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THE SAGA CONTINUES: 'Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales' Arrive on DVD 3/1'

December 1, 2015, 1:30 pm
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The fun begins following the victory celebration in the Ewok village on Endor, at the end of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. R2-D2 and C-3PO have gathered to regale Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca and the other Rebels with the tales of their adventures that led to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. An accidental kidnapping occurs while the droids are reminiscing, and suddenly you’re taken on a new journey that leads to the retelling of the entire Star Wars saga, as told by R2-D2 and C-3PO! It’s hilarious and playful, packed with all your favorite interlocking characters. LEGO STAR WARS: DROID TALES is intergalactic thrills for the whole family!

Arriving on DVD on March 1, 2016, Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales includes exclusive trading card set and contains five episodes; Exit from Endor, Crisis on Coruscant, Mission To Most Eisley, Flight of the Falcon and Gambit on Geonosis.

Trailer after the jump.


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A Look At DUSTY AND SWEETS McGEE: Think 'American Graffiti' With A Lot Of Heroin

December 1, 2015, 3:00 pm
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Written by Generoso Fierro

A few months back, I reviewedAmerican Hot Wax, Floyd Mutrux’s failed 1978 biopic on legendary Cleveland disc jockey, Alan Freed. Though Mutrux’ film contained real life rock and roll pioneers, Chuck Berry,  Jerry Lee Lewis, and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins as well as an excellent performance from Tim McIntyre as Freed, the film’s too loose narrative structure and poorly drawn characters, mixed with flat TV movie visuals killed the film’s energy, making for a pretty mess of a film. I must admit that part of my dismissive review of American Hot Wax was fueled by the film’s release during the 1950-early 1960s nostalgia craze that engulfed American theaters in the mid to late 1970s.

After the runaway success of George Lucas’ 1973 music-filled sentimental car romp through Downey, California, American Graffiti, Hollywood seemed like they couldn’t get enough slicked backed haircuts, cute teenage boys and girls, and classic rock and roll blared through car stereos, so they set out to produce as many stories from that era as they could, but what didn’t come along for the ride was the neo-realist style of Lucas’ film, which is its finest quality.

The subsequent nostalgic films after American Graffiti relied heavy on cheese and tunes but were mostly rigidly structured narratives for ABC Sunday Night Movie of the Week releases that played out like long episodes of Happy Days. As for Lucas, I often wondered: why would this gadget-obsessed USC graduate, whose feature film career began with the clean Kubrickesque science fiction visuals of THX 1138, follow up his debut with the neo-realism of American Graffiti?

The answer may lie with Floyd Mutrux’s notorious American new wave film released the same year as THX 1138: Dusty And Sweets McGee.


I write “notorious” in describing Dusty and Sweets McGee because the film’s legend has long preceded it because of Warner Brothers’ stark action of pulling it out of theaters a week after its release.

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INDIGENOUS (review)

December 1, 2015, 4:00 pm
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Review by Joshua Gravel
Produced by Michael C. Manuel, Ted O'Neal
Screenplay by Max Roberts
Directed by Alastair Orr
Starring Zachary Soetenga, Lindsey McKeon, 
Sofia Pernas, Pierson Fode, Jamie Anderson,
Juanxo Villaverde, Laura Penuela


Five American’s vacationing in Panama hear about a fantastic waterfall in a remote jungle area but the locals warn them off, stating that no one goes there any longer due to a history of unfortunate happenings.

Even after finding stories and videos about missing hikers online they head out to the waterfall anyway.

During the day they find a beautiful wonder of nature but as the day goes on and it starts to get dark something lurks in the jungle and waits for it’s chance to pick them off one by one.

Indigenous on all technical levels is a well-made movie.

It is a wonderfully shot film with plenty of beautiful location photography in Panama.

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Shout! Factory TV: December 2015 Programming Highlights

December 1, 2015, 5:00 pm
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CLASSIC HOLIDAY TV, AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL, SWANS CROSSING, THE DICK CAVETT SHOW: SPORTS ICONS, AND MORE STREAMING ON SHOUT! FACTORY TV DECEMBER 1


When you think of the holidays, a few things come to mind. Family, togetherness and TV. Lots of TV. But instead of watching a 24-hour yule log or another football game, celebrate the season by streaming some true television chestnuts, courtesy of Shout Factory TV.

