COD Sci-Fi & Fantasy Club

“Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” Midnight Showing

rabbiwho — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:06:39 +0000

Where: Cinemark @ Seven Bridges 6500 Route 53, Woodridge, IL 60517

When: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:30 PM – 1:30 AM

What: Nicholas Cage (wait, it gets better, I promise) is back as a flaming skeleton in burned leather on a fiery motorcycle from Hell. Only this time, the directors are competent, and on roller blades! The guys who brought you “Crank” now bring you a complete revamp of what should have been an awesome movie several years ago.

NOTE: This film is in 3D. It’s also a great way for new members to really get into the club experience.

This is an approved film; you must buy your own ticket. Paid members will be reimbursed $5 (upon submission of valid ticket stub).

1min Prequel to “The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe”

rabbiwho — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:18:08 +0000

I’d say that this rather smashing. http://scifi.icanhascheezburger.com/2011/12/06/prequel-to-the-doctor-who-christmas-special/

Ultimate GAME Day!!!!!

rabbiwho — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:52:15 +0000

Zombie Dice. Battle Cars. Chrononauts! MUNCHKIN! Tuesday, January 31st in the SSC, the club will be taking over the New Lounge for non-stop gaming activities from 1-5pm. Board games, card games, role playing games, all at their own tables! We will have designated game runners for each game, and if you would like to sign up to be a game runner, or would like to bring in and run your own game, that can be arranged through contacting our sponsor, Doc Allen. What better way to hang out with friends or making new ones than by challenging them to a slow motion fight to the death? Or playing a friendly game to the death? Sci-Fi Fantasy Club’s Ultimate Random Game Day. It’s Nerdtastic to the death!

Disclaimer: Despite repeated use of phrases along the lines or “to the death” and whatnot, the included activities will be completely safe to the death. Blast, those words just keep slipping out!

J.R.R. Tolkien’s true vision, if you ask me.

rabbiwho — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:24:37 +0000

It’s easy to get caught up in all the glitz and glamour of the recent oscar-winning remakes, but some of us still remember the original version back before they could afford to use cgi or breed their own dragons just for the close up shots. This film was from a simpler day in the art of cinema, but still just as powerful, if not more so, than one of the most acclaimed modern remakes ever. So, without further ado, via youtube, I present Humphrey Bogart in the 1944 original, “The Lord of the Rings.”

Some wintertime fun.

midnighttorment — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:33:50 +0000

Our Winter Laser Tag outing will take place on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM at Laser Quest (1524 Butterfield Rd #C, Downers Grove, IL 60515). This event is for club members, but non-club members are also welcome. Each participant should bring at least $20, but the more players we have, the cheaper it will be for all players (35 player maximum, though). Pizza and pop included! Please RSVP to Doc by no later than Friday, Jan 13, so we can have an accurate head count.

The Sith who Stole Christmas

midnighttorment — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:30:50 +0000

We all need some holiday cheer so worry not the sith is here!

And remember, Happy Holidays to all!

Dec. 6th Meeting Mins.

midnighttorment — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:29:09 +0000

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club minutes

Dec. 6, 2011

A.) New Members: John Tu: He likes League of Legends. Firefly: 1

B.) Previous Events:

1.) Films:

a.) Arthur Christmas- Was good; the poor Canadian boy sang in the beginning and that offended some. However, Sean remembered not to swear for the first time ever in a children movie.

b.) Hugo-Also rather good; the film overall was not what you would think. It had more heart to it than I anticipated as well as great digital textural design.

c.) Neverland (on Syfi): A two-part prequel to Peter Pan

2.) Stuffed Cows: (November 24-26) The Uber-Epic Munchkin tournament went well. We had 13 players and had both a preliminary and final round; the final one took over four hours! Richard Schumann won. Door cards stacked up to roughly 26 inches.

C.) Upcoming events:

1.) Approved Films

-Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows (12/16)

-Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (12/16)

-Darkest Hour (12/25) Available in 3D

2.) Sponsored film- Adventures of Tin-tin (12/21) Available in 3D

3.) Laser Quest: 1/21/12 We can only have 35 people total; last time it cost about $10. The more people we have come, the cheaper it becomes. [Jen's Birthday is January 14^th ]

4.) Dr. Who Christmas Special: 8 PM on BBC America. YAY!

5.) Chronicles of Who: Annual potluck, Bring food and drinks, come enjoy Dr. Who! 12/16 Building M, Room 106 at 7 PM; all are welcome.

6.) Event ideas for spring semester (Need to get on the ball if we want to win Club of the Year!):

-Bake for others things with S.F.S.

-Person auction, I want in

-Teach nerds how to live with others

-Student Life Activities Fair: Wed., Jan. 25

D.) CODCON: Dates need to be posted on the site, which must be ready by January 2012.

E.) Other Stuffs:

1.) ENGLI 1156: Doc still needs students! Remember, this class brings in new club members (example: Sean!). TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

2.) Holiday Gathering for nerds:

-We can have a party at Jen’s house on December 21^th if people would like =^.^=

-Jen’s Address 1533 Maple Ave, Downers Grove IL. 60515

-You can get there around noon if you want to help bake (girls only) but the party starts at 5pm (all welcome).

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM in SSC 1225

HAVE A GREAT WINTER BREAK!

Oct. 25th Meeting Mins.

midnighttorment — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:26:33 +0000

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes

Oct. 25, 2011

I.) New Members? None

II.) Previous Events

A.) Joyskillzs

Pokemon!

New stuff for next time: “You’re not this good”—contestants would be pitted against specially-chosen players. Those who survive 5 rounds would get a free admit into a CODCON video tourney.

B.) Films

The Thing: GOD AWFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Three Musketeers: Very cool to watch.

C.) New TV shows, etc.

Sherlock Holmes <3

Once upon a time: Nice special effects, but muddled plot line

Walking Dead

Terra Nova

Grimm: Debuts Friday

III.) Upcoming Events

A.) In Time–Sponsored movie

Midnight Show: Thursday, 10:30 PM. Contact Ben for tickets

Friday Matinee: Friday, 4:55 PM (be there by 4:30 PM)

B.) Stuffed C.O.W.S./Gameday (Nov. 25 – 27): RPGA for three days. They are running D&D 4/e and Pathfinder; go to http://www.cowsgaming.org/

Our events are free, come Saturday for Uber-Epic Munchkin. If you’d like to run an event (video, board, RPG, etc.), contact Doc by Nov. 11

C.) Same weekend- Chicago TARDIS; go to http://www.chicagotardis.com/

D.) November Movies

Approved films:

- Puss in Boots (10/28)

- Harold and Kumar: Christmas (11/4)

- Arthur Christmas (11/25)

Sneak Peak

midnighttorment — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:18:20 +0000

Is anyone up for a sneak peak into what is too come? I am! But wait, can you hear that…I think, I think someone is at my door. Just a moment I’ll be right back.

*scream…BANG…thud*

Well, I’m afraid there is an epidemic going around. There, there are ZOMBIES!!!

The first little feller is just so darn cute, except for when he bit my now dead dog…and the second guy well If he only used the front door instead of the window, we all cant be the smartest fish in the sea. Anyways I’ll be back with more updates as soon as I get this bite looked at, oh and after I rebury my dog. (Damn zombies)

Now for something Completely different

midnighttorment — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:10:17 +0000

Why yes, this actually exists. The reason: unknown (well other than pure awesome) Any who, enjoy.

A DICTIONARY OF MADE-UP LANGUAGES will be published this November by Adams Media.
http://www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Made-Up-Languages-Invented-Lexicons/dp/1440528179