Spinning Lovecraft Into a Feminist Dream Quest
Author Kij Johnson read H.P. Lovecraft’s Dreamlands tales as a kid. When she grew up, she decided to write a…
The Stranger Things Secret? It’s Basically an 8-Hour Spielberg Movie
There’s a secret to Netflix’s success: nostalgia. The post The Stranger Things Secret? It’s Basically an 8-Hour Spielberg Movie appeared…
Next Time You Wish You Never Had to Sleep, Read Beggars in Spain
In this week’s ‘Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy’ podcast, sci-fi author Nancy Kress talks about the sleep envy that inspired…
Damn It Feels Good to Be a Star Trek Fan
There’s a new movie in theaters and a new TV show on the way. It’s a great time for Trekkies…
The New Ghostbusters Is Full of Missed Opportunities
In the new ‘Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy’ podcast, the panel discusses the ways director Paul Feig’s movie could’ve been…
An Armed Society Is a Dystopian Society
For his short story “Blood Drive” Jeffrey Ford imagined a world where guns are required in high schools. It feels…
The Return of Arthur C. Clarke’s Fantastic Vision of Jupiter
In the latest ‘Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy’ podcast, Stephen Baxter discusses the sequel he co-wrote to Arthur C. Clarke’s…
Penny Dreadful Wasn’t Supposed to End This Way
The Showtime gothic drama had a shocking Season 3 finale. So shocking that it’s still hard to believe. The post…
Think Culture Is a Space Opera? Nah, It’s a Trojan Horse
In the latest ‘Geeks’ Guide to the Galaxy’ podcast, Simone Caroti discusses his critical survey of the Culture series by…
Witch Movies Aren’t Just About Horror. They’re About the Fear of Female Power
Witch movies force us to confront a lot more than dark magic—they force us to confront how people feel about…