conventions

From Comic Con, to Wizard World, geek conventions showcase comics, film, television, and all things geek.

Geek Chic
The roots of geek culture can be traced back to the mid-20th century, when science fiction literature, comic books, and early computer technology began to capture the imaginations of young enthusiasts. These early adopters formed tight-knit communities, often meeting in basements or garages to share their passions and discoveries. Despite being marginalized by mainstream society, these geeks laid the groundwork for the cultural revolution that would follow.
By Sazeeb Chowduryabout a year ago in Geeks
The Evolution of Anime in the Age of Mainstream Popularity
To understand my shock with anime becoming mainstream we have to go back in time. My anime journey began as a child. With the OG Pokemon. Some people consider Pokemon to be a cartoon, But it's an animated series from Japan. "Anime" as we use it in English is just a word for a Japanese animated series. So yes, Pokémon is an anime. I grew up with older brothers who were obsessed so of course my sister and I were too. I remember opening packs of cards and watching episodes we had on VHS (Yes I am old) over and over and over again.
By animetipzabout a year ago in Geeks
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot is a wonderful adventure for the whole family. It will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It will make you question how dark your humor can be, especially when watching an animated movie mostly targeted at kids.
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Geeks
Renaissance Festival War Stories September 21-22, 2024
Continued from weekend 5... We are down to the penultimate weekend. We are getting tired, but still love what we do. There is an odd mix coming of 'I'm ready for it to be over' vs 'I don't want it to be over.' We keep moving forward, we have no other choice.
By Tinka Boudit She/Herabout a year ago in Geeks
I worked in a comic book shop for a week
Are you a fan of comics? Card games? Statues? Manga? and all things geek? Well, I got to live the dream for every geek for a week, and here are my thoughts.
By animetipzabout a year ago in Geeks
Kaos
!!Warning: Spoilers Ahead!! Kaos is a new show from Netflix that premiered on August 29, 2024. The show centers around the retelling of Greek mythology through a modern lens. The cast is led by the god Jeff Goldblum playing the character of Zeus, the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus.
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Geeks
What are some Hilarious Robbery Stories
Hilarious Robbery Stories : Get ready for some laughs Robberies are usually not funny, and many times cause mental traumas to the victims. However, sometimes, when the thieves are not experienced and just innocent, they do some things that not only fail their attempt to steal but also are extremely hilarious. Because of these failed robbery attempts, these thieves were caught and had to face trouble
By Venuabout a year ago in Geeks
How is freedom of speech being threatened?
1.Government Authoritarian governments whose primary aim is to stay in power want to ensure that any media coverage is favourable. In order to control the public narrative, they appoint political figures to media authorities and exercise financial and editorial control over mainstream media outlets. As reported by our member organization in our 2022 Media Freedom Act. Hungary is an egregious example of this where over 80% of the media market is controlled directly or indirectly by the Hungarian government.
By Venuabout a year ago in Geeks
The Lost Scrolls of 2023. Content Warning.
Some stories don't make the original cut, those become The Lost Scrolls. Here are this year's... Any chance I get, I like making double entendre jokes (You had a roll in the grass with your friend Mary Jane?), Then playing innocent-stupid (How ever did you get the grass stains out?) High up on a hill...With that kind of elevation, you probably had quite the view!
By Tinka Boudit She/Herabout a year ago in Geeks
Renaissance Festival War Stories Aug 17/Aug 18, 2024
It's been 320 days since last year. The Sidequest Players (SQP) return for their sophomore season with three new team members bringing us to 10. Let's see what Tinka Boudit and The Sidequest Stop Brings us this year.
By Tinka Boudit She/Herabout a year ago in Geeks
Deadpool & Wolverine Breaks An 8-Year Marvel Movie Trend. AI-Generated.
A cause exists in the universe for why Deadpool & Wolverine deviates from the other entries in the franchise. Deadpool 3's brutal honesty against the MCU was one of its more unexpected features. It even made fun of how disorganized Marvel's Multiverse Saga had been and implied that Wolverine was coming at a bad time. Wade Wilson's brand of humor is known for its meta-commentary, so it should come as no surprise that Deadpool & Wolverine was full of them, but it was nice to see Marvel not be scared to poke fun at itself.
By WHB KHNabout a year ago in Geeks
How to work as a personal assistant
A personal assistant (PA) is someone who helps a person with their day-to-day tasks, usually a high-profile or business executive. A combination of organizational and communication abilities as well as adaptability are required for this position. A guide to working as a personal assistant is provided below: ###
By Angel skyabout a year ago in Geeks