Make Comics Like the Pros Author: Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente Release Date: September 9th, 2014 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Source: Bloggingforbooks.org Genre(s): How-To Rating: ★★★★☆ GoodReads | Amazon Well, do ya? Then now’s the chance to get some advice straight from the big shots themselves! In cinema there’s the well documented history […]
Dragon Con 2014: The Year I Mostly Did Comics Stuff
Once again, Dragon Con has come and gone. Panels were attended, costumes were worn, and a lot of drinks were drunk. A lot. There was a $12 rum bucket at one point. I am not ashamed. Still, after last year’s determination to be chill, what was my Dragon Con experience […]
Z Nation: Full Metal Zombie Recap
[youtube=http://youtu.be/FlRS8B5aP0M] Z Nation: Full Metal Zombie (1×04) Synopsis: They’re headed for a helicopter, but which of them can actually pilot it? Your guess is as good as mine! Rating: ★★★★☆ I think I can sum up every episode of Z Nation by saying so much and not enough happens. There’s a Romero […]
So The "Potter Puppet Pals" Creator Made A Mashup Album (Or Two)
Whether or not you know Neil Cicierega by name, you almost definitely know his work in some way. His Potter Puppet Pals series was once basically the most popular thing on the internet, the most famous episode “The Mysterious Ticking Noise” having now amassed over 150 million views. He also […]
The Legend of Korra: After All These Years Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCEFMY4TWGw] The Legend of Korra: After All These Years (4×01) Synopsis: Three years after the defeat of Zaheer, the Earth Kingdom is about to crown a new king. Team Avatar has split up, going their separate ways. The Air Nation has been repairing the Earth Kingdom and attempting to protect it […]
Edmonton Expo: BioWare, Mythbusters & Cosplay!
Most people probably don’t see Canada as a convention hotspot. Little do they know we Northies pack away hidden gems like the Edmonton Expo in mounds of snow and shield it with overbearing politeness. Silly stereotypes aside, The Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo 2014 exceeded my expectations in only its […]
Nerdophiles Catch Up with…The Originals
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7o5b-K4V40] Next Monday, The Originals returns for their second explosive season. The dramatic spin off series of The Vampire Diaries, features the one and only Mikaelson family and their roots in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The Originals primarily follows the lives of hybrid Klaus Mikaelson, and vampires Elijah and Rebekah […]
The Vampire Diaries: I’ll Remember Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi7BpfI2_LI] The Vampire Diaries: I’ll Remember (6×01) Synopsis: In the aftermath of last season’s finale, the gang are living in various states of denial. Elena’s hitting some magic witch herbs a little too hard so she can hallucinate being together with Damon again. Later, she asks Alaric to erase all […]
"Star Wars Rebels" Spark of Somethin' Good
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_soLH5MWGOg&w=560&h=315] Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion Release Date: 10/03/14 Cast: Steve Blum, Vanessa Marshall, Freddie Prinze Jr, Tiya Sircar, and Taylor Gray Director: Steward Lee Studio: Disney Distributor: DIsney-ABC Domestic Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Low IMDB| Wikipedia This past weekend I had the luck to catch a screening of the […]
Reign: The Plague Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geVIFma98Pk] Reign: The Plague (02×01) Synopsis: The Black Plague is back and the French Court is on lock down. Mary faces political pressure inside the castle, while Francis must make a decision on Lola and her baby. Rating: ★★★☆☆ So with the gates closed, and the palace on lockdown, Mary must rule […]