Monthly Archive:: April 2015
Apr 30 2015
Throwback Thursday: Dystopian Dick—A Scanner Darkly
Throwback Thursday examines films from the past—typically “classic” films that might not be in the current cultural zeitgeist but can still be important in some aspect.
As mentioned in my previous columns, with CONvergence coming up in July and running with their theme of dystopian visions, I’m …
Apr 29 2015
Rat Queens #3: Oh, Poop
We’re back with yet another thrilling issue of Rat Queens, and the central part of our narrative. This is the “quiet issue” of the Gold, Guts, and Grog story arc: most of what happens is character development. Hannah and Sawyer flirt in jail (why is Hannah in jail? well, if you read the last issue . . .)…
Apr 27 2015
Get Ready for Fast-Paced, Bloody Combat in Bloodborne
From developer FromSoftware, the sadistic masterminds behind the notoriously difficult Demon’s Souls (2009) and Dark Souls (2011), comes game director Hidetaka Miyazaki’s greatest challenge yet. Bloodborne, a PlayStation exclusive and the spiritual successor to Demon’s…
Apr 27 2015
This Week in Geek (04/27/15–05/03/15)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 27th through Sunday, May 3rd.
Beer + Comics Book Club: Heck by Zander Cannon
What: Meet-Up, Comics
When: Monday, April 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Wild Rumpus Books for Young Readers…
Apr 23 2015
Throwback Thursday: Dystopian Dick—Total Recall
Throwback Thursday examines films from the past—typically “classic” films that might not be in the current cultural zeitgeist but can still be important in some aspect.
As mentioned in my previous columns, with CONvergence coming up in July and running with their theme of dystopian visions, I’m …
Apr 21 2015
An Awesome Concept Falls Flat in The Order: 1886
The Order: 1886 is a disaster. There’s no other way around it.I had attempted to defend this game against all the naysayers ever since it was announced at E3 in 2013, hoping that I would be vindicated when it finally launched. Not only did the graphics really set the standard for what next-generation gaming…
Apr 20 2015
This Week in Geek (04/20/15–04/26/15)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 20th through Sunday, April 26th.
The Wachowskis Series: V for Vendetta
What: Screening, Movies & Films
When: April 20th and 21st at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Trylon…
Apr 20 2015
4/20: A History
Is it a police code? Was it chosen for Hitler’s birthday? Does it refer to the number of active chemicals in marijuana? Or is the origin of 420 explained by one of the other many urban legends?
These legends are as varied as the plant they are based on. Growing up, I heard several versions—specifically the…
Apr 16 2015
Throwback Thursday: Dystopian Dick—Minority Report
Throwback Thursday examines films from the past—typically “classic” films that might not be in the current cultural zeitgeist but can still be important in some aspect.
As mentioned in my previous columns, with CONvergence coming up in July and running with their theme of dystopian visions, I’m…
Apr 15 2015
Catch Up with a World of Film at the MSP International Film Festival
Summer blockbuster season is just around the corner. Before it hits, though, we have a great opportunity to experience a dazzling array of stories and styles that don’t fit that mold. The Minneapolis–St. Paul International Film Festival opened on April 9, but there’s still plenty of fest left—it runs…