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The History of Dracula on Film (Part 2)

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As we covered in the previous chapter of this series, Universal Studios now owned the rights to Dracula and they were itching to put their horror star, Lon Chaney into the film. The studio had been founded… Continue reading

Retro Review: ‘Superman Returns’

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This summer we saw the greatest superhero of them all make his triumphant return to the big screen in The Man of Steel. Being rebooted for a modern era has made fans remember just… Continue reading

A Guide to the Tradition of Game Night

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We geeks have a proud and noble tradition, where we gather around the table of fellowship with full plastic bottles or citrus soda or cans of energy drink (as well as snacks for… Continue reading

The History of Dracula on Film (Part 1)

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In Eastern Europe during the 1400’s a man was entrusted with ruling the Wallachia and defending it from the Islamic invaders feared by the European church. The man seemed destined to be a… Continue reading

Behind the Cape: The Creation of Superman

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It is no secret right now that super heroes are everywhere. The colorful characters once relegated as mere children’s entertainment can now be found in; comics, films, TV shows, video games, and a… Continue reading

Dark Matters: Twisted But True-A Show for Science Geeks

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If there is one thing us geeks love it’s a GOOD show about science. I must emphasize the GOOD of that previous sentence, because anybody can make a television series dealing with scientific… Continue reading

Superman: The Essential Comics

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As many of you may know we are quickly approaching the most anticipated blockbuster of the year as Superman returns to the big screen perfectly timed to coincide with the iconic hero’s 75th anniversary. No… Continue reading

The Best Comics of Scott Snyder

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In the past couple of years the comic book industry has the meteoric rise of a writer whose name alone on a book equals both sales and critical acclaim. Since catching the attention… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’

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Before I begin this review let me just say as a geek; who would have believed the day would come when we would get to see Captain Kirk match wits with Sherlock Holmes?… Continue reading

Harry Potter Spin-Offs We Want to See

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One of the great things about being a geek is the fact that the various franchises we love often take place in deep immersive universes, which serve as a treasure trove of stories.… Continue reading