A GenX Geek's view of the past, present and future

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  • Daily Coffee 2026/08/08

    Daily Coffee 2026/08/08

    My Daily #Coffee – If you enjoy my work at https://mchenryslair.com, you can #SupportMe on https://ko-fi.com/mchenryslair ☕Your support fuels my creativity (and my coffee habit). As a thank-you, every donation comes with a unique, personalized, #AI-generated 4K #wallpaper featuring my…

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  • 45 Years: Heavy Metal

    45 Years: Heavy Metal

    *Heavy Metal* is a groundbreaking animated film that blends various genres and pushes the boundaries of traditional comics. With its stylistic diversity and memorable soundtrack, the film has not only achieved cult status but continues to influence pop culture to…

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  • 35 Years of the WWW

    35 Years of the WWW

    The evolution of the World Wide Web since its public launch on August 6, 1991, has fundamentally changed our lives. The Web promotes communication, the exchange of knowledge, and participation, but it also faces challenges such as inequality and privacy…

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  • Daily Coffee 2026/08/05

    Daily Coffee 2026/08/05

    My Daily #Coffee – If you enjoy my work at https://mchenryslair.com, you can #SupportMe on https://ko-fi.com/mchenryslair ☕Your support fuels my creativity (and my coffee habit). As a thank-you, every donation comes with a unique, personalized, #AI-generated 4K #wallpaper featuring my…

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  • Daily Coffee 2026/08/04

    Daily Coffee 2026/08/04

    My Daily #Coffee – If you enjoy my work at https://mchenryslair.com, you can #SupportMe on https://ko-fi.com/mchenryslair ☕Your support fuels my creativity (and my coffee habit). As a thank-you, every donation comes with a unique, personalized, #AI-generated 4K #wallpaper featuring my…

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  • Hits of the 80s: Video Killed the Radio Star

    Hits of the 80s: Video Killed the Radio Star

    „Video Killed the Radio Star“ by The Buggles marks the transition of music distribution from radio to visual media. The ironic lyrics reflect the influence of new technologies, while the production blends technology and nostalgia.

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  • Atari 2600: James Bond 007

    Atari 2600: James Bond 007

    „James Bond 007“ for the Atari 2600 blended the world of the famous spy with the technical limitations of the early 1980s by adapting several films into a challenging side-scrolling game. The challenges, however, are often both frustrating and innovative.

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  • 40 Years: Howard the Duck

    40 Years: Howard the Duck

    „Howard the Duck“ is a film that was originally considered a flop but is now regarded as a cult classic. Its blend of genre, absurdity, and emotional depth offers a unique perspective on outsiders and friendship that continues to impress…

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  • Video Kill The Radio Star?

    Video Kill The Radio Star?

    A fictional 1981-style rock journalism feature imagines MTV’s launch as the birth of visual pop culture, predicting music-video superstars, global youth culture, reality television, and the digital future that would eventually outgrow MTV itself.

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  • Daily Coffee 2026/07/31

    Daily Coffee 2026/07/31

    My Daily #Coffee – If you enjoy my work at https://mchenryslair.com, you can #SupportMe on https://ko-fi.com/mchenryslair ☕Your support fuels my creativity (and my coffee habit). As a thank-you, every donation comes with a unique, personalized, #AI-generated 4K #wallpaper featuring my…

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  • Daily Coffee 2026/07/30

    Daily Coffee 2026/07/30

    My Daily #Coffee – If you enjoy my work at https://mchenryslair.com, you can #SupportMe on https://ko-fi.com/mchenryslair ☕Your support fuels my creativity (and my coffee habit). As a thank-you, every donation comes with a unique, personalized, #AI-generated 4K #wallpaper featuring my…

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  • 10 Years: Shin Gojira

    10 Years: Shin Gojira

    Toho made a triumphant comeback in 2016 with „Shin Gojira.“ The film combines political satire and social criticism by portraying Gojira as a symbol of modern crises and the government’s inability to respond to catastrophic threats.

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  • 75 Years: Alice in Wonderland

    75 Years: Alice in Wonderland

    An analysis of the Disney film „Alice in Wonderland“ shows that it is more than just a children’s story. It reflects a chaotic society with uncertain rules, while the characters experience adventures and absurd situations.

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  • I’m the Dungeon Mistress

    I’m the Dungeon Mistress

    I’m the Dungeon Mistress! Roll for Initiative ! Happy Gary Gygax Day !

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  • Happy Gary Gygax Day !

    Happy Gary Gygax Day !

    Roll for Initiative ! Happy Gary Gygax Day !

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  • Teaser-Review: Neuromancer

    Teaser-Review: Neuromancer

    William Gibson’s „Neuromancer“ is being adapted into an Apple TV series. The first teaser shows a surprisingly authentic cyberpunk world, familiar characters, and a cast that still leaves me with serious doubts.

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  • Teaser-Kritik: Neuromancer

    Teaser-Kritik: Neuromancer

    William Gibsons „Neuromancer“ wird zur Apple-TV-Serie. Der erste Teaser zeigt eine überraschend stimmige Cyberpunk-Welt, vertraute Figuren und eine Besetzung, die bei mir dennoch große Zweifel auslöst.

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  • Daily Coffee 2026/07/26

    Daily Coffee 2026/07/26

    My Daily #Coffee – If you enjoy my work at https://mchenryslair.com, you can #SupportMe on https://ko-fi.com/mchenryslair ☕Your support fuels my creativity (and my coffee habit). As a thank-you, every donation comes with a unique, personalized, #AI-generated 4K #wallpaper featuring my…

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  • Insert Coin Here: Defender

    Insert Coin Here: Defender

    Discover how Defender transformed arcade gaming with frantic rescue missions, innovative scrolling technology, punishing controls, and lasting cultural influence—becoming one of the defining classics of the golden arcade era.

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  • Daily Coffee 2026/07/24

    Daily Coffee 2026/07/24

    My Daily #Coffee – If you enjoy my work at https://mchenryslair.com, you can #SupportMe on https://ko-fi.com/mchenryslair ☕Your support fuels my creativity (and my coffee habit). As a thank-you, every donation comes with a unique, personalized, #AI-generated 4K #wallpaper featuring my…

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