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Best Sci-fi Movies of the 90s

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The 1990’s saw huge steps forward in the field of special effects which were put to great use by the science fiction genre. Filmmakers had brand new tools at their disposal to tell… Continue reading

5 Modern Gothic Novels to Read

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Note: For the purpose of this blog, I’m defining modern as written in the 20th century or later. Honorable Mention: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (1938) Rebecca is the oldest book on this… Continue reading

In Memoriam: Franco Zeffirelli (1923-2019)

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  It is my sad duty to report that one of the great Italian directors of the 20th century, Franco Zeffirelli passed away this past weekend at the age of 96. Born Gian… Continue reading

TV Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ Documentary ‘The Last Watch’

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  ****WARNING!!! SPOILERS BELOW FOR ANYONE WHO HASN’T SEEN SEASON 8 OF GAME OF THRONES!!!!****   Plot: An in-depth look at the final season of Game of Thrones. Review: When something you’re passionate… Continue reading

Zero Context: Game of Thrones – Episode 2

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A podcast where a Game of Thrones expert and a total newbie meet to watch and discuss the final season of Game of Thrones.

Movie Review: ‘John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum

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Director: Chad Stahelski Cast: Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishbburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Lance Reddick, Anjelica Huston, Saï Taghmaoui, Jerome Flynn, Jason Mantzoukas Plot: The world’s most feared and… Continue reading

Remembering: Doris Day

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We at the House of Geekery were saddened to learn of the passing of Hollywood icon Doris Day. Day got her first taste of show business as a singer in the 1930’s and… Continue reading

TV Review: Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 4 ‘The Last of the Starks’

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***WARNING!!! BELOW THERE BE**** Episode Plot: The survivors of the Battle of Winterfell bury their dead. Dany begins to plot her next move on King’s Landing. Jon reveals his true parentage to Arya… Continue reading

In Memoriam: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019)

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Well this one just makes me want to Wookie howl with grief. Star Wars fans everywhere today mourn the loss of one the foundational characters of the original trilogy. Peter Mayhew who played… Continue reading

Underrated Disney Villains

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It should go without saying by now that the company Walt Disney built is responsible for some of the most beloved films of all time. Among the many great films which have come… Continue reading