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Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.
- Top Story - September 2016
Best Horror Podcasts
Although radio dramas once populated the airwaves, fiction has never dominated the podcast charts. This all changed with the creation of horror, suspense, and sci-fi podcasts. Their popularity isn’t much of a surprise, but more so that it took this long to catch on. With horror themed movies and TV shows keeping us up at night, it was about time for the dark airwaves to make their mark.
Alysha DePernaPublished 8 years ago in Geeks Must Read Books for ‘Stranger Things’ Fans
If you’re like most of humanity, you are either in the midst of binge watching Stranger Things or you have finished up and left wondering “WTF?!” If you aren’t part of the above groups, GET WITH THE PROGRAM PEOPLE! If it wasn’t Eleven’s story, Dustin’s toothless banter, or the Upside Down that kept you coming back for more at 2:00 AM when you were supposed to be sleeping, it was the friendship among the young boys, the twisted story line and the Christmas lights. I know you remember the Christmas lights.
Lindsie PolhemusPublished 8 years ago in GeeksCelebrities Who Are Secretly Geeks
Have you ever been tossing your polyhedral dice or mashing your video game controller buttons and suddenly wonder if there are celebrities who are secretly geeks somewhere out there doing the same thing? Chances are, yes, there is some celebrity with the same dorky past times. Life isn’t all red carpets and private jets, after all. They need something to pass the time between photoshoots, appearances, promotions, traveling, yachting, fundraising, and everything else those with a seemingly endless amount of money do! Here are a few celebrities who have some serious nerd cred, and some of these celebrities who are secretly geeks will likely surprise you!
Parag PatelPublished 8 years ago in GeeksSmartest Female Comic Characters
When it comes to the smartest female comic characters, there is definitely more than meets the eye. When you look past their tight costumes, perfect hair, and curves, you will uncover a list of women who are skilled in both the mind and the body. Poison Ivy’s study of botanical biochemistry, Sue Storm’s four doctorates in biochemical sciences and She-Hulk’s degree in law are just a few of the credentials that the smartest female comic characters have achieved. Not to be overshadowed by their male counterparts, these women are the lady bosses of the comic book industry.
Lindsie PolhemusPublished 8 years ago in GeeksKnight Rider’s Original High-Tech Car K.I.T.T.
The novelty of a self-driving car has worn off in an era where reality exceeds vintage sci-fi shows like Knight Rider. The David Hasselhoff-driven action series was a seminal hit in the 1980s. Like many shows from that decade, it enlightened a generation of dreamers to turn fantasy into reality. From Tesla to Google, the new era of the automotive industry promises to make Knight Rider’s K.I.T.T. proud to be the original high-tech car.
Eddie WongPublished 8 years ago in GeeksPokémon GO Life Hacks
After my last piece raving about why Pokémon GO is the best thing that ever happened and encouraging everyone on the planet to play, I thought it only polite that I share some of my Pokémon GO life hacks.
Samantha BentleyPublished 8 years ago in GeeksBest Anime on Netflix
Ask any anime fan and they will confirm—anime is not just a cartoon. Much more than children's entertain, anime is an art form. With complex plot lines and multidimensional characters, the subject matter in most anime's is anything but juvenile. For die hard dans, it may feel overwhelming when trying find the right series in the vast world of anime streaming online. Luckily, Netflix has simplified the selection by providing a fantastic assortment to choose from. Viewers can rest assured that this list will provide guidance in finding the best anime on Netflix right now!
Geeks StaffPublished 8 years ago in GeeksDC Comics Funko Pop! Collectibles
DC Comics was founded in 1934 and with it came many of the superheroes and villains that we have grown to know and love. Funko was founded some sixty years later and has grown to be a pop culture empire of miniature figures for every fan of every genre. Put the two together and you wind up with DC Comics Funko Pop! collectibles, a must have for every DC Universe fan. From icons like Superman to the insane such as Harley Quinn and The Joker, DC Comics Funko Pop! collectibles are perfect for everyone. Collect your favorite group, such as Justice League or the Suicide Squad and you start a great collection of unique and, dare I say "cute" figures that you can display on your desk, in your home, or in your pocket on the go if you so choose! All that matters is you get all your favs so you can show off your love for DC and Funko with DC Comics Funko Pop! collectibles!
Lindsie PolhemusPublished 8 years ago in GeeksGreatest 90s Collectibles
Kids of the 90s collected the greatest, albeit weirdest, things. Every generation has its trends. Our parents had the pet rock. Millennials are not unique in the fact that their toys were weird, they are unique in the sheer number of great yet odd trends that appeared and took hold during their childhood. From Beanie Babies to Troll Dolls, we have compiled a list of the greatest 90s collectibles. Nostalgic as these great collectibles may be, decades later it's hard to not see the humor in how devoted we were to these brands.
Chelsea LynnePublished 8 years ago in GeeksBadass Bruce Willis Movies
Badass thespian Bruce Willis deserves an award for having one of the most diverse filmographies of any action movie star. He manages to tackle a wide range of different material and navigates everything from the huge badass bombast of the Die Hard films to more dramatically intense material like Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction. But it’s his humor and wit that keeps audiences entertained and interested when he throws a curve ball and shows off his excellent sense of comedic timing. There’s not a role that exists that Bruce Willis can’t handle with gusto. It's no wonder there's so many badass Bruce Willis movies. With his ability to connect with audiences, we're always in for a treat when he takes on the role of a leading man. Here are some of our favorite badass Bruce Willis movies that show off the width and breadth of his talents.
Geeks StaffPublished 8 years ago in GeeksMust See Zombie TV Shows
Like a massive virus that thrills most of the population, zombie TV shows have never been so popular. So let’s look at the best examples of this brutal, and breath-taking genre.
Lindsie PolhemusPublished 8 years ago in GeeksBest Worst Spoof Movies
Spoof movies used to feature some of the best parody and satire to ever come out of Hollywood. The likes of Airplane and Young Frankenstein were some of the funniest comedies of their respective eras. Practically every genre Mel Brooks chose to parody turned into comedic gold. But in recent years the spoof movie has fallen from its previous cultural height. Somewhere along the line, people seemed to forget that making a movie parody didn’t mean copying its every plot point and making sophomoric jokes that could barely pass muster on a middle school playground. But somehow, terrible comedy writers took all of the wrong lessons from the masters of the spoof movie. In a way, the modern spoof movie is such an exquisite form of anti-comedy that their almost kind of hilarious in how unfunny they manage to be. So we’ve dug through the bottom of the barrel to bring you our picks for some of the best worst spoof movies of all time.
Isaac ShapiroPublished 8 years ago in Geeks