Dumb Ways Continues
Haven’t been writing too often so I just wanted to assure you wonderful folk that I’m still around. We’ve been treated to Dumb Ways to Die, and Cool Things to Find took its turn. There’s been some fun parodies of the catchy jingle, but I’ve got to say my gamer bias dictates I must enjoy this one. The dancing animation isn’t very good, but the take on the song is great. Good job Megasteakman.
First Photo from Ender’s Game
Courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, we get out first look at Harrison Ford and Asa Butterfield (Hugo) playing Graff and Ender in this screenshot. Ender’s Game comes to theaters at the end of next year after many said that the book could not be adapted to film.
Cheap Date: Dec 5th
The days of Christmas are creeping closer and closer. You have spent a lot of money on presents for others, but what about yourself? How about you treat yourself to a nerdy Cheap Date with lots of fun entertainment. Like always, we will keep you to a budget of no more than $30.
Hit the jump to read my recommendations.
Dizzy Future for Vertigo Comcis
Yesterday, we received news that long-standing executive editor of Vertigo Karen Berger has stepped down from her role that has spanned almost twenty years. With so many changes happening over at the imprint, are we looking at a rebirth or a demise of Vertigo?
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
Okay, as you may have noticed by now I am a fan of books that become movies. Actually it seems like recently just about everything on the big screen falls into that category. I found this book after watching the trailer for Warm Bodies. I vaguely remembered the plot from my search for a zombie story that was less gore more heart.
If you have seen the trailer you know that this story tries to make light of the Protagonist, R‘s, situation; you know… being the walking undead. Here is what you need to know about the plot.
This is a story of star-crossed lovers. She is a teenage girl and he is a zombie who has eaten her boyfriend’s brain. When a zombie eats a human brain, it absorbs all of its prey’s memories and in the case of “R” he absorbs the feelings this boy has for Julie. R & Julie…. ring and shakespearian bells? R’s ability to love Julie causes a change and its contagious, proving that love truly conquers all.
Click to read what I thought about the book and to watch the trailer for the upcoming movie. Read More…
Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 8 Recap: “Made to Suffer”
Usually, I would only start going through my weekly withdrawals from The Walking Dead but this week is different. Now I have to wait until February to watch my favorite zombie apocalypse. While you join me in the pain of a “mid-season break,” let recap what happened in the mid-season finale episode titled “Made to Suffer.”
Head past the jump for the recap but be warned that it will contain SPOILERS!!!
CYaN Podcast Episode 32: Bone Shanks
Here comes a brand new episode of the Call Yourself A Nerd Podcast for you to listen to. Danny and Ricky talk about new movie rumors, a couple of trailers, and of course we go in-depth with the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead.
Mexican Coke Challenge
Good morning everyone. We have a special treat for you here today. We at Call Yourself A Nerd think you can call yourself a nerd about anything; a nerd about comics, music, books and even Coke. Yes, we got nerdy about coke. Instead of the Pepsi/Coke challenge we decided to test the highly popular Mexican Cokes against a regular American formula Coke.
Hope you enjoy this one.
Adele is a Diamond
Adele‘s album “21” has officially gone diamond! This is a huge deal since there are only twenty other albums that have done this. “21” is the 21st album to receive this honor. (love that bit of coincidence)So this is a good time to revisit 2011 and cue up this album on your iPod.
My Top Three Picks: Rolling in the Deep, Rumor Has It, Turning Tables
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