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February 5, 2014 Pippa Adams Uncategorized

Why I’ll Fight the Haters Over Ms. Marvel

I’m waiting to meet up with my friends at the end of the work day today to head to our Local Comic Store (LCS) to pick up (among all the other comics I need to pick up from the last two weeks), the first issue of the new Ms. Marvel written by G. Willow Wilson. Without … Continue reading Why I’ll Fight the Haters Over Ms. Marvel

July 25, 2013July 25, 2013 Pippa Adams Uncategorized

To the Dudebros of Hall H

This year was my third San Diego Comic Con (SDCC), and it held with the tradition of being an amazing weekend filled with fun and friends and sunshine that once again left me with a feeling that I was almost there, almost at the point where I am doing what I’m supposed to be doing. … Continue reading To the Dudebros of Hall H

February 1, 2012February 1, 2012 Pippa Adams pop culture

Why I Never Know What To Say To Authors

Last night was the last stop on John Green's The Fault In Our Stars book tourand also the first stop in Canada! It was great to have both John and his brother Hank in Vancouver, as the Green brothers said,  it was like the internet, but in real life! John read from TFIOS (as I … Continue reading Why I Never Know What To Say To Authors

July 29, 2011July 29, 2011 Pippa Adams pop culture, travel

San Diego Comic Con Day One: Fun In The Sun

This year I was finally able to attend Comic Con International in San Diego, and I fell in love with the atmosphere before I even got on the plane to the city. While I was sitting in Vancouver International at the gate waiting for my flight to board, I looked at the people around me, … Continue reading San Diego Comic Con Day One: Fun In The Sun

March 14, 2011March 26, 2011 Pippa Adams pop culture, travel

Emerald City Comicon 2011

Last weekend (March 4-6) I had the opportunity to attend Emerald City Comicon for the third year in a row. ECCC as it's known, is one of Seattle, Washington's biggest conventions, and one of the best Nerd Gatherings in the Northwest. This year, just like in 2010 and 2009, did not dissappoint. Emerald City is … Continue reading Emerald City Comicon 2011

January 6, 2010February 10, 2012 Pippa Adams book reviews

Book 1: Geektastic

Book Title: Geektastic - Stories From The Nerd Herd Editors: Holly Black & Cecil Castellucci Published: 2009 Pages: 403 Category: Fiction - Young Adult Review: I admit to a love of YA (Young Adult Fiction). I loved it when I was a teenager, and I loved it through University, when it was easier to read … Continue reading Book 1: Geektastic

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Philippa Adams is a PhD student in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University. Her research focus is the way audiences in the age of social media interact with, talk about, and understand popular culture, particularly film and television.

Pippa holds a BA in Political Science from UVic and an MA in Communication from SFU. Her Master’s thesis examined the production process on the television series Battlestar Galactica. 

Pippa works as the Research Manager at the GeNA Lab where she manages a range of quantitative and qualitative research projects.

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