pop culture

Modern popular culture topics in the geek sphere.

Fired Scientists Start a Ghost Extermination Business
Three New York scientists were fired from a university after the school board thought their theories on psychic phenomenon were a bit too looney. Disgruntled but not dismayed, the scientists (with the help of some alcohol) decided to invest their every last cent into a business hunting down ghosts.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
Could Rob Kardashian's and Blac Chyna's Relationship Get Any Worse?
I have issues with the Kardashian clan on a good day, but even I was incredulous when I realized how bad things were getting, particularly with Rob and his ex Blac Chyna.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Geeks
Best 90s Cartoon Network Shows
"Only 90s kids will remember" is a trendy tagline that epitomizes the nostalgia shared amongst those born between 1990 and 1999. This period was right before the age of smartphones took away from the true creativity of many TV animators.
By Bethany Tiamat9 years ago in Geeks
Wizard World Cancels Expos in Albuquerque & Orlando
Over the past few decades, comic book conventions (or Comic-Cons) have become an important part of the pop culture conversation.
By Jacob Elyachar9 years ago in Geeks
The House (2017): Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler Gamble on One of the Worst Comedies of the 2010s
The House Directed by: Andrew Jay Cohen Written by: Brendan O’Brien, Andrew Jay Cohen Starring: Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Kroll
By Sean Patrick9 years ago in Geeks
W.T.F. Japan? The Most Bizarre Anime Ever
Because there are so many genres in anime, every story is different. Many are original, some are confusing, but mainly they’re always entertaining. Then you get the shows that make you feel like you’re tripping your balls off or just very, very high… seriously. You can’t tell what the hell’s going on, the colors, the lights, the weird characters, the bizarre plot… These are the shows that make you think, “What the f*%# is this shit?”. You don't know whether to run like hell or keep watching to see if it eventually makes sense.
By Kelly Hawks9 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Prepares to Showcase Its "Legacy"
The House of Ideas is about to celebrate its legacy. Multiple comic book media outlets such as Bleeding Cool, Comic Book Resources, and Newsarama have reported that the Marvel Universe is going to bring back several characters and storylines in its upcoming companywide storyline: Marvel Legacy.
By Jacob Elyachar9 years ago in Geeks
Spider-Man: Younger Does Not Mean Better.
So currently, I've been reading articles and reviews and comments about the newest addition to the Spider-Man franchise and I have been more than slightly irritated about them. Since his appearance in Civil War, he has been dubbed "the best and absolute perfect casting for Spider-Man," before his solo movie has even been released and even if it is true, it isn't fair to state things like that as a matter of fact, because the truth of the matter is, he's a third try at a franchise that has never really failed in their first movie.
By Steven Natal9 years ago in Geeks
What's Right and Wrong with the New Live-Action Death Note!
Just mere months ago, the first trailer for the new live-action Death Note movie was released onto YouTube by Netflix. Not too long after the release, we started to see a love/hate relationship with the teaser, and that's to be expected. Yes, there was some great stuff in the teaser trailer (Ryuk mostly), but there were also some things that we didn't agree with entirely. Now before we get into this list, I just wanna say that while yes, we as anime fans do have a rough history with film adaptations *COUGH* Dragon Ball *COUGH*, I actually do see potential and have hope in this live-action adaptation! So with that being said, let's get right into the list!
By Shane Suggs9 years ago in Geeks
Anime and My Love/Hate Relationship With It
There are those who love anime, and those who absolutely hate it. Those who dislike it certainly have valid reasons, and I’m not going to argue and tell you you’re wrong. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I’m not here to convince you to come over to the darkside.
By Kelly Hawks9 years ago in Geeks
Harry Potter Is an Ungrateful Jerk
Poor Harry Potter, he's had such a hard life. Sad face. Weepy face. Tissues. I don't mean to sound like a cruel monster or anything but I'm getting kind of tired of everyone feeling sorry for Harry. Yes, he has had a rather bizarre start to his life, he's been put in dangers more grave than most of us have ever faced, and he's always being pursued by the same xenophobic maniac that murdered both his parents but is everyone blind to the fact that, despite all the adversity, he could've been much worse off?
By Eli9 years ago in Geeks
Memories and Harry Potter
It was the year 1999 and hardly anybody (compared to now, at the very least) in Australia knew that there was such a thing as Harry Potter. I’d definitely never heard of the Harry Potter series in our somewhat small neck of the woods.
By Rebecca Sharrock9 years ago in Geeks