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‘Spies in Disguise’ — The Story From Script to Film

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020Corrina Lawson

‘Spikes in Disguise,’ like many stories, began with an idea. Then it took a village to bring it to glorious life.

How My Dead Lucy Theory from ‘Nancy Drew’ Compared to the Big Reveal

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses how her Dead Lucy Theory from CW’s ‘Nancy Drew’ held up against the big reveal about what happened the night Lucy Sable died. The article contains spoilers.

‘Spies In Disguise’: Violence Isn’t the Way

March 10, 2020March 9, 2020Corrina Lawson

‘Spies in Disguise,’ which comes out on DVD today, is both an enjoyable all-ages animated homage to class spy movies and one with a strong message against violence as the way of solving problems.

NFL Withdrawal? Try ‘All or Nothing: The Philadelphia Eagles’

February 7, 2020February 6, 2020Corrina Lawson

The up-and-down 2019 season of the Philadelphia Eagles comes to Amazon Prime on Friday with ‘All or Nothing: The Philadelphia Eagles.’

A Reminder About Story Middles: Heroes Don’t Give Up

February 5, 2020February 4, 2020Amy Weir

Things always look bleak for the heroes in the middle of the story. They just don’t give up until they find their happy ending.

The Best of ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part Three’

January 27, 2020January 26, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses highlights from Netflix’s ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part Three.’ Article contains spoilers for current and previous seasons.

Which ‘Star Trek’ Episodes Do You Need to Rewatch Before ‘Picard’?

January 25, 2020January 24, 2020Ruth Suehle

Trying to remember everything that happened on a TV show you watched a few decades ago? Here’s the shortcut to refreshing yourself on the ‘Picard’ story.

Seniors Have Fandoms, Too: Throwing a Party for Grandpa

January 22, 2020January 21, 2020Lisa Tate

When planning a birthday for seniors, look to their fandoms to make it special.

What Are You Binge Watching On Disney+?

December 31, 2019December 30, 2019Dakster Sullivan

What are you binge-watching on Disney+? ‘The Mandalorian’ was a very popular choice among the GeekMom and GeekDad writers.

Using TikTok to Bond With My Teens

December 31, 2019December 30, 2019Nivi Engineer1

I recently unlocked a great way to spend time with my kids: filming TikTok videos.

Rewatching a Childhood Favorite With My Kids: The ‘Home Alone’ Movies

December 22, 2019December 21, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth rewatched ’90s classics ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ with her school-aged sons to see how the movie holds up years later and if they will appeal to her kids.

Meet Captain Deborah Lawrie: My Real-Life Captain Marvel

December 18, 2019December 17, 2019Evil Genius Mum1

Meet Captain Deborah Lawrie: My Real-Life Captain Marvel (minus the sparkly fists).

Walking in a Frozen Wonderland

December 16, 2019December 15, 2019Sarah Pinault

Sarah can’t get over the wide variety of ‘Frozen II’-themed merchandise there is this holiday season. Overwhelmed? She covers the spectrum from ‘Frozen II’ gum to a rideable Sven.

15+ Extended Canon Characters I’d Love to See in ‘The Rise of Skywalker’

December 9, 2019December 8, 2019Sophie Brown1

With just days to go until the release of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ I put together a list of characters I would love to see onscreen.

Geek Links: RIP Caroll Spinney

December 9, 2019December 8, 2019Amy Weir

The beloved performer of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch died yesterday. Courtesy: www.sesameworkshop.org

Want a Baby Yoda? ‘Mandalorian’ Merch Can Finally Be Yours

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019Ruth Suehle

There’s a good chance that ‘Mandalorian’ merch is pretty high on your kids’ (and your own) Christmas lists.

Po-Zu's Star Wars Range Focuses Heavily on Rey-Inspired Designs, Image: Po-Zu

Get ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Ready with Po-Zu’s Latest ‘Star Wars’ Shoes

November 27, 2019November 26, 2019Sophie Brown

Take a look at the latest range of ‘Star Wars’ shoes from Po-Zu; ethically produced & screen accurate, they’re also incredibly comfortable.

New Disney Parks Costumes Spoil ‘Frozen 2’ For Fans

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019Dakster Sullivan

Disney Parks released photos of the new costumes Elsa and Anna would be wearing in the parks. One problem. They spoil part of the movie.

Rebel Wilson’s Kpop Movie is Already Missing One Thing: ‘Han’

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019Jennmac

As a biracial Korean American Kpop lover, I’ll just say this to Rebel Wilson: if you want to help us, help us sell our own stories.

Which Streaming Services Should You Subscribe To?

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019Ruth Suehle

Head spinning at all the streaming options available? We look at Apple, Amazon, CBS, Disney+, HBO, Hulu, NBC, and Netflix to help you figure out where you should put your money.