A pop culture geek’s guide to graveyards

A guest post by Ringa Sunn It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And if you’re anything like me, the Halloween season means lots of trips to pumpkin patches, bonfires, haunted attractions, and all other things spooky. As a (only slightly obsessive) Halloween addict and a self-admitted giant dork for all things pop culture, … Continue reading A pop culture geek’s guide to graveyards

(Far fewer than) fifty shades of inappropriate movie crushes

Since the movie Fifty Shades of Grey was released there has been a lot of talk online about whether the film and book depict a healthy BDSM relationship or abuse. I can't say much about that since I haven't seen the movie or read the book, but even if Fifty Shades of Grey depicts abuse I can't really criticize … Continue reading (Far fewer than) fifty shades of inappropriate movie crushes

The Internet’s Own Boy: A movie everyone online should see

The Internet's Own Boy is a documentary about computer prodigy, Internet pioneer, and activist hacker Aaron Swartz, but even if you've never heard of Aaron Swartz you should see this movie. The story has implications beyond the short life of one man. Through the passion, drama, and tragedy of Aaron Swartz's life The Internet's Own … Continue reading The Internet’s Own Boy: A movie everyone online should see

What if the movie “Say Anything” were made today?

In the movie Say Anything Lloyd Dobler (played by John Cusack) decribes his career aspirations like this: I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair … Continue reading What if the movie “Say Anything” were made today?