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She Geek Critique – Feeling Haunted

I love creepy stories. Sure, horror in general can be enjoyable, but a well told tale that makes you uncomfortable and creeps you out is a wonderful thing. That’s probably why I enjoy reading classics by Lovecraft and Poe and the like. A contemporary classic that’s the epitome of creepy haunted house tales is Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House. And Netflix has just brought the story back to life.  Continue reading She Geek Critique – Feeling Haunted →

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Best Geeky Finds – Curiouser and Curiouser About Christine

Have you ever watched craft shows, or any of the numerous baking how-to programs, and simply laughed at how easy the hosts make projects seem? People like Martha Stewart always have a pre-baked cake ready to decorate when they put the same one in the oven. They always speak to the camera, knowing that somebody is watching in their own home. And all of these projects are usually better suited for expert crafters and bakers.  Continue reading Best Geeky Finds – Curiouser and Curiouser About Christine →

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Irregular’s Intel – In Defense of the A-Team Movie

Back in 1983, we were treated to what would become a television staple until 1987. The A-Team was the story of a crack commando unit framed for a crime they did not commit, who had escaped from a stockade to the Los Angeles underground to survive as soldiers of fortune. Now, by this point, I was on a steady diet of men’s adventure novels and action movies, so this appealed to me, for a time. I eventually got over the bad guys escaping a building just before a huge explosion and how no one was in any real danger. It turned into a big eyeroll. By the time they did get captured and were converted to a black ops unit, it was too little too late for me. I could say that I look back on the show with fond nostalgia, but after an episode, I remembered why I had checked out.  Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – In Defense of the A-Team Movie →

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She Geek Critique – Good Time for Bad Times

When I saw the first trailer for Bad Times at the El Royale, I though “Ok, what’s it supposed to be about?”. Then when I saw the second trailer I thought “Looks interesting. But what’s it supposed to be about?”. This past weekend I saw the movie and realized the trailers were just what they needed to be because, well, you can’t really show much of the plot without giving a lot away.  Continue reading She Geek Critique – Good Time for Bad Times →