10 Cheap and Easy Dates For Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Nerds


Updated 02/07/12 6:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cheap Valentine's Day Dates For Geeks

Does sitting down with your favorite sci-fi novel, fantasy movie, or comic book sound better than dropping a boatload of cash on a Valentine's Day dinner date? You're not alone. These 10 geeky date ideas are two things — awesomely cheap and easy to pull off for your kindred sci-fi and/or fantasy nerd. Cheers to you! Throw a Star Wars party for two. Make some Lembas bread together and watch Read more

14 Geeky Languages to Learn With Your Love


Updated 02/06/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Languages From Movies and TV

Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension. When you're thinking of a unique way to woo your valentine this year, plan a tutorial to learn together one of these 14 geeky languages. While several of these Trekkie, Tolkien, Read more

Geek We Love, Sherlock, Joins Star Trek


Updated 01/05/12 2:17 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Sherlock Benedict Cumberbatch as Star Trek Villain

The newest addition to our Geeks We Love list, Mr. Sherlock Holmes himself, Benedict Cumberbatch upped his cool geek factor this week by signing on to play the villain in the upcoming Star Trek movie. JJ Abrams' second take at Captain Kirk-era Star Trek isn't due in theaters until 2013, but based on Benedict's performance as the intense and tech-savvy Sherlock Holmes in BBC's Sherlock, we'll Read more

Decorate Your Holiday Tree With Geeky Ornaments


Updated 11/28/11 6:19 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Star Wars and Star Trek Ornaments

Every year Hallmark rolls out a dozens of limited-edition ornaments, many referencing pop culture icons like TV show characters, superheroes, Star Wars, and Pixar films. For avid collectors this is one purchase that cannot wait until the season's in full swing. Hallmark even offers exclusive ornaments at industry conventions like the recent New York Comic-Con, where the goods sold out in a Read more

Holiday Nutcrackers Harness the Force and Federation


Updated 11/16/11 8:11 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Star Trek and Star Wars Nutcrackers

Dating back to about the 15th century in Europe, wooden nutcrackers as we know them now were carved to reflect the cultures of a local region. Now a traditional part of holiday decorating, we're still eager to showcase our personalities with these little figurines. Any geek worth their salt in a bowl of mixed nuts will want to swap their old toy soldier nutcrackers with one of these Star Trek or Read more

17 Geek Ornaments to Get Ready For the Holidays


Updated 10/21/11 6:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hallmark Holiday Ornaments

Halloween hasn't even passed, and it's already time to start thinking about those December holidays. Every year Hallmark rolls out a dozens of limited-edition ornaments, many referencing pop culture icons like TV show characters, superheroes, Star Wars, and Pixar films. For avid collectors this is one purchase that cannot wait until the season's in full swing. Hallmark even offers exclusive Read more