Marziah Karch, Author at GeekMom

Review: Victoria and Abdul

October 2, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch1

‘Victoria and Abdul’ is a movie based loosely on the true story of Queen Victoria and her friendship with Abdul Karim, her servant and closest confidante in her later years.

A ‘The Beguiled’ Giveaway for Grownups

June 28, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch11

Focus Features has offered us a giveaway for the grownups. Mom (or dad) can bring out their own “vengeful b*tch” and celebrate the wide release of The Beguiled this Friday with their very own prize pack. We can give up to five sets of the prizes shown below, consisting of temporary tattoos, a wine glass, […]

8 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’

May 26, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch

‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ is the fifth movie in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ series.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2’: The Sequel You Deserve

May 6, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch

I’m not always a fan of sequels, but ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ easily won me over. In many ways, it was even better than the original.

Instead of Autism Awareness, Try This

April 23, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch

April is Autism Awareness Month. We’ve been aware of autism in our family for quite some time. We need a little more than awareness now.

You Can Buy Skulls for Your Fire Pit from Amazon Now

March 20, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch

If you’ve always wanted to have the perfect accessory for your fireplace, grill, or fire pit, here it is.

Selling Off a ‘Grimm’ Corpse

March 18, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch

I’d never been to a TV show’s estate sale before, but that’s apparently how it’s done. ‘Grimm’ shot their final episode, and now everything had to go, even before the final episode of the series airs.

‘Beauty and the Beast’: The Spoilerific Chat

March 17, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch1

This is your last chance. If you haven’t seen the movie yet and don’t want to be spoiled, just scroll on over to the next post.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Recaptures the Animated Classic’s Magic

March 7, 2017December 12, 2017Marziah Karch

Refreshing a classic without ruining the original is a big challenge, and for the most part, Disney succeeds here.

A Weekend of Family Fun at the Portland Mini Maker Faire

September 13, 2016December 9, 2017Marziah Karch

The Maker Faire is, of course, a celebration of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Improbable machines, hands-on activities, and lots of robots. I moved to Portland from the Kansas City area, where we had a large regional Maker Faire. You’d think that Portland’s smaller, Mini Maker Faire would be a bit of a […]

Review: Kubo and the Two Strings

August 16, 2016December 9, 2017Marziah Karch

After a summer of remakes, it’s refreshing to see an original story.

Marziah Karch posing with characters from Kubo and the Two Strings.

I Got to Pretend I Was Cast in ‘Kubo’

August 8, 2016December 8, 2017Marziah Karch

Marziah gets a chance to get edited into a scene from ‘Kubo and the Two Strings.’ Read on to learn more.

Making Kubo: A Tour of LAIKA and the Process of Stop-Motion Animation

August 3, 2016December 8, 2017Marziah Karch2

I love living in Portland. One of the perks was an opportunity to go behind the scenes at nearby LAIKA, the stop-motion animation studio responsible for the new movie ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ which will be in theaters on August 19th.

‘The BFG’: Giants and a Little Magic

July 1, 2016December 15, 2017Marziah Karch1

‘The BFG’ is a movie inspired by the Roald Dahl book of the same name. It’s a 1982 story of the English orphan, Sophie, who ends up befriending the BFG, or Big Friendly Giant.

‘Finding Dory’: A Celebration of Disability, Differences, and Friendship

June 17, 2016December 8, 2017Marziah Karch5

I was pleasantly surprised by ‘Finding Dory.’ It’s a sequel worth watching in the theater.

‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ – A Sequel With Less Muchness

May 26, 2016December 9, 2017Marziah Karch

In terms of the first movie, ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ was just mostly Alice. It’s a movie that still doesn’t quite have its muchness, but seems almost ready to find it.

Binge Watch ‘Outlander’ Before April 9th

March 29, 2016December 8, 2017Marziah Karch2

If you’ve never had the chance to watch ‘Outlander,’ Starz is giving you a chance to catch up before the second season begins. After April 9, you’ll need a Starz subscription or to buy the series on DVD/streaming media (currently about $40).

Check Out This Amazing Steampunk Quilt

March 28, 2016December 15, 2017Marziah Karch2

I can’t get over how amazing this quilt is. A while back, I started a steampunk Block of the Month quilt project. I ended the project after only six months (I still hope to finish it) but that didn’t stop Becky Prior from using the February block as part of an elaborate steampunk quilt.

What Type of Scanner Do You Really Need? (It May Be Your Phone)

February 14, 2016December 7, 2017Marziah Karch5

So what scanner do you really need? Do you really even need a scanner at all? Here are a few scanners you might consider and why you would or wouldn’t need one.

Why My Kid Rejects Your Cause and Doesn’t Need Your Cure

April 16, 2015December 2, 2017Marziah Karch7

Kennedy still thinks vaccines cause autism. He’s also managed to make some pretty offensive remarks about autism just in time for “Autism Awareness Month.”