What’s Love Got To Do With It, Part V: Romance As Plot Device

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Love is, as we all know, an important and integral part of human existence. It even goes beyond humanity – some animals mate for life, after all. Yes, technically speaking, romance is not essential to procreation and the furthering of the human race, but it certainly makes it all a lot more worthwhile. The quest to find true love is a common one, and it’s not always easy (if it was, GDG wouldn’t exist!). There can be lots of bumps in the road and obstacles to overcome, be they the … [Read more...]

Movies That Molded a Geek: Twister

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Okay, pipe down, I can hear the squawking from here.  "Twister?" you say.  "That god-awful movie that spawned that lame ride at Universal and everyone always quotes the stupid cow line?" Yes, that movie.  I LOVE THIS MOVIE.  Also, note that this is not a series about the Best and Smartest Geek Movies Ever, but rather the movies that molded this particular geek.  Bear with me. There's more than one weather-watcher in my family.  Tornadoes were kind of a family thing, though there aren't … [Read more...]