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Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.
Why I Wouldn't Want to Live in the Harry Potter Universe
Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely loved the Harry Potter saga. I enjoyed each and every one of those seven books. Never will you find me denying the genius that is J.K. Rowling. She created a universe which almost everyone wishes existed. Hell, if I got my Hogwarts letter, I’d abandon everything I have and buy my ticket to the Hogwarts Express within two shakes of a Hippogriff’s tail. The impact that Harry Potter had on the entire planet was beyond anything people have ever experienced and probably ever will experience in this lifetime.
By Haisom Minhas8 years ago in Geeks
Is 'ACS: The Assassination of Gianni Versace' EXACTLY What the LGBT+ Community Needs Right Now?
Like many avid TV viewers, LGBT or not, I've been glued to American Crime Stories: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, starring the charismatic Darren Criss as serial killer Andrew Cunanan. Apart from being a compelling and sinister true crime series, the piece highlights a number of key issues for the gay community (the show primarily features gay men, mostly white gay men, so we're not likely to see any Trans issues or issues surrounding gay people of colour here). For example we see the trails of being a Gay man during the HIV/AIDS epidemic; how gay couples struggle to function in a world that denies them equality and frowns upon their "lifestyle," and the way the police treat crimes involving gay people.
By George Boundy8 years ago in Geeks
'The Big Bang Theory' Cast and Crew Members Remember Stephen Hawking, Who Has Died at Age 76
News broke to the world and hit social media hard this morning when it was announced that the world renowned physicist, Stephen Hawking, had passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 76. The British scientist was most famous for his work based around black holes and relativity. During his time he wrote a number of books, which includes "A Brief History of Time." Besides science, Hawking has cameo roles in multiple television shows. He appeared in The Simpsons and Futurama. But, his most popular cameo was in The Big Bang Theory, where he showed up multiple times.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Geeks
Female Anime Nerd Guide for Male Anime Newbies/Non-Anime Loving Boyfriends
Welcome to Chapter 1 of the Female Anime Nerd Guide for Male Anime Newbies/Non-Anime Loving Boyfriends. (Really need to figure out a shorter title, LOL.) This chapter focuses on when the female anime nerd has a crush on you or someone else. I will walk you through the four main types of "dere." Each one has a particular personality and way of showing their affection. Most anime nerds are the Dandere type when they have a crush, but I'm going to walk you through the others just to be safe.
By Koruku Blood-Rose8 years ago in Geeks
Awesome Movie Jobs That Don’t Exist In Real Life
And, what do you want to be when you grow up? Ah, that old chestnut. Back in the days of our younger selves the realm of fulltime employment was a myriad of exciting and adventurous possibilities. As a medalling kid, myself, I originally planned to grow up and join Mystery Incorporated.
By Tim Horton8 years ago in Geeks
What is Wrong With the Academy Awards
My earliest memory of the Academy Awards was in 1970. John Wayne striding up to the stage to accept his award for True Grit. I was ten-years-old and in utter awe. I thought to myself, "Now that's a movie star." He was larger than life, he oozed star power.
By Tony Olivieri8 years ago in Geeks
Pop Culture Guy Episode 2: My YouTube Influences
In one of my earliest videos, I talk about the various YouTube channels I watch on a daily basis that have both entertained me and influenced me in some way. I talk about what each channel does and what makes their videos unique from one another.
By Daniel Brizuela8 years ago in Geeks
Oscar and the Jet-Ski
Jimmy Kimmel's opening was amazing, reminiscent of the black and white movies, it highlighted the 90th year of the Oscars ceremony perfectly I think. His jokes were highly political (as we all expected in this political climate) and they hit home every time. First, he made it a point to bring up Harvey Weinstein and his expulsion from the academy. Focal point on the Time's Up movement. Second, the Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Williams story, touches on equal pay and how we as a society have a long way to come. If you don't know, Mark Wahlberg was paid 1.5 million to reshoot some scenes and Michelle Williams was paid $80 per diem (a day). Although Mark donated all of his $1.5 million to the Time's Up legal fund, it still puts a huge magnifying glass on the sad truth of equal pay. Although he also makes a point to talk about positive change. Black Panther and Wonder Woman, movies with a black lead and a female lead are some of the highest grossing movies of last year, these are movies that are making history, albeit way later then they should be. And of course Jordan Peele, with his nominations for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay all on his very first movie, Get Out. That makes him only the third person in 90 years to be nominated in all three categories at once. The most well played out pun I think was the jet-ski. Jimmy touched on the ever extending time of the Oscars, and how the very first Oscars 90 years ago was only 15 minutes long, and in past years it has become a four or five hour lengthy show. His remedy for this was hilarious. Why not time each winner's speech and give the person who had the shortest speech time an $18,000 Kawasaki Jet-ski. The joke landed and his plan worked! Many of the Oscar recipients ran up to the stage and Sam Rockwell who won Best Supporting Actor put down his Oscar and yelled "Start the clock Jimmy! I want that Jet-ski!" and kept his speech very short and sweet.
By Katelynd Vermeer8 years ago in Geeks
