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Marvel’s Civil War 2, a Copy of the First?
Marvel Comics just wrapped up their big event in Civil War 2. Just like the original, it had dire consequences for the entire Marvel Comic book Universe. While not a direct sequel to the original, it does make references to its predecessor within it. In addition, it follows the same formula almost to a T. There is nothing wrong with that, as the first Civil War storyline was very enthralling and changed the dynamic of the Marvel Universe at the time. If it ain't broke, then no need to fix it. Time to compare the two.
By Eliot Hecht9 years ago in Geeks
Lose No Sleep Over 'Lost Boys II: The Tribe'
When I think of the movies that influenced my nubile mind during the 80’s the campy horror flick LOST BOYS leaps to the foreground, fangs, feathered hair and all! There is a certain self-deprecating dark humor that 80’s horror movies have that current films of the same genre often have a hard time capturing. Perhaps it was the prevalence of neon colored spandex, vinyl and Max Headroom sunglasses or a residual Miami Vice spray paint and cocaine induced high that allowed director and actors the ability to laugh at themselves in just the right ways while poking repeated fun at the plasticized culture around them. Whatever it was, 80’s horror films are unmistakable treasures, defining symbols of the era’s cultural sharp attitude.
By Gabrielle Faust9 years ago in Geeks
Powerpuff Girl Cosplay Guide
Channel your inner Blossom, Bubbles, or Buttercup with this easy to follow Powerpuff Girls cosplay guide. The Powerpuff Girls may be small, but their powers and style pack a super-sized punch. Fight evil in the city of Townsville, USA with these awesome cosplay costume ideas. This guide will help you out with everything from the dress, the hair, the makeup, and all the fun accessories you need to get the iconic looks from this action-packed trio. Bring your 90s nostalgia back in an all too real way with these costumes. This guide gives you tips for putting together these identifiable costumes with items that you may already have in your closet, or that can be easily be purchased on Amazon. Below you can find helpful hints on how to put together the look, where to buy the things you need for it, and instructions on how to do your makeup and hair. Get out there and fight evil, and look cute doing it with this Powerpuff Girls cosplay guide.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
Best Anime to Watch On Hulu
By subscribing to Hulu, you can guarantee access to more than 500 anime titles whenever you please. No longer do you have to risk visiting questionable websites to watch your favorite anime or discover a new series. From classic series such as Neon Genesis Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop to the most recent releases including the second season of Blue Exorcist, Hulu has definitely done extensive research for the most satisfying anime. Here, you can check some of the most entertaining and rewarding anime on Hulu.
By Stephen Hamilton9 years ago in Geeks
Blacksad
Blacksad is the award winning series of Spanish/French graphic novels by artist Juanjo Guarnido and writer Juan Díaz Canales of a 1950's America where anthropomorphic animals take the place of humanity, starring the perpetually unemployed Private-eye and black cat named Blacksad and his weasel sidekick Weekly. Despite this major difference, the world has mostly followed a similar path to ours. WW2, the Manhattan Project, the Red Scare, the Civil Rights movement, the rise of the Klu Klux Klan, and the Beat Poet movement all occur as they did in our world, only with animals standing in for historical figures or certain social-political groups.
By Joachim Heijndermans9 years ago in Geeks
Evolution of Children's Toys
It can be difficult to comprehend that there was even a time when toys were considered to be somewhat of a luxury item. In fact, prior to the 20th century, children had very few toy options available. The children from these early generations spent much of their time helping with simple household or outdoor chores. In those early times before there really ever was a legitimate children’s toy market; parents were forced to innovate their own objects for children to play with. Thus, some ancient cultures even resorted to using the remnants of animal carcasses to create balls, and many other entertaining objects like dice fashioned out of knuckle bones. As each century ran its course, toys continued to advance, and the evolution of children’s toys has progressed to a level that those previous generations could only have dreamt of.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
10 Top Macabre Movie Mutilations
The best and brightest have created some spectacular science fiction, creating fantastic worlds, faster than light travel and even entire galaxies, populated by weird and wonderful alien life forms. However, those same creative talents have also given us some peculiar ways to perish. We look at some of the most imaginative ways to meet our end...
By Scott Snowden9 years ago in Geeks
Craziest Series Finales of All Time
A few months ago I wrote an article about crazy Nickelodeon Facts. In the article, I mentioned how the Angry Beavers recorded a finale where Dag and Norb realized they were about to be cancelled and they proceeded to break the 4th wall. This had me wondering, is this the craziest thing we've ever seen from a series finale? Well I did some research and I discovered the answer is no, not even close. Now, when I say crazy moments, I don't mean how crazy the montage was at the end of Six Feet Under, even though that was, in my opinion, the greatest ending of any TV show. I mean crazy like having a children's show end with the main character about to be tortured...
By Jason Schwartz9 years ago in Geeks
"La La Land" Review
La La Land is the most enchanting and whimsical movie I’ve seen in a very long time. I’ll admit, I go to the movies a lot, but rarely do I feel so much escapism as I felt while sitting in my local Regal Cinema, falling in love with this film. Directed by Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), La La Land will make your heart ache, and make you smile, feeling nostalgic for the authentic movie musical, unlike the NBC live productions.
By Marina Caitlin Watts9 years ago in Geeks
4 Reasons Why Nintendo Switch Will Succeed
Mid-January's Nintendo Switch Presentation will forever go down in history as a memorable moment in gaming history. Nintendo provided the public with the most significant look at their new upcoming console and the end result is quite promising.
By BJ "Bunneh3000" Brown9 years ago in Geeks
Most Wanted Limited Edition Video Game Box Sets
Some gamers want to set themselves apart from others and show the world that they are hardcore fans by getting limited edition video game sets. Just owning a physical copy of the hottest game on the market is not enough for gamers with a real passion; They want more from the experience and wouldn't mind paying a little extra for some merchandise that adds to it. Whether it contains figurines, statues, booklets, soundtracks, guns, daggers, night vision goggles, maps, or other bonus content, hardcore fans will pay over $100 for the contents of these limited edition video game box sets.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
