V-Yellow’s Comic Box – Who Will Be on Arrow?

VernComicAfter watching last week’s episode of Arrow fans were treated with the charismatic acting chops of Matt Ryan reprising his role as Constantine. It just brought joy to my heart to see him back in that tie and trench coat. But after seeing that episode it got me thinking, what other DC characters might we see this season? Continue reading V-Yellow’s Comic Box – Who Will Be on Arrow?

Miss Dawn’s Musings – Casting Counts

Blog-MissDawnsMusingsSome people will see a movie based on the franchise, others based on the reviews, but many will go because a particular actor is involved. Now in straight up dramas and even comedies, the actor can make all the difference. You can be pretty sure, for example, that De Niro or Streep are going to give good movie or that Stiller or Ferrell will bring some laughs (though comedy being much more subjective, they’re a little hit or miss). But does the actor matter much when it comes to comic book / superhero / geek movies, especially in the initial casting? Continue reading Miss Dawn’s Musings – Casting Counts

Best Geeky Finds – The New Ms. Marvel

bestgeekyfindsI’ll admit it: I’m not a huge fan of Marvel comics. The comics in general, not the company. I love the Marvel movies and try to keep up with all the latest news and storylines in them, but when it comes to comic stories, I’m more of a DC person. That is, until I started hearing everybody (and when I say everybody, I mean everybody – NPR, Nerdist, The Indoor Kids, etc.) rave about one particular character – Ms. Marvel. Continue reading Best Geeky Finds – The New Ms. Marvel

Irregular’s Intel – Age of the Geek Part 2

IrregularIntelSo, earlier this week I was browsing through my newsfeed and I saw two stories that served as stark reminders to me that geeks are not as mainstream as we’re led to believe. Not only is it not mainstream, but the “cool kids” are in the corner, waiting to pounce. I have to admit, it feels good and the scales are about to achieve balance again. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Age of the Geek Part 2