Have you ever watched your favorite TV show or movie and obsessed over a fabulous piece of fictional fashion? Perhaps the characters we love the most influence our personal fashion choices in some conscious or unconscious way. If I could hop across the dimensions of the screen, I would definitely go second-hand shopping in the closets of these fictional characters! Regina Mills, Once Upon a … Continue reading Fab Fictional Fashion
There are three things I know for certain in my life. Yoga always feels good post practice, so get off your butt and into plank. Dogs truly are humankind’s best friend. I will never feel again how I feel about theme parks. From 1968 to 2003, it was difficult to be a Houstonian and not be a theme park junkie. Six Flags Astroworld was located just … Continue reading Fan Story: Vacation, All I Ever Wanted
Published in 2012, the Lord of the Rings Project is the ultimate website for any and all of your LOTR needs, because we know you have them. Admit it. I discovered the project by scrolling through the “view all” function under Who to Follow on Twitter, and checking out Emil Johansson’s profile page to see why he was recommended to me. Thank you, Twitter. As a child, Emil read … Continue reading Fan Story: Emil Johansson and the Lord of the Rings Project
Game of Thrones features an abundance of mighty houses and bitter rivalries. Could you be a secret Targaryen, a King in the North, or an Ironborn through and through? Which of these great houses would you belong to? Continue reading Which Name Will You Claim?
Right now, it is undeniably in vogue to identify and intimately discuss your personal “spirit animal” at length. This might be fodder for party chatter, an icebreaker to quell the awkwardness of a date, or even a deep and thoughtful conversation with your besties. In any case, society’s fascination with “spirit animals” serves as an interesting personality construct for our own self-image as well as … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Spirit Animals
I am a fan of many things, delicious food included! One of my favorite things to do is find specialty restaurants or novelty cookbooks that cater to superfans by serving dishes inspired by fiction. I know it’s hard to cope while Game of Thrones is currently off the air, but you can fill the void in your life by exploring Westeros one culinary experience at … Continue reading Brace Yourself: Dinner is Coming
Have a seat, enjoy a pint of butterbeer, a glass of pumpkin juice, or even a shot of Ogden’s Old Firewhisky, and tell us where you’d most like to share a meal in the universe of Harry Potter. If you have any other scrumptious ideas, let us know in the comments! Continue reading “I’m so hungry I could eat a Hippogriff…
In May of 2010 I attended my first ever comic book convention, and even walked away with an Iphone photo and autograph from the truly amazing actor and stuntman, Ray Park. My obsession had begun. I know celebrities, stars, and artists are really people just like us, but with incredible skill, or incredible luck. You have to admit, though, that there is something special about … Continue reading Meet and Greets Vol. 1
Who else is a big fan of summer? I just can’t soak up enough sunshine, especially after a rainy Texas spring. Kickoff your own summertime fun with these items and gadgets that will let your geek flag proudly fly! Captain’s Chair Pool Float Now Trekkies can command the far reaches of their pool from this floatie chair fit for a captain. Now if only it … Continue reading Hot Items for a Cool Summer
When I was 14 years old, my absolute dream job was to work as a foley artist for motion pictures. That’s all I wanted, and honestly I’d take that job in a heartbeat still to this day. But life happens, and you more often than not end up somewhere completely unexpected. So we fantasize about what life would be like in a different setting, with … Continue reading Dream Jobs in Fandom
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