Unwrap our collection of holiday episodes from your favorite classic shows like Father Knows Best, Dennis the Menace and The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. Even “Weird Al” gets in the spirit with his Obligatory Holiday Episode. Trust us, it beats avoiding the mistletoe at the office holiday party any day.

Then gather the family around your favorite streaming device for An American Christmas Carol, starring Henry Winkler. It’s the cherished story of redemption, mercy, and three ghosts who have nothing better to do than harass an old miser on Christmas Eve. After the movie’s over, stick around as our original series, Backlot, explores the making of this timeless film.

Can’t stand family drama during the holidays? Escape into the fictional teenage drama of Swans Crossing, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. The series deals with hard-hitting issues that affect every teen -- like phony birth certificates, espionage, and what to do when your dad just won’t leave his submarine. Watch the complete series and wonder how you ever lived without it.

And there’s even more streaming for free this month. Pour yourself some eggnog and enjoy fresh, classic MST3K episodes Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders and The Day the Earth Froze. Plus tackle Dick Cavett: Sports Icons for interviews with legends like George Foreman and Joe Namath.


Discover, experience and binge-watch more than hundreds of hours of culture-defining entertainment for free on SHOUT! FACTORY TV by visiting ShoutFactoryTV.com on your desktop or through a mobile browser. Download the SHOUT! FACTORY TV app on Roku and select Samsung smart TVs to watch through your television set.


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Win FEAR THE WALKING DEAD Season One on DVD!

December 2, 2015, 12:15 am
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Created by Robert Kirkman (“The Walking Dead”) and Dave Erickson (“Sons of Anarchy”), Fear The Walking Dead was hailed as “effortlessly creepy” (People), premiered in August as the #1 show in cable history. The 2-disc sets include character bios as well as “A Look at the Series.”

Living in the same universe as “The Walking Dead”, “Fear the Walking Dead” is a gritty drama that explores the onset of the undead apocalypse through the lens of a fractured family. Set in Los Angeles, a city where people come to escape, shield secrets, and bury their pasts, a mysterious outbreak threatens to disrupt what little stability high school guidance counselor Madison Clark (Kim Dickens, Gone Girl) and English teacher Travis Manawa (Cliff Curtis, Missing) have managed to assemble. The everyday pressure of blending two families while dealing with resentful, escapist, and strung out children takes a back seat when society begins to break down. A forced evolution, a necessary survival of the fittest takes hold, and the dysfunctional family must either reinvent themselves or embrace their darker histories. 

And we're giving away a copy to a Forces of Geek reader!

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Win JIM HENSON'S TURKEY HOLLOW on DVD!

December 2, 2015, 1:01 pm
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Based on a story and characters originally conceived by the incomparable Jim Henson (TV’s “The Muppets,” “Fraggle Rock”), Jim Henson’s Turkey Hollow stars Mary Steenburgen (TV’s “Last Man on Earth”), Jay Harrington (TV’s “Benched”), and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges (Fast & Furious 6) in a live-action adventure that will remind viewers what Thanksgiving is all about.

Filled with whimsical creatures and characters imagined by creative mastermind Jim Henson and his longtime writing partner, Jerry Juhl, the story follows a recently divorced dad (Harrington) and his two kids as they travel to celebrate Thanksgiving with their eccentric Aunt Cly (Steenburgen) in the rustic town of Turkey Hollow. Exploring the mysterious surrounding woods leads the kids to discover the secret of the legendary Howling Hoodoo. When a scheming neighbor threatens to take Aunt Cly’s farm, the family enlists surprising new friends to help save the farm — and Thanksgiving! Chris “Ludacris” Bridges appears as an on-screen narrator in the film. 

And we're giving away three copies!


