Midweek Geekiness: Odds and Ends on a Sore Back

I will never, ever take sitting for granted.  I only hope to hang onto this memory, not forget it until the next time my back goes out.  It's not a great feeling to wish on anyone.  For now allow me to share a few things gleaned from the interweb, and other sundry sources. Who Knew … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: Odds and Ends on a Sore Back

Midweek Geekiness: Is It December Yet?

The Walking Dead premiered to huge ratings.  (No surprise.)  It means choosing another new countdown to grace my side bar.  What will it be? I thought.  I remembered the Thorin Oakenshield wallpaper on my work computer and iPod Touch.  Therefore a countdown to The Hobbit:  An Unexpected Journey begins.  It's mostly due to imaginary boyfriend … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: Is It December Yet?

Midweek Geekiness: Hobbits, Kobos, and Book Launches Oh My!

Nothing makes me giddy like a Bieber fan than a new Hobbit trailer: The voice majestically talking about loyalty and a willing heart belongs to actor Richard Armitage.  In the movie he plays Thorin Oakenshield, the leader of the dwarf company trying to take back their home.  For a little while longer, he's a best-kept … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: Hobbits, Kobos, and Book Launches Oh My!

Midweek Geekiness: Two More Ponderings About Those Blue-Eyed, British Boys

One Comic-Con Baptism for Mr. Armitage It's official:  The Hobbit will come to Geek  Prom San Diego Comic Con.  The movie itself wraps principal photography on July 7th, meaning the cast will barely have time to breathe before they touch down in California.  Aidan Turner attended Comic Con once as part of the BBC panel … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: Two More Ponderings About Those Blue-Eyed, British Boys

Midweek Geekiness: Pick Your Favourite Brit and a Nerdy Observation

Two Fan Armies Square Off BBC American's Anglophenia blog hosted another Anglo Fan Tournament in honour of the upcoming Olympic games.  Fans vote for their favourite Brit in a series of match ups until one man is left standing.  Things sometimes gets so heated in comments, the site had to step in to remind people about their manners.  … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: Pick Your Favourite Brit and a Nerdy Observation

Midweek Geekiness

I liked doing the last Midweek Geekiness so much I decided to do it again. Game of Thrones Season 2 Game of Thrones season 2 showed another trailer.  The Spider does a silky monologue on power while the song 'Seven Devils' by Florence and the Machine plays in the background. Saying I feel excited for the … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness

Midweek Geekiness

Where the heck do I start? How about a new Avengers trailer? Trailer number one made me giddy, while trailer number two amps my anticipation to warp 11.  We have a collection of well-beloved super heroes, played by some well-beloved actors,  with Joss Whedon directing, and his lines flowing out of Robert Downey Jr like … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness