Category: Via Geek

I delight in many things geek, like science fiction, things Star Wars and Star Trek, comics, comicons, anime, technology and science. Seattle is a great place to live with those interests.

Lynnwood Has A Con! Welcoming Nerd Faire To The Neighborhood

Carl Setzer

I just discovered Nerd Faire, a new Northwest Con. Located at the Lynnwood Convention Center, this will be very convenient to me. Their first con ever was this past March. Next year (2020) will be on February 1st. You can get tickets at Eventbrite.

Looks like they’re still pulling things together. Looks like there are opportunities for exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers. Check out their website and Facebook page to stay up-to-date.

For other cons in the region, check out our calendar of events, and the Geek Event section (just updated them both).

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Hey #Seattle Geeks: ACE Comic Con Returns To Seattle Next Weekend

Carl Setzer

Next weekend we get another addition to the great collection of cons that Seattle has to offer: ACE ComicCon. Looks like a great line up, especially for Marvel and Infinity War fans.

Check out their teaser below.

Anyway, it stars a week from tomorrow, June 28th, and runs all weekend. Looks like there are still tickets available. I can’t make it, I’m afraid. Are you going to go? Let me know.

A Geeky Update: Star Wars SC 38 Reimagined

Carl Setzer

I was always disappointed by the scene, in Star Wars episode IV, when Obi-wan Kenobi faces Darth Vader. Because of the technological constraints on the 1970s, they couldn’t do much and the scene always seemed rather, well, lame. Too old men wearily tapping at each other with light tubes. Ok, that might be a little harsh, but the scene left a lot to be desired.

Come to the 2000s and the good folks at Fix It In Post. With their re-envisioning this classic confrontation, they add layers of action that make me believe these are two master warriors, and that they each are dangerous. I delighted from the first teaser to the final production. So, go my geeky friends, go and watch. I hope you find it as wonderful as I did.

 

It’s the Weekend! Time to see Captain Marvel!

Carl Setzer

I wanted to go last weekend, but events conspired against me. Now’s a whole new opportunity, and I expect to make it work.

Now, my main question: do I go to Alderwood AMC, with all its Dolby glory, or head to the Edmonds theater, my favorite?

What do you think?

Watch “Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel – Trailer 2” on YouTube

A Few Random Thoughts This Saturday

Carl Setzer

It was a stunning day, one delightfully free of any hint of snow. After some morning meetings, we went to Alderwood Mall this evening for a few errands. A few observations: First, I like the renovated Apple Store. Doubling the space, as well as the high ceilings make the space feel huge. I got a reminder that I need to get my old Macbook Pro over there for the geniuses to commence voodoo. The poor thing failed to boot for several months. I’m pretty sure it’s simply a failed charger, but am not sure. Could be a failed battery, too.

Also, I noticed the increased presence of uniformed security officers in Nordstroms. I didn’t notice them that much at the mall before, but today they were very present, up front and obvious in Nordy’s. Makes me wonder why. Or if I was just remarkably unaware before.

Tomorrow we’re going to see Captain Marvel. Quite possibly at Alderwood Mall, but maybe we’ll make a bigger trip of it and head to Seattle. I do enjoy Cinerama, but it might also be fun to see it at the Pacific Science Center’s Imax theatre. I’ll post a review tomorrow. With that, I’ve been watching too many gents lamenting that Marvel hates men now, so I’m sure the internet dialog will be charming.

I had a couple of meetings this week that gave me pause about regional development. We have this intersection between the desire to maintain our pristine wild spaces, most powerfully manifested by the Growth Management Act, with the economic forces that bring 1,000s of people into our region every year. As we crash up against those barriers, I see growth getting vertical. Anyway, I will write  a bit more in depth about this soon.

How’s your weekend going? Did you get out and enjoy the gorgeous day here in Seattle? I certainly hope so.

 

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The Next Season Of Kombi Life Is On Youtube

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I’ve written about the Youtube series Kombi Life before. I’m fond of these folks, love the show’s concept and delight in the way Ben and Leah are using all the tools this internet age is giving them to live out a dream.

The first series took them from south America to the Arctic Ocean. Now they’re heading for a global tour. They just posted their first season on Youtube, which starts with a west coast search the right VW Kombi to loading it on a ship in New York (and them into an airplane).

Go watch their current series (below). If you’re as charmed and delighted as I am, consider joining the “Kombi Crew” on Patreon, as us supporters are called. I hope to see you there!

 

A Look At BrickCon 2018

Carl Setzer

We spent this early afternoon at BrickCon. It’s hard, really, to imagine the scale of this event. 100s of exhibitors, 1000s of attendees. Swarms of people. As much as I delight in the creations, it’s also a bit exhausting to meander and jostle with so many people. I enjoyed myself, but after an hour and a half, we were ready for lunch at the Armory and a nap. I could hear the grand food at Skillet calling my name. Always a happy thing.

Below are a few photos from the day. I hope you enjoy!

The New Captain Marvel Trailer Now Live!

Carl Setzer

As a life-long geek/comic fan, I adore all these movies (even the DC ones that so many revile). It’s awesome to see these films making the mainstream. When I was a kid loving comics was a definitive beat-me-up-at-recess thing.

And bringing a powerful, heroic woman character and I’m delighted to the nth degree.

Life is looking pretty good for geeks of my stripe!