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Why Pokémon Go is the Best Thing that Ever Happened
It’s 7:42 AM and I am running towards the canal near my house, draped in polka dot pajamas and gym trainers. There is a Dragonair somewhere in the area, greyed out in my list of nearby Pokémon, and I’m going to find the damn thing. Lifting my eyes from the phone screen on this warm Sunday morning, I notice four or five people ranging from early teens to should-definitely-know-better adults... Each with his or her phone out, walking in circles around one small patch of grass. As I approach, they look up at me expectantly. Did you catch it? No one had located the elegant, eel-like dragon Pokémon that was a favorite of mine so many years ago. I join the huddle and we continue the hunt.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Geeks
Scariest 90s Horror Movies
Movie fans like Quentin Tarantino often consider the 90s to be the worst decade for horror movies. It was the era that spawned terrible blockbusters and commercially-driven cash grab films. Despite how much people may malign the scariest 90s horror movies, there are still genuine pieces of cinema to be found in the the realm of horror. This era was an experimental period where horror fans saw the rise of found footage, psychological slashers, and meta horror about the genre itself. This period proved to be a breeding ground for films sufficient for any horror aficionado.
By Geeks Staff8 years ago in Geeks
Evolution of Ant-Man
By now you must have seen Ant-Man, the 2015 summer blockbuster starring Paul Rudd. For those who haven’t seen it, you’re probably wondering how a film surrounding a superhero called Ant-Man can have redeemable qualities and/or special powers. Meanwhile, Ant-Man has a long and storied history in the comic book universe and has, at many points, been the most important character of the Marvel Universe. This is the evolution of Ant-Man. It’s probably wise to first go over which characters have worn the Ant-Man suit.
By Stephen Hamilton8 years ago in Geeks
Brutal Zombie Kills
Zombie flicks are the best way to fantasize about killing thousands of one’s fellow humans without guilt or remorse. That kind of destruction, however, comes with collateral damage. Possessing no empathy, few manners, and a disregard for the welfare of humanity, when it’s time for the zombies to get their revenge, they become a little more creative than your average human. They tend to reveal what lies deepest inside us—in a strictly anatomical sense. Compiled below are some of the most brutal zombie kills: that intrusive, eviscerating style of murder that only a horde of zombies could perform.
By Geeks Staff8 years ago in Geeks
Amazing Superhero Games
Because of their charismatic nature, superheroes are characters that often translate to many art forms such as film, TV—or in this case—video games. In fact, it’s pretty typical to want to take on the role of your favorite superhero, and video games give you the explicit tools to do so. However, superhero games have a reputation for being generally terrible. Therefore we have filtered through all the usual dreck and pulled out some of the best so that you may live out your hero fantasies in the digital realm.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Geeks
Greatest Geek Girls
It’s pretty much undeniable that geek culture has become pop culture. Not that this is a bad thing—in fact, I’d argue it’s some sort of pseudo-renaissance for the stereotypical “geek.” Geekdom is no longer something to be ashamed of, but rather an element of mainstream pride. Watching a comic book movie in the early 2000s was a completely different experience than it is now. Celebrating your favorite superheroes has gone from niche to cool. With this new development in popular culture comes the inevitable new idols whom people have grown to love. In light of this change, a steadfast characteristic of geek culture prevails: the tendency to focus more on personality than vanity. The greatest geek girls combine intelligence, a love of all things nerdy, and—of course—bombshell beauty.
By Stephen Hamilton8 years ago in Geeks
Kathleen Smith Ultimate Fangirl
In a world dominated by successful geeky franchises (Star Wars and Star Trek, I’m looking directly at you), we find ourselves simply obsessed. From comic conventions to cosplay, collectors items, and fan videos, the most dedicated fans can’t get enough of their favorite series. Waking moments are spent writing fan fiction or planning the next con, as well as consuming all news on the subject at hand.
By Natasha Sydor8 years ago in Geeks
Why Women Game Developers Matter
If you take a look at the top five games of 2015 according to MetaCritic, you’ll be pressed to find a female name among the credits. You may find names that sound like they should belong to women (here’s looking at you Leslie Benzies), but unfortunately the presence of women is nonexistent with the exception of Undertale’s Temmie Chang and Journey’s Robine Hunicke.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Geeks
History of 'Goosebumps'
In the world of children’s horror fiction, American author R. L. Stine created a series of stories that follow young children who always seem to find their way into scary situations. Beginning in 1992, Scholastic began releasing these soon-to-be trendy tales of young characters. By 1997, the publishing house put out 62 Goosebumps books and sold over 350 million copies in 32 languages.
By Geeks Staff8 years ago in Geeks
Original Female Superheroes
Not every woman is created from the rib of a man. It is unfortunate that the vast majority of female superheroes are simply derivatives of male characters. It makes sense from a marketing standpoint, but it isn't the best message for the young women who grow up as comic fans. Marvel realized how bad the problem actually was when they made their commemorative stamps. They had a hard time finding women superheroes to include in the design that weren't just lady versions of other characters already on the stamps. However, there are several ladies who stand on their own as original female superheroes. This list isn't meant to be exhaustive or to represent the very best, but rather to include some original female superheroes that are worth learning about.
By Stephen Hamilton8 years ago in Geeks
Cosplayer Holly Wolf
Holly Wolf is a Canadian model who juggles her career as a playmate with her passion for geek pop culture and cosplay. The Toronto native is a self-proclaimed Zelda who provides breakdowns of her costumes on her website alongside details of her armor-making skills. She was the first-ever cover model of Geek Fantasy, a men’s magazine, where she cosplayed Captain America. Wolf is an internationally-recognized model who has graced the pages of FHM while appearing on the cover of Playboy Slovakia. Her honors include 2014 Playmate of the Year for the Czech edition of the venerated publication. Cosplayer Holly Wolf symbolizes a new wave of pop culture—it is possible to be a smart, beautiful geek girl.
By Geeks Staff8 years ago in Geeks
Scariest 70s Horror Movies
70s cinema became dominated by the American New Wave or New Hollywood. Lead by a new generation of baby boomer filmmakers, the American New Wave forever changed the world of cinema. These filmmaking mavericks took the authorial role away from the studios and placed it squarely in their own hands. Bringing new levels of sex and violence while pushing boundaries, the mavericks of the 70s also brought this approach to the horror arena, making some of the best films the genre had ever seen. Deviating from stock tropes and cliche norms, this new wave of horror films took cinematic terror in a new direction. Filmmakers like William Friedkin, Ridley Scott, David Cronenberg, Wes Craven, and John Carpenter rose to prominence and forever changed what audiences should be expect from film. Watch the scariest 70s horror movies and try to keep the lights off... if you can.
By Isaac Shapiro8 years ago in Geeks