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Mrs Enginerd TV Shows and Movies

Ghostbusters (2016)

The new Ghostbusters movie is a reimagining of the original 1984 title that featured Dan Aykroyd (Ray Stantz), Bill Murray (Peter Venkman), Harold Ramis (Dr. Egon Spengler) and Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddemore). The problem was that instead of men the new cast is composed of women. *Gasp* Backlash aside, people thought that the movie had […]

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Game Reviews Mrs Enginerd

Gotta Catch Em All!

Pokémon Go hasn’t had a great start service wise but it has been good enough that it has created a firestorm. Everyone I know if either enjoying or hating the game, and some have quickly changed their minds about how it is a waste of time because of all the good that has come from […]

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My Beef With Pokémon Go

“Hello, my name is MrsEnginerd and I play Pokémon Go because I like it.” It is hard to admit than in my mid 30s I enjoy playing Pokémon Go. Maybe it is the half Millennial in me or it could be the competitiveness of the Gen Xer half but there is something about this clever […]

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Broforce (PS4)

The Broforce is the most awesome side scrolling, action hero homage I have ever seen and played in my life! From the names, changed to avoid paying licenses, to the trophies everything in this game reeks of nostalgia. Spanning many decades of action heroes, the game includes 8 bit sprites of mainstream characters in all […]

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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff TV Shows and Movies

Death of Thrones

George R. R. Martin promised the readers that by the end of the books you would be in the middle of a war torn decimated land full of tombstones. It comes as no surprise that as season six winds down, the kill-o-meter is going haywire. Early on I realized that falling in love with a […]

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Comic Books and Super Heroes Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff TV Shows and Movies

My First Role Model: She-Ra, Princess of Power

My mom can attest to the fact that I had every possible item of the She-Ra collection. She was my favorite Princess, right before Allura and after Aurora, aka Sleeping Beauty. My devotion to her and to He-Man was so spectacular and all consuming that to this day, I win trivia games because I know […]

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Mrs Enginerd TV Shows and Movies

Outlander: Saturday’s Guilty Pleasure

Diana Gabaldon decided to create a sci-fi fantasy period piece to delight the world, making them fall in love with Scotland and its Highlands. Taking advantage of the rich history and scenery of the 18th century, which included castles, farms and very juicy royal drama, she composed a story that was not only riveting but […]

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Mrs Enginerd TV Shows and Movies

May the 4th Be With You!

On May 25th, 1977, George Lucas unveiled to the masses his most prized possession: The Star Wars Universe. Thousands did lines around the movie theaters’ blocks to witness the onscreen magic and special effects that made this franchise a cult classic and part of Americana. It was the first movie to forgo rolling opening credits, […]

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Mrs Enginerd TV Shows and Movies

Orphan Black (BBC)

There are very few things for me to binge watch and this show was one of them. Critically acclaimed because of the acting, in season one alone Tatiana Maslany portrays at least 5 versions of the same cloned person, and counting. The reason why they exist? I’ll learn about it after a few seasons, if […]

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Book Reviews Mrs Enginerd

Goodreads 2016 Challenge: 100 Books!

Last year I managed to read 55 books by the end of 2015. In the spirit of competing with myself, I added 5 more books to the goal which didn’t seem impossible, especially since I am back at work after 10 months of funemployment due to a layoff. However, I forgot to add my comic […]