Category: All Things Geek

Geeks are looking to the future by their very nature

The future of video content

Carl Setzer

Just spent a moment exploring what’s available on YouTube, content-wise. Now, I love YouTubers like Casey Niestat and the like, but I was thinking about professional content. Things like Star Wars Rebels, movies, and other stuff. I was pleased by what I saw. 

A nice thing about purchasing content through YouTube: it can be watched on any device. Apple tv, Android devices, and, I expect, even my kindle. I hate having my videos and music held hostage by platform idiosyncrasies. And I hate Apple’s unwillingness to play well with others. 

Anyway, I’m thinking that YouTube might be the way I go to buy Rebels season 4. It’d be cool if I could burn the movies and such to DVDs. But I won’t hold my breath. 

I think I might have seen a glimmer of the future. If so, is pretty bright for YouTube. For now, at least. 

So looking forward to Logan

Carl Setzer

For many years I read the X-Men religiously. At my life evolved, I’ve not as been much into comics. But I kept abreast of the ebb and flow of the characters.

I’ve enjoyed the X-Men films I’ve seen, but this one looks really well crafted. Makes me brim with excitement.

I concur with what a friend told me: “if this movie sucks, it’ll hurt”.

Anyway, here’s one of the trailers. An amazing sample and use of the song.

 

“Captain Rex In Return Of The Jedi – Star Wars Explained”

Carl Setzer

I’ve come to love the character Captain Rex from the Star Wars universe. A main character in both The Clone Wars and Rebels, this clone of Jango Fett is a very complex and interesting character.

Anyways, the idea that he survived from the Cline Wars to the end of Return of the Jedi.

 

The New Spiderman Homecoming Trailer

Carl Setzer

A friend of mine shared the newest trailer for Spiderman: Homecoming with me. For which I’m grateful! I’d seen the teaser, but missed the full trailer rolling out.

I like the way they’re presenting good ol’ Spidey in this. They look to be doing a good job of capturing the smart-ass quipping that marks the character, along with the aloof loneliness that languishes with Peter, too. All in all, a pretty good feeling comes to me from the latest trailer. Which, of course, is the role of such things.

So, you excited? Sitting it out in yawnsville?

 

Thoughts on “That Dragon, Cancer 2016” 

Carl Setzer

That Dragon Cancer, a game changer (please forgive my pun). At least it expands my idea of what video games are, and what they can be.

Games are immersion, bringing you deeper into a narrative than any story or film can bring you. Elements of poetry, art, motion interplay to bring you deeper than you ever could’ve gone .

They won the “Games With Impact” at this year’s “The Game Awards“. Which tells me the gaming industry recognizes the importance and power of such games. I’m pondering what the intersection with VR will bring about. The future holds amazing promise. 

Watch “My love letter to cosplay | Adam Savage” on YouTube

Carl Setzer

I’ve long admired the artistry that is cosplay. And Adam Savage’s contributions have a glorious quality. Below is a TED Talk by Adam the dives deeper into the psychology  of cosplay, and his personal love of the art. You’ll learn more about the richness of geek culture and the narrative we value. 

A Comic Discovery: Underground Seattle

Carl Setzer

While cleaning up today, I found this well outside of where it’s supposed to be…far from it’s bookshelf. So, I was delighted to find this gem and, so much for the work I wanted to get done, I set myself down and re-read it. Behold: “Underground Seattle”!

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I found this gem at the Edmonds Bookshop, one of my uber-favorite bookstores. I bought this early this year, and it was sold in support of Independent Bookstore Day (April 30, 2016). Definitely a worthy endeavor! This little book was a solidly delightful read. Reminds me of the art you find in such magazines as The Stranger, and the Zines of 90s. I think it does a fantastic job capturing pieces of Seattle’s underground culture.

Though I’ve poked around, I couldn’t find a place to see or even buy a copy of this little guy. I intend to keep looking, though it might have been too limited a run. If you know, let me know.

Here’s the list of contributors, along with web presence (websites, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages). They’re all interesting and do fascinating work. Check them out!

Seth Goodkind (this link takes you to a copy of his contribution for this book), David Lasky, Max Clotfelter, Joe Garber, John Ohannesian, Ben Horak, Kelly Froh, Peter Bagge, Marie Hausauer, Tatiana Gill, Colleen Frakes, Ellen Forney, Roberta Gregory, Pat Moriarity, Laura Knetzger, Robyn Jordan, Allen Gladfelter, Marc Palm, Tom Van Deusen, James Stanton, Brendan Kiefer, Ryan Thies & Eroyn Franklin.

Update on Star Wars Rebels and iTunes

Carl Setzer

I logged into iTunes yesterday and, boom, there it was: the opportunity to buy the season pass for Star Wars Rebels season 3. Funny, really, that, even after writing about it and tagging the official accounts of Star Wars, et al, I heard nothing from the official channels. Engaging fans is a pretty important thing to do in today’s environment, especially considering last year’s pricing gaff.

So, anyway, here we are.