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Pick Up Sticks: Reconnecting With Filipino Martial Arts
It's eight o'clock in the evening and I'm tired from work, but I'm standing in the dimly lit parking lot of my old community college with a bag of rattan sticks hanging on my shoulder. They're heavier than I remember, but the last time I picked up that bag was probably 2010 and maybe six years worth of dust was weighing it down.
By Jay Vergara7 years ago in Geeks
The Terrifying And Untold True Story Of Modern Day Exorcisms
While you might think that exorcism is only the stuff of horror films like Brad Peyton's #Incarnate — in which Aaron Eckhart stars as Dr. Seth Ember, literally going inside the minds of others to banish their demons, Inception- and The Cell-style, but keeps his methods from the public — "real" exorcisms are very much keeping people awake at night. Dubbed the "Pope Francis effect," thanks to the leader of the Catholic Church's constant talk of evil and exorcisms, many people no longer consider demonic possession a superstition.
By Tom Chapman7 years ago in Horror
Russia Goes Old School With Professional Knight Fights
Did you know that professional armored combat is a thing? It is and it is glorious. M-1 Global, an MMA promotion company based in St. Petersburg, Russia, announced last year that they would be officially launching M-1 Medieval. These fights feature full contact single combat in full armor which is pretty awesome. That last sentiment wasn't very objective, but you're going to have to forgive me for being excited. After all, what's not to like about fights that look like this?
By Jay Vergara7 years ago in Geeks
I Got To Play Every Ubisoft Game at E3 and Here's What I'm Excited About
Another great year for #E3 has come and gone, but I actually got to go to this one — thanks to being part of the Now Loading community. A lot of games were played and a lot of standing in line was done. It was as much an exercise in patience and leg strength as it was a time to get hyped about some of the biggest AAA games and developers.
By Jay Vergara7 years ago in Geeks
10 Superheroes and Villains That Norman Reedus Could Play In the Near Future
Norman Reedus is one of the most popular actors on television right now thanks to The Walking Dead, and he has gotten that way through the success of the best comic book adaptations on film or television.
By Tyler S. Callaway7 years ago in Geeks
Its' Not Easy Being Mean: Songwriter Loves That 'Easy Street' Was Used To Torture Daryl On 'The Walking Dead'!
It is a method I have used before — turning my speakers to the wall at 2am and blaring out S Club 7 as a way to torture my housemate. Now it appears that the lyrical version of waterboarding has made it into mainstream TV in Season 7 of #TheWalkingDead, which unfortunately meant that the season's third outing, "The Cell," saw things looking pretty bleak for Daryl Dixon.
By Tom Chapman7 years ago in Horror