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INFOGRAPHIC - A Tour of The STAR WARS Universe

December 2, 2015, 9:07 am
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The main Star Wars galaxy was much like our own Milky Way: one hundred-thousand light years across with hundreds of millions of stars. And also like ours, many of those stars had planetary systems, some habitable or otherwise useful. (Mining natural resources, for example, or hiding children from their Sith Lord fathers.) You may know them from the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, or even the new Battlefront video game.

So without further a-dewback - yes, that happened - let’s travel from the Core World of Coruscant through the most iconic Mid Rim and Outer Rim planets!


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COMIC LINK AND CREATORS GIVE BACK TO INDUSTRY WITH FALL AUCTION!

December 2, 2015, 10:00 am
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Hosts Comic Art Donated by Industry Great To Support The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund & Saved Whiskers Rescue Organization


Comic Link, one of the industry’s Premiere Comics and Art Auction House hosts art to help raise money for both The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and Saved Whiskers Rescue Organization. Proceeds go to both the industry’s vanguard of free speech, The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and local rescue organization, Saved Whiskers.

“We're grateful to see the incredible effort Nick Barrucci and Dynamite are putting in to make this first of its kind ComicLink auction create an impact for CBLDF's work protecting comics! Our thanks go out to the many creators who are participating and the bidders whose contributions will ensure that we can continue to make a difference for the freedom to read comics” said Charles Brownstein of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

“I can't thank all of the great creators enough for donating the art and helping to save, spay and neuter the animals, whether feral, stray, abused and/or injured, and allow them to live better lives” states Pam Ott of Saved Whiskers Rescue Organization. “Thanks to Josh Nathanson of Comic Link for hosting the auction, and I can't thank Martha Donato from New Jersey Comic Expo enough for hosting the incredible art at her show.”

The auction runs through tomorrow, December 3rd and this incredible list of items (with images) includes the following:

  • John Cassaday donated Captain America: Fallen Son #5 pg.5 - CBLDF
  • John Cassaday donated Astonishing X-Men #12 pg.21 - Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Cadence Art/Jenny Frison donated Vampirella #2 Cover and Line Art Illustation - sold as one item - Saved Whiskers Rescue
    Paolo Rivera     donated Batman Pin-Up - CBLDF
  • Adam Kubert donated Ultimate Fallout #1 Cover - Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Greg Land donated Catwoman Illustration - CBLDF
  • Greg Land donated Spider-Man 2099 #4 Variant Cover - Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Joseph Michael Linsner donated Cry For Dawn Illustration- CBLDF
  • Joseph Michael Linsner donated Damsels #3 Cover - Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Joseph Melchior donated Dave Gibbons Martha Washington #4 Page #21 – CBLDF
  • Ryan Sook donated World’s Finest #14 Cover - Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Dan Schkade donated The Spirit Test Pin-Up – CBLDF
  • Ken Haeser donated Grumpy Cat #1 Cover - Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Daniel Liester donated Army of Darkness #10 Cover - CBLDF
  • Daniel Liester donated Army of Darkness #11 Cover - Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Matt Wagner donated Zorro #8 Cover – Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Jim Starlin donated Dreadstar Illustration - CBLDF
  • David Mack donated Joker Illustration - Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Albert Moy donated Shawn McManus Batman/Catwoman Commission - CBLDF
  • Albert Moy donated Dave Johnson Steel #34 Cover - Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Romitaman donated Superboy #162 and #175 Pages - Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • The Artists Choice/David Williams donated Hulk and Power Pack #1 Page #15 – CBLDF
  • The Artists Choice/Kev Walker donated The Exiles #25 Page #8 – CBLDF
  • Jay Anacleto donated Blood Queen Vs. Dracula #1 Cover – Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Walter Flanagan donated Cryptozoic Man #3 Cover – Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Russ Braun donated The Boys #65 pg. – CBLDF
  • Big Wow!/Ray Lago donated Pussycats #0 Covers – Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Tom Fleming of Fan Fare Art donated Curt Swan and Al Williamson Superman #416 - Saved Whiskers Rescue
  • Nostalgic Art donated Lee Elias Black Cat Comics #11 page #9 pg. - CBLDF
  • Ethan Van Sciver donated Sinestro #15 pg.3 - Saved Whiskers Rescue

After the jump, check out a gallery of some of the art available through this auction.

