Last week, the father of the computer mouse (among other amazing computer contributions), Douglas C. Engelbart, passed away at the age of 88 on account of kidney failure.  One way to celebrate his contributions is to read...

Warning: Minor Man of Steel spoilers follow, but seriously it’s Superman. Go see the movie already. As the Man of Steel battles at the global box office, the question once again rears its head, “Is there a place...

With World War Z inbound in cinemas worldwide, questions abound.  How did the war start? Who survived? Did we win? Does the movie hold a candle to the book? Why is there a cat in the movie...

After a lifetime as an incredibly fun and creative toy/brick that unites people across cultures, languages and oceans, LEGOs are finally headed for the big screen. Appearing now in teaser trailer form, The LEGO Movie has quite simply...

Man of Steel reality check. Any good on-screen comic book character’s ultimate fate is being featured as part of one great big crossover. It was true for Frankenstein way back in 1943’s Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, it...

People of Earth, Man of Steel is all set to steal away your summer dollars. I have seen it, and before I raise one word against Zach Snyder’s latest visual triumph, it is important to have some...

When it comes to bacon, I cannot lie, it’s not my favorite.  And yet, with Oscar Mayer’s latest effort, I may just to have reconsider.  The company made three exclusive bacon packages — The Commander, The Matador, and...

Isn’t Netflix great?  It may just possibly be the greatest equalizer for watching TV since the advent of the VCR (or Betamax for a less successful example.)  The thing about Netflix is that like any enthusiast hobby,...

Everyone — and I mean everyone — loves classic board games. Candy Land and Hungry Hungry Hippos and Operation are not only a part of our culture, but they have also been the subject of constant redesign. But what if...

Star Trek Into Darkness is either the second or 12th entry in the franchise.  It’s all a matter of perspective.  As Kirk and crew are once again unleashed upon theater audiences, what better way is there to...

RoboCop & Detroit.  For some, the two are synonymous.  In recent years, Detroit has struggled to redefine itself through various car commercials. However, one thing has been missing, the ever vigilant RoboCop. Fortunately, through one of the...

Star Trek Into Darkness is nearly upon us! And if the sweet IMAX teaser that screened before The Hobbit IMAX is any indication, the film will be an incredibly lush and action-packed geekout. We’re talking the kind of...