If you’ve been to Hollywood, you have undoubtedly seen the numerous characters strolling up and down the sidewalks, interacting with tourists and posing for tips. Perhaps you were startled by one of the many Spider-Men, took a picture with an incarnation of Johnny Depp, or ran into the famous Hollywood […]
SDCC Sundays: Things to Think About When Picking A Con Bag
Picking the right convention bag can be hard. In a lot of ways the bag you carry with you is something of a lifeline. It’s the place you’ll stash all your awesome swag. It’s where you’ll keep any snacks you bring with you. It’s where you’ll have all the other […]
James Patterson’s Witch & Wizard Novels: STAY AWAY
James Patterson is a well known author, particularly for his Alex Cross detective series. He has received the Guinness World Record for the first author to sell a million e-books (probably way more now). This is a man who has out sold Stephen King, John Grisham, and Dan Brown COMBINED. […]
I’m Honestly Not Sure Why I Even Bothered Watching “Stitchers”
Want to see the entire first episode of ABC Family’s new sci-fi procedural series Stitchers before it’s June 2nd premiere? You could watch the entire episode on YouTube right now. The question is: should you? Honestly, I would say no. I was really unimpressed by this series, which was disappointing […]
SDCC Sundays: The Evolution and Expansion of SDCC
It is common to hear among the complainers and the nitpickers the phrase, “You know, ten years ago it was never like this.” The classic ‘back-in-my-day’ segue into nostalgic, half-pretentious griping over the crowds, the pushing, and the long lines have become commonplace at San Diego Comic-Con. Yes, we know, veterans, ten […]
Your Cards Against Humanity Deck Just Got Nerdier
Here are Nerdophiles we’re huge fans of Cards Against Humanity. It’s our go-to game when we’re hanging out together or with friends. It’s just so much fun coming up with the absolute worst combinations of cards possible (we’re probably pretty terrible people for admitting that). As much fun as Cards […]
Madoka Magica: Witches and Magical Girls!
A dark fantasy/horror genre anime and manga, Madoka Magica does not disappoint! Originally produced by Aniplex and Shaft, this seems to be an anime that was originally written for the show rather than starting off as manga. There are still some differences between the manga and anime, but they follow along […]
SDCC Sundays: The Panel vs. Signing Debate
So we’re getting down to the wire, in a little more than a month, the insanity that is San Diego Comic Con will begin. The Gaslamp in San Diego will be overflowing with nerds and for those five days, your schedule will be packed from dawn until dusk. There will be […]
Elementary’s Tasteful Take on Addiction is Compelling Storytelling
As someone heavily invested in the field of mental health, I often find myself intrigued by the way mental illness is tackled on television. Elementary is one of those shows that could have very easily taken an addiction storyline and turned it into something cringe-worthy, but this past season demonstrated […]
Poltergeist Is A Totally Okay Movie
Poltergeist (2015) Release Date: May 22, 2015 Cast: Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Saxon Sharbino, Kyle Catlett, Kennedi Clements, Jared Harris, Jane Adams, Susan Heyward, Nicholas Braun Director: Gil Kenan Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Ghost House Pictures Distributor: 20th Century Fox Genre(s): Horror Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Review Spoilers: Medium IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes […]
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