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Geek Wizard Stace Johnson Is Gearing Up for MileHiCon

Geek Wizard Stace Johnson Is Gearing Up for MileHiCon

Ten Geekishly Great Colorado Conventions

Ten Geekishly Great Colorado Conventions

Geeky Gifts: Best Stores for Last-Minute Shopping for Nerds

By Teague Bohlen
Dec 18, 2019

Shop for that nerd in your life – or yourself.
Ten of the Best Nerdtastic Denver Podcasts

By Teague Bohlen
Oct 15, 2019

Like podcasts? Here are ten of Denver's finest nerd-culture listening opportunities.
Ten Surprises From Day One of Denver Pop Culture Con

By Teague Bohlen
Jun 1, 2019

Every year Denver Pop Culture Con has something new to offer. Here's what we found on day one.
Star Wars Secrets: Boulder's Colin Cantwell Designed the Death Star

By Teague Bohlen
May 1, 2019

Boulder resident Colin Cantwell is one of the progenitors of the legendary visuals of the Star Wars universe.
Trek on: William Shatner Is on His Farewell Tour to Life – and Loving It

By Teague Bohlen
Apr 23, 2019

William Shatner talks StarFest, fans, his constant presence in the American zeitgeist, and the life and times of a cultural icon.
Get Geeky at Ten Nerd-tastic Festivals and Cons in 2019

By Teague Bohlen
Jan 18, 2019

Here are ten of the best bets to help you achieve nerdvana in 2019.
Ten Denver Geek Conventions in Need of Volunteers

By O'Brian Gunn
Oct 17, 2018

MileHiCon, DiNK and Nan Desu Kan are just a few cons where volunteers can give back to the geek community.
From Phantasm to Bubba Ho-Tep, Don Coscarelli Films Deserve Love

By Cory Casciato
Oct 10, 2018

In the ranks of genre film directors, certain legendary names stand out: John Carpenter, David Cronenberg, Sam Raimi. One name you might not think of as belonging in that group — if you think of it at all — is Don Coscarelli. That would be a mistake, though, because Coscarelli's...
Back to School for Colorado Cosplayers

By Teague Bohlen
Aug 28, 2018

Clarke Cosplay, one of the founders of the Colorado Academy of Cosplay, talks about his passion for the medium and the role costumes can play in the wide world of fandom.
Weekend Warriors: Four of the Best Cheap Workouts in Denver

By Lauren Archuletta
Aug 3, 2018

This weekend offers plenty by ways of workouts. Looking to combine your workout with your wellness routine? This list has got you covered. Want to bring your dog to yoga? Check. Keep reading for a full list of weekend workouts, both free and cheap.
Free for All: The Five Best Free Events in Denver This Week

By Byron Graham
Jul 23, 2018

Have fun during your spare time without using too much spare change.
The Ten Most Nerdtastic Stores in Denver

By Teague Bohlen
Apr 13, 2018

Denver abounds with geekery.
Afrofuturist Stories and Art Every Black Panther Fan Should Know

By O'Brian Gunn
Feb 28, 2018

Ten creative works every Black Panther fan should know.
R. Alan Brooks Talks Black Panther and Afrofuturism

By O'Brian Gunn
Feb 15, 2018

"Black narratives will be seen as human narratives."
Nerd Alert: Eleven of the Best Denver Geek Events of 2018

By Teague Bohlen
Jan 5, 2018

2018 looks like it's going to be a stellar year for nerds of all stripes. Here are eleven of the best events.
Just in Time for Comic Con, Library Releases Denver Comix

By Lila Thulin
Jun 28, 2017

Denver Public Library will release Denver Comix, a newspaper collection of comics by independent Colorado comic artists, on June 30, 2017, just in time for Denver Comic Con. The project was spearheaded by librarian and comic-book creator Thane Benson.
DINK's Creators Went From Idolizing Geek Culture to Preserving It

By Jason Heller
Apr 4, 2017

Last year, Charlie and Jeff LaGreca stood in the center of the Sherman Street Event Center with grins on their faces. The two brothers had brought the unlikely to life: The inaugural installment of DINK, the largest independent comics convention in Denver history, was in full swing around them. Artists,...
Five Things Every Geek Should Do at Least Once

By Cory Casciato
Jul 28, 2016

While there are no rules to being a geek, there are definitely some guidelines. I’m not interested in telling you what sort of geeky activities aren’t actually all that geeky, or in calling out anyone for being a “fake” geek for any reason, but I do think there are certain...
Experience the Terrible Triumph of Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror

By Cory Casciato
Jul 21, 2016

My love of zombie movies is no secret; I’ve written about it here many, many times. Similarly, my love of bad films has received a air amount of ink (okay, pixels) here as well. Since many zombie movies are truly terrible, it should be no surprise at all that sometimes...
No Explosions, No Problem: Moon Is a Different Kind of Sci-Fi Film

By Cory Casciato
Jul 14, 2016

Broadly speaking, there are two types of science fiction: You have your book-based science fiction and your film-based science fiction. Though exceptions are legion, the best book-based science fiction tends to be based on ideas — thoughtful, nuanced explorations of “what if?” that riff on as-yet-unrealized scientific discoveries or technologies...

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