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JACK IS BACK: Adult Swim Announces The Return of SAMURAI JACK

December 2, 2015, 11:00 am
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Dreaming of a White Hogwarts: Set Dressing for Christmas

December 2, 2015, 12:37 pm
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Written by Little Sofi

It is not surprising that the Harry Potter movie series is often associated with the festive period by many.

Maybe this is because they are shown on TV around the holidays, or perhaps it’s because a lot of the titles had mid-November release dates.

But maybe it’s because Hogwarts just does Christmas better than everyone else.

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This year I went to the London Warner Brothers Studio Tour, to see what additions had been made to the tour since my last visit a couple of years ago, and revel in all the extra magical seasonal goodies that the studio puts out especially for Christmas.

November feels a little early for me to start getting excited about Christmas (and I do, still get very excited about Christmas). But something about the Great Hall in all its festive glory really did it for me.

The instant I saw the simulated snow falling outside, I forgot about the epic hangover that was plaguing me that morning and felt just like the other excited kids running around pointing at things and squealing at their parents (or in my case, a very understanding and patient boyfriend.)

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Win a Curated Collection of 10 Award-Winning Gems from IndiePix Films on DVD!

December 2, 2015, 6:11 pm
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Since 2004, IndiePix has scoured festivals the world over for the most memorable and compelling films across every genre, as well as the freshest and most original new voices in cinema. From Iranian artist Shirin Neshat's feature-length debut, the Golden Lion-nominated WOMEN WITHOUT MEN and Paola Mendoza's triumphant ENTRE NOS to Ondi Timoner's Sundance Grand Jury -winning documentary, WE LIVE IN PUBLIC, IndiePix continues to carve out an innovative niche all its own by distributing some of the most lauded, creative and poignant films in the marketplace.

INDIEPIX MIX 10 offers an intriguing blend of drama, comedy and documentary. For doc aficionados, there's a wide range of festival favorites - from the powerful THE AXE IN THE ATTIC, which focuses on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and called "one of the most challenging and unsettling American films of the year" and JACK TAYLOR OF BEVERLY HILLS, a nostalgic and intimate look at the tailor to the stars which Vanity Fair called 'fascinating" to ECHOTONE, a telescopic view into the lives of Austin's vibrant young musicians, a New York Times Critics Pick and one of Paste Magazine's Top Documentaries of 2011. For those with a dramatic bent, there's ALL MY FRIENDS ARE FUNERAL SINGERS, an Official Selection of Sundance and SXSW and ARTOIS THE GOAT about one man's quest to create the greatest goat cheese the world has even known, which The Austin Chronicle called "charming, slightly surreal, and hilarious".

And we're giving away three INDIEPIX MIX 10sets to Force of Geek readers!

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FOG! Chats With B. CLAY MOORE About His Tiki Noir Masterpiece, HAWAIIAN DICK

December 2, 2015, 3:24 pm
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Aloha, comics fans! As if the embarrassment of riches for comic book properties on TV weren't enough, one of our favorite creators, B. Clay Moore (Bad Karma, JSA: The Liberty Files, Bloodshot) is exercising options that go beyond choosing a banana hammock or full trunks.

His first comics creation, Hawaiian Dick is in development at NBC with Johnny Knoxville (Jackass) and we'll also see more floppyHawaiian Dick from Image Comics very soon.

In this, our double-entendre dipped interview with B. Clay we get to hang ten on the new Kickstarter for the 100 page hardcover, Great Big Hawaiian Dick.

Get out a tiki glass and enjoy a tall glass of Hawaiian Dick on this cold winter day.

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A Look at STAR WARS IMITATORS of The 70s and 80s

December 2, 2015, 4:45 pm
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First off, let me say that this article marks my third anniversary writing for Forces of Geek!

When I first did my Bigfoot article back in November 2012, I thought I'd write for a year or two and then stop.  Here I am three years into it, and I still have plenty of future article ideas.  So thanks to FOG! and to everyone who enjoys reading this column!

