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Two Women, One Madame

Since opening in 1969, Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion is one of its most consistently popular attractions. For comparison, it should be noted that another big...

Stefan BlitzAugust 15, 2012

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Then What Happened?:
“That’s How I Beat Fame” (or) The Haunting of Carter House

The fact that Aaron Carter was ever popular is kind of bizarre. A number of cultural currents had to converge to make a hit...

Stefan BlitzAugust 15, 2012

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The Mystery Box:
MY FAVORITE CARS OF TELEVISION

I love lists that mention fave thangs. It’s fun, although highly subjective, but you can usually come away with learning something ne to add...

Robert JazAugust 13, 2012

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The King of Comedy

When naming the key filmmakers who have emerged in the past 50 years, there are too few names associated with comedy. Woody Allen is...

Stefan BlitzAugust 10, 2012

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I’m Ready For My Close-Up, Mr… Ooh! A Squirrel!

When and if you hear the name Asta, there is a long list of things that it does not mean: American String Teachers Association...

Stefan BlitzAugust 1, 2012

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GREEN DAY: “You’re Not Punk, And I’m Telling Everyone.”

In the summer of 2010, I sat inside the crowded St. James Theater on Broadway and waited for a musical to begin. The show...

Stefan BlitzAugust 1, 2012

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SECRET RIVALS – a Look Back at a Kung Fu Classic

Forces of Geek delves into the vault for a true slice of classic kung fu cinema, the Ng See-yuen produced Secret Rivals. A simple...

Stefan BlitzJuly 27, 2012

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THE GOLD RUSH: Chaplin’s Comic Masterpiece

The comedy of Charlie Chaplin was really my introduction to the world of silent film, and the rich history of film produced during those...

Stefan BlitzJuly 27, 2012

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A Batfan Rises, One More Time

Hello, nerds. We all know what’s happening this Friday. On that day, he rises again. Batman. The Dark Knight Rises. Oh, I can’t...

Marvin C. PittmanJuly 19, 2012

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Song of Myselves: The Wacky Antics of OTHERKIN

As a child, I loved to pretend. One of my favorite characters to pretend to be was Mega Man. I specifically remember owning a...

Stefan BlitzJuly 18, 2012

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Then What Happened?:
JIMMY EAT WORLD Brought Us A Message Of Hope And Then We Just Kind Of Forgot About Them

The Band: Jimmy Eat World The Song: “The Middle” I can’t speak for everyone, but when I was twelve years old, sincerity wasn’t high...

Stefan BlitzJuly 18, 2012

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ZACK ATTACK!
“Good Morning Miss Bliss: Love Letters”

This week, we return to the “Zack Attack” feature to continue our running analysis of 1990s institution Saved by the Bell. Let’s pick...

Andre BennettJuly 17, 2012

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James MacArthur: The Guy With The Mohawk

In the summer of 1957, boys across the country were wearing their hair in styles that were indicative of the time. Some had crew...

Stefan BlitzJuly 17, 2012

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Bob Hope: A National Treasure

One of the most prolific show business figures, Bob Hope is mainly remembered today for his work with the USO tours and his NBC...

Stefan BlitzJuly 13, 2012

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There’s Two TESLA Movies Coming

Serbian-American inventor, physicist, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, and futurist Nikola Tesla is soon to be the subject of two upcoming films. The first, Fragments...

Stefan BlitzJuly 11, 2012

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HISTORIGEEK: Yankee Doodle… The True Story

Ahh.. the Forth of July. A time to wave the flag, watch parades, and generally celebrate being an American. A time when most of...

Stefan BlitzJuly 6, 2012

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Before We Cared:
GYM CLASS HEROES

“Do it ‘cause you love it or for cash, that’s your decision.” In the last ten years, rap music has taken over an increasingly...

Stefan BlitzJuly 5, 2012

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Patriotism Through Different Lenses

Ask 100 people what epitomizes a turkey sandwich and you will get 100 different answers: ‘all white meat’, ‘all dark meat’, ‘smoked’, ‘broiled’, ‘with...

Stefan BlitzJuly 3, 2012