science fiction
Invasion of the Funny Fish: Science fiction for the Trump era
January 6, 2017I am not a customary sci-fi reader; this book came to me by way of my sister, who instinctively knew I would love it. You will too.
Read more“Westworld”: First season offers intrigue, social critique
December 13, 2016At the conclusion of Westworld's first season, enthusiastic viewers of subtext are left hanging on a cliff.
Read more“Embrace of the Serpent”: Odyssey into Amazonian “heart of darkness”
November 10, 2015Inter-species interaction between outer space aliens and human beings has long been a staple of the science fiction genre.
Read moreToday in history: “War of the Worlds” on radio causes riots, maybe
October 30, 2015Historical research suggests the panic was far less widespread than newspapers had indicated at the time.
Read moreSci-fi in “Tomorrowland” makes a good point
June 5, 2015It's refreshing to see science fiction used for something that isn't dystopian!
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