fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the geek universe.
The Lord of the Rings: 10 Nerdy and Mythological Facts
(1) J.R.R. Tolkien was a professor of Anglo-Saxon (Early English) Literature at the University of Oxford; in other words, he was one of the world’s leading experts on stories such as Beowulf. He had a side interest in Norse (Viking) mythologies and stories. A great deal of the background detail of The Lord of the Rings (and The Hobbit, etc.) comes from Norse mythology.
By Martin Reed8 years ago in Geeks
10 TV Couples Who Hated Each Other in Real Life
If you grew up with network television shows in the 70s and 80s, like I did, most of the shows were ensemble pieces, and it seemed like everyone enjoyed each other’s company. Most TV couples seemed as if they were pretty compatible in real life, like the Jeffersons or Archie and Edith Bunker, Simon and Simon, Mr. Roarke and Tattoo…it always seemed like Mr. Jefferson, as played by the legendary Sherman Helmsley, might have benefited from some anger management counseling, but overall, I never had the feeling he hated Isabel Sanford. And the Cunningham household always seemed like a loving home. But here's ten couples who probably weren't so happy showing up to work...
By David Porter8 years ago in Geeks
Who's Going to Die in 'Avengers: Infinity War?'
So, as many know, since the release of the trailer, Avengers: Infinity War—Part One has been the talk of Marvel fans worldwide. Speculation about what happens has been on everyone's lips, and with the threat of Thanos looming over our favorite heroes' heads, we all know that there's a chance that one, if not several, of our beloved Avengers may not make it through the battle and into the rest of the movies yet to come.
By Nexus Wagner8 years ago in Geeks
Fan Theory Suggests Darth Vader's Corny Jokes Are All Because of His Name
When you think of the greatest on-screen film villains of all time, a few names immediately pop into your head. No doubt, one of these names must include the #Sith lord whose breathing alone causes you to shudder, #DarthVader from the galaxy far, far away.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Did Awesome Fan Art Inspire the Remarkable Look of 2018's Animated 'Spider-Man' Movie?
On Monday December 8th, Marvel and Sony Pictures Animation rocked the collective socks off the nerdiverse with the unexpected release of a teaser trailer for a computer-animated Spider-Man film that fans are now anxiously waiting a whole flippin' year to see. December 14th, 2018 will bring to the big screen the thrilling release of the super cool-looking Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
By Paco Taylor8 years ago in Geeks
'Doctor Who': More Evidence That The Thirteenth Doctor Is A Woman
If you watched this past week's episode of Doctor Who, then you already know that the Twelfth Doctor is fighting off regeneration. It is also a sign that Peter Capaldi's tenure as the Doctor is beginning to wind down, as this season introduced one his biggest story arcs. With December only five months away, the upcoming Christmas Special will give us the next transition for our favorite Gallifreyan.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Geeks
