Yearly Archive:: 2023
Feb 28 2023
Showrunner Trey Callaway on Mercy Point, an Undeservedly Forgotten Sci-Fi Gem
In 1998, there was no shortage of science-fiction programming for genre fans on TV. The Star Trek franchise was running strong with both Deep Space Nine and Voyager, Babylon 5 had entered its final season, Stargate SG-1 was just getting going, Sliders was in the middle of its five-season run,…
Feb 26 2023
This Week in Geek (2/27/23–3/5/23)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, February 27, to Sunday, March 5.
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Virtual Events
Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night
What: Trivia
When: Monday, February 27, at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Twitch…
Feb 22 2023
What On Earth Are You Talking About? Is an Out-of-This-World Party Game
Party card games like Apples to Apples and its evil twin, Cards Against Humanity, are a great way to spend hours laughing with friends, leaving your brains at the door. However, I’ve found I’m more fond of games that retain that extremely casual atmosphere, yet still demand some critical thinking.…
Feb 19 2023
This Week in Geek (2/20/23–2/26/23)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, February 20, to Sunday, February 26.
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Virtual Events
Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night
What: Trivia
When: Monday, February 20, at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Twitch…
Feb 16 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Disappoints in Multiple Realms
I grew up about 10 minutes from Adventureland, the largest theme park in Iowa. Each summer, the park would unveil local ads for new rides—often rickety old side acts one step up from carnival rides, relocated from bigger parks that needed the extra space. But sometimes, sometimes we would get a ride that…
Feb 14 2023
Tomo-Chan Is a Girl! Is a Lively and Fun Romantic Comedy
No one ever said dating was easy. The song and dance of courtship has been an integral part of human sociology forever, and not much has changed. If one is truly committed, it can also one of the most fulfilling endeavors one can pursue. Of course, it’s a complicated and sometimes frustrating process—one…
Feb 12 2023
This Week in Geek (2/13/23–2/19/23)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, February 13, to Sunday, February 19.
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Virtual Events
Smithsonian Associates Streaming Series–Ancient Art Collections of Rome
What: Educational
When: Monday,…
Feb 10 2023
Shrinking Thoughtfully Explores Grief and Mental Illness under Sitcom Levity
However you feel about Shrinking, Apple TV’s latest offering from the creators of Ted Lasso, it’s obviously made with thoughtfulness and care. This is career-best work from much of a phenomenal cast that includes Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, and Christa Miller. And of course there’s Harrison…
Feb 08 2023
10 Comics Perfect for Celebrating Black History Month
Welcome to Black History Month, True Believers!
I thought I would share a few reading suggestions for anyone looking to learn more about Black characters or creators. Here are my top 10 picks for comics to check out—any month, really, but especially this month. Read on, and enjoy.
1. Black Panther: A …
Feb 07 2023
Worldbuilding Partially Saves Seven Faceless Saints from Its Cast
I once worked with a woman who notified everyone that a book wouldn’t keep her attention unless there was a dead body in it. I must admit that she and those words came to me within the first chapter of Seven Faceless Saints as it successfully grabbed my attention with—what else?—a dead body. M. K. Lobb’s…