TV, Movies, and Music
What Happens If a Space Elevator Breaks
These structures are a sci-fi solution to the problem of getting objects into orbit without a rocket—but you don’t want to be under one if the cable snaps.
By Rhett Allain
2021 Was Bound to Be a Year of Pop Culture Disappointments
Despite high points like Dune and Squid Game, the year was full of letdowns. Perhaps we wanted too much.
By Angela Watercutter
Brian Herbert on Dune: ‘My Father Could See Into the Future’
Frank Herbert’s son is the keeper of the canon and the ultimate defender of his dad’s work.
By Angela Watercutter
The Hollywood Tech Tricks Getting Film Crews Back On Set
Filmmakers really can’t WFH during a pandemic. These innovations help them shoot from a safe distance.
By Brent Rose
These Are the 17 Must-Watch TV Shows of 2021
From Marvel hopefuls to mind-bending dramas, here are all the series you'll need to keep an eye on this year.
By Angela Watercutter
2020: The Year of Cancel(l)ed Culture
This year, monoculture floundered, but microculture flourished. Everyone found a niche—and learned what they could live without.
By Jason Kehe
The Best Pop Culture That Got Us Through 2020
These 48 movies, TV shows, albums, Twitter feeds, songs, podcasts, and books helped us get through this wildly unprecedented year.
By WIRED Staff
The 15 TV Shows You Need to Binge This Fall
The state of Fall TV is … iffy. Here are a few new shows—and some timeless classics—to help you fill the season.
By Jennifer M. Wood
The 14 Best Shows to Stream Right Now
Stuck inside? Here's a list of the best series to watch, tailored to the various moods you might find yourself in while sheltering in place.
By Jennifer M. Wood
Lisa Loeb Talks Music, Motherhood and Movin' & Shakin'
Next week, the singer-songwriter will release her second songbook, Lisa Loeb's Songs for Movin' & Shakin'.
By Rachel Cericola
Will Syfy's Defiance Game/Show Hybrid Deliver?
SyFy has invested deeply in a post-apocalyptic, alien-invaded future with the first integrated TV show and video game. With just a few weeks before both pieces launch, can it all deliver on the hype?
By Ruth Suehle
GeekMom: Comic Book Corner -- March 27th, 2013
Happy Comic Release Day! Welcome to another installment of GeekMom Comic Book Corner, where we recap our adventures in comics for the week.
By Dak
Throwing a Fete of Thrones? Learn How to Party Like a Lannister
Just in time for the season three premiere of HBO's Game of Thrones, author Chelsea Monroe-Cassel has released the party planning ebook Party Like a Lannister.
By Kelly Knox
Mega Con 2013--Best Weekend of the Year So Far!
Mega Con is the only major convention I get to check out every year and I plan my visit months in advanced. Spanning all of the sci-fi and comic book genres, you never know who or what you might run into during the three day event in Orlando, Florida.
By Dak
The Art of Charles Thurston
While at Mega Con this year, I discovered the art of Charles Thurston.
By Dak
Rise of the Guardians Giveaway: We've Got 3 Winners!
There were so many excellent entries for our DreamWorks movie giveaway. Check out all three of our winning responses!
By Rachel Cericola
Bunny Shorts: Hopping Good Animation
It's the right time of year to watch clever rabbit-themed animated films. Here are a few of our picks.
By Laura Grace Weldon
Giveaway: Doctor Who TARDIS Library
To celebrate the return of Doctor Who to BBC America on March 30, 2013, Broadway is giving one lucky GeekMom reader a package filled with Doctor Who books and Blu-rays.
By Jules
Star Wars Nursery -- Yoda Would Be Proud
When one of my good friends, Fletch Arnold, learned he was going to be a dad, there was one thing on his mind…girl or boy, they were coming into the world a Star Wars fan. Fueled by the love of both his passion for Star Wars and the love of his unborn child, he set out to create the perfect nursery for his little padawan. It was a no-brainer that he could pull this off.
By Dak
Mega Con 2013 -- The Force Was With Us
While the Trekkies were living long and prospering at Mega Con 2013, the force was strong with the Star Wars fans. The 501st Legion came in full force to the biggest convention the Florida Garrison attends all year.
By Dak
SuperHeroStuff.com for Super Heroes at Heart
SuperHeroStuff.com is one of my favorite places to get my Batman geekery (new word, just run with it). While they were at Mega Con this past weekend, I took the liberty of picking up some of my favorite Batman items. I also took some pictures of their booth to show those of you going to Wonder Con all the cool stuff they plan on bringing with them.
By Dak
Favorite Costumes from Mega Con 2013
Mega Con is my favorite convention (and the only one I can seem to make every year). One of my favorite parts about it, is seeing all the different costumes the cosplayers come up with. From the screen accurate to the silly to the just for fun, cosplayers bring their game face and strut their stuff in Orlando, Florida.
By Dak
When Does a Toy Become Collectible? Here Come The Octonauts
GeekMom Sarah celebrates the US release of a limited batch of toys from her son's favorite show The Octonauts. The toys have become a valuable commodity across the pond, fetching ridiculous amounts on ebay and generating extensive online chats as parents search for the last few figures.
By Sarah Pinault
Mr. Hulu, Set a Course for Free Star Trek
Until the end of the month, you can watch every single episode of every Star Trek series on Hulu - for free.
By Kelly Knox