[Still Awesome is one of our newest columns on Capes + Cartridges. Its purpose is to remove dust from past treasures and showcase why they’re still worth loving. Enjoy!] Movie: Who Framed Roger Rabbit Release date: June 22, 1988 Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a time capsule of childhood memories for anyone who grew up […]
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Artist Interview: Joel Siegel on the Creative Process, Favorite Fandoms, and More
As if you hadn’t figured it out by now, we love original artists here at Capes + Cartridges. A few of us met Joel Siegel at C2E2 this year, and we were immediately sucked in by his eye-catching art prints and his outgoing personality. His art, which is heavily inspired by pop culture and entertainment, […]
My Last Nerd Convention of the Year: A Story in 23 Gifs
I don’t know about you, reader, but I plunge into a sadness spiral the second after leaving the convention floor on a Sunday afternoon. I refer to it as Post-Convention Stress Disorder. For me it’s C2E2, Anime Central, and then Chicago Comic Con (in that order) and then I’m financially tapped out for the year. […]
Artist Interview: Erika Swanson on ‘Bellossoms,’ Creative Inspiration, and More
I randomly met a bubbly and delightful person named Erika Swanson at an IMAX 3D showing of Pacific Rim on opening weekend. After finding common ground regarding Slurpees and zoos, we eventually started talking about comic book conventions. That’s when I discovered that Erika is more than a fellow geek: She’s an artist and the creator of Bellossoms, […]
Music Review: “Sounds Like You” by Kirby Krackle
Kirby Krackle’s new album (Sounds Like You) explores the kooky tendencies of the nerd heart. A couple years ago, while attending the very first C2E2, I was wandering the floor and perusing merchandise. Not surprisingly, one of the booths that will always stick with me is Kirby Krackle’s. All I remember is two guys telling […]
Summertime: The livin’ is easy
Do you have a summer music playlist to usher in the warm weather? Capes and Cartridges’ contributors sure do! Gain some knowledge about Peter, Sam, Mike, Alan, Nick, Chris, and Jill right here and now (and possibly discover some new tracks in the process).
More Overlooked Skills I Wish People Would Endorse on LinkedIn
Remember when I went over my lesser-known workplace skills last time? Well, I uncovered more that are just begging to get endorsed on LinkedIn!
5 TED Talks for Creative Types: Get Inspired, Nerds!
It’s time to get inspired, nerds! Whether you’re a writer, an artist, a musician, a comedian, or a designer, you are both a thinker and a creator. Creativity doesn’t always flow easily, especially when you hit an obstacle that zaps the motivation out of you. Let’s fix that, shall we? You’re seriously deprived if you […]
Museum of Steel
The Super Museum Review The Man of Steel is set to release tomorrow, and again Superman is abuzz in Hollywood for the first time since Superman Returns’ release back in 2006. Now, maybe the past seven years have sent you into Super-withdrawal — experiencing pain even kryptonite couldn’t match — or maybe waiting until that […]
My Overlooked Skills I Wish People Would Endorse on LinkedIn
LinkedIn endorsements were created to make professionals feel better about their job skills. So why am I annoyed every time someone endorses me in something I feel I don’t deserve (or care about)? Many of my real job talents bubble beneath the surface, just waiting to be endorsed by my connections. Life is about more […]