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Author: Tony Nunes

RI Comic Con Preview: Putting Fan Interest Above Corporate Interest

October 29, 2019October 28, 2019Tony Nunes

This weekend’s Rhode Island Comic Con is the rare fan event that hasn’t grown too big, hasn’t succumbed to rampant corporatization, and provides an inspired curation of guests from across all worlds of geek and pop culture.

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Trailer Theater: ICYMI San Diego Comic-Con Edition

July 30, 2019July 29, 2019Tony Nunes

In case you missed them, we’ve collected some of the best SDCC trailers for new movies and new shows debuting later this year into 2020.

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Trailer Theater: New Tarantino, a Return to Hawkins, and More

March 27, 2019March 26, 2019Tony Nunes

On this week’s edition of Trailer Theater, we have first looks at Quentin Tarantino’s new film, Stranger Things season 3, new looks at Avengers: Endgame, Toy Story 4, and Aladdin, and more previews of what’s coming to theaters, TV’s, and streaming devices near you.

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Trailer Theater: Snorlax, Satan, ‘Shazam!’ and More

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019Tony Nunes

On this week’s edition of Trailer Theater, we have an appearances from Snorlax, Tolkien, Olaf, The Fab Five, Satan, and more.

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Oscars Season: Our 2019 Academy Awards Picks and Predictions

February 23, 2019February 22, 2019Tony Nunes

In what has become a yearly tradition ahead of the Academy Awards, which air this Sunday, February 24th on ABC, GeekDad film writers Tony Nunes and Rob Huddleston make their picks and predictions for this year’s key Oscar races.

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Our Picks: The Best Movies of 2018

January 3, 2019January 2, 2019Tony Nunes

It’s 2019, and there are loads of great movies hitting theaters and streaming services in the coming months, but before we look ahead we’re looking back at the best movies of 2018.

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Celebrate the Blu-ray release of ‘Solo’ with a Pun-Heavy Viewing Party

September 24, 2018September 23, 2018Tony Nunes

Get your puns ready and prepare to host an out of this world viewing party to celebrate the Blu-ray release of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’

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Trailer Theater: Take a Trip to the Moon, the ‘90s, and Beyond

September 9, 2018September 8, 2018Tony Nunes

This week’s edition of Trailer Theater features trailers promising strong characters, auteur directors, and deep dives to the moon, the ‘90s, and beyond this fall movie season.

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Trailer Theater: The Best Video Game Trailers, Cinematics, and Gameplay From E3

June 30, 2018June 29, 2018Tony Nunes

It’s been a couple of weeks since our last Trailer Theater, and a couple of weeks since E3, so it’s only fitting that our latest edition is comprised of the best gaming trailers, cinematics, and gameplay footage from the conference.

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Rediscovering Thrift and Sustainability on Facebook Marketplace

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018Tony Nunes

Today’s families are rediscovering the idea of thrift, and online, community-based commerce sites like Facebook Marketplace are driving the movement.

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Trailer Theater: Bumblebee, Rolling Cities, Post-Apocalyptic Lego’s and More

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018Tony Nunes1

Huge animation sequels from Warner Bros., Universal and Disney, a surprisingly heartfelt robot reboot, Jamie Lee Curtis back to trick-or-treating and more make up the latest edition of Trailer Theater, with your look at the best film and gaming trailers of the past few weeks.

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Trailer Theater: Tom Cruise Stunts, Misaligned MCU Follow-Ups, and Merfolk

May 18, 2018May 17, 2018Tony Nunes

Tom Cruise stunts, merfolk, misaligned MCU follow-ups, and big-time gaming sequels make up the latest edition of Trailer Theater, with your look at the best film and gaming trailers of the past few weeks.

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Trailer Theater: Mr. Rogers, Deadpool, and Offred Walk Into a Bar

March 30, 2018March 29, 2018Tony Nunes

In this week’s Trailer Theater, we meet kind neighbors and violent sociopaths, and travel from a dystopian nightmare to an android-populated West, with your look at the best film, TV, and streaming trailers of the past few weeks.

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Oscars Season: Our 2018 Academy Award Picks and Predictions

March 2, 2018March 1, 2018Tony Nunes

Ahead of the upcoming 90th Academy Awards this Sunday, March 4th, GeekDad film writers Tony Nunes and Rob Huddleston make their picks and predictions for this year’s key Oscar races.

