I am not a big fan of comedy. Sure, I like a good laugh – I don’t just sit there stone-faced if there’s something funny to actually laugh about. But most of the time it takes a certain kind of humor to actually get me there. And what a lot of people find “knee slapping” hilarious isn’t it. Continue reading She Geek Critique – What’s So Funny?
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She Geek Critique – The Thing About Fandoms
As geeks, we all have our fandoms. That’s sort of the point – you really can’t be a geek without one. Whether it’s in the realm of books, television, comics, games, movies, science, tech or a crossover hybrid sort of thing, every geek has at least one fandom and most have multiples (the best geeks have multiples – no one really likes a geek who won’t shut up about the single property they’re into!). But what happens when your tastes change or you outgrow a fandom? Continue reading She Geek Critique – The Thing About Fandoms
She Geek Critique – Going Mainstream
When something goes from being loved by a select group to being embraced as part of the mainstream, there are good things and bad. Generally speaking, going mainstream means easier access, greater variety and a level of acceptance. But it can also mean dumbing down and over saturation. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Going Mainstream
She Geek Critique – Simply Marvelous
The movie that fans of the MCU and Marvel comics have been anticipating for a long time has finally hit theaters. With an opening weekend box office take of almost $160 million in the US and already closing in on half a billion dollars at the international box office, Captain Marvel is as powerful as its main character. And the excitement is well deserved. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Simply Marvelous
She Geek Critique – Comic Overload
Much like very few geeks have a singular fandom, very few comic book geeks have a single title or character they follow. Sure, there are favorites and there are times you’ll want to collect every issue from a particular character. But when you enjoy the medium and have a range of tastes, there is a lot to choose from… and keep up with. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Comic Overload