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Review: Ant-Man

***** SPOILER ALERT *****
This review will be discussing plot points which may be considered spoilers. Consider yourselves warned.

ant-manWay back in 1963, Marvel premiered The Avengers, a new team comic featuring several of their solo heroes. Of course, in 2012 those same heroes starred in their own feature length film. Missing from that feature however, were two notable Avengers founders, Ant-Man and Wasp. Three years later Ant-Man has his very own film, and while not the smash hit that Iron Man or Captain America: The Winter Soldier were, Ant-Man makes a very pleasant addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Continue reading

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Therefore I Geek Podcast Episode 37, Geeks and Relationships

shamyIn which, Andrew, Tracy, and Becky go deeper into the subject of being a geek–specifically discussing how being geeks affects our relationships.  Tracy briefly talks about her post-diploma trip, and Andrew and Becky reveal that they are engaged.

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Guest Blog | Manga Beach Reads

Ah summer… What could be better than heading to the beach to enjoy the lovely weather with something awesome to read? I am lucky that I live close to Coney Island so I’m able to head to the beach quite often. I always pack a manga or two to read while I’m there (which should come as a shock to none of you if you’ve read any of my other posts).

I love horror manga, as well psychological thrillers, but these are left home in summerin favor of some slice of life series. When it’s hot and sunny outside, I prefer comedies that tell the stories of average people, so I’ve compiled a list of the manga that is accompanying me to the beach this summer. Continue reading

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Therefore I Geek Podcast Episode 36, B-Movies with Rob Floyd

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Where Andrew talks B-movies with Rob Floyd, resident expert and all around great guy to talk with. From the supernatural, to the atomic and straight on through to grindhouse, the two gentlemen cover quite a bit of ground.

Show Notes (more to follow):

Rob Floyd

Fantasmo Cult Cinema Explosion

Fantasmo After Dark

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