Well, some behind the scenes photos from the set of the original trilogy brings to light why Han Solo is always so hostile to Threepio. Yep, apparently one of Threepio’s six million forms of communication is the language of love. Leia has some odd choice in men though. Her brother, Read more…
Had the chance to go see the Hunger Games last week. I had heard many good things and my wife had gotten to see it one day when a theater did a take your baby to the movies showing. I went into the movie only knowing the basic premise, that Read more…
We just finished season 1 of Game of Thrones last night. Yes, we’re a year behind everyone else in the world. It was very well done and chock full of geek show alums (Ronin, Sarah Connor and Boromir just off the top of my head). Peter Dinklage as Tyrion really Read more…
Time travel is one of those things that can make a great story…or be completely stupid. For the most part is is over used and not done well (see most examples of time travel in Star Trek). Usually the consequences and implications, or the mechanics and science of it are Read more…
Since the kid arrived, I’ve started debating the merits of a dedicated camera vs the one built into my phone. We have two fairly decent camera, one’s a Canon Rebel EOS and a (Blank). They both take pretty good pictures and fill different roles. The Rebel is big and has Read more…
Ah, April Fool’s Day. The day the internet goes crazy. Sometimes it’s amusing to see what weird things people come up with. But if you are at all aware of this trend, it makes any news you see become very suspect. Especially from gaming companies and blog sites. They love Read more…
Today is Pi Day, one of the best Geek holidays of the year. Celebrated the world over by eating delicious, delicious pie (though probably not, because in Europe today is 14.3, which is not Pi). After I finish writing this post, I’m off to the grocery store to pick up Read more…
I learned recently that the final book in the Wheel of Time series is being delayed until Jan. 8, 2013. At one point it was supposed to be out now, so I am fairly disappointed. 23 years from the first book to the last one is a long time. As Read more…
We got Cowboys vs Aliens through Netflix the other day. We had skipped in the theater because of lackluster reviews. It was described as trying to be to serious. And after viewing it, I have to agree. It wasn’t a bad film. Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig put in good Read more…
Which matters more, your first impression or your analysis after prolonged exposure? If we were talking about people, I’d say the second one. You can’t sum up a person based on a first impression. People have bad days or you can catch them at the wrong moment. But what about Read more…