So you’ve heard “Heroes,” watched Labyrinth, and maybe you even know that the Nirvana song “The Man Who Sold the World” is actually a cover of the title track of Bowie’s second studio album. But if you’re still mourning this month’s passing of the Thin White Duke (and let’s be […]
“Escape from the Walled City” Mass Escape Game Brings Attack on Titan to Life
“On that day, mankind received a grim reminder. We lived in fear of the Titans and were disgraced to live in these cages we called walls.” You are in the 105th Trainee Squad, your heart set on joining the Survey Corps after graduating. On the day of your initiation ceremony, […]
5 Things That Only Happen at CatCon
“It’s like Comic-Con…but for cat people.” -CatCon LA CatCon. You’ve probably heard of it, and if you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering who exactly was crazy enough to go to a convention about cats. I was, and believe it or not I survived to tell the tale. When I first […]
So You Want to Be Famous: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Character on Hollywood Boulevard
If you’ve been to Hollywood, you have undoubtedly seen the numerous characters strolling up and down the sidewalks, interacting with tourists and posing for tips. Perhaps you were startled by one of the many Spider-Men, took a picture with an incarnation of Johnny Depp, or ran into the famous Hollywood […]
How to Outrank Your Friends in Disney’s Tsum Tsum
“Tsum Tsum” in Japanese roughly translates to “Stack Stack,” which those familiar with Disney and LINE’s massively popular mobile game know, is exactly what these adorably mutated Disney characters do. It’s the player’s job to clear lines of three or more, in a fashion similar to the plethora of mobile […]
Spock Actor Leonard Nimoy Dies at 83
Today is a sad day for fans of Star Trek and science fiction. The New York Times reports that Leonard Nimoy died Friday morning in his home in Los Angeles. He was 83 years old. This news comes just days after it was reported that the Star Trek actor and […]
Doctor Who: Last Christmas Recap
Synopsis of 8×13: Inception meets Alien in this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special as the Doctor and Clara find themselves victims of parasites in a life-threatening situation. They also make an unlikely ally of Santa Claus, to whom they must turn to for help in both the darkest and […]
7 Reasons Why You Need to Watch ‘Over the Garden Wall’
Chances are, at some point within the past month or two, you’ve heard of the new miniseries Over the Garden Wall. Created by Patrick McHale, former writer and creative director of the hit series Adventure Time, the animation has gained a notable amount of critical acclaim since its premiere on […]
Doctor Who: Death in Heaven Recap [SEASON FINALE]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFZaqsaJ4eE] Doctor Who: Death in Heaven (8×12) Synopsis: The Twelfth Doctor’s first season comes to a dramatic close as Missy’s army of Cybermen rise from their graves and threaten the security of the world and the universe. The Doctor is given new international responsibilities as he fights to save […]
Doctor Who: Dark Water Recap
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_HdeOXdBUo] Doctor Who: Dark Water (8×11) Synopsis: As the season braces for its dramatic finale, the Doctor and Clara venture into an alternate dimension to recover a loved one after a terrible loss. Upon arriving at this underworld, the pair of time travelers make some surprising (and horrifying) discoveries […]
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