Bonus Geeks!

Our first bonus ep: Superman!

Super Sunday Tabs

Look, up in the sky!

Gene Hackman, 1930-1925

The legendary actor is gone at 95.

New Ancient Geeks Available

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the latest ep!

Bob Newhart, 1929-2024

The legendary comedian is gone at 94.

Mickey Mouse Entering Public Domain (Sort Of)

Steamboat Willie is about to be ripe for exploitation.

Henry Kissinger, 1923-2023

The most important and controversial American diplomat of the postwar era is gone at 100.

Neal Adams, 1941-2022

The legendary comic book artist is gone at 80.

Wonder Woman 1984

A very low-spoilers review.

Cops Aren’t Soldiers

The similarities are obvious. The differences are more important.

Dad’s Stuff is Junk, Grandma’s Stuff is Treasure?

Does trash become treasure with time?

After 20-Year Delay, Works from 1923 Lose Copyright Protection

The damage done for Mickey Mouse in the name of Sony Bono is finally coming to an end.

Marvel Comics Creator Stan Lee Dies At 95

Rest in Peace and Excelsior, Stan Lee!

Is the Federalist Society Nefarious?

By popular demand . . .

Margot Kidder, Superman’s Lois Lane, Dies At 69

Rest in Peace, Lois Lane.

What Does a Superhero Owe Us?

The new Black Panther movie raises a variant of the central question of the superhero genre. [No significant spoilers]

Adam West, Television’s Batman, Dies At 88

R.I.P., Caped Crusader

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New York City Pay Phones To Become WiFi Hotspots

Adapting a relic of the 20th Century to the 21st Century.

Software Patents are Crumbling

The courts have been striking them down at a dizzying pace since June.

Hollywood’s Changing Male Ideal

On screen body objectification is now equal opportunity.

Superhero Movie Actor Comparisons: Who Pulled Off Superman, Batman, Spiderman, and Hulk Best?

Who was the better Superman: Christopher Reeve or Henry Cavill? Who was the better Batman: Michael Keaton or Christian Bale? Who was the better Spiderman: Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield?

Films Based On Marvel Comics More Successful Than Those Based On DC Comics

Films from the House of Spiderman have grossed more than those from the House of Superman. But that’s mostly because of ticket price increases.

Cool Infographic – Evolution of Superman’s “S” Shield

Superman’s famous shield changes from 1938 to present.