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Category Archives: Film
The Ineffable Tolkien and the One Ring
This week, we take a more serious turn for yet another look at the wonderful world of Tolkien. Our reader asks: Why oh why does the One Ring turn people invisible in Lord of the Rings? It certainly didn’t turn … Continue reading
Further Evidence
I wish I had this picture for yesterday’s blog, but here is direct evidence of the established connection between punk rock and geekdom: Yes, it’s Iggy Pop as an alien on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. I’m so good at … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Geek Culture, Television
Tagged deep space nine, geek, iggy pop, nerd, punk, star trek
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The 15 Greatest Graphic Novels Ever
This week on Ask the Dungeon Master we take a look at the wonderful world of graphic novels: In your opinion, what are the top five graphic novels of the past century? -Gremily Let me begin by saying that while … Continue reading
Posted in Comics, Film, Geek Culture, Literature
Tagged akira, all time best, batman, comic book, death note, frank miller, graphic novel, greatest ever, manga, neil gaiman, top 10, v for vendetta
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Battle Royale vs. The Hunger Games
This week we return to our normal format of me ranting about something: What are your thoughts on The Hunger Games vs. Battle Royale? -Grace Books Without Any Pictures I would like to thank you for providing me with the … Continue reading
Posted in Comics, Film, Geek Culture, Literature
Tagged battle royale, greek mythology, hunger games, koushun takami, minotaur, suzanne collins, theseus
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Darth Jesus
Still haven’t received any new questions, so as promised here’s the first painting I finished for the upcoming art show in May. I decided to do a Geek Religious Iconography series: The color is kind of funky because I used … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Film, Geek Culture, Star Wars
Tagged Art, catholic, christianity, darth vader, jesus, painting, star wars
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Tolkien Vs. Lewis: The Fight for Middle-Narnia
In this week’s bonus blog we take another look at Tolkien in a much more serious way. I probably shouldn’t be doing a bonus blog seeing as I keep whining about not having enough questions, but I just can’t help … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Film, Geek Culture, Literature
Tagged english, fight, geek, irish, lewis, literature, lord of the rings, lotr, narnia, tolkien
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Why Republicans Hate Firefly
Today we tackle a question of monumental importance to the Geek community: Why was Buffy so popular but Firefly, a show about space pirate cowboys, was not? Is it a conspiracy? -P. Boogie The simple answer to your question, is … Continue reading
Posted in Conspiracy Theory, Film, Geek Culture, Television
Tagged atheist, ayn rand, buffy, conspiracy, firefly, fox, joss whedon, libertarian, philosophy, republican
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Eagles!? We don’t need no stinkin’ Eagles!
First, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that answered my call to arms! (i.e. my plea for questions). You guys rock! And everyone keep in mind, we ALWAYS need questions. So keep them coming! This week we have … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Film, Geek Culture
Tagged c.s. lewis, council of elrond, frodo, lord of the rings, lotr, mordor, suaron, the eagles, the one ring, tolkien
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