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Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.
From 'Star Wars' to 'Overwatch': These Fan Films Will Leave You Wanting More
YouTube is a magical place for those of us in the modern day. There are days where YouTube seems to be one of the best places to go if you want to sit on your couch, grab a bag of popcorn, and a large cup of soda. The reward is outstanding at times and what you will witness even more so. Especially since we live in a world where movies are currently struggling as one box-office hits due to sequel fatigue while others see massive success like Wonder Woman.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Geeks
Just As We Suspected, 'Game Of Thrones' Battles Are Even Better When You Add Lightsabers
Game of Thrones and Star Wars are both known for their fan-favorite characters, an incredible attention to detail and expansive world-building. With that, it's surprising that there aren't more fan-made crossovers between the two. Although the franchises share a number of actors (Gwendoline Christie, Julian Glover and Max von Sydow to name a few), fans of the Seven Kingdoms and the galaxy far, far away now have even more reason to crossover thanks to video editors that have lovingly given our favorite Westerosi characters their own lightsabers.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
In a Barbie World
On March 9, 1959 at the American International Toy Fair, the toy company Mattel introduced something no other toy company was ready for. With a black and white striped swimsuit and soft orange hair, with a smile any boy would fall for, the Barbie doll caught everyone’s eye. First, I will go through the history and evolution of the Barbie doll, Second, I will share with you the many adventures the doll has had, and third, I will state the magnificent impact it has had on our society.
By Aly Ferraro8 years ago in Geeks
Top 5 OTP In Pop Culture Today
While watching a show, movie, or reading a book, you might find yourself drawn to a particular couple — one that you sit there and hope and pray that they will end up together in the end. They make you happy and may make you actually believe that true love can exist. This couple is usually known in fandoms as an OTP, or One True Pairing. Many people get passionate over their favorite pairings, and many debates and arguments have sprung up over them across the internet and among friends for years. Here are some of the most popular, and in my opinion, best pairings in pop culture today.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
Lucius Malfoy Dropped a Cruciatus Curse after Seeing Sean Spicer at the Emmys and Twitter Loves It
This week, the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards honored the greatest prime time television we've seen over the past 12 months. The event is filled with joyous celebration, honoring the many televisual accomplishments we've recently experienced on the small screen, and this year was no different. However, this year's awards show didn't air without controversy surrounding the surprise appearance from Sean Spicer.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
When Fantasy Football Meets Captain Marvel and Deadpool!
Fantasy Football is a hobby that in the Fall usurps a major chunk of my time from video games and movies. Every year I spend countless hours preparing for the multiple fantasy drafts that I'm a part of. Between mock draft simulators, training camp news and updates, scouring my favorite sports sites for the inside scoop and working on my own player inventory spreadsheet (see below), I'm not kidding when I say that I probably spend a couple days worth of time crafting my draft strategy and in-season management plan.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Our Favorite 1980s Movie, 'Beetlejuice', Is Being Remade As A Stage Musical
In 2011, rumors starting swirling about the possibility of a sequel to the Oscar-winning movie Beetlejuice when Seth Grahame-Smith, (author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) made a first look deal with Warner Bros and expressed interest in "advancing the storyline of the original."
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Four Reasons A Hogwarts School TV Series Would Be The Ideal Return To The Potterverse
The new play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ends Harry Potter's adventures, according to author J.K. Rowling. "This is the next generation, you know," the author said in a recent interview. "I'm thrilled to see it realized so beautifully but, no, Harry is done now."
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
