Steven Ray Morris

Okapi in my next life. Talking to stand-up comedians on the daily. Podcast producer and cohost of a podcast about cats. Film and pop culture writer. Wrote a book about the Jurassic Park franchise. Will play bass in your punk band. @StevenRayMorris

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Five Reasons To Get Excited For Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | Geek and Sundry

Here's the new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer everyone's been waiting for since the crowd at Star Wars Celebration 2016 got an exclusive look last month. We've covered the first trailer and what to expect in these official Star Wars anthology films (separate from the Saga films like last year's The Force Awakens) already, but for the uninitiated, Rogue One follows the young rascal Jyn Erso as she joins up with the Rebel Alliance to try and steal the plans to the first Death Star, setting the film just a short time before the events of A New Hope. This trailer, like the first one, plays off the tension that is sure to mount as Erso and her crew venture deeper into Imperial territory, but also emphasizes the elegiac qualities of the struggle for survival and this rag-tag band of rebels' chance to turn the tide during the Galactic Civil War. Rogue One will be released December 16th, but for now here are five reasons why I'm anticipating this new shade to the Star Wars universe

GET HYPE.

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The Life Jurassic With Steven Ray Morris

Someone recently asked me why I find dinosaurs compelling and I was honestly taken aback. I sputtered and stammered, my …

My book, Molding A Jurassic Universe, turns one today! Come celebrate with me in this retrospective essay on why dinosaurs are so damn compelling and what that meant for Jurassic World.

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For all your Steven Ray Morris needs please check out my website! I'm much more active there and also follow me on Twitter at @StevenRayMorris. Thank you!

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Rewatch the trailer then let's talk these Star Wars Anthology films.

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What The Heck Is Gonna Be On The Force Awakens Blu-Ray? | Geek and Sundry

I cannot get over how much I still love talking about Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The seventh entry in the Star Wars saga came out last December and since then I’ve glommed onto every little detail I can find about the adventures of Rey, Finn, and the rest of the gang. On April 5th Star Wars fans will get to relive the magic all over again when The Force Awakens hits Blu-ray and DVD, though it will be available digitally starting April 1st. The disc will be filled to the brim with special features, behind-the-scenes footage, deleted scenes, and more. Now that the list of what’s included on the Blu-ray has been revealed, let’s talk about a few of the things and speculate on what secrets they may reveal to us! Secrets Of The Force Awakens That Will Destroy Us Emotionally A trailer for ‘Secrets Of The Force Awakens’ premiered at South by Southwest at the beginning of the month, showing glimpses of the entire production process. I’m hoping this feature-length documentary addresses some

The Force Awakens comes out on BLU-REY tomorrow!

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Five Geeky Comedians You Need To Know | Geek and Sundry

Stand-up comedy always holds up a cracked mirror to society, so it only makes sense that stand-up comedy is getting geekier by the day. Whether it was Tina Fey’s casual dropping of “By the hammer of Thor” on NBC’s 30 Rock all those years or Patton Oswalt’s signature nerd rant about going back in time to kill George Lucas that paved the way for nerdier comedians today, stand-up comics are constantly exploring new and fertile material when observing their favorite video games, movies, comic books, and more. Here are six comedians that are making me laugh when talking about their geeky passions. Kumail Nanjiani Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani got to live the nerd dream as a guest-star in an episode of The X-Files after his popular X-Files-themed podcast potentially helped pave the way for that show’s return. His endless curiosity to dig deep into his obsessions makes for hilarious storytelling in his act. On his debut stand-up album Beta Male, he breaks down the strange complexity of

They’re all my favorite funny nerds.

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Curious List Of The Month #6

I talked about pets and relationships in an episode of The Purrrcast. Take a listen!

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Burn it all down?

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Five Reasons To Show Your Pride On Gryffindor Day | Geek and Sundry

Today, March 22nd, Is Gryffindor Pride Day for Harry Potter fans. Gryffindor is literally the best house at Hogwarts. Our colors are red and gold, our element is fire, and our symbol is a freakin’ lion! Gryffindor is the most important house in the entire wizarding world of Harry Potter. Face it other houses, we’re the greatest. Why else would J.K. Rowling make Harry, Hermione, and Ron (along with many great supporting characters like Molly Weasley and Remus Lupin) Gryffindors if this wasn’t true? If you haven’t been sorted in a house yet go here to find out then come back to celebrate why Gryffindors, with “their daring, nerve and chivalry,” deserve to celebrate today with the pride of a lion! History In The Making In the wizarding world, Gryffindors are plastered all over the history books. Hogwarts’ headmaster Albus Dumbledore’s had numerous achievements and was instrumental in creating the Order Of The Phoenix that helped defeat the dark lord Voldemort during the First and Second

TEN POINTS FOREVER!

