Matt Blum
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7 Things Parents Should Know About 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' (Spoiler-Free)
The first film of the MCU's Phase Five is here! What should you know before you take your kids to see it? → Read More
8 Things Parents Should Know About 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (Spoiler-Free!)
The long-awaited 'Black Panther' sequel is here! What should you know before you take your kids to see it? → Read More
6 Things You Should Know About 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' (Spoiler-Free!)
The new MCU movie is out; go see it... but first, read this! → Read More
6 Things Everyone (Especially Parents) Should Know About 'Eternals' [Spoiler-Free!]
Note: There are no spoilers for Marvel’s Eternals in this article beyond the very basics of the plot that can be gleaned from trailers, toys, and posters. 1. How is it? Eternals is a good movie; it tries to be a great movie, but it never quite gets there. There is plenty of action and it’s great eye […] → Read More
Miss 'MythBusters?' You Should Give This Show a Test Drive
I miss MythBusters. Adam, Jamie, Kari, Grant (RIP), and Tory showed the fun side of science better than any show before them had, and they taught viewers not to take the things they saw in movies, on TV, and online at face value. The show's been gone for five years (the brief reappearance → Read More
'Muppets Haunted Mansion' Brings New Energy, Synergy to Disney's 2004 Purchase
In a way, I was predisposed to hate Muppets Haunted Mansion. I've loved the Muppets since I was a kid, and it's no exaggeration to say that our mutual appreciation for them is one of the reasons my wife and I fell in love. I was a bit of a latecomer to Disney parks, since theme parks were → Read More
Kickstarter Game Preview: 'Heroes of Barcadia'
What do you get when you combine ex-ThinkGeek employees, 'D&D'-inspired board games, and party-style drinking games? You get this. → Read More
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser AND Extendable Lightsabers Are Coming, and There's Video!
I have never wanted anything that is entirely frivolous so badly. → Read More
Phineas and Ferb Are Back in 'Candace Against the Universe!'
It's been more than five years since the show ended, and this summer is entirely unlike any in memory, but in the world of 'Phineas and Ferb' none of that matters. The first story-length 'P&F' material since 2015 comes out this Friday, and it's a welcome reminder th → Read More
No New GeekDad Posts This Weekend!
We have to do some database maintenance, so we won’t be publishing any new posts starting at noon Eastern Time on Friday, April 10, and ending at noon Eastern Time on Monday, April 13. All the posts that will have been published before the maintenance starts will still be available for your browsing and sharing pleasure during that time. → Read More
No New GeekMom Posts This Weekend!
We have to do some database maintenance, so we won’t be publishing any new posts starting at noon Eastern Time on Friday, April 10, and ending at noon Eastern Time on Monday, April 13. All the posts that will have been published before the maintenance starts will still be available for your browsing and sharing pleasure during that time. → Read More
10 Things to Know About the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV
What to expect from the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV? Here's a list of notable elements of what it's like inside and how it performs when driving. → Read More
Happy WORLD Palindrome Day!
You probably already knew that today is a Palindrome Day, but did you know just how rare this particular Palindrome Day is? → Read More
7 Things Parents NEED to Know About 'Frozen 2'
Read this before you bring your kids to the film; you'll want to be prepared. → Read More
7 (Spoiler-Free) Things Everyone Should Know About 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'
The new Spider-Man movie is out! What should you know before you go see it? → Read More
Stop Hating on 'Endgame'
The people decrying the re-release of 'Endgame' as unfair are absolutely wrong. → Read More
Top 10 Questions (and a Few Answers) After Seeing 'Avengers: Endgame' [SPOILERS]
OK, so you've seen the movie. What questions did it leave unanswered? → Read More
6 (Spoiler-Free) Things Everyone Should Know About 'Avengers: Endgame'
It all comes down to this. What should you know before you head out to the theater? → Read More
Kickstarter Alert: 'Yuri Was Very Brave,' a Children's Book About the First Human in Space
A Kickstarter campaign to launch a children's book about Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space! → Read More
10 Things Parents Should Know About 'Missing Link'
The latest beautiful stop-motion animated film is out from LAIKA Studios, who brought you 'Kubo and the Two Strings.' What should you know before taking your kids to see it? → Read More