Monthly Archive:: September 2017
Sep 25 2017
A Different View of 1988’s Willow
Willow came out in 1988, the year I turned three. Despite its 48% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it will always be my favorite movie—surpassing even The Lord of the Rings (and for those who know me, that’s saying something). According to DVD extras, Willow may have been George Lucas’s attempt at a hobbit-like…
Sep 25 2017
5 Ways to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Princess Bride
If you are a fan of storybook romances, I’m sure you won’t miss wishing a happy 30th this week to The Princess Bride, which was released in movie theaters on September 25, 1987.
In case you weren’t aware, The Princess Bride didn’t immediately rocket to a place in the hearts of…
Sep 24 2017
6 New and Upcoming Releases to Watch for in the Expanding Final Fantasy XV Universe
Final Fantasy XV is rapidly approaching its first year anniversary, but that hasn’t prevented Square Enix from releasing more and more content under the umbrella that is the Final Fantasy FFXV Universe. So far the list is impressive in size, if not necessarily in quality. There’s a feature…
Sep 24 2017
This Week in Geek (9/25/17–10/1/17)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, September 25th through Sunday, October 1st.
Creative Club
What: Arts, Meetup
When: Monday, September 25th at 6:15 p.m.
Where: Byte
Creative Club is a casual weekly meetup where you can…
Sep 23 2017
The Rock, Paper, Shotgun Podcast Speaks Volumes for PC Gaming
UK website Rock, Paper, Shotgun is one of the few outlets that focus purely on PC gaming. Its writers don’t necessarily focus on breaking news, instead putting their talents toward spotlighting games.
Its podcast of the same name follows the same formula, with a rotating roster of hosts who put…
Sep 22 2017
The Lego Ninjago Movie Is a Few Pieces Short
One of the most unique aspects of the Lego animated movies has been their sense of instilling creativity and building something original, where your imagination can run wild. The first feature film in 2014 was a surprise hit, and this year’s Lego Batman Movie managed to replicate the success.…
Sep 22 2017
Shadows over Camelot Provides Plenty of Medieval Strategy, Questing, and Dark Age Treachery
Swords clashing, political subterfuge, and shining righteousness—all within the hallowed stone walls of the legendary fortress of Camelot. For as long as I remember I have been deeply infatuated with all of the mythos of medieval fantasies. When I found a passion for board gaming, I was not surprised…
Sep 21 2017
Throwback Thursday: As the Years Go By, Time Bandits Is Not the Same Film
Throwback Thursday examines films from the past, “classic” films that might not be in the current cultural zeitgeist but can still be important, interesting, fun, or all of the above.
A statement of fact: As you get older and gain experiences your viewpoint shifts. It’s an ongoing process, and changing…
Sep 21 2017
The Pub Crawl That Must Not Be Named Celebrates Three Years of Bringing Twin Cities Harry Potter Fans Together
Maria Balogh didn’t mean to create a citywide event. In August 2015, when she made a Facebook page for a Harry Potter–themed bar crawl, it was just meant for her and her friends—only Balogh accidentally set the page to public. Within a month, almost 10,000 people in the Twin Cities had RSVPed yes.
Most…
Sep 20 2017
Why I Bought My Daughter Wonder Woman’s Sword
As far as I can remember, it started with a cup. My daughter used small juice glasses during our family meals, but as she was still under three, I was hesitant to have her use actual glassware on the nights we ate dinner outside on our back patio. Spilling the glass was still a real hazard, and having it break…