99% of the time, I am all about the heroes. I like living in a world where the good guys win. But, having said that, I love a good villain! Blofeld, Jaws, Deathstroke and Batroc the Leaper are just a few of the villians I look forward to encountering in a movie, book, game or comic. These are the ones who really challenge the heroes, who push them to the limit. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – In Praise of the Villains
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She Geek Critique – What’s So Funny?
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?
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
Irregular’s Intel – Some Thoughts on Social Media
I’ve been thinking about the prevalence of social media in modern society. I mean, let’s face it, geek culture thrives, in part, because of it. It is an awesome way to keep contact with friends and family or to even find old acquaintances from the past. It is the best way to keep up with what is going on in the world, your fandom or your neighborhood. These are all good thing, in my opinion. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Some Thoughts on Social Media