reflections on geek culture
As WandaVision wrapped up, many viewers felt dissatisfied with the lack of justice for the residents of Westview. These people were held hostage with their very identities rewritten to be the unwitting actors in Wanda’s sitcoms. In an interview with TVLine, showrunner Matt Shakman and head writer Jac Schaeffer explained their thinking for the way they […]
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I adore The Mandalorian. It’s such a great show and a joy to watch. As Mando looks for a Jedi to train The Child, some fans have begun to wonder about the whereabouts of the most famous Jedi Master of time, Luke Skywalker. Where is Luke, his sister Leia, his friend Han and their son,
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In these days of social distancing and reduced contact, people are using alternative greetings which don’t involve physical contact. One of the popular ones, especially with the geekier among us, is the “Live long and prosper” gesture made famous by the actor Leonard Nimoy on the original Star Trek series. Most people don’t know the
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Spoiler alert. Major spoilers to follow for anyone who hasn’t seen Captain Marvel. Last warning. Still here? Okay. Captain Marvel lives with an incredible power inside her. Though restrained and constrained, as she comes to understand her identity, she unleashes the power in its full potential. Her journey to discovery is a parable for the
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