Monthly Archive:: May 2015
May 28 2015
Throwback Thursday: The Last Unicorn
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.
In this day and age of Disney and Dreamworks keeping an incredible tight grasp on American animated films, let’s take a look at an…
May 27 2015
More Heroes, More Problems in Avengers: Age of Ultron
And so we return once more to the summer tentpole of the Avengers franchise—legendary for both its breakout superhero crossover and its massive box office to make it happen. Whereas the previous installment was a miraculous spectacle for its convergence of so many heroes, Avengers: Age of Ultron has…
May 25 2015
This Week in Geek (05/25/15–05/31/15)
Happy Geek Pride Day and welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, May 25th through Sunday, May 31st.
United Geeks of Gaming Game Designer Session
What: Meet-Up, Gaming
When: Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Event Horizon…
May 23 2015
The Origin Story of a Fantasy World and Literary Activism
My high school in Abu Dhabi was all about practicality and financial success. The administration pushed the sciences and nigh ignored the arts—if you couldn’t handle the sciences, which would get you into the top colleges and make the school look good, you were punished for it.
In the 10th grade, I failed…
May 21 2015
Throwback Thursday: Jan Svankmajer’s Alice
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.
After 10 weeks of Philip K. Dick adaptations, I really needed to cleanse my palate a bit. So in place of the dystopian films, I thought…
May 18 2015
This Week in Geek (05/18/15–05/24/15)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, May 18th, through Sunday, May 24th.
Goth Prom XII: MYSTERY at The Saloon
What: Nightlife, Parties & Dances
When: Monday, May 18th at 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Saloon
The Forbidden…
May 16 2015
THERE WAS A KOJIMA HERE—IT’S GONE NOW
If you have Internet access and even a sliver of interest in the events of the gaming world, you are probably already well aware that Silent Hills has been officially canceled. Hideo Kojima’s love child with Guillermo del Toro, which was greatly anticipated to be the messiah of horror games, is as dead…
May 16 2015
This Convention Season, Don’t Just Survive—Thrive!
Hooray, it’s convention season! . . . Boo, I’m going to be exhausted and probably sick.
As a wellness professional, my main concern is for everyone’s health and well-being during con season. Here are some ways to make your self-care a priority while still getting the most out of your convention experience.…
May 14 2015
Throwback Thursday: Dystopian Dick—Blade Runner
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 …
May 11 2015
This Week in Geek (05/11/15–05/17/15)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, May 11th through Sunday, May 17th.
Sarah J. Maas: A Court of Thorns and Roses Ticketed Event
What: Reading, Signing
When: Monday, May 11th at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Red Balloon Bookshop…