Monthly Archive:: August 2015
Aug 19 2015
Book Geek Bulletin: Fitzgerald, Fantasy, and Films
Welcome to a new regular feature where we round up what’s going on in the world of literary culture and books—both here in Minnesota and around the world.
Local Lit
The Strand literary magazine has published “Temperature,” a never-before-seen short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald that was discovered…
Aug 18 2015
Ramping Up for MN Renaissance Festival: Kristin Thesing’s Elaborate Costume Tops
As the Minnesota Renaissance Festival finds itself once again upon us, there is no better time to showcase some of the artisans who can be spotted on the festival grounds. Not all of the talented artists have a booth at the renaissance festival, but they are still important contributors of wonderful…
Aug 18 2015
Arkham Origins, the Batman Prequel That Didn’t Fall Through
The year was 2009. It was an awkward time in my life because I had just started high school. Happily, it was also the year Batman: Arkham Asylum was released. My brother recommended this game to me and I was completely entranced by the Asylum. The Joker gave me goosebumps long after I finished this game. …
Aug 17 2015
This Week in Geek (08/17/15–08/23/15)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, August 17th through Sunday, August 23rd.
Minneapolis Fire Collective 2015 Final Pre–Burning Man Public Performance
What: Performance
When: Monday, August 17th at 8:30 p.m.
Where:…
Aug 16 2015
The Frustrating Folly of Fantastic Four
With the current tsunami of comic-book heroes heading to the big screen as fluffy popcorn entertainment, the latest version of Fantastic Four dares to be different. At least, that’s what director Josh Trank was aiming for when Fox chose him for the project. He saw something more to the characters than…
Aug 13 2015
Throwback Thursday: In Defense of the Matrix Sequels
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.
Note: It’s all spoilers below, so only read this column if you have seen The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions (don’t mind…
Aug 10 2015
This Week in Geek (08/10/15–08/16/15)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, August 10th through Sunday, August 16th.
Summer Music and Movies: All Tomorrow’s Petty and Batman
What: Screening, Music
When: Monday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Loring Park…
Aug 06 2015
Throwback Thursday: More Human Than Human? Logging in to Ghost in the Shell
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.
Following the huge animation jump of 1989’s Akira, anime took another leap in 1995 with Ghost in the Shell. Using a mixed process…
Aug 04 2015
MN Fringe 2015: Recommendations from a Fringe Addict
The 2015 Minnesota Fringe Festival runs Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, August 9, and features nearly 175 theater, dance, and other experimental performances. All shows are 60 minutes or shorter and are being hosted at 25 venues throughout Minneapolis.
Having made it through the first five days…
Aug 04 2015
Reviewing the Indie Author: Zombies in Love
Welcome to Reviewing the Indie Author, where we look at books by self-published and independent-press authors.
Zombies have invaded Winthrop University—we just don’t know it yet.
One of those zombies, Jack, needs a job; he’s bored and he doesn’t sleep anymore. So he comes in one late night and asks…