Articles Written by:    JACOB RUSSELL     

The Top Ten Pet Peeves of Superman

10. He constantly has to reassure Aquaman that he’s a valued member of the Justice League. "Seriously, Arthur, that talking to the fish thing is really…  Well, you know…  The oceans…  Well, I don’t have to tell you that they cover three-quarters of ...

From JACOB RUSSELL, Wired,  15 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Ralph Nader

Top Ten Complaints of Gandalf

Whether through the novels or the much lauded film trilogy, we all know Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. He shall ever be that gray-haired sorcerer, who represents the deep knowledge which is at times illuminating, at other times destructive. ...

From JACOB RUSSELL, Wired,  4 Sep 2008
Related Topics: George Lucas

My Daughter Won't Stop Reading the Twilight Books

…and I couldn't be more proud of her. If you haven't read the series by Stephanie Meyer, it involves a young woman, Bella, who meets a handsome young vampire named Edward, and falls in love with him.  They become the latest pair of grave-crossed lovers ...

From JACOB RUSSELL, Wired,  29 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Anne Rice

Long Live the King!

While many of the Golden Age creators can claim to have served during World War II, Kirby can along claim to have served on the front lines in Europe.  Because Jack was an artist, he was asked to join advanced recon to sketch out the emeny encampments. ...

From JACOB RUSSELL, Wired,  29 Aug 2008

You Let Our Child Watch What?!? Shaun of the Dead

Shaun's a working guy in Britain who is unable to keep his girlfriend, his parents, or himself happy with the choices he's made for himself.  Unbeknownst to him, a rash of zombie-fever (that's my phrase!) is working its way through the local population. ...

From JACOB RUSSELL, Wired,  25 Aug 2008

You Let Our Child Watch What?!? My Super Ex-Girlfriend

A friend of mine recommended this video to me.  I was leery at first.  I generally don't like super-hero spoofs.  I can count on one hand the number of them that are actually made well, and even fewer that seem to be made by people who know anything ...

From JACOB RUSSELL, Wired,  19 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Rainn Wilson,  Anna Faris,  Luke Wilson,  Uma Thurman,  Eddie Izzard

You Let Our Child Watch What?!?

Warning: this is not the usual Bruce Timm production (though Kevin Conroy was hired for the Bat-Voice).  The animation style is completely different.  It is much more a work of Japanese anime than a work of American animation.  I confess, I'm not an ...

From JACOB RUSSELL, Wired,  12 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Bruce Timm,  Kevin Conroy

You Might be a Redneck Superhero If...

This is an idea I had, to try something new.  The primary inspiration is obvious: thank you, Mr. Foxworthy.  The secondary inspiration was a list posted on the WWSoT (World Wide Series of Tubes) called "".  I thought I'd inject some humor to the blog, ...

From JACOB RUSSELL, Wired,  1 Aug 2008

Better Late Than Never: Rockband

Mrs. Geek recently surprised me with a house-warming gift: Rockband.  I've tried Guitar Hero, and not enjoyed it.  Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the game.  It's just that my brain will not do guitar.  As soon as I have to turn one of ...

From JACOB RUSSELL, Wired,  29 Jul 2008

Commemorating the Ultimate Geek Project: Apollo 11

Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930, in Ohio.  He flew in a Tin Goose at the age of six and was smitten with flying ever since.  He left Purdue University to fly 78 combat missions in the Korean Conflict.  After the Conflict he returned to Purdue and ...

From JACOB RUSSELL, Wired,  24 Jul 2008
Related Topics: NASA,  David Scott

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