Author: Cameron D. Jackson
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Tower of Terror and Guardians of the Galaxy: An Opinion
To be read in your best Rod Serling: “You find yourself in a popular attraction, themed around an antiquated yet beloved television program. But something is about to change. A newer film, popular in its own right, has been staged to take over the attraction, seemingly against the wishes of the populace at large. Strange…
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Disneyland and Pokemon GO: How to be the Very Best in the Happiest Place on Earth
For those of you living under a rock on Tom Sawyer’s Island, Pokémon GO came out (finally) a couple of days ago. This augmented reality mobile game has Pokémaniacs all atwitter about the opportunities this game presents. Real-life locations of interest become Pokéstops and Gyms in the game, as you wander the world attempting to…
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#DAPsMagicTFA: A Tweet-Along of the Star Wars VII Blu-“Rey”
A couple nights ago, @mr_daps and the crew had the extreme geeky privilege of being some of the first people to watch Star Wars Ep. VII on Blu-ray from the comfort of the DAPs Studios. Naturally, we took to Twitter with the hashtag #DAPsMagicTFA to share our reactions to the film via live-tweet. And, as always…
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: A Sneak Peek
There’s magic in the air at Universal Studios Hollywood. Beginning April 7th, 2016, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open the gates of Hogsmeade and beyond to the Muggle population on the west coast. As they gear up to welcome the public at large, a select few non-magical folk had the opportunity to walk,…
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Geekolutions 2016: Update 1
Greetings, my fellow geeks! As many of you know from my previous post, I’m attempting to better myself and all of geekdom by committing to some seriously varied resolutions. As promised, here’s an update on how it’s all going, as well as my new monthly-assigned thingy! Engage. [heading style=”subheader”]Becoming the Soda Jerk[/heading] Before this year,…
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Splash Mountain: A Tale of Survival
Have you ever had one of those ideas that looks good on paper, but becomes an entirely different beast when it actually happens? Well, on Wednesday, January 27th of 2016, one of those ideas came to be during a chilly day at Disneyland. The idea was simple enough: The combination of an off-season day in…
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It’s All Connected: A (Doozy Of A) Theory For Ep. VII
The popular thing to do for Star Wars and all of geekdom these days is to come up with a crackpot theory about a thing, and to find enough truth from the source material to make it believable. I gotta admit, I’m a sucker for these things. I love how far down the rabbit hole…
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New Year, New Geek: Planning For 2016
2015 has been a banner year for geeks. The amount of geekery we’ve gotten to enjoy has been exceptional, and we’ve all had the opportunity to come together in our shared weirdness. And all that geeking has certainly been evident on my personal day to day. From joining the team on Geek’s Corner (Tuesdays on…
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The Force Has Awoken: Spoiler-Free Musings on the New Film
We did it, everybody. We made it to Episode VII. Around the world, it was as if millions of geeky voices cried out at once, and were suddenly silenced (by the opening crawl, that is). First things first, there are NO SPOILERS in this writing, in keeping with ol’ Uncle Mark’s request. Loose lips sink…
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Happy Geek-mas! Tips For Shopping Geeky
It’s that magical time of year, when all of our wallets and purses become light with holiday cheer… and lack of funds. Yes, it always seems like the holidays sneak up on us more and more each time, leading us to get rather creative with our shopping. This can get a little tricky when you…
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Why You Shouldn’t Obsess Over the Bounty Hunter: A Hard Look at a Fandom
My dear, dear geeks…. It’s time. It’s time to talk about the worst character in the Star Wars films. Nope. Not Jar-Jar. Not Greedo. Not even that red R2 unit with a bad motivator (poor thing). I am, of course, talking about Boba Fett. The subject came up during a recent episode of GEEKS CORNER…
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“Help! I’m in Love with a Geek”: Tips for Dating a Person and Their Fandom
Ah, love. That special feeling of adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and vasopressin coursing through your body like a biologic Zerg rush. Romantic, ain’t it? I myself am not entirely unfamiliar with the concept of relationships. In fact, after finding a human I liked, I followed a one Ms. Beyonce Knowles’ advice and, “put a ring…
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It’s True, All of It: A Geeks-Eye View of the New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer
The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer is upon us. Take a moment to compose yourself, wipe that joy-snot bubble away, and let’s dig in to this thing. Now, as a warning, I will be skipping some of the more minute details, which could very well hold some huge importance. I’ll just be commenting…
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It’s Time to Revisit the Classics… With Friends!!!
I’ve come to an interesting realization in the last couple of days. As the Day of Geek Glory is nearly upon us (otherwise known as Dec. 18th, the release of the new Star Wars film), I’ve been speaking, writing, and otherwise egotistically authoritat-ing on all things related to the Force. And, in my not-so-humble opinion,…
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The Dark Side of Marketing: Why You Should Brace Yourself For A Possible Failure
There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it? Because every other geek on the planet is freaking out about it. On December 18th of this year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters in the U.S., and people are completely losing their minds. Go do a quick Google search on the subject. Go ahead, I’ll…
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You’ve Been Forced Into It: Preparing to Watch Star Wars for the First Time
So. You’ve finally decided to watch Star Wars. Maybe your social circle is excited for the new films, and you don’t want to be left in the dark. Maybe you’re a Disneyland fanatic and don’t want to be lost in the new acreage. Maybe you’ve finally collapsed under the crushing weight of the guilt of…