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Larry Blamire's Steam Wars: Adventures in a High Hat Lifter
In his second outing in the Steam Wars universe, Larry Blamire delves deeper into the mechanical world of the warriors inside the giant steam rigs. Blamire's other books include Tales of the Callamo Mountains, a collection of his western horror short stories, and I Didn't Know You Came With Raisins, a collection of his surreal cartoons. The art direction and collaboration with Green Lantern's Tyler Kirkham of DC fame, on the Steam Wars comic books series added an extra edge to the alternate universe of Blamire's steam punk imagination.
By Frank White8 years ago in Geeks
‘The Herculoids’ - Hanna-Barbera’s ‘Lost’ Hit Animated Show
Narrator: Somewhere out in space live The Herculoids! Zok, the laser-ray dragon! Igoo, the giant rock ape! Tundro, the tremendous! Gloop and Gleep, the formless, fearless wonders! With Zandor, their leader, and his wife, Tara, and son, Dorno, they team up to protect their planet from sinister invaders! All-strong! All-brave! All-heroes! They're The Herculoids!
By Will Stape8 years ago in Geeks
Original 'Star Wars' Ornaments
What is Boba Fett's favorite Christmas song? Jango bells, Jango bells, Jango all the wayyyy! Ba Dum Ching. Even villains like Darth Vader like to get into the holiday spirit once in awhile and wear their favorite ugly sweaters. In celebration of Star Wars: Rogue One, ditch the garland and the ordinary decorations, and join in on the fun with these Star Wars ornaments that will look amazing on your Christmas tree. From the classic Yoda to R2-D2 in reindeer antlers, all of these Star Wars ornaments are sure to add some holiday cheer to your festive tree.
By Yadim Shmaltz8 years ago in Geeks
Best 'Stranger Things' Funko Pop! Figures Arrive
In 2016, Netflix transported us back to the 80s, with the classic tube socks, feathered hair, but with better television quality. Stranger Things rocked the streaming service and became one of the top watched shows of the summer. We followed a group of boys as they searched for their missing friend, gained the friendship of a young girl turned government experiment, and experienced the demogorgons in all their dangerous glory. Most of the audience may not have much in common with the school aged kids, or the 80s, but the show was a hit. And like any pop culture phenemonon, enter Funko Pop! to immortalize the characters for fans! Each of the boys, kickass Elle, Joyce, and her lights and even Barb are portrayed in 3 3/4" figures that you can keep on your desk, dresser, or right next to you on the couch when Season 2 premieres in 2017!
By Stephen Hamilton8 years ago in Geeks
Larry Blamire's Steam Wars: A Good Left Arm
Larry Blamire's Steam Wars comic series is a tor de force of the steam punk genre. Larry's visuals are stunning, characters have depth and the steam punk story line is action filled. Decades ago Blamire dabbled for a time in underground comics like Predator, a vigilante anti-hero, Blazing Violence, and Ace of Spades.
By Frank White8 years ago in Geeks
Remembering 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar'
People are always asking for movies that stand the test of time. Movies that were made and feel like another era, but are so authentic that they could not be recreated today. These are the classic films like The Godfather, Ordinary People, or Apocolypse Now. I still have almost every VHS tape, laser disc, DVD, and Blu Ray I ever bought. It's a good thing too, because films like Looking for Mr. Goodbar are not easy to find. Sure you can watch it on YouTube until the Russian site that loaded it up to a channel gets shut down for copyright issues but that doesn't feel right. Back in 1977 when it was still a novel idea to successfully adapt a film from a book, and the only sequel was Rocky II, the classic Looking for Mr. Goodbar launched the career of the Dalai Lama's favorite male lead, Richard Gere. Unfortunately the movie does not compare to the book, and after re-watching the film recently I have taken it off my list of movies that stand the test of time. But I highly recommend reading the book.
By Mike Mavenful8 years ago in Geeks
What Games Do Game Designers Play?
The video game market is oversaturated with content. With countless games lining the virtual shelfs, it can be hard to find the most interesting and inventive. But that doesn't mean they’re not out there! There are games, both indie and AAA, that are thinking about how to redefine genre expectations. While there are certainly more niche games that are focusing on creating completely new experiences, this list is primarily focusing on the games that are maximizing their genre’s potential. Those other games will have to wait until a future post. Instead, take a look at the games that are perfecting their genres, combining old and modern convention, and offering new perspectives.
By Bjorn Bjornson8 years ago in Geeks
11 Films You Should Watch if You Want to Live Forever
Victor Frankenstein This 2015 science fiction fantasy horror film was produced with a modest budget of only $40 million. Golden Globe nominee James McAvoy, Emmy Award nominee Charles Dance, and world-famous Daniel Radcliffe star in this film written by Max Landis, the screenwriter of the certified fresh 2012 science fiction action film Chronicle.
By Alejandro Guillú Mendoza8 years ago in Geeks
Best New York Based Television Shows
The greatest city in the world is New York; there’s no other place that could come close. As a film and culture junkie, some of my favorite films (and the greatest films of all time) take place in this great city. As someone who also lived and worked in this amazing city, I can confirm how it offers a variety of life, and every train ride in makes the new day feel like an adventure, even the grumpiest of Mondays somehow get better when I see the skyline as my train passes through the Meadowlands of New Jersey.
By Marina Caitlin Watts8 years ago in Geeks
Top 10 Holiday Gifts for the Geeky Girl of Your Dreams
Alright, December is officially here and it's time to get your butt in gear and start your holiday shopping. To (partially) answer the age-old question of "What do women want?", let's start with some well thought out holiday gifts, shall we? It's easy to go the generic route: lotion, wine, earrings - but where is the fun in that? If you know your girl has some dorky depth, this list can point you in the right direction for a successful holiday season.
By Samantha Banner8 years ago in Geeks
Funniest 'South Park' Randy Marsh Scenes
We should all thank the divine forces that led Trey Parker and Matt Stone to decide to further develop some of the characters that weren’t so involved in first few seasons of South Park, because that decision brought us the funniest Randy Marsh scenes. Before this happened, Randy was just Stan’s dad and not much more, having only the occasional screen time without catching the attention of the viewers. Thankfully, the creators of South Park realized the potential in Randy’s character and he quickly became an integral part of this hilarious animated TV show. South Park is still airing, so even though we tried our best to choose some of the funniest South Park Randy Marsh scenes, there sure are many that we just couldn’t include since Randy is one of the funniest characters in the show.
By Stephen Hamilton8 years ago in Geeks