to come out with a selection of wines based off this show? It may have taken six seasons, but you…
The teaser trailer for the live action adaptation of beloved anime Death Note was released on March 22, but even before the teaser was released there was scrutiny of the casting. Death Note “…centers around a high school student named Light Yagami, who discovers a supernatural notebook that allows him to kill anyone simply by writing…
Netflix giveth and Netflix taketh away! April brings about a bunch of incoming and outgoing shows for your viewing pleasure. If you were a fan of Arrested Development, the beloved show that Netflix brought back in 2013, we have bad news. The show is disappearing from the service in April, at least the first three…
Spring is here, and you know what that means—spring reading! If you want to pick up some new books for your shelves and don’t know where to start, BookCase.Club subscription box is the way to go. How these boxes work is you choose what genre of books you want to receive in the mail—such…
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. iTunes is testing my resolve this week. The featured $0.99 movie is Bridget Jones’ Baby. The (Other) $0.99 option is Mechanic: Resurrection. How…
If you enjoy the ambient noises of space travel that run throughout SciFi film and TV hits, musician Cheesy Nirvosa (AKA Crysknife007) may be your new favorite composer. And/or if you are seeking out a new sleep aid or mellow relaxation soundtrack, the multihour pieces based off sounds like engine noises from Star Trek: The…
Vinyl Me, What? Vinyl Me, Please!! Good things come in 12 inch packages. Delivering limited edition pressings of new and classic albums directly to your doorstep, Vinyl Me, Please operates under a simple philosophy: The Album Lives. With a carefully curated catalog of new and hard to find releases, the subscription service is more than just a…
Ready or not, here comes another Matrix movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the reboot is in early stages of development and it’s unclear what direction it will take. Their sources tell them that Zach Penn, who co-wrote the Avengers script, is in talks with Warner Bros. about taking on the role of screenwriter. It…