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MUSIC VIDEO MONDAY: Bad Music For Bad People (The Full Album)- The Cramps

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It's Monday so naturally my thoughts turn to self hate and loathing (as they often do when I realize that I am back on "Internet Research Duty" for another five days) and while I can appreciate the fact that I have a job in which four or five people read my stuff, I am often left with a feeling that nothing I do matters that much in the scheme of things (I told you I hate Mondays). Which, is probably why I turn to my collection of albums/cds/tapes/play lists to help bring me out of self-imposed stupor when the day of "M" comes round.

And for today's selection of musical Xanax I've slapped on an oldie-but-a-goodie record by The Cramps called Bad Music for Bad People (of course there's a lot of Punk fans who believe this particular album is a little too mainstream, but fuck 'em) thinking that perhaps a nice video of Goo Goo Muck or I Can't Hardly Stand It would make the beginning of the week a bit easier to digest, but since I was up all night with the cramps (a nice little segue if I do say so myself) I figured an entire album filled with psychobilly musical funk was called for.

After the break is a video heavy celebration of my brain on The Cramps.

Is it 5 yet?

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HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY Nintendo Game Boy! God, I'm Old

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25 years ago today children rejoiced as Nintendo power was allowed to exist in handheld form, thus allowing the addiction to Tetris to be born. Oh those glorious days of trying to rip the Game Boy from the death grip of my mother as she made various pieces fit together rather than feed her children a nutritious dinner.

Those were some good times (and my thinnest years). Happy birthday little grey machine that could easily be used as a weapon against the skull of my brother when needed...Happy Birthday.


Source: Engadget


ANIMATION GEEK: Free Will by Quentin Pointillart

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Free Will is a deeply philosophical question that all humankind must grapple with whenever we come up up to the limitations and boundaries we set for ourselves.

And while I don't believe that this two minute long animation by Quentin Pointillart will necessarily help you break through any of those self-imposed roadblocks, it is a nifty little catalyst in perhaps thinking about the hows and whys we continuously keep ourselves down.

Video after the break.

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ANTBOY (review)

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Review by Stefan Blitz
Directed by Ask Hasselbalch
Produced by Birgitte Hald, Eva Jakobsen, Lea Løbger
Written by Anders Ølholm
Story by: Torbjørn Rafn and Nikolaj Arcel
Based on the books by Kenneth Bøgh Andersen
Starring Oscar Dietz, Nicolas Bro, Samuel Ting Chart, 
Amalie Kruse Jensen, Lark Winther


Antboy is a Danish import that takes the general Spider-Man concept, copies it, and imprints it on the young tween set.

Dubbed in English, the film offers nothing new, but manages to be one of the more charming superhero films in recent memory.

12 year old Pelle (Dietz) is an outsider in his own life.  He's not picked on, but rather overlooked by his classmates, his parents as well as Amanda, the prerequisite girl of his dreams.  After getting bitten by a genetically modified ant, Pelle gets superpowers which include wall crawling, enhanced strength and senses, acidic urine and the ability to chew through anything. 

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Summer Reads, Gabriel Garcia Marquez RIP, Indie Bookstores & More!

GODZILLA Monster MUTO's Origins Revealed...

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By Todd Sokolove

There's been an awful lot of brouhaha over Bandai's leaked revealing of "Muto," the other monster in this summer's Godzilla.

I hadn't heard the news, actually, before purchasing one of the new action figures for the anticipated film (mainly for my main man Godzilla).  You can imagine my surprise to find it came with another monster to battle in the comfort of my own living room.

Then it turns out there's been buzz about images of Muto in the extended trailer, and the whole idea of another monster goes back to spoilers last year from Legendary, so I kind of have been living in a cave or something.

But, what you will only find, here, exclusively on Forces of Geek is the actual concept sketch for Muto toy, for the first time anywhere.

I think it gives a lot away, so SPOILERS AHEAD...

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She's Fantastic, Made of Plastic... She's a 'SMALL WONDER'

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“By 2029, computers will have emotional intelligence and be convincing as people.” 
–Ray Kurzweil

“The next major explosion is going to be when genetics and computers come together. I'm talking about an organic computer - about biological substances that can function like a semiconductor. "
– Alvin Toffler

“I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle.”
– The Terminator


Welcome to the ninth installment of Flashback to the Present. I’ll be your contributing writer, Charles Knauf.

