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‘An Unkindness Of Ghosts’ Is Space Afrofuturism At Its Best

An Unkindness of Ghosts is an experience that will leave you asking questions about identity, ethnicity, love, familial kinship, autonomy, responsibility, group economics, and power structures.  Set in the future yet, unnervingly reflective of the harmful chattel slavery past of the United States, An Unkindness of Ghosts tackles big questions through the eyes and experiences of a protagonist who is wholly unique.  Filled with prose, poems, and fables … Continue reading ‘An Unkindness Of Ghosts’ Is Space Afrofuturism At Its Best

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Egyptians played by actors of color in new TV series

Yes, you read that correctly. Fox is airing a new show, Hieroglyph, in 2014 set in  ancient Egypt where the actors are actually brown skinned people. The day has finally arrived! No more fair-skinned Egyptians in the tradition of Liz Taylor (Cleopatra) and Rachel Weisz (The Mummy). Fox is making a bold move and I am excited about about it. I hope this sets a … Continue reading Egyptians played by actors of color in new TV series

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More Than Just a Cameo – Stan Lee’s Mighty 7

Stan Lee has his first starring role! In a new animated series Lee plays himself, a writer who sees “seven aliens crash in the desert” who he then has to “teach how to behave.” In the preview below, Lee tells the rest of the tale of his interactions with the two star marshals and the five fugitive aliens in their custody. The movie airs on … Continue reading More Than Just a Cameo – Stan Lee’s Mighty 7

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New shows to watch in 2014

Intelligence: Tues. Jan. 7th at 9p CBS (Regular slot Mon Jan. 13th at 10p) Josh Holloway, aka Sawyer from LoST, stars in this new crime thriller about a super agent who has a microchip implanted into his brain that turns him into a living computer. He is partnered with an agent that will protect him from various agencies that seek to capture him and utilize … Continue reading New shows to watch in 2014

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My Favorites of 2013

Movie: Pacific Rim This action packed movie is the film I have been waiting for my whole life. Giant man-operated robots (mecha) fighting giant alien monsters, ummm, YES! This movie was filled with great battle scenes and even hit me in the gut with a surprise emotional scene that actually moved me, a very rare occurrence. I loved this movie and it is in my … Continue reading My Favorites of 2013

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Almost Human: Just another buddy cop show

I wanted to like Almost Human. I really did. But I don’t. It is set in 2048, it has Androids, it has great technological advances but it is completely and utterly lacking in giving the audience more than a weekly dose of solving a crime and moving on in a typical TV crime solving drama fashion. Snooze alert. They could have done so much. They … Continue reading Almost Human: Just another buddy cop show

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Mark Millar’s Nemesis: The Villain that deserves a movie

Villains are the interesting characters. I have often hoped for the villain to win ever since I was a child. They have the great plans. They make the stories move. They give the “real” protagonists something to overcome and fight against. Without villains most stories would not even exist. This is especially true in comics. Nemesis was suggested to me by someone who knows what … Continue reading Mark Millar’s Nemesis: The Villain that deserves a movie

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The Walking Dead: The Episode We Deserved

Obviously some episodes have been worse than others but this season has been a roller coaster ride. They teased us with some zombie hoardes and new sickness but the action has been much slower than in the previous seasons. I feel like the story is finally moving forward. Carol , Judith, and Herschel are gone and they have FINALLY left the safety of the prison. … Continue reading The Walking Dead: The Episode We Deserved

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Avengers Arena: Murder World – A Superhero Hunger Games

So, if you were a teen with super powers and were suddenly teleported to a world with other teens who also possessed super powers and told to fight for 30 days until only one survivor was left, would you play the game as a hero, villain, or survivor? That is the question posed in Avengers Arena: Murder World. We see the kids placed into this … Continue reading Avengers Arena: Murder World – A Superhero Hunger Games

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The Emo side of Scifi and Fantasy: Catching the feels

I avoid emotional, tear-jerker movies and TV shows worse than a germaphobe (mysophobia) sidesteps snotty nosed kids at the height of flu season. I have always treated my media watching experience as an action-fueled thrill ride tinged with comedic bumps along the way. However, I have been presented with the opportunity to make a change. To actually explore how the other side experiences movies: to … Continue reading The Emo side of Scifi and Fantasy: Catching the feels

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