After geeking live from the curvy landscape of Alberta, it's now back to work in the flat lands of Manitoba. I have another chunk of holidays in July to do mostly at-home things. (My zone regulator needs replacing to make my place less like a sauna in the middle of winter. Yes, some places are … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness
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More Avengers Geekiness
Today's adventure involved a visit to a museum and art gallery in Red Deer. We met up with a family of seven, good friends of V, for a tour around the exhibits. The main exhibit talked about food and food safety. Displays included trying to find ingredients from various time periods. (Oranges in the 19th … Continue reading More Avengers Geekiness
Avengers Geekiness
The Avengers means a lot of things to a lot of people. To some it's a summer blockbuster, to others it's Joss Whedon's coming out as a mainstream filmmaker, and to many others an opportunity to geek out over anything related to the film and its actors. Many people did memes, wrote what-they-did-before articles, and … Continue reading Avengers Geekiness
Post Midweek Geekiness
The Fabulous Eton Boys Who knew one of the oldest private schools in Britain, one counting Prince William and current Prime Minister David Cameron as graduates, produces so many actors? Among their alumni are: Dominic West (The Wire, The Hour, 300) Damian Lewis (Band of Brothers, Life, The Forsythe Saga,Homeland) Harry Lloyd (Robin Hood, Doctor Who, Game … Continue reading Post Midweek Geekiness
Why I Just Don’t Get the Show ‘Girls’ (Note: It’s Not About the Show Not Having Zombies, Vampires, or Dragons)
Bohemian Geeky Girl posted her review of HBO's new comedy Girls. Her review, coupled with the promos leaving me a little cold, relegated the show to later viewing on Movie Central on Demand. (Canadian Equivalent, somewhat, of HBO on Demand. Long story.) I felt a little curious about the show and some its reviews. In … Continue reading Why I Just Don’t Get the Show ‘Girls’ (Note: It’s Not About the Show Not Having Zombies, Vampires, or Dragons)
Midweek Geekiness: Bits & Bobs
Play Off Hilarity Spring makes everyone turn to warm weather and NHL play offs. I spend my time between CBC's Hockey Night In Canada and NBC's hockey coverage. Call me a traditionalist, but I prefer HNIC while merely tolerating Don Cherry's rants. NBC's coverage is best likened to sitcom with the buffoonish neighbour (Mike Milbury), … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: Bits & Bobs
Midweek Geekiness
Off-Camera Style I remember an interview with Richard Armitage who once said the first time he put on John Porters' clothing and weapon, it didn't feel real like it's a costume a kid puts on. Once an actor gets into the role, the clothes feel like a second skin. (Except for the women of Mad … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness
A Thing for Witty Gunslingers
I finished watching season 1 of Justified two days ago. Once the credits for the finale rolled, I found myself wondering what else has Timothy Olyphant been in? and why does Raylan Givens, a man with a quick wit and an even quicker gun, giving me the school-girl-crush fuzzies. Netflix sadly has season 1, none … Continue reading A Thing for Witty Gunslingers
Midweek Geekiness
I have seen zombies eat people in a number of different places on The Walking Dead. None of those actions stayed with me in my mind, or in my dreams. However, Matthew Weiner came up with something more insidious to remain in my mind. Actually if Don Draper knew zombies existed, he would wish one … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness
Midweek Geekiness
Monday's entry was originally intended for today. However, as I tried to embed the Simpson's parody of Game of Thrones, the entry went live with no way to get it back. (Trust me I tried.) I changed it to 'Monday Geekiness' and-viola-the entry manged to save itself. So let's get on with some new tidbits … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness
Unpaused Life 