After countless Blockbuster rentals of the 1986 Jim Henson masterpiece, Labyrinth, our local store ceased carrying the VHS of the film when they began filtering out tapes altogether and converting to digital discs. I was a devastated 10-year-old girl when a visit to the store did not result in returning home with the movie, but my parents were sure to make things right. Firstly, they bought … Continue reading How ‘Labyrinth’ Honestly Changed My Life
We hear a lot of about growing older and not having enough time. How there just isn’t enough time in the day for going to the gym, or to dinner with your friends, or anything else that’s inherently good for us. All important, but there’s one activity that I just miss so much it tugs at my soul sometimes. Books. It used to be that … Continue reading Back to Books: My 2016 Reading Wish List
The foundation of Netflix is not it’s original entertainment, though it’s certainly making headway these past few years, but it’s ability to so easily tap into our nostalgia centers and spring forth beloved shows and movies that have stood the test of time. A fantastic example of this is their continued streaming of every single episode of the 2000’s TV classic, The Office. I couldn’t … Continue reading Five Reasons ‘The Office’ is Still the Best
Did you love The Force Awakens, and are you ready for more? Well, all you need is a computer, the Google Chrome internet browser, and your smartphone. Google has provided fans with a new way to celebrate the franchise on this historic day with their exciting game, Lightsaber Escape. (follow this link for the game!) By syncing your smartphone through the URL provided on the site ( type … Continue reading Lightsaber Escape
Though we as muggles (no-maj folk) may not expect to encounter doxies, crups, or nargles in our daily lives, there is an obvious desire for the magical and the mysterious as even after seven books and eight films, fans still crave more from J.K. Rowling and her team of storytellers. Thus the film adaptation of a popular pseudo magical textbook was born, and on Tuesday we … Continue reading Back to the Wizarding World with Fantastic Beasts
This week in movie trailers begins with our first look at the new generation of Star Trek without J. J. Abrams. Though we don’t see much of the plot (except for THE ENTERPRISE BEING DESTROYED), the film looks to be carrying on the look and feel of it’s prequels, with an action-packed trailer set to the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” as a throwback to young Kirk … Continue reading First Look at ‘Star Trek Beyond’
It’s the Monday morning before The Force Awakens and all through the galaxy… Jedi and Sith alike are geared up for this week’s Star Wars premiere, but the wait can be tiring for those whose nerves and excitement keep them from relaxing long enough for a good night’s sleep. By the time the alarm goes off, some had just begun their dream-journey to Tatooine, and … Continue reading Shh, the Force is Still Sleeping
20th Century Fox gifted us with our first full X-Men: Apocalypse trailer on Friday, and, well…WOAH! With the return of our Days of Future Past favorites, as well as some new (old?) faces, Apocalypse is expected to be the most impressive of the saga so far. Just the mere fact that the film prominently features the first and most intimidating mutant of them all, Apocalypse himself, … Continue reading X-Men Apocalypse: Power Like This
In 2004 the first sequel to The Sims was released, and the PC gaming world went nuts. The Sims 2 brought a level of personalization and in-depth gameplay to simulation gaming that had never been seen before. This is where fans first edited the faces and bodies of their characters, as well as the beginning of the family tree aspect of the game, with sims aging into old … Continue reading The Sims Fandom on the Web
Uncharted territory abound as the sixth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones begins to surpass the book series the show is based upon. And quite a teaser it is. With no new information and a lot of flashbacks, this trailer’s narration is on-point with “they have no idea what’s going to happen.” And oh hey, Bran, nice to see you again. Continue reading ‘Thrones’ Season 6 Teaser Trailer
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