PLEASE Go See Kubo and The Two Strings (Good Movies Like This Need Fan Support!)

We posted this amazing trailer when Kubo and the Two Strings was first announced. We told everyone it was made by the geek geniuses over at Studio Laika (America’s stop motion Ghibli as far as I am concerned) and that it was going to be the kind of fantasy movie that was made specifically for […]


The Princess Bride – What’s The Difference: Film vs. Book

Many people hold the film The Princess Bride in highest regard, and they should. It is a damn-near perfect fantasy filled to the brim with unforgettable characters, amazing dialogue, and whimsical moments. And you knew from the beginning it was based on a book (after all, the young boy is having actual book read to […]

A Scientific Guide to the Fantastical Predators in ‘Game of Thrones’

We marvel at the dragons in Game of Thrones, but do you ever wonder about the science or biology that would be behind these magnificent beasts? Maddie Stone over at Gizmodo put together a very interesting piece focusing on the actual science of other animals compared to the mighty dragons in Game of Thrones, and […]

Top 10 Fictional Movie Universes

Man, there are so many awesome (fictional) universes in film, it is really hard to pick a favorite. Would you go high fantasy or science fiction? Dragons or space ships? That’s like trying to pick between ice cream cake and lasagna. Can’t we just have both? Well, this list is ten fictional movie universes that […]

Why Video Game Designers Are Missing The Mark With Women

A Growing Demographic The statistics and the research may vary, but it’s quite clear: girl gamers are here, and they’re here to stay. Especially in the online realm, women make up a growing demographic of gamers who are just as passionate about playing as your typical gamer guy. But as a girl gamer myself, it’s […]