Fans of Star Wars love the franchise for different reasons. Some people immerse themselves in the mysticism of the Force and the struggle between Jedi and Sith. For others, the gritty galactic underworld and ruthless bounty hunters capture the imagination. All these characters need a way to get around. In a galaxy with interstellar travel, that means an entire universe of ships, speeders, and other ways to get around. The Star Wars franchise features plenty such examples to get the job done.  From speeder bikes to mammoth warships, we’ve scoured the galaxy far, far away for the ..read more

The underwhelming Netflix comedy Family Switch (“A dad joke of a movie,” according to critic Nell Minow) reminds us of two things. First, the appeal of body-swap movies for filmmakers remains undimmed even after a century or so of service and a multitude of examples in every category imaginable. And second, as evidenced below, many body-swap movies knock Family Switch into the proverbial cocked hat. The genre has a surprising number of classic hits fans love, as well as some underrated gems you forgot about.  1. Big (1988) Image Credit: 20th Century Fox. In a star-making turn, Tom Hanks p ..read more

Reality TV delves into the most embarrassing, shocking, and puzzling aspects of human behavior. Yet some series are so absurd, cringeworthy, or otherwise preposterous that they simultaneously repulse and entice their audience.  Some of the most ridiculous reality TV series have a lighthearted, silly premise to make people laugh. Yet others earn the title for their morally ambiguous or problematic plot. Some provide the shock factor by delving into odd human behaviors or little-known countercultures.  Wherever they land on the ridiculous spectrum, ridiculous reality TV series like Kid ..read more

  Regina King has appeared on screen for so long that people often underestimate her. Starting out as Brenda, daughter of the Jenkins clan on the 1980s sitcom 227, King has worked with some of her generation's best storytellers, including Barry Jenkins and John Singleton. She has won every major award, including an Oscar and an Emmy. She’s even become a great director herself, helming the feature film One Night and Miami…. Over the course of her four-decade career, King has worked in almost every genre, as her impressive filmography demonstrates. Find here the definitive Regina King movie ..read more

Anticipation for the April 8th eclipse is reaching its peak and restaurants and food and beverage purveyors are also getting in on the action. If you're up for a deal, some chains and food brands announced freebies and discounts to celebrate this celestial event in style. You've got your eclipse glasses and a prime viewing spot ready? Then, you only need good grub to make this unique event perfect.  Pizza Hut Image Credit: Pizza Hut. Pizza Hut rises to the occasion with its Total Eclipse of the Hut, which will see pizza aficionados score a large pizza for $12. The promotion applies to cre ..read more

With two coastlines on two separate Great Lakes, Wisconsin offers a cool escape for those sweating through their shirts in the height of summer. From the “Midwestern nice” hospitality on full display at a Supper Club to the dedicated fans in Lambeau Field, Wisconsinites love to share their state. Travelers can get a taste of Wisconsin by enjoying its food and the outdoors. Some popular things to do in Wisconsin include sampling local beer, brats, and cheese curds. You can also enjoy its rich farming heritage by sampling its cranberries, cherries, and potatoes. 24 Things To Do in Wisconsin on Y ..read more

The eclipse is nearly here, and millions of Americans are buzzing about the historic event. Some have even planned road trips across the country in hopes of catching a glimpse of totality.  One of the best ways to watch the eclipse safely is by using solar eclipse glasses, but it’s important to ensure that you have a pair of legitimate, approved shades. Avoid Using Regular Glasses or Filters From Home Image Credit: 2023solareclipseguy, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. While it’s tempting to use a pair of sunglasses or glasses you have at home to save a few dollars, it may not be worth the pote ..read more

Perhaps no other action film director’s impact has reverberated across the genre quite like the work of director John Woo. Bursting onto the film scene with his breakthroughs in the late 1980s, John Woo movies left an indelible mark in Hong Kong and Hollywood. His mastery over meticulously choreographed gun battles, highly-stylized violence, and effortless ‘cool’ can be found across action cinema and video games, most notably Remedy Interactive’s Max Payne franchise and the Wachowskis’ The Matrix. On the heels of his latest release, Silent Night, Wealth of Geeks honors a proven master of the c ..read more

Tucked away in an unassuming Tennessee strip mall is a world-famous music venue. The location is nowhere near the popular honky tonks on Broadway in downtown Nashville but in a suburban area a little under ten miles south. As artist Vince Gill jokes, “It's right before the McDonald's.” It's the place that jump-started many country music careers after a turn on the Bluebird Cafe stage. Once known mainly to country music insiders and hopefuls, the club's fame exploded after being regularly featured on the hit TV show Nashville.  What Is the Bluebird Cafe? Image Credit: The Bluebird Cafe. Op ..read more

When Marvel Comics publisher Martin Goodman saw the colossal success of DC Comics Justice League of America, he told his editor-in-chief Stan Lee to copy that approach. Still wary of the superhero bust that tanked most comic book companies after World War II, Lee followed his editor's advice just in part, creating a family of scientists and explorers called the Fantastic Four. But after the Fantastic Four made Marvel a hit, Lee then embraced the Justice League model and assembled the mightiest heroes of his universe. Since the initial team-up of Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, and Ant-Man, the Ave ..read more