Now, with anticipation building towards Episode VII, I thought it would be a fun time to list non-American films from the late 70s and early 80s that imitated the original 1977 Star Wars (Episode IV).

In comparison to the more famous American imitators (Battle Beyond the Stars being the most famous), these Asian and Italian ones were impressively epic and far-reaching.  And while clearly indebted to Star Wars for settings, images, and characters, most of them were pretty creative with themes and stories.

Here, then, are the relatively few but surprisingly strong Star Wars imitators from abroad.  I've written more about each of these in myClaws & Saucers guidebook, but I hope you'll find these comments and comparisons helpful:

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A Look at LEGO STAR WARS: SMALL SCENES FROM A BIG GALAXY; Plus Win a Copy!

December 2, 2015, 6:16 pm
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© 2015 LEGO  © and ™ 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd

Bringing to life the LEGO Star Wars galaxy with wonder and enchantment, LEGO Star Wars Small Scenes From a Big Galaxy is a beautiful photography book recreating LEGO Star Wars brick sets and minifigures. The book features painstaking recreations of classic Star Wars movie moments and irreverent new takes on fan-favorite characters and whimsical themes.

Combining the look and feel of an art book with broad family appeal, LEGO Star Wars Small Scenes From a Big Galaxy is created by Finnish photographer Vesa Lehtimaki using his son’s favorite toys. The spreads showcase a wealth of new photography alongside the very best of Vesa Lehtimaki’s hugely popular online portfolio.

Every scene is a technical tour de force and an evocation of childlike wonder. Readers will have never seen Star Wars or LEGO sets look like this before. Pithy, in-universe captions give voice to the diverse characters and expand their engaging stories, while the text offers technical detail and anecdotal stories from the author offering insight into key photographs. LEGO Star Wars Small Scenes From a Big Galaxy combines quirky LEGO art with the drama of the Star Wars universe, with stunning results. It is sure to inspire photographers and LEGO builders alike.

After the jump check out a gallery of images from the book and find out how you can win a copy!

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The Talented Mr. Beiber

December 3, 2015, 9:45 am
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Justin Bieber is a talent?

Well, in the 21st century you can be a pop singer and a household name, but beyond your core group of fans, no one knows what your music sounds like.

Arrests, trysts, and nude photos can garner far more headlines than songwriting, performing, and vocal range.

And one such poster boy for this contemporary phenomenon is Justin Bieber.

So who is he really? Is Justin Bieber a mere celebrity pretending to be a singer? Or is he a real talent, a true artist who just got caught in the trappings of fame?

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Shout! Factory Extends ERNIE KOVACS Distribution Deal Through 2020

December 3, 2015, 10:30 am
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Library of Congress Acquisition of the Archive of Ernie Kovacs & Edie Adams
Estate Guarantees Preservation and Digitization of the Entire Archive
from Television’s Original Genius & Muriel Cigar Girl

Shout! Factory and Ediad Productions today announced an agreement extending the distribution of Ernie Kovacs visual archive that aired in the 1950s and early 1960s for five years through 2020. In addition to the continued sale of existing packages of television shows, a newly amassed physical set will be released to coincide with the Centennial of Kovacs’ birth on January 23, 2019. Entire episodes of previously unseen-since-broadcast shows from the Ernie Kovacs archive will be released digitally.

It was also announced today that the Library of Congress has acquired the entire physical archive of both Ernie Kovacs and Edie Adams including Kinescopes, videotapes, 16MM, Super 8 home movies and other media that provide a unique window into both the professional and personal lives of these two iconic entertainers. The intellectual property however remains with Ediad Productions. The collection will complement the Library’s existing collections of iconic humorists, including Bob Hope, Groucho Marx, Jerry Lewis, Danny Kaye, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Sid Caesar and Johnny Carson.

The Ernie Kovacs and Edie Adams Collection will be available to researchers in the Library’s Motion Picture and Television Reading Room in Washington, D.C. Processing of the collection continues, but much of it is currently available to researchers.

