Admit it geeks: You'd probably give anything to be like William Shatner. The Canadian actor is world famous for playing as Captain Kirk on the original Star Trek. Outside of his most-famous role, the 81-year-old is equally renowned for his campy acting and even campier music career. And for his penchant for being a badass.

You see, for as much derision as The Shat has gotten over the years for his pause-filled and overly dramatic ham-handed acting style (not to mention his enormously overbearing ego), he fully embraces his faults and is fun to watch, probably because he's a hammy, overbearing, egotist. That includes any of the memorable convention appearances that Shatner makes every year around the country, including his visit to this year's Phoenix Comicon on Saturday.

In honor of Shatner beaming into the Valley, here's our list of nine reasons why we think he's a badass and entertaining to watch.

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With just a few days between us and the newest Wes Andersen movie, Moonrise Kingdom, we're itching for a fresh dose of the director's signature dry humor and cinematography.

Moonrise Kingdom is set to hit theaters (in limited release because if everyone was able to see it, it wouldn't be nearly as cool) on May 25. It will be the indie director's first non-animated feature since Darjeeling Unlimited in 2007, and has already made quite an impression at the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival and promises a hearty serving of Anderson cast regulars and quirky directing style.

But if (for some sad reason) you've never seen any of Anderson's previous films, we're going to help you out by offering our Five Favorite Wes Anderson Moments ...

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Cheers!

Forget about the DJs, the glitz, the glamour, and the excitement of the club scene -- sometimes you just want a cheap drink in a comfortable place to meet up with your friends to gossip over a cocktail. A place where everybody knows your name.

Welcome to the coveted neighborhood bar.

There's plenty of great spots around town to stop in and grab a drink, but these happen to be our favorite neighborhood waterholes.

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Six days and counting.

There's a little over 146 hours left to go until this year's much-anticipated Phoenix Comicon officially opens its doors to geeks across Arizona on Thursday night, which means there's little time to dilly dally.

Costumes need to be finished, hotel arrangements need to be made, and - most importantly - a battle plan needs to be formulated regarding how you're gonna tackle everything you'd like to experience at the four-day geek freakfest.

That's because there's more than 200 different guests and in excess of 500 panels and discussions at Comicon that will cover a wealth of topics that matter to nerds, whether its how to get into the comic-creating game, an inside look at the world of anime, and numerous screenings of TV shows and movies.

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If Bob Ross were alive today, he'd be painting happy little trees all over the place in ecstatic fervor for all the arts and culture happenings in Phoenix. Well, to help you see the forest for the trees, here's a recap of the top arts and culture stories of the week.

Where to Catch Sunday's Solar Eclipse in Arizona

Cosmic forces and heavenly bodies will align to create something quite spectacular in the Arizona sky this weekend. An annular solar eclipse will take place late Sunday afternoon just before sunset and will cause the sun to darken considerably....

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It's both a popular board game and Rihanna's film debut: Battleship opens nationwide today.

In an increasingly global entertainment market in which brand recognition is key, the adaptation is king. Audiences from Omaha to Sydney flock to films like The Fellowship of the Ring and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo already knowing what to expect.

But classic and contemporary literature aren't the only viable sources for making movies, as behemoth toymaker Hasbro has taught us (sometimes kicking and screaming).

Hasbro's products have inspired profit-making machines like Transformers and G.I. Joe on the big screen, plus television series like My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (and the less successful Littlest Pet Shop, which flat-lined out of the gate in the '90s and crushed all future plans for spinoffs Littlest Pet Shop of New Jersey and Atlanta).

And with Battleship - an adaptation of one of company's popular board games - hitting theaters on Friday, chances are Hasbro sends the best gift baskets in Tinseltown (Johnnie Walker Blue Label and a box of Weebles? Yes please!).

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There's nothing harder than having a baby -- hours of labor (with or without pain killers) surrounded by your closest friends/family with all sorts of camera lenses, all while attempting to push a decent sized bowling ball out of your, um, system.

We get it. You, pregnant, childbearing friend, are a warrior.

And now we have to throw you a party.

There are the obvious pitfalls of any baby shower -- the diaper cake, the awkward games played by all sorts of inappropriate college friends and mother-in-laws. But there are a few new ones that have caught our eyes on the eye-candy, coma-inducing, bookmarking machine we call Pinterest. Here are just five ...
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Happy hour -- it's like recess for grown ups. And just like your days on the playground, there are certain unspoken rules that everyone at the bar should follow to remain in good social standing.

If you've ever been shot the stink eye, the cold shoulder, or a sarcastic "wow, seriously?" while sitting at the bar, chances are you were guilty of one or more of the following social misdemeanors.

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Charlie Sheen as Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn in Major RLeague.

Picture this scenario: A ragtag bunch of misfit baseball players have done the unthinkable and transformed themselves into an efficient and unstoppable team. Despite all logic and reason, they've beaten the odds and overcome expectations to earn a slice of championship glory.

Sounds familiar, right? Like maybe we're talking about the unexpected roller coaster ride that the Arizona Diamondbacks took last season to the National League West pennant? Nope, we were referencing the plotlines of many of the classic flicks that make up our list of the best baseball movies.

The fact that the D-Backs unlikely success last year mimicked the worst-to-first stories of, say, The Bad News Bears or Major League just reinforces the fact that these film's awesome status.

In honor of the new season of MLB, here's our rundown of the nine best baseball movies ever.

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