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Joker Folie à Deux and the Tragedy of Not Feeling Good Enough

The second Joker movie is here. Let’s dive deep and talk about something that barely anyone mentioned regarding this movie. This is not your same “Joker Folie à Deux is bad” review, this is a bit more of a deeper look into the message it tries to get through.
by Art of Lily K | October 7, 2024 | , ,

Beyond The Big Names: Awesome Aussie Indies that deserve more attention

ohan looks at some great Australian indie creatives that people should be paying a hell of a lot more attention to. From authors to publishers to streamers, oh my!
by Rohan Elliott | August 10, 2024 | ,

Use of Narrative – Action and Literary Device in Iain M. Banks’ Use of Weapons

Iain M. Banks' Use of Weapons is one of the most compelling and complex works of the genre, weaving a complex structure and fascinating setting.
by Sam Nilsson | August 1, 2024 |

The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee – The Fantasy Godfather You Didn’t Know You Were Missing

The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee is a tense and driving family narrative in a world much like ours, but with magic Mafias. A great series for fans of G.R.R. Martin or Frank Herbert, moved into the post-colonialist era.
by Sam Nilsson | July 29, 2024 |

The New Era of Transformers Comics is More Than Meets the Eye Over at Image

Rohan fills us in on the most momentous event of 2024… Transformers comics switching publishers from IDW to Image Comics. Join him as he breaks down what this means for you, your family and the economy.

Exploring Identity and Ideals in Iain M. Banks’ Masterpiece ‘Player of Games’

Iain M. Banks' Second Culture Book, Player of Games, carries the keynotes of the series, with elements of paranoia and defeating enemies through ideology, as well as a complex relationship with gender decades ahead of its time.
by Sam Nilsson | May 14, 2024 | ,

Reconsidering Consider Phlebas

Rereading Iain M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas as the first work in the influential Culture series, on its own merits, and against the backdrop of the cultural changes since it was written. Welcome to Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism and Megastructures! Welcome space card games and shape-shifters!
by Sam Nilsson | April 25, 2024 | ,

10 Questions With Michael Witwer: Featuring Dragons, Mysteries, and a Side of Heroes’ Feast

New York Times Best Selling author Michael Witwer sits down to talk about life, writing, and we even threw a little Dungeons and Dragons his way. We had the questions, he has the answers.

In Defense of George R. R. Martin and The Winds of Winter

Liza takes a moment to defend George R. R. Martin and The Winds of Winter from Internet naysayers.

Comics to Check Out When You’re Sick of Marvel & DC

Comic fatigue setting in from the latest round of Disney+ shows? Join Rohan as he dusts off his comics nerd hat and discusses some of the comics he's been using to beat comic fatigue.
by Rohan Elliott | December 1, 2023 | ,
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Was The Witches’ Road Real in Agatha All Along?

Agatha All Along has ended and what a season of television that was. So let’s talk a little about that finale, and in particular, what the heck was going on in Westview. Was the Witches’ Road real? Or was it just a trick? Let’s discuss the options.
by Iain McParlandNovember 11, 2024
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