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Fetish Finds A Way In These Smutty Dinosaur Novels | Geek and Sundry

I’m pretty obsessed with dinosaurs and the film Jurassic Park, but Michael Crichton’s original novel isn’t the only book about dinosaurs. Growing in popularity in recent years, dinosaur erotica and dinosaur-themed romance novels sound exactly like what you are imagining. Unlike paranormal romance novels where demure women tap into their animal instincts to make love to supernatural creatures (like handsome werewolves and glittery vampires), dinosaurs ARE REAL. Sure humans and dinosaurs never met (as far as I know), but in dinosaur romance novels logic isn't the point. These stories are about the push and pull between lust and bloodlust. Here are five examples of dinosaur erotica to get you started on your journey towards self-discovery, sixty-five million years in the making. Gay T-Rex Law Firm: Executive Boner by Chuck Tingle “I let out a sigh. Guess I’m ****** these dinosaurs tonight” A young man named Donny gets hired at the prestigious dinosaur law firm. He’s nervous; jobs are

Brings new meaning to everybody walk the dinosaur...hehe

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5 Out-of-Print Collectible Card Games Worth Checking Out | Geek and Sundry

Collectible, customizable, and trading card games (CCGs and TCGs respectively) have been around for years now. I got my first taste during the boom in the mid-nineties between Magic: The Gathering’s original rise and Pokémon TCG's campaign for dominance. I marveled at all the captivating artwork in my hands and the seemingly endless possibilities when it came to battling my opponents. But Magic and Pokémon weren’t the only players on the block. Other companies jumped on the bandwagon, attempting to launch their own games based on geeky properties that were hot at the time. Many of these games lasted only a handful of expansions or less before the bubble burst in the early 2000s. With through the wonders of eBay and a few mom and pop dealers lurking online, it’s still possible to play most of the games of yesteryear. Here are five games worth digging up and playing today. The X-Files CCG (Voyager Promotions) Released at the height of The X-Files craze, The X-Files Collectible Card Game

I love all these old card games. Come play them with me!

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Five Ways To Prepare For 10 Cloverfield Lane | Geek and Sundry

Dubbed a “spiritual successor” to Cloverfield by Executive Producer J.J. Abrams, 10 Cloverfield Lane takes place in the same universe as that shaky-cam monster movie and will be released in theaters on March 11th. Also like the original, Bad Robot and Paramount are utilizing the same Mystery Box style tactics for the viral marketing of the film including an augmented realty game (ARG). So to best prepare yourself for the impending release of 10 Cloverfield Lane, here are the five things you need to know! 1. Codename Valencia In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, J.J. Abrams describes the process of acquiring 10 Cloverfield Lane, which came from a script originally titled Valencia, “It was a very powerful Twilight Zone idea… there were so many elements that felt like the DNA of this story were of the same place that Cloverfield was born out of.” So keep this in mind when entering the theater. It's a whole new cast and it will not be the same aesthetic as the original, but 10

10 Cloverfield Lane is out this weekend. Their viral marketing has been 🔥

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10 Women Comedians Who Smash The Patriarchy

These women comedians are a barrel of laughs, peppered with social commentary.

For ‪International Women’s Day‬ Culture Trip LA asked me to share a list of badass women comedians that make me laugh and inspire me on the daily. Very grateful that they exist and make the world a better place with their comedy.

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Quick Dish: Navigate The Treacherous Waters Of Nostalgia With RETRO RAD At NerdMelt 03.11

Comedians Caitlin Durante (Laughs, Women in Comedy Festival) and Kyle Clark (The Nerdist and This Is Rad! podcasts) welcome you to a brand new show at NerdMelt and it’s called RETRO RAD happening M…

This show is going to knock your socks off!

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Five Killer GameCube Games Worth Revisiting | Geek and Sundry

Although the Nintendo 64 is set to take the spotlight again later this year (celebrating its 20th anniversary), the Nintendo GameCube is the system I feel nostalgic for most. I followed the system’s development more than any other video game console. As a pre-teen I would scan the pages of Nintendo Power and GamePro (and even early IGN on the internet) for clues and hints. Released on November 18th, 2001 in North America, the indigo GameCube (with its iconic handle) ushered Nintendo into the twenty-first century and had so many memorable and engrossing games. Here are five worth revisiting today. Animal Crossing Animal Crossing, like The Sims or Harvest Moon, is one of those games that’s about taking pleasure in the little things. You play a villager whom has just moved to a new town and you must help and foster the community around you (all funky looking animal creatures) and build your own house too! Originally a Nintendo 64 port of Animal Forest, Animal Crossing took advantage of

I dusted off my old GameCube to play some of the best games on this classic Nintendo system via @geekandsundry!

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Quick Dish: New Comedy Show PARTY IN THE BACK Ushers In Spring 03.09 In Echo Park

If you’re going to check out a new show this week, Party In The Back is your ticket. Located in the back patio of The New California Barbershop, the show is hosted by the very funny Kate Willett, T…

New show in Echo Park tomorrow! Killer lineup!