On May 27, Disney began it’s Summer of Heroes and opened its newest attraction at Disney’s California Adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission BREAKOUT. For those strong willed and heat resistant guests who braved the park, the ride is quite a delight. However, be warned; it is far more […]
The Handmaid’s Tale: Night Recap
Synopsis 1×10: Serena Joy confronts Offred, who struggles with a life-altering revelation; the handmaids are faced with a brutal decision. As far as finales go, I can’t say too much of “Night” actually shocked me or surprised me. After the slew of surprises that have happened throughout the season, this episode […]
The Pod Nod: The Bright Sessions Brings Therapy for Unlikely Heroes
The Bright Sessions podcast just had their season three finale, and now is the BEST time to start listening to this fantastic series. If you enjoy shows like Legion or the X-Men movies, this is your next podcast addiction. The Bright Sessions centers around a group of gifted individuals called “atypicals” and their […]
Settle in for a Cuppa with Jane of Austin
Author: Hillary Manton Lodge Pub. Date: June 13, 2017 Publisher: Penguin Random House Formats: Paperback, eBook Pages: 312 Find it: Amazon, Goodreads, Publisher Sense and Sensibility was my first ever Jane Austen book. I remember asking my eighth grade language arts teacher for book recommendations one day after class (*cough* nerd […]
Blood Drive: Welcome to Pixie Swallow Recap
Synopsis of 1×02: Blood Drive heads to Pixie Swallow, giving Grindhouse fans the typical diner experience – right up until you realize the meat is people. The meat is people! In the car, Arthur and Grace argue about how they’re going to top up the car when it finally runs out […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – June 14, 2017
There was plenty to read this week, with Misfit City, Grass Kings, and Godshaper from BOOM! Studios, Winnebago Graveyard and Regression from Image Comics, and Briggs Land: Lone Wolves, Harrow County, and American Gods from Dark Horse Comics. Check out what we loved and let us know which series we’re missing out on in the comments! Sam’s Reads Misfit […]
NYC’s Split Screens Festival is Exactly what Television Fans Needed
I enjoy film, but I love television. For some reason I have always been captivated by the stories shared on the small screen, starting with my House obsession in high school and building from there. Unfortunately for television fanatics like me there is not a lot out there in terms of […]
Golden Kamuy Volume 1 is the Perfect Introduction to a Rising Manga Star
Author: Satoru Noda Artists: Satoru Noda Release Date: June 20, 2017 Publisher: Viz Media Genre: Adventure, War It’s hard to ask for a much stronger introduction to a western audience than what Satoru Nada offers in Golden Kamuy Volume 1. A relatively new creator in the incredibly competitive seinen manga market, Nada […]
Stitchers: Perfect Recap
Synopsis of 03×03: The team sorts through a plethora of suspects after a high-profile divorce attorney is murdered; Linus discovers the cause of the neurosync issues in the stitches, which directly affects Kirsten and Cameron. Kirsten and Cameron share an intimate moment in the office. We finally see the machine […]
BookCon 2017 Interview: Thi Bui of ‘The Best We Could Do’ Talks The Asian American Experience
I always find myself eager to read non-fiction when I can relate to it. There’s something about the personal experience and understanding that not only deepens the story but also emphasizes its intention. When I first encountered Thi Bui’s graphic memoir The Best We Could Do, it was casual. I didn’t […]