Tom Recommends: The Dresden Files

My very first Gabbing Geek column was on urban fantasy.  Anyone who follows that subgenre knows who the 800 pound gorilla is for fans, the one all other urban fantasy characters will be compared to.

That would be Harry Dresden.

30 Years Ago Today Ferris Bueller Cut School

Although the actual date was never mentioned in the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off the fans over at Baseball Prospectus were able to identify the exact game that Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane attended.  Turns out it was when the Cubs hosted the Atlanta Braves on June 5, 1985.  And yes, that’s the only game it could have been based on the players and the game stats.  They were even able to name the player that hit the foul ball Ferris caught (it Atlanta rightfielder Claudell Washington, if you’re interested).  The guy at the pizza shop did have the score wrong (he said the game was tied 0-0 but it was actually tied 2-2 at the time) but we’ll let that go.  It was a busy pizza shop what with all the principals stopping by looking for serial truants.

The fact that this means Ferris is likely 47 or 48 today…let’s try to ignore that.

Gabbing Geek 26: 21st Century Oscars

Episode 24. Or as Jenny likes to call it…the number after 16.

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We Didn’t Make This Up: Pizza Condom Is Piping Hot & Ready For “Delivery”

You know those nights you just can’t choose between pizza and sex? I know what you’re thinking…that was just last Tuesday, AmIRight? But never fear loyal pizza lovers – because you no longer need to deliberate over such agonizing choices, because – BEHOLD – the pizza condom has arrived. More pics after the break.

Ryan’s Ten Best Movies of 2014

Now that I’ve blasted the ten worst films of 2014 it’s time to be a bit more optimistic.  Here were my favorite ten movies from last year.  Disagree?  Let me know in the comments.

Jenny’s Review of Into The Woods (Spoiler Free)

“The way is clear, The light is good, I have no fear, Nor no one should. The woods are just trees, The trees are just wood, No need to be afraid there. Into the woods without delay, But careful not to lose the way, Into the woods, Who knows what may Be lurking on the journey?” 

So to you I say, into the woods…