Monthly Archive:: December 2020
Dec 31 2020
Looking Back on 2020 in Speculative Poetry
It was a big year for speculative poetry!
Even with the pandemic going on, most speculative literature journals have continued to include poetry among their offerings. Here’s a look at some of the awards and other news that happened in 2020.
In April, the Horror Writers Association announced…
Dec 30 2020
6 Anime Releases I’m Excited for in 2021
If there’s anything we can collectively celebrate right now, it’s that this cursed year is just about through. But even though we’re all looking forward to 2020 being over, I can’t deny that it was a pretty decent year as far as new anime was concerned. From movies like Demon…
Dec 29 2020
The Ashes of Star Trek’s James Doohan Have Secretly Been Orbiting the Earth for 12 Years
A secret mission, a dash of smuggling, and an out-of-this-world final resting spot for one of science fiction’s most iconic engineers.
After 12 years of discretion, the Times of London recently revealed that back in 2008, Richard Garriot—who was one of the first private citizens to travel to…
Dec 29 2020
10 Minnesota Makers for Your Geeky Mask Needs
Note: This article was published in December 2020. While some people may still wear cloth masks as an outer layer in order to more easily express themselves through fabric and pattern choices, and they may be appropriate for contexts other than COVID-19, the COVID protection they provide for the wearer…
Dec 27 2020
This Week in Geek (12/28/20–1/3/20)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, December 28, to Sunday, January 3.
Please note: Due to risks from the global COVID-19 pandemic, and in following current health guidelines recommending both social distancing and limited…
Dec 24 2020
Shudder’s Creepshow Holiday Special Is Good, Cheesy Fun
The “holiday special” has had a very special place in the media history since the first one appeared on television. I can’t say that I am aware of a Land of the Lost holiday special, possibly because it wasn’t prime-time material, but many other series we know and love have had…
Dec 24 2020
Despite the Bugs, Cyberpunk 2077 Is a Lot of Fun—Even for Some on PS4
Cyberpunk 2077 was in development for at least eight years, even predating the release of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the gaming consoles it was originally intended for. And ever since the gameplay reveal video that released two years ago, millions of gamers, me included, had been eagerly awaiting…
Dec 24 2020
The Twin Cities Geek 2020 Holiday Toy & Book Drive Was a HUGE SUCCESS!
Every year since 2015, we at Twin Cities Geek have organized our Holiday Toy & Book Drive to support the families served by Hallie Q. Brown Community Center and the individuals served by the Women’s Prison Book Project.
This year, the challenge was especially great. There was more need for…
Dec 23 2020
All I Want for Christmas Is the Holiday Pick-Me-Up We Need This Year
In the past few years, I’ve grown to appreciate Hallmark and Netflix Christmas movies. They may be predictable and cheesy, but there’s something so comforting about that familiarity, especially when it’s covered in fake snow and candy canes. That same aura abounds in in Wendy…
Dec 22 2020
4 New Podcasts Worth Checking Out
There are a ton of podcasts out there in the wild world of audio. Trying to sift through even one genre can take a long time—looking at you, true crime—and every podcast is different, for better or worse. This list is here to help!
All of the podcasts here were released in November 2020. Hopefully you will…