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Trailer Theater: Wrinkles, Uprisings, and More

January 30, 2018January 29, 2018Tony Nunes

Deeper dives into the strangely rich and exciting March film slate loom heavy in the latest edition of Trailer Theater, with your look at the best film, TV and streaming trailers of the past couple of weeks.

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Our Picks: The Best Movies of 2017

January 11, 2018January 11, 2018Tony Nunes7

This is it: our best movies of 2017, from ‘Get Out’ to ‘Ladybird’ to more controversial choices like ‘Blade Runner 2049.’

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Trailer Theater: ‘Mortal Engines,’ David Bowie, and More

January 6, 2018January 6, 2018Tony Nunes

The first batch of trailers for the first Trailer Theater of the new year includes everything from David Bowie to wheeled cities and more. Check it out…

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Trailer Theater: Giants, Hulks, Dinosaurs, and More

December 15, 2017December 30, 2017Tony Nunes

The last couple of weeks have given us some pretty incredible previews of big-time genre fare. From dinosaurs and giants to Miles Morales and the Avengers, this week’s edition of Trailer Theater has 14 trailers that may just get you excited for 2018.

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Imagine Dragons and the Power of Taking Kids to Live Music

November 21, 2017December 14, 2017Tony Nunes2

We caught Imagine Dragons at their stop in Connecticut, and I realized that sharing my love for concerts with my kiddos creates a special kind of connection I’ve come to really appreciate as a father.

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A Trip to Sugar Factory; the ‘Willy Wonka’ of Restaurants

October 18, 2017Tony Nunes1

Who hasn’t watched ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ or read Roald Dahl’s books without imagining partaking in such magical concoctions? We took a family trip to the recently opened Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT to see if it comes close.

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Watch the First Full Trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ – With a Small Caveat

October 10, 2017Tony Nunes

The first trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ premiered last night, and, as expected, it’s amazing. You can watch the trailer here, but first, please heed my warning. Actually, it’s not my warning at all, it’s a warning that come directly from the film’s director Rian Johnson…

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Trailer Theater: Mini Matt Damon, Quirky Dogs and More

October 5, 2017Tony Nunes

On this week’s edition of Trailer Theater we have something for everyone; tiny Matt Damon, new Wes Anderson, punishing vigilante justice and the Radiohead/Hans Zimmer team-up we’ve all been clamoring for.

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Family Travel and Camp Vibes With KOA

September 28, 2017November 8, 2021Tony Nunes

No matter the season, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) have almost 500 locations promising camp vibes and redefined camping tailor made for family travel. But what if you don’t like camping?

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Hascon: A Place Where Families Can Geek Out Together

September 21, 2017Tony Nunes1

It’s been a little more than a week since Hasbro held its first ever Hascon convention. Wondering how it went? From the show floor to the panels and guests, here’s a breakdown of Hascon 2017.

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Kermit-Flail for the Muppets Live and in the Felt at the Hollywood Bowl

September 8, 2017Tony Nunes

All this weekend (September 8-10) at LA’s famed Hollywood Bowl, the Muppets are taking over for an event aptly titled The Muppets Take the Bowl.

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The Table of Ultimate Gaming Launches on Kickstarter

August 26, 2017Tony Nunes2

The Kickstarter page for the Table of Ultimate Gaming: The Ultimate Game Table System, one of the most exciting gaming products in recent memory, is now live.

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10 Best Bets of Hascon: ‘D&D,’ My Little Pony, ‘Star Wars,’ Transformers, and More

August 25, 2017Tony Nunes2

In just two weeks, from September 8-10, in Providence, Rhode Island, Hasbro is set to host its first ever convention celebrating the properties and brands that make the RI-based toy company one of a kind. Here are the ten things not to miss at the first annual Hascon.

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Trailer Theater: Nostalgia, Hand-Painted Films, and Creative Indies

August 13, 2017Tony Nunes

It’s been a few weeks since the last Trailer Theater, so there are quite a few exciting previews to share this week, from big budget pop-culture spectacles to creative indies and more.

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Are We Still in the Golden Age of Television?

August 9, 2017Tony Nunes

With so many incredible options created by such a high-caliber roster of talent both onscreen and behind the camera, are we currently experiencing the golden age of television?

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Watch Dakota Fanning Fight a ‘Zygote’ in Neill Blomkamp’s Latest Short

July 27, 2017Tony Nunes

Director Neill Blomkamp has released the next original short film he’s directed through his Oats Studios project; ‘Zygote.’

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