Michael R Gonzalez

My name is Mike, I'm a content writer and pop-culture enthusiast. I started ScreenPlayas to combine two of my passions: writing and geek-culture. Check out the geek mythology page while stopping by!

How much does History Channel’s Vikings resemble the real Viking culture? (spoiler-free)

History Channel premiered the latest season of Vikings on Feb 18. While closing the blinds, shutting off communication devices, hunting for the warmest blankets, and listening to the beautiful melody of buttered kernels popping in the microwave, it dawned on me that I’ve always been curious about Viking culture, but hadn’t read enough. Shows like Vikings can offer great

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Sonic the Hedgehog film will combine live action with CGI. Will it restore Sonic to his former glory?

If you were a 90’s kid like me, you may remember when the blue spin-ball came into our lives and inspired a whole generation of speeding tickets. Sonic ensured that the Sega Genesis would be a must have console in the early 90’s, giving that one Italian plumber guy a run for the money (you know the

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