The official Star Trek convention in Las Vegas is less than two weeks away, and as someone who has attended the convention four times now (!), I thought I’d share some hints and tips I’ve learned over the years. (A…
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Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa is a fantastic funny film
Thank you, Mark Frost. Mark Frost, the co-creator of Twin Peaks, introduced me to the world of Steve Coogan’s Alan Patrtridge character a little more than three years ago. I had seen some clips before that conversation, but when Mark…
Geek, Movies, Trek
Why should people watch Star Trek?
There’s a lot of stuff to watch out there. And when I state a “lot”, I mean a LOT. If you look at the Entertainment section that is in your typical Target or Wal-Mart, there are tens of thousands of…
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I have topics/ideas for 11 new #UX and pop culture articles. Now to set aside the time to actually WRITE them.
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Just got some posters to decorate the room at #unkhan unkhan.com #stlv http://t.co/64w4VI3jMX
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The new opening sequence for #DoctorWho is based on this fan-made video bleedingcool.com/2014/07/14/the…
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#THEWALKINGDEAD Building Block Sets from Todd McFarlane Could Be the Year’s Hottest New Toy – klou.tt/1nynt0v2rq5wu
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Wife & son went to see Rise of the Planet of the Apes. They liked it. Would have gone too, but I’m still recovering from lunch at TGIFriday.
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Dad Builds His Son A Damn Impressive Lego Boba Fett Costume zite.to/1owBFLt
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Just installed a new screen door (with a doggie door), to keep the bugs out. Now, a well-deserved tasty beverage.
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The Planet of the Apes Films Ranked By Bummer Endings #spoilers zite.to/1oUzkNa
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I’ve heard the next Planet of the Apes film takes things in a completely different direction… it’s a love story. http://t.co/kszTSpJPgH
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#SciFaiku is a mix-up I can get behind
My friend David from Sci-Fi Commons brought to my attention the interesting mix-up which is Sci-Fi Haiku, or “SciFaiku”, by starting the #SciFaiku hashtag. Here’s some the notable contributions: @jerrykuch: After next harvest, Whine about Toshi Station. Power converters! @ScifiCommons:…
Geek, Movies, Neglected Cinema, Trek
Pretty Maids All in A Row goes where Gene Roddenberry often went before
As a Star Trek fan, I have read a lot of articles and books about Gene Roddenberry. Roddenberry, who (as most know)created the show, is often portrayed as a saintly figure… a visionary and brilliant storyteller with great optimism and…
Movies, Neglected Cinema
Xanadu is an underrated delight, disco skating and all
“Oh, for a muse of fire… to ascend the brightest heavens… of invention.” I’ve been chasing a muse for years. And I blame Olivia Newton John. When I was 11 years old, I saw Xanadu. And it was a revelation,…