The great thing about a site called “The Geek Girl” is that we already know that everyone reading this will be somewhat fandom obsessed. So the next stage is confessions: I share my 10 weirdest real-life fandom secrets, and it’s a surprisingly cathartic experience!
Right, so, The Tribe, what the heck is that? I appreciate that maybe like five people will know what this is about, and I’m sorry your childhood wasn’t as awesome as mine – but maybe the The Tribe movie will fix that!
In the wake of the brutal cuts to the 2012 television season, I pick my own all-time worst TV show cancellations.
Joss Whedon said recently that he’d still consider the Giles-centric Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off Ripper. That got me thinking about other spin-offs I’d like to see from his shows!
In honour of International Women’s Day, today we are giving you the ultimate list of the five most badass women on television! These girls can best any man or beast, and whenever we need strength in our lives, these are the ones to take our cues from. Not cause of the violence, but because of the emotional strength they need to make the tough decisions.
When you’re a fan of something – and I don’t mean that, say, you read and enjoy the Harry Potter books, I mean that you’re a fan of something – you’re likely accustomed to the obligatory jeers that accompany you when you express your love for this object. With me so far?
Fandom is a wonderful thing. For many years now, I have been championing one cause very close to my heart: to bring to light what an important role popular culture has in our lives. Not to entertain us, not to tickle our scandal-bone, but to give us something to talk about.
