My favorite new show this fall has been Fox’s Scream Queens. Its mix of camp, gory horror, a kick-ass soundtrack, and comedy make it the perfect show for me. When I saw the promos I knew I had to check it out, and though I had some apprehension at the beginning, I’m so glad I did. … Continue reading
Building My Blanket Fort with Pop Culture
It’s all hills and valleys sometimes, and in the past week, I went from a mountain (meeting Carrie Fisher and spending a few days with people I love dearly) to a valley (getting some not so great news about someone in my family and going back to super stress at work) in less than a … Continue reading
I’m Meeting Carrie Fisher! Here’s What I’d Like to Tell Her That I Won’t Have Time to
Gentle readers, I am excited. In a few days, I am meeting Carrie Fisher. She’s coming to FandomFest in Louisville, KY, which is about four hours from my house, and I’m going to do a photo op with her. I am not usually one to pay for the chance to meet a celebrity, but considering … Continue reading
The Errant HeroesCon Post
Oh wow, you guys. This one is way late, so it will probably be photo-heavy. Last month, as we always do, we attended HeroesCon in Charlotte, NC. I am forever singing this convention’s praises for its dedication to comics and welcoming atmosphere, and this year is no different. Shelton Drum, Rico Renzi, Seth Peagler, and the … Continue reading
Thinking Too Much about Mad Men in the Shower
Read what happens when I over-analyze the Mad Men final season while conditioning my hair. Continue reading
Furiosa and the Triumph of Action Ladies
If you’re like me, you are anxiously awaiting this Friday’s release of Mad Max: Fury Road. I’ve been on board with this one ever since I saw the first trailer months ago. I didn’t need to know much about it, but in the time since, I’ve read several news items that make me even more excited. … Continue reading
On Being Non-Compliant (or, on Being a Female Geek)
If you follow me on Twitter (@geeky_vixen), you’ve seen me talk a lot about being a female comics fan. I’m going to attempt to organize those thoughts here, and thankfully I’m a lot calmer than when I initially wrote those tweets. To give you a little background, most of it was in response to discussions … Continue reading