I was enjoying a latte in my favorite café, wondering what I should do for Flashback to the Present, when I ran into “Crystal R.”; a stunningly beautiful international jewel thief and post-human scientist.

We first met during the “Venice Emerald Incident” where she saved my life, so it was a pleasure to catch up on old times.

I mentioned to Crystal that I was being hounded by the editors at Forces of Geek to complete my biweekly installment for Flashback to the Future. She asked if she could send out her friends in the Russian mob to “fix” said editors and I stated NO; out of everyone she’s ever dealt with in the international criminal circuit FOG! is, by far, the most dangerous of all. Hell, they probably own the Russian mob.

No joke: I’ve seen FOG! topple empires, change the course of history, and sculpt the very face of reality.

The mission would be fruitless.

After explaining the general outline for my feature, she made the perfect suggestion for my review.

As mentioned above, Crystal has always been a fan of futurists and artificial intelligence (something we have in common). Our conversation continued on to the subject of what I should write when she brought up a little show that aired in 1985; a show about a highly advanced AI integrating itself into suburban life.

A show so advanced that we have yet to catch up to its horrifying magnificence.

The show? Small Wonder.



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2014 WONDERCON Photo Parade

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I just returned from a fun filled fantastic fanboy weekend at Wondercon 2014!! 

The third year for the convention at it's Anaheim location was no disappointment.  In fact the sold out event this weekend felt to me like a time machine... one which transported us all back to the way SDCC used to feel before it became the absolute giant it's become. 

Comic books were at the forefront of this convention, yes, video games, television and film studios were there, but comic books... and cosplay were the main event.  An artist alley and small press area just as busy as the rest of the floor.  It was great to see. 

But don't take my word for it, check out some photos from the weekend instead.

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Boston Spider-Friends, Win Tickets To THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2!

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We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important conflict has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that his greatest battle is about to begin.

It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp. 
And we're giving away passes to Forces of Geek readers to see the film on Wednesday, April 30th, at 7pm at the AMC Regal Fenway!

For the chance to receive two tickets to the screening please visit: www.sonyscreenings.com/FOGTASM2

Just a reminder that tickets are oversold and you should plan on getting there early. Passes and admittance are on a first come first served basis.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Opens Everywhere on May 2nd!


The Truth Begins in THE X-FILES: YEAR ZERO

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MULDER & SCULLY UNCOVER THE PAST IN THE X-FILES: YEAR ZERO
The Case That Started It All Debuts At IDW!

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Dark Horse Announces 'THE ART OF THE VENTURE BROS.'

SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS...Not As Amusing, I Must Say

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Most children's cartoons make liberal use of our ability to suspend disbelief (and banks on the fact that young kids are notoriously gullible) in order to succeed in programming and for that, I am thankful, otherwise animated shows that I grew up with like Dungeons and Dragons, Jem and The Muppet Babies would have been exercises in futility.

But sometimes it takes a cartoon to point out how really horrible reality can be when it comes to entertaining us after we smoke a bowl (or for, you know, the kids) so many thanks to ADHD's Scientifically Accurate Spongebob Squarepants for reminding us all that a little fantasy helps keep everything fun.

'Cause frankly, this shit here is a bit creepy.

Video after the break.

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PILLOW HUMP Kirk and Spock...You Know, If You're Into That Kind of Stuff...Pervert

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If you're into late night pillow humping with Star Trek's Kirk or Spock then Etsy seller, Identity Productions, can make all your perverted dreams come true with their anime-style (I guess) artistic rendering of the Captain of NCC-1701 and the High Priest of the Vulcan Mind Meld.

Now, since this is a judgement-free zone I won't make any comments about the sadness of your dry hump choices here, nor will I point out that $50 seems like a lot of moolah to pony up for a body pillowcase that has more of an homage to Kirk and Spock rather than their actual likeness, because I am a wonderfully sensitive person who doesn't do that kind of thing.