“The immense popularity of our three Ernie Kovacs releases during the first five-year period of this partnership justified the extension of this agreement with Shout! Factory,” said Joshua Mills, President of Ediad Productions. “To that end, the Library of Congress acquisition of the Ernie Kovacs and Edie Adams archive now guarantees the preservation and digitization of their work for future generations which was always Edie’s dream. As we push forward into the digital age, we will be introducing these shows to new audiences via streaming and mobile devices beginning shortly with Shout! Factory. ”

“We are delighted to continue being the home of the Ernie Kovacs Show, and we look forward to bringing more of his comic genius to fans of groundbreaking television,” said Jordan Fields, Vice President of Acquisitions at Shout! Factory.

The Library of Congress Collection highlights include:

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Win ASSASSINATION on Blu-ray!

December 3, 2015, 12:42 pm
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Snipers. Marksmen. Hired Guns. Double Agents. A group of exiled rebels are planning a hit on an Army Commander in Japanese-occupied Korea, but the only killer for the job is in prison. Now, the Resistance must devise a jailbreak, escape a hitman...and discover which of them is a traitor. 


And we're giving away three copies!

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COOL SHIRTS: A Look At T-Shirt Offerings From NerdKungFu.com!

December 3, 2015, 6:26 pm
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Written by Stefan Blitz

There's no doubt that the boldest and most personal fashion statement anyone can make is in one's selection of t-shirt.  Personally, I love them.  It's an opportunity to show the world what pop culture I care about, a wonderful flashback to the past and a fantastic way to initiate any nerd discussion.

For this installment of Cool Shirts, I took a look at some of the shirts from Nerd Kung Fu, which might very well have the largest selection of pop culture t-shirts that I've ever seen.  Among their latest additions are over dozens of new designs centered on RoboCop, Karate Kid, John Wayne, Cry Baby, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Edward Scissorhands, plus new Star Trek, Batman, Superman and Star Wars designs and much more! They also carry shirts in sizes small through 7XL and the site is filled with lots of nerdy trivia on the history of t-shirts!

Nerd Kung Fu isn't satisfied carrying just a huge t-shirt selection.  They are also currently selling a wide array of posters and a number of geek-centric ephemera including coffee mugs, shot glasses, pint glasses, blankets, wallets, buttons, magnets, playing cards, hoodies and much more.

There is something for virtually any nerdcentric provocation and a one-stop shop for the holiday gift giver. 

These are some of my recent favorites.


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Win GOODNIGHT MOMMY on Blu-ray

December 3, 2015, 6:51 pm
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In a lonesome house in the countryside in the heat of mid-summer, nine year old twin brothers await their mother’s return from the hospital. When she comes home with her face obscured by bandages, nothing is like before and the children start to doubt whether this woman is actually who she says she is. What ensues is a terrifying struggle with fatal consequences on par with The Shining and Dead Ringers in what The Daily Beast calls “the most terrifying film of the year.”


And we're giving away five copies!

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HITCHCOCK/TRUFFAUT (review)

December 4, 2015, 7:00 am
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Review by Dean Galanis
Written by Emmanuel Leconte, Daniel Leconte
Based on Hitchcock/Truffaut by François Truffaut
Directed by Kent Jones
Starring Alfred Hitchcock, François Truffaut


When I was working at a Barnes and Noble in Philadelphia in the early nineties, I would often get into trouble for reading whenever it got slow.

I was in charge of the mezzanine which is where the film books were located (bad idea); if it was slow, I would clean up the area, shelve books, alphabetize, generally do my job.

But once that was done, it was time to, ya know, make sure the books’ pages were in order, or something.

My manager, Rick, had a habit of catching me while I was deeply immersed in a particular book. I’d glance up, see him glaring at me, and he would say, “Get. To. Work.”

Once he was gone for at least ten minutes, I’d pick that book up again.

Certainly not the ideal manner in which to read a book (or hold down a job), but this is how I first read the wonderful – and seminal – Hitchcock/Truffaut. I’ve read it twice since, and have picked it up countless times to check a quote or reread a section after watching (or, more likely, watching for the umpteenth time) a Hitchcock film.

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