10 Cheap and Easy Dates For Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Nerds


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Cheap Valentine's Day Dates For Geeks

Does sitting down with your favorite sci-fi novel, fantasy movie, or comic book sound better than dropping a boatload of cash on a Valentine's Day dinner date? You're not alone. These 10 geeky date ideas are two things — awesomely cheap and easy to pull off for your kindred sci-fi and/or fantasy nerd. Cheers to you! Throw a Star Wars party for two. Make some Lembas bread together and watch Read more

14 Geeky Languages to Learn With Your Love


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Geeky Languages From Movies and TV

Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension. When you're thinking of a unique way to woo your valentine this year, plan a tutorial to learn together one of these 14 geeky languages. While several of these Trekkie, Tolkien, Read more

Life Lessons Learned From a Hobbit


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Life Lessons Learned From Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

This week may be Tolkien Week, but today is officially Hobbit Day! Hailing from the fictional world of Middle-earth, Hobbits have been described as relatives to man but coming in a much smaller package. And just because they aren't human (or, well — real), doesn't mean you can't learn something from their adventures in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Here, we take a look at a few Read more

4 Lord of the Rings-Inspired Destinations


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Lord of the Rings Vacation and Travel Tours

If daydreams about life in Middle Earth keep you distracted from work, get away from the grind completely on a Lord of the Rings-inspired vacation. Since the film trilogy was filmed in director Peter Jackson's native New Zealand, the picturesque countryside is the top destination for fans. Off-the-beaten-path hotels, tours, and even a volunteer opportunity will have you feeling at one with J.R.R. Read more

5 Facts About the Fictional Middle-Earth


Updated 09/28/11 6:48 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Middle-Earth and Lord of the Rings Facts

J.R.R. Tolkien created a vast and complex world when he wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The setting for these stories, a land called Middle-earth is rich with its own languages, myths, races, and cultures. With the guidance of The Origin's of Tolkien's Middle-Earth For Dummies ($16), we've noted five facts about this fictional world that came straight from one man's Read more

Lord of the Rings Goods to Accessorize Your Life


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Tolkien Week: Lord of the Rings Items on Etsy

Whether you knew it or not, this week is Tolkien Week! In celebration, we're rounding up themed home goods, stories, and facts you may not have known about the man, the stories, the myth. First up, celebrate by picking up some of these Lord of the Rings goodies from Etsy. I can't think of a better reason to shop for handmade crafts. Read more

Geek Shot: Stay in the Shire For a Lord of the Rings Vacation


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The Lord of the Rings Vacation Shire

In desperate need of a vacation? If you're the adventurous type who just so happens to love the Lord of the Rings trilogy, you can journey north, my friends, and stay in the Hobbit House of Montana — complete with a miniature Shire and a replica of Bilbo Baggins's home. Guests can rent out the well-appointed Hobbit House at $245 per night. Built into the side of a knoll, the Hobbit House is Read more

Hobbit Preview and Leonard Nimoy's Bilbo Tribute


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Hobbit Movie Pictures

Photos of the dwarf brothers Dori, Nori, and Ori from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey were released today on the film's Facebook page. Due to hit theaters in 2012, the film describes the brothers: Dori, Nori and Ori are intensely loyal to each other — and whilst they are perfectly happy fighting amongst themselves, woe-betide anyone who means harm to one of these brothers. They're part of Read more

5 Concerts to Geek Out Over


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Geeky Concerts

I've been to a few shows in my day, and experiencing good music live can be a million times better than listening on the best sound systems, especially when it's music from your favorite video games and geeky movies. Check out these live concert series that will take your geekiness to a new level. It's nothing to be ashamed of, really. Read more