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The Funniest Harry Potter T-Shirts
This is a pretty solid list of the funniest Harry Potter t-shirts out there, which makes me ask myself, "WHY is this all there is?" I mean really - the Harry Potter series has HUGE potential for developing funny t-shirts (which I firmly believe are one of the three most important components of anyone's wardrobe, along with "comfortable pants" and "at least one jacket that makes you look like you're ready to fly a B-52"). The business opportunity's out there, people. Somebody get busy. I personally would like to request a shirt depicting the scene where Voldemort hugs Draco. Most. awkward. hug. EVER. (What about the part where Ron forgets that he doesn't actually have a wife? What about the part where Ron dances with Professor McGonagall? What about his entire relationship with Lavender and how she calls him "Won-Won?" What about everything that Ron has ever said or done, on a t-shirt?)
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Geeks
Hollywood and the Red Scare: A Brief History
Films can inform, and they can also entertain. During the 1950s, however, there was a growing fear in many that communist ideals were being worked into films. Through the work of Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House of Un-American Activities Committee, accusations spread throughout the film community. Many films that did not support those ideals were falsely accused of spreading bad vibes and teaching their viewers to embrace communism.
By Marina Caitlin Watts9 years ago in Geeks
Movie Facts You Didn't Know
Movie buffs pride themselves as virtual encyclopedias of movie facts. There are daily discussions on the Geeks floor, debating who, what, where, and when of movies. Debates can get heated when aficionados begin questioning the validity of IMDB. The film industry is riddled with conspiracy theories that have the most research oriented in the group spending their personal time hunting down the truth behind movie trivia. They dig deep into the history of the particular movies production often reaching out to the directors and producers to determine the movie facts you didn't know.
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
The Fandom Dictionary
Are you fresh on the fandom scene and a little confused by all the lingo? Well, I don’t blame you, young padawn. Even if you’re overwhelmingly informed about all your favorite fictional worlds—and know how to say “Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist” in Elvish, Entish and High Valyrian—the world of fandoms has a vocabulary all it’s own, one you’ll need to know to navigate the waters safely.
By Alysha DePerna9 years ago in Geeks
Arthur Miller and Elia Kazan
For a long time, Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller were very good friends. They worked together on plays and films, as the former directed the latter’s play Death of a Salesmanon Broadway, which eventually became one of the best American plays of all time. However, the Red Scare and threat of communism had a bad reputation for destroying relationships, personal and business ones.
By Marina Caitlin Watts9 years ago in Geeks
Best Zombie Slayers in History
OK, so the zombies are rising from the dead and threatening to destroy the world. Is it best to use a chainsaw? Or a baseball bat? Or a cricket bat? If you're as kick-ass as these folks, it probably doesn't matter what you use to kill the undead. We reckon that these are the best zombie slayers in history, with a unique set of skills that will put these undead freaks down for good.
By Stephen Hamilton9 years ago in Geeks
Best 60s Superhero Movies
The best 60s superhero movies are cult masterpieces that continue to be pertinent in the comic world to this day. Different versions of these stories have been told across various forms of media. However, the big screen is perhaps the most common destination besides the comic books themselves. With such numerous entries, both live action as well as animated, there are more than enough 60s superhero movies to choose from. We've recommended the best of the bunch for your next superhero binge watching session.
By Eddie Wong9 years ago in Geeks
Movie Musicals: The Greatest form of Escapism
When I was a kid, I remember the first time I saw Singin’ in the Rain. And by seen, I mean catching a glimpse of the final scene. You know, where Cathy (Debbie Reynolds) is exposed as the voice behind Lena (Jean Hagen’s) talent, and she rushes out of the theater, only to be stopped by crowds and Don (Gene Kelly) singing to her "You are my Lucky Star". No, this particular song isn’t a showstopper, but I remember watching this final scene and realizing how badly I wanted to see the rest of the film, what brought those characters to that part. This big reveal caught my attention, along with the costumes and the set and the commotion on screen.
By Marina Caitlin Watts9 years ago in Geeks
The Best-Known Ladies of Steampunk Cosplay
Who's ready to get your cosplay on? There is literally no branch of cosplay more creative than steampunk - the possibilities for leather, gadgets, and guns over a puffy, lacy, frilly trunkful of ladylike goodness are almost unlimited. Here we'll take a look at some of the best-known ladies of steampunk and the artists who cosplay them. And when retrofuturism meets the Victorian Era in October, you're all set for a very steampunk Halloween. Get ready to take some skirts, goggles, wigs, gloves, boots, and a whole bunch of corsets to their maximum potential and rock the spookiest night of the year (or cosplay year round).
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Geeks
Best Spring Break Movies
Spring break is a great time to get together with friends, relax, and make memories. Whether you are heading down south to party it up, going on a fun-filled road trip, or just having a good ‘ol fashion staycation; we’ve got the best spring break movies to enjoy during the down time. And if it isn't time for spring break, watch them to stave off the winter blues or inspire yourself for future vacations.
By Stephen Hamilton9 years ago in Geeks
Spider-Man in Review: Maguire vs. Garfield
Tom Holland’s debut in Captain America: Civil War has been met with great fanfare; he seems to combine the charisma of the backflipping, wisecracking Spider-Man with the new-kid-on-the-block, quietly nerdy persona of Peter Parker. Tobey Maguire even praised him on Twitter. But since we’ve seen less than a half an hour of Spidey-Tom in action, we can’t throw him into the ring with actors who’ve done the role for multiple movies - yet.
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Geeks
