Six episodes in to “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” I’m not sold on what sounded like a terrific story. The second volume (third season) just came out from NIS America. I didn’t get a chance to look at the first volume when it originally came out, so I decided to hop in and see what’s what. … Continue Reading →
Like the webseries its based on, Dark Horse’s “Husbands,” a collection of its online comic out today, is smart, sly and a little bit sexy. How appropriate that it’s out the week the Supreme Court is looking at two cases involving marriage equality for same-sex couples. “Husbands” is a webseries about celebrity Cheeks (Brad Bell) … Continue Reading →
Sure, NCAA basketball fuels March Madness, but for those of us who couldn’t care less about the orange thing but still like to fill out brackets, we must turn to the blogosphere. So far this year, I’ve done Broadway shows and sci-fi TV shows. I’m hoping the annual Muppet Madness will be on again this … Continue Reading →
UPDATE: Added GrandCon (comics and gaming) in Grand Rapids, ConClave 37 (sci-fi) in Detroit and dates for U-Con. It’s almost spring, so that means it’s time for the conventions to start in earnest. Michigan has lots to offer geeks and fans of all things comic book, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and anime. Unfortunately, this year will … Continue Reading →
It wasn’t that long ago I was running a “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ giveaway, and here I am with another one. As long as they keep cranking them out for longtime fans, I’ll keep making at least one fan happy with a freebie. You guys can’t seem to get enough of this show. This batch … Continue Reading →
Racing games are great and have a simple formula. There’s not much that can mess them up. So, then, how did Sega manage to mangle the 3DS release of this title? The premise is straightforward: Race around the courses and use any number of various skills weapons, and abilities to win. Your vehicle can also … Continue Reading →
Between filming there and importing shows from there, Canada seems the place to be these days for sci-fi television. First, Syfy brought over the camptastic “Lost Girl.” This year, they snagged “Continuum,” which has its season finale on the network tonight and will be released on DVD and Blu-ray March 26. It has been renewed … Continue Reading →
As the weather warms up (it is gonna warm up, right?), minds turn to thoughts of baseball. Peanuts, hot dogs, Cracker Jacks, sushi, Ferris wheels — it’s all part of the modern baseball experience. Also part of that experience is staying home on the couch and playing a baseball video game instead. “MLB 13: The … Continue Reading →
It’s a pity that if a CGI animated movie doesn’t have the Pixar name or a bunch of annoying talking animals, it’s almost destined to fall behind at the box office. Such was the case with last year’s “Rise of the Guardians,” which comes from the mind of awesome children’s book author William Joyce, who … Continue Reading →
The Evolution of Batman’s Wheels I’m not a car guy, so Autorama doesn’t hold any sway over me, but this year’s event at Cobo Center does have one Geek Watch thing going for it: the Batmobile. Actually, it’s got three: the 1966 TV Batmobile, and vehicles from the 1989 and 2005 movies. One of my … Continue Reading →