Book vs film: when the movie gets it right

Book vs Film: When the Movie Gets it Right

I love a good book. Better yet I love a great book. There is nothing better than getting whisked away into a different realm and experiencing things that you will never have the opportunity to in real life. Unfortunately, books don’t always get the endings right. Have you ever devoted hours and hours reading a…

The vampire trend: from scary to fairy

The Vampire Trend: From Scary to Fairy

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…

Today’s young adult fantasy novels become tomorrow’s blockbusters

Today’s Young Adult Fantasy Novels Become Tomorrow’s Blockbusters

A lot of film people complain about the number of comic book movies that are released every year. Of course that’s not a problem for us at Geek Insider. But in terms of blockbuster source material, people often overlook the constant presence of another genre, young adult fantasy. Maybe the general public doesn’t know where…