Monthly Archive:: January 2019
Jan 31 2019
They Shall Not Grow Old Is a World War I Documentary Like No Other
There have been plenty of attempts in the past to make history come alive beyond the old photos and low-quality footage, but none of have done it quite like They Shall Not Grow Old. Keeping things engaging and heard, director Peter Jackson has given top treatment to the stories of World War I. He cobbles…
Jan 30 2019
Shane Mauss Brings His Unique Blend of Science and Comedy to Minneapolis
Comedian Shane Mauss has been doing stand-up for over a decade, catching his first break after receiving the Best Stand-Up award at the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in 2007.
“I got into comedy because I didn’t want to get a real job,” Mauss told me as he was driving through the Midwest…
Jan 29 2019
Comics I’m Picking Up the Week of January 30, 2019
Here are the books I’m looking forward to seeing at my local comic store the week of January 30, 2019.Star Trek: The Q Conflict
Publisher: IDW
Words/Story: Scott & David Tipton
Art/Colors: David Messina
“When a dispute between godlike beings threatens the galaxy, it will take all of Starfleet’s…
Jan 29 2019
Shadow of the Demon Lord Is Innovative, Twisted Tabletop Fun
I distinctly recall the moment that Shadow of the Demon Lord hooked me.
My players had penetrated a thick magical mist, venturing out to the island lair of an evil hag. After defeating her minions, they reached her inner sanctum, intent on defeating her and taking a powerful artifact for themselves.…
Jan 28 2019
New Science Standards for Minnesota Schools Would Teach Humans’ Role in Climate Change
The topic of climate change often finds itself at the center of hot-button political controversies. However, according to data collected by NASA, “multiple studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals show that 97 percent or more of actively publishing climate scientists agree…
Jan 27 2019
This Week in Geek (1/28/19–2/3/19)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, January 28th to Sunday, February 3rd.Saint Paul Winter Carnival
What: Community, Family, Arts, Food & Drink, Music
When: Continuing Monday, January 28th through Sunday, February…
Jan 26 2019
Distant Worlds 2, the 18-Week Expedition across the Elite Dangerous Galaxy, Gets Underway
“Space is big. Really big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it’s a long way down the road to the chemist, but that’s just peanuts to space.”
—Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
On January 13, 2019, a…
Jan 26 2019
Is Black Label a Black Eye or a Game Changer for DC Comics?
Announced in March 2018, DC Black Label was supposed to be a groundbreaking mature imprint for DC Comics that would free itself from continuity and allow writers and artists creative freedom. It would have comic legends such as Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. working on Superman: Year One and Geoff…
Jan 25 2019
5 Black Mask #1 Issues to Pick Up Right Now
The creative team of Black Mask Studios is a medley of stellar talent from different publishers bringing extraordinary ideas into one brand. Their credentials vary from previously writing for the Big Two to starring in Agents of SHIELD and writing for an animated series. The following are some of…
Jan 24 2019
The Great Leap Is a Slam Dunk
Minneapolis audiences are pretty terrific for actors. Not to say we’re easy, but as a general rule, standing ovations ought to be the unexpected exception. Hand them out too often, and they become theatrical participation trophies. A good round of applause with perhaps a few discreet “woots” thrown…