Vice Admiral Holdo: Age Representation in ‘The Last Jedi’
Age representation in ‘The Last Jedi’ gave mature women a variety of identities, none of which matched previous media tropes.
Continue ReadingAge representation in ‘The Last Jedi’ gave mature women a variety of identities, none of which matched previous media tropes.
Continue ReadingIt’s funny to watch people panic over not seeing ‘The Last Jedi’ on opening day, when I always know I’ll get to whatever the big December movie is sometime by the end of the month. It’s our anniversary tradition!
Continue ReadingJedi Master Princess General Leia in ‘The Last Jedi’ is a feminist heroine thanks to Rian Johnson writing us a woman whose multiplicity comes with nuance.
Continue ReadingAnxiety has taken a lot from Dakster, and this month it takes the most anticipated movie of the year.
Continue ReadingDon’t become a basket case looking for the perfect fandom gifts. Think outside of the box, this Christmas and holiday season.
Continue ReadingIf you’re not singing “The Twelve Days of Christmas” as more of a game than a passive performance, you’re doing it wrong.
Continue ReadingIn honor of ‘Star Wars:Â The Last Jedi,’ we have a force-filled prize pack to give away to one lucky reader courtesy of IMAX and Funko.
Continue ReadingMy father, who suffers from dementia, has obsessed over his “leaf research.” As it turns out, Pop-Up Hamper Leaf Collecting has its merits.
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime’s original series ‘The Grand Tour’ is back for a second season, but with a few notable changes for the better.
Continue ReadingYou don’t have to go far to find gifts that won’t lie around unused or taking up space: give something both memorable and consumable by gift shopping at the grocery store!
Continue ReadingGeek moms and dads will find lots to love on this solo debut, but it’s “Yodeling Yoda” that will endear this album to your heart.
Continue ReadingSave net neutrality and be an Avenger. Speech, business, and information are all at risk if we throttle data transmission.
Continue ReadingThe GeekMoms share their suggestions for the best toy gifts this holiday season, from construction to chemistry, puzzling to plush.
Continue ReadingAs the musical ‘Allegiance’ looks ahead to a one-day theatrical release on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, it’s hard to know whether to go.
Continue ReadingYes, Virginia, ‘Die Hard’ is a holiday movie! Why not get into the spirit with a new illustrated picture book and other gift ideas?
Continue ReadingSophie, Beth, and Mariana share their thoughts on the latest from the worlds of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Hellboy,’ ‘Plants vs. Zombies,’ ‘X-Files,’ ‘The Librarians,’ and ‘James Bond.’
Continue ReadingSolving an Escape Room mystery is a great way for parents to plan an afternoon’s or evening’s adventure with their teens that they will both enjoy.
Continue ReadingBe like Batfleck and take your friends to see ‘Justice League.’ Not because it is good but because you really shouldn’t see it alone. Let them entertain you.
Continue ReadingWith ‘The Librarians’ season 4 debut coming next month, get caught up with Dean Devlin, Christian Kane, and John Kim as they talk about the value of smarts.
Continue ReadingWorking on your weekend shopping plan of attack? We can help you get started!
Continue ReadingThe neighborhood cat took a specific liking to us, and she started to feel like ours. But was she really, when she looked so well-cared for?
Continue ReadingThe best idea for a LotR series? One where the creators can have room to play in Tolkien’s world.
Continue ReadingThe GeekMoms share their suggestions for tech-related gifts this holiday season.
Continue ReadingBlack Lightning/Jefferson Pierce has been a favorite of mine since 1977, and it’s about time he received his due.
Continue ReadingFollow Patricia on her journey through the Peer Revue process, transforming from science geek to… stand-up comedy sensation?
Continue ReadingOn this Remembrance Sunday, we at GeekMom and GeekDad remember the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in conflict.
Continue ReadingYou know about PAX Aus 2017. You know there were some sweet games displayed. And you know it was loads of fun. So here’s what happened…
Continue ReadingTypically, when an American Jew thinks of World War II, their entire story is one of loss. But this story is about a different kind of loss, and something wonderful gained.
Continue ReadingWhile most of humanity is reasonably irked about having to listen to “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” when they’re still eating their way through leftover Halloween candy, I am here to tell you why this is a good thing: Halloween stuff is on clearance this week.
Continue ReadingEven if you’ve never played a game by Blizzard before—and especially if you have—these trailers will make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even cry.
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