Released in 1979, Alien was a film with a lasting impact for many young geeks. Hollywood was experiencing a mini-Renaissance of science fiction and the movie was grittier than most. Following the previous year’s awesome remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Tinseltown was learning that sci-fi could be truly horrifying too. ...

My kid made up a game and taught it to me.

This makes perfect, glorious sense. (via the also glorious fuckyeahlucasfilm)

Four quick move reviews: Cars 2, Winnie The Pooh, The Tree of Life, and The Other F Word

We have some exciting news! A few months ago, we asked you to vote to send the GeekMoms and Dads to SXSW, and guess what? It worked! Well, partially. SXSW is a massive event, attracting tens of thousands of geeks to Austin, Texas, in mid-March. It’s really three conferences in one ...

The Avengers movie doesn't come out until 2012, but much like the political process the hype is starting early. Unlike the political process, this looks promising: Are you geeked? Fun fact: When I was covering the D23 Expo (think Comic-Con,...

What's better than that Tauntaun Sleeping Bag? You can order it here. Just don't let it get off of the ship. Because if just one of those things makes it back to Earth, THEN THAT WILL BE ALL. (Not recommended...

I was sitting about two feet from Hugh Jackman. It was like looking in a mirror. One of those funhouse mirrors that make you appear stronger and better-looking. It was fantastic. We were laughing. Turns out that it's hard not...

Jason's kids review the new Lion King Blu-ray.