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Did Romeo Love Juliet?
It seems a silly question. The Shakespeare play Romeo & Juliet is third only to Hamlet and Macbeth in fame, and widely considered the most famous romance in the English language (though I would argue Pride and Prejudice to be more influential on literature). Yet … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fiction, Romance
Tagged Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare, Tragedy
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The Catholic Geek Review of Deadpool
I did not plan on seeing Deadpool this weekend. I did not plan on seeing Deadpool next weekend, or the weekend after that, or basically any time. I’ve rarely enjoyed a moment of one of his appearances in print or cartoon. I … Continue reading
Posted in Comedy, Fiction, Reviews, Superhero, The Church
Tagged Deadpool, Fox Entertainment, Marvel Comics, Morality, Nudity, Violence, x-men
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A Free Lenten Wallpaper
Long ago, in the ancient days of the Internet (meaning nearly twenty years ago) search functions were somewhat less . . . selective than today. It’s hard to describe to anyone who didn’t experience it in that era, but it … Continue reading
The Dresden Files: Epic Noir in the Windy City
Sad as it is to know, there are fans of fantasy out there who have not yet read The Dresden Files. This is like being a fan of sci-fi and never having seen Star Wars. Well, young padawans, consider this your crash … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Fiction
Tagged Dresden Files Fan Filming, Harry Dresden, Jim Butcher, St. Thomas Aquinas, The Dresden Files
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Ashe to Ashes (AKA New Blood at the Catholic Geeks!)
When we started The Catholic Geeks, the intent was always to grow beyond our original seven when we found more people who qualified. I was hoping to recruit from more students and graduates of Christendom College (already disproportionately represented among our … Continue reading
The Immorality of Football
I make no secret of the fact that I have no love for football, or any organized sport. I can’t get into them. Friends have tried. Girlfriends have tried; so for the guys out there, you don’t have a prayer of … Continue reading
LEGO Versatility and Wheelchairs
I’m on a night schedule right now, and didn’t wake up until the evening. When I did so, I started going through the inevitable barrage of emails, both direct and social media-related, that happens when I neglect my computer for few … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Health, News, Resources
Tagged Disability, Lego, Wheelchair
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Agent Carter Review
If you’re unfamiliar with the show Agent Carter, it’s a Marvel-based TV show that’s a sequel to the movie Captain America: The First Avenger and a prequel for the show Agents of SHIELD. It follows the eponymous Peggy Carter as she navigates the … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Historical, Reviews, Science Fiction, Superhero, Thriller
Tagged Agent Carter, Agents of SHIELD, Captain America, Daredevil, Marvel Cinematic Universe
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Happy Θεοτόκος Day!
I hope everyone is enjoying the Feast of Mary, Mother of God! Or, as non-Catholics call it, “New Calendar in the Kitchen Day.” The new year is an arbitrary kind of holiday. It doesn’t commemorate anything other than someone deciding that … Continue reading
Alone at Christmas
Christmas has been a bittersweet time for me in the last few years. 2008 was the best one I’ve ever had, and solely due to one wonderful young woman. 2009 was the worst, and that wonderful young woman was the … Continue reading
Twitter Twits Theater: Fundamentalist Conspiracy Edition
Last week, a Fundamentalist, God-doesn’t-like-organized-religion, conspiracy-shouting, and grammatically-incoherent (but no doubt pleasant) man found us on Twitter and decided to try saving our souls. @CatholicGeeks chrislam is Catholicism Islam charismatic protestant including all other false religions with Pope Frances as … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, History, The Church
Tagged Evangelicalism, Freemasons, Hitler's Pope, Illuminati, Islam, Mormonism, Pope Pius XII, Satanism, World War II
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Happy New Year! (Wait, What?)
Happy New Year, everyone! *blows party horn and throws confetti* Uh . . . wait, what? Did we just skip December? *checks calendar* Yeah, see? It’s still November! What gives? Why are we skipping ahead? Answer: we’re not. Longer answer: … Continue reading
Posted in The Church
Tagged Advent, Christmas, Easter, Lent, Liturgy, New Year, Ordinary Time, Triduum
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In Defense of Black Friday
In the United States, there’s a love-hate relationship with Black Friday. We love to hate it, and yet we line up in the dark and cold to spend money on more stuff. Well, except for me, and a whole bunch … Continue reading
Being Thankful on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is an odd day in many respects. It’s a day that’s tied into both a religious and national history, and yet isn’t considered a holy day or particularly patriotic. It’s a cultural celebration that stands on its own, independent of … Continue reading
Captain America: Brother Against Brother
The United States Civil War is often described as being a conflict wherein brother fought brother. It’s a poetic description, but as accurate as only poetry can be. It is both literally and metaphorically true. Marvel Comics’ Civil War event, a … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fiction, Superhero
Tagged Captain America: Civil War, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Civil War
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Why I No Longer Complain About Christmas Before Thanksgiving
It’s that time of year. It’s Thanksgiving (in the United States). Just a few more days . . . but we’ve had Christmas decorations, songs, commercials, and anti-consumerist pleas for literally months now. The annual joke is that it happens … Continue reading
The Catholic Geek Radio Show: Potluck Podcast!
Tonight, on The Catholic Geek Radio Show, Lori and I will co-host as we explore the latest in Catholic and pop culture news, from superheroes to theology; Star Wars to ISIS; TV shows, domestic news, and more. Plus, special guest: Strawpope Frank! … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Blog News, Commentary, News, Resources, The Church
Tagged Star Wars, Strawpope Frank, The Catholic Geek Radio Show
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Cancer Sucks
When I founded The Catholic Geeks, I started by inviting eight people I knew to be both enthusiastic and opinionated about their faith and their fun. Only six of them were able to commit to even irregular writing on this new … Continue reading
Veteran’s Day (with music from the Cruxshadows)
Today, 97 years ago, a cease-fire agreement went into effect in western Europe. Specifically, it went into effect at 11 AM on the 11th day of the 11th month, because apparently that seemed cool to people at the time. Even … Continue reading
Posted in History, Resources
Tagged The Dresden Files, The Song of Roland, Veterans, Veterans Day
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The Difference Between Sex and Porn
There’s something I frequently touch on when talking to students at Christendom College. I go there to lecture on creative writing, and my intent is not just to help them create great fiction but also to understand it — both … Continue reading →