For us “journalists,” comic cons can mean a lot of work – constantly updating Twitter, sitting through panels on TV shows we’ve never seen, rushing through thick crowds of cosplayers to get to our next obligation. It’s a fun gig, of course, but something less than a relaxing weekend. And […]
The Latest LEGO Dimensions Trailer Is Amazing
I don’t want to be excited for this game. I really don’t want to be excited about this game. I have so far managed to avoid buying into the hype behind Skylanders and Disney Infinity but it looks like LEGO Dimensions might be the game that breaks me. This new […]
A Fond and Bittersweet Farewell to The Colbert Report
I was 15 years old when The Colbert Report debuted. I remember watching the first episode in my room, hearing Stephen craft the word ‘truthiness’ and his epic Gravitas-Off with Stone Philips. I don’t know if I realized at the time that I was witnessing the birth of one of the most […]
Jackson Gives Fans a First Look at “The Desolation of Smaug”
Today was a good day for Tolkien fans, as Peter Jackson hosted an exclusive live stream event featuring a behind the scenes look at The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Those who bought The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on DVD this week got a special glimpse into the workings of […]
An Unexpected Journey Was An Unexpected Hit… At Least For Me
Long have I been a Tolkien fan. I absolutely love high fantasy. Some people can’t get into a completely new world and completely new rules and it doesn’t work for them, but it totally does for me. I love the extensive detail that Tolkien put into his universe, and it […]
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