But I will say this, if Star Trek characters aren't your mastabatory thing, Identity Productions also has BBC's Sherlock and Watson:

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POWDERED BOOZE Is Now A Thing...And Here's How You Can Make It At Home (If You're Of Legal Age And Your Parents Can't Come And Find Me)

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Welcome to the Future People

Well folks, the government may not be willing to approve Single-Payer health insurance but it can approve Powdered Alcohol so I guess that's something to applaud (if your applauding meter bar is set fairly low). And yes, you did read that sentence correctly, for whatever reason, the TTB (otherwise known as the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) totally got behind alcohol in powder form because, why the hell not.

The first company to market this stuff to the public will be Palcohol:


A company that already has Rum and Vodka ready to go down your gullet with their eye on future mixes like the mojito and margarita coming soon after.

All you have to do is dump this stuff in a water bottle and you're good to go for those long, boring afternoon meetings...(Crystal Light is going to be so frakking mad).

Of course while the moral implications of a powdered form of alcohol may cause some people to question the guidelines of the TTB, I'm more into learning a DIY form of it so that I can fully stock my Emergency Kit in my car in case I go plummeting down a ravine.  I mean, if I'm going to die in the wilderness from exposure and/or broken bones, I at least want to keep hydrated with some Puerto Rican rum.

And thanks to Popular Science, I can...well, learn to make my own powdered alcohol, not survive my bad driving in the woods, which would probably make for a better DIY project now that I think of it...but I digress.

To learn how to make your own batch of booze click HERE and get to dry brewing.

You know, this might also work well for my zombie apocalypse kit as well...wow, science.


'MCLINTOCK!' Comes to Blu-ray 5/20!

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JOHN WAYNE AND MAUREEN O’HARA SPARKLE IN THE HILARIOUS WESTERN COMEDY

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Keeping Cosplay Casual

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Cosplay isn’t always for everyone.

It’s usually an outlandish way of dressing, by normal day-to-day standards, and not all of us are happy with being so far outside that comfort zone. But who is to say that elements of cosplay can’t incorporated into every day wear?

A lot of our favorite characters are just ordinary guys, or are at least ordinary when they’re not masquerading as their alter ego. It is something that can be part of a casual wardrobe and be worn daily; you don’t always have to look like an anime illustration to be considered a cosplayer.

You can simply add a motif to your outfit by coordinating colors or adding a few accessories that suggest a character’s look.

Okay, so a t-shirt with a super hero’s logo on it isn’t quite cosplay, but it can certainly add to a themed outfit.



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Altus Press Announces Another Wild Adventure For DOC SAVAGE!

Welcome to Brooklyn. Quiet on The Set.

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As a brand new resident of Brooklyn who also happens to be a serious film geek, one of the most exciting features of discovering my new neighborhood has been recognizing various landmarks known to me from the silver screen.

A short drive from my front door stands the towering and haunting Verrazano Narrows Bridge from Saturday Night Fever.

Coney Island, a memorable backdrop in films like The Wiz, Remo Williams, Angel Heart, Requiem for a Dream and He Got Game, is a few blocks away. JFK Airport, formerly Idlewild Airport and just up the Belt Parkway, is the site of the 1978 Lufthansa heist as chronicled in GoodFellas. The elevated train tracks over Shell Avenue that are the centerpiece of the classic car/subway chase in The French Connection are but a hop skip and jump across town.

The whole borough feels like a giant theme park full of famous movie sets.

Excited by the prospect of visiting as many recognizable Brooklyn filming locations as possible, I will map my progress and check back in periodically with more accidental discoveries and successful pilgrimages to places made magical and mystical for me simply because I’ve seen them in the movies.

Then, after Brooklyn, I’ll set my sights on Queens and Manhattan.



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Win TRANSFORMERS ENERGON: The Complete Series on DVD!

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The UNICRON Trilogy Continues…

Ten years of peace have passed since UNICRON’s destruction, but all of that’s about to change. A mysterious enemy has unleashed the Terrorcons on the Autobots’ cities, gathering energy for plans of total domination. Enter a newly revived Megatron and the universe is in for a war unlike any it’s ever seen between the Autobots and the Decepticons. And once again, Earth is caught in the middle!

Can Optimus Prime and his valiant Autobots — alongside their human allies — protect the Earth against this new threat? Find out with the complete series of Transformers Energon!
And we're giving away a copy!

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