Category Archives: Geek

‘The History of Typography’ – An Animated Short

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Chris

Among the many reasons I consider myself a geek is my love of fonts and typography. I love the way type and graphics look when laid out properly on a page. I’m not sure where it comes from, but I’ve … Continue reading →

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‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Is 33 Years Old Today, So How About Some Bloopers?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Chris

It should come as no surprise to anyone that I am a huge fan of the original Star Wars trilogy. In fact, I’m such a fan that I know The Empire Strikes Back was released 33 years ago today. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Geek vs. Nerd

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Chris

Let this handy chart help you decide. Nerd? Geek? Maybe both? Let’s see. (h/t to @e2thej for the link)

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Trailer Time: I Know What You’re Thinking, But I Like It

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Chris

In truth, I never did much “live” role-playing like the gang in this trailer for Knights of Badassdom. However, I did enjoy more than a few fun times playing some Dungeons & Dragons on the ping pong table in my … Continue reading →

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‘Star Wars’ In the Kitchen

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Chris

To be clear, I don’t cook very many things and I don’t think I’ve ever baked. However, seeing these may cause me to start. In short, these are pretty awesome. Check out all the possibilities right here.

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Sunday Old School With ‘Jason and the Argonauts’

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Chris

Today is Sunday. Check the calendar if you don’t believe me. Okay? We good? Maybe take a guy’s word for it next time, huh? Anyway, as I often do on Sundays (at least until Project M “officially” begins), I’m watching … Continue reading →

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‘Walking Dead’ Season 3 Visual Effects

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Chris

Continuing our trend of highlighting visual effects work, here’s a reel from Stargate Studios showcasing their work on The Walking Dead season 3. In addition to all the great zombie kills, pay particular attention to what they did with the … Continue reading →

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All Six ‘Star Wars’ Movies at the Same Time

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Chris

Yep, you read that right. Someone went to the trouble to put all six Star Wars movies together in the same screen and run them at the same time. To be honest, I don’t know if I love this or … Continue reading →

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A ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ Trailer. . . Made With LEGO

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Chris

If you recall a couple weeks ago, I posted the trailer for Man of Steel made with LEGO. Well, Antonio Toscano is back and he’s got a new trailer. This time it’s for Star Trek: Into Darkness and yes, it’s … Continue reading →

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Still More Useful and Interesting Things

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Chris

As life returns to normal (or at least my version of it) I realize it’s been several days since I last put some useful and interesting things up here. So, with that in mind, here’s some more for you: • … Continue reading →

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