We do dorkdom Big Apple style.
Even though the world will end in 2012, the New York Geeks took it upon themselves to sit down and discuss the future — YOUR future. Join us in discussing future concepts, concerns, and crazy predictions.
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Continue reading ‘NYGC Episode 45: Conversations About The Future’
The New York Geeks sit down to talk about instances of retroactive continuity (or “retcons”) in various forms of fiction — when creators or copyright holders go back and mess around with previously established works. We’re looking at YOU, George Lucas.
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The New York Geeks dusted off their shoe boxes, dug out their binders, and are ready to exchange and examine the world of trading cards. Tap two mana to join us.
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If Nicolas Cage can be critically acclaimed, then Ben Oviatt can still be an astronaut. Our “Greatest Actor” series continues.
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Much easier.
Switch on your PC and join the New York Geeks as they try to pin down the when, how, and why of magical computers, as depicted in our favorite movies and television shows.
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Digit, from "The Jim Henson Hour." Click at your own risk.
Halloween night is a time for frights, and you can listen along as the New York Geeks discuss some of their most bone-chilling childhood memories — many of which have been repressed for over a decade. BEWARE.
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In this episode Nelson and Andrew attempt to explain to David AND YOU why martial arts films are inherently nerdy. We touch on modern day action, wuxia kung fu, and chanbara films. We also geek out about our favorite martial arts heroes and heroines.
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Show Notes:
Enter the Dragon
Rumble in the Bronx
Police story
Kill Bill
Ashes of Time
Fist of Legend
36th Chamber of Shaolin
Zaitoichi
Upcoming films:
The Green Hornet
Sucker Punch
Scott Pilgrim vs. the world
“You’re the Best” Song by Joe Esposito from the album The Karate Kid Soundtrack
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