Written in the 1980s, there’s a lot of political subtext in this book but the social commentary it provides on class structures and the privileges of the wealthy could just as easily describe some of the current political issues and social movements.
This TMNT Trailer Fills Me With All the Nostalgia
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRipBOQl95o] So we’ve got our first full trailer for Michael Bay’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot. Though, would we really call it a reboot or a re-imagining? I don’t even know any more. But it’s definitely a re-imagining all the same and I’m actually excited about it. I was doubtful […]
Two Worlds Collide in X-Men: Days of Future Past
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6acRHWnfZAE&w=560&h=315] The second trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past hit Youtube earlier this week. As a long time fan of the X-Men, I am ecstatic to see what this new movie will bring. In this latest addition to the X-Men franchise, fans get the chance to see two star studded […]
What Message is Nerd HQ Sending with its Crowdfunding Campaign?
“I Want My Nerd HQ 2014” is a crowdfunding campaign that Zachary Levi and his company, The Nerd Machine, launched with the goal of collecting $1,000,000 to finance this year’s Nerd HQ, which has run in San Diego at the same time as San Diego Comic Con since 2011. Since […]
Some Cats Were Just Born to Be Internet Celebrities
How to Make Your Cat An Internet Celebrity Author: Patricia Carlin, Dustin Fenstermacher Release Date: April 1, 2014 Publisher: Quirk Books Source: Quirk Books Genre(s): Parody, Comedy, How-To Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: N/A GoodReads | Amazon I have been waiting so long to read this book. Not because I have any intention of turning my cats into Internet […]
The Walking Dead: Us Recap
[youtube=http://youtu.be/qz5mU8qDT7Y] The Walking Dead: Us (4×15) Synopsis: Glenn’s group continues the search for Maggie, putting everyone else at risk while doing so, while Daryl learns the rules of his new group. Rating: ★★★★☆ Eugene and his mullet of knowledge give Abraham a good run for his money as my favorite sometimes, as […]
Bates Motel: Caleb Recap
Hey, #BatesMotel fans! We have an awesome giveaway going on RIGHT NOW! Check it out: http://t.co/e2sO1eLokp . pic.twitter.com/5QS174mq2q — NERDOPHILES (@nerdophiles) March 22, 2014 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1P83iDOK9o] Bates Motel: Caleb (2×03) Synopsis: Norma and Norman make new friends. Dylan bonds with Uncle Caleb not knowing all the secrets that rest in the past […]
Hannibal: Takiawase Recap [Spoilers]
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU0G8nfAaOM] Hannibal: Takiawase (2×04) Synopsis: Things get serious, we probably lose one of our own, and bees? Rating: ★★★★☆ I want to give this episode zero stars only because I’m so damn sad after how it ended. Instead, it gets four starts for answering questions and giving us some hope that maybe […]
Kickstarter Round-Up: Spaaaaaaaaace!
PeriAreion I can’t play action games to save my avatar’s life, but I have such fond memories of Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri that this Kickstarter is bringing back. PeriAreion is a real-time strategy game that plops you and your team of colonists down on Mars, where the goal is to […]
Divergent May Just Be One of the Best YA Adaptations of the Year
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plKjRVg8g-8] Divergent Release Date: March 21, 2014 Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Zoe Kravtiz, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Mekhi Phifer, Jai Courtney, Miles Teler, Kate Winslet Director: Neil Burger Studio: Summit Entertainment, Red Wagon Entertainment Distributor: Summit Entertainment, Lionsgate Genre(s): YA Adaptation, Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction Based On the Divergent series by Veronica Roth Rating: ★★★★☆ […]