[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7kdUy5_WlI] I’ll admit it now, before going to this movie, I had no real excitement for it. Could it be because his origins story was so disappointing? Maybe. But somehow Hugh Jackman charmed me back into a theater seat and after watching The Wolverine, I went on an X-Binge and proceeded […]
COPIC 101: Everything You Need to Know about the World’s Best Marker
If you’re an artist or a crafter (or even if you aren’t), you may have noticed a new brand of marker popping up in craft stores lately. Or perhaps you are a Japanophile and are already familiar with the brand name “Copic.” If you have noticed these professional-grade pens, you’ve […]
Badland is a Scenic Adventure For Your iOS Device
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nkxyKo09Qs] We’re not really sure what the fluffy little protagonist of the game Badland is but I’m pretty sure it’s adorable. A combination between Limbo and Tiny Wings, this game will keep your attention and your interest. The dark little bird-like protagonist flaps his way through a silhouette of a […]
SDCC 2013: I Did (NOT) Survive The Walking Dead Escape!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uPqSXUN3UA&feature=youtu.be] After completing The Walking Dead Escape at San Diego Comic Con, let me tell you what’s going to be in my zombie survival kit: Gatorade and kneepads. None of you warned me about the kneepads, so I’m going to be the first to say it. Wear kneepads to the […]
Zombies, Run! Update Boasts Streamlined Features and Base Customizability
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlRgBvYFxTo&w=560&h=315] Season 2 of the wildly popular running app Zombies, Run! may have been officially released in April, but the apocalyptic game’s recent update has been what users have been waiting for (even if they didn’t know it). Last week brought a massive overhaul of the old interface, revamping the […]
Deadbeat: Makes You Stronger by Guy Adams
Title: Deadbeat: Makes You Stronger Author: Guy Adams Release Date: June 11, 2013 Publisher: Titan Books Source: Titan Books Genre(s): Mystery, Horror Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Very mild GoodReads | Amazon One only needs to read a few pages into Deadbeat: Makes You Stronger to see that Guy Adams has strength in writing the Holmes-Watson dynamic. Tom […]
Uber: Your Personal Driver is a Tap Away
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bys8mOZoZyc&w=560&h=315] Uber is an on-demand private driver service. If you need a ride, it’s as easy as opening an app on your iPhone or Android and letting the driver know your location (if you don’t have a smartphone, you can text your address too). Once you play pin the point […]
Another Little Piece by Kate Karyus Quinn
Title: Another Little Piece Author: Kate Karyus Quinn Release Date: June 11, 2013 Publisher: HarperTeen Source: Edelweiss DRC Genre(s): YA Fiction, YA Paranormal Fiction, YA Horror, Paranormal, Horror Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Review Spoilers: Mild GoodReads | Amazon Honestly, I was a little disappointed in this one. GoodReads bills it as: “The spine-tingling horror of Stephen King meets an eerie mystery worthy […]
"Sharknado": A Terrible Work of Genius
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iwsqFR5bh6Q] Sharks took my grandpa. So I really hate sharks. Sharknado may have had dismal TV viewer statistics, but by the explosive reaction on Twitter, you’d never know it. Somehow, this absurdly named B-movie was the best thing to post about on Thursday night. Now, the dust has settled, the air […]
"Pacific Rim" Will Knock You Out of the Water
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5guMumPFBag] I don’t often have many issues with movies. I can normally see the good parts of a movie and see the positive without minding too much about the flaws. But I knew, I knew that I would have to be biased with Pacific Rim, because I have been excited […]
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