Could it be that the simple pleasures of our time, like watching the sky early in the morning, will seem completely foreign to us in the future? Could a simple walk outside, at any time of day, eventually seem strange or unusual? And is it possible that what once felt natural will now seem alien […]
In 2014, comedian, musician, podcaster and Nashville native Chris Crofton asked the scene for an advice column, so we gave him one. Crofton crowns himself the “Advice King” and shares his hard-won wisdom with anyone who seeks it. Follow Crofton on Þjórsárdalur And Instagram (@thecroftonshow) and watch his The Advice King Anthology And Cold Brew […]
We’re in a new golden age of “compassionate” science fiction – stories that are hopeful, cozy, or just feel good, about finding your people, overcoming terrible things, and bridging differences. These books aren’t utopian, but rather understand that while the universe can be a struggle, you don’t have to face it alone. That’s incredibly comforting […]
(Source: Far Out / YouTube still image) Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m., United Kingdom It was Paul Thomas Anderson’s second film, Boogie Nightswhich brought the filmmaker great fame. Packed with humor, emotion, various intersecting storylines, complex characters and an overall atmosphere that was very close to the 1970s, Boogie Nights felt like the film […]
Note: I’m resuming this column after a multi-year hiatus due to my living circumstances during the pandemic. My work situation stabilized over the past year and now I teach full-time at the University of Kansas (my opinions represent only me, of course, and not those of my employer). I’m catching up and have already written […]
Note: I’m resuming this column after a multi-year hiatus due to my living circumstances during the pandemic. My work situation stabilized over the past year and now I teach full-time at the University of Kansas (my opinions represent only me, of course, and not those of my employer). I’m catching up and have already written […]
The European Science Fiction Society (ESFS) has announced the Hall of Fame Awards, Achievement Awards and winners of the Chrysalis Awards for emerging talent. Hall of Fame Awards Best Author WINNER: Adrian Tchaikovsky (Great Britain) Pierre Bordage (France) Guido Eekhaut (Belgium) Marc Elsberg (Austria) Lanfranco Fabriani (Italy) Vesela Flamburari (Bulgaria) Adnadin Jasarevic (Montenegro/Bosnia-Herzegovina) Igor Rendić […]
Empathy has become something of a buzzword in recent years, making its way into political discourse, staff communications, philanthropic efforts, and (sigh) social media. Thanks to our endless political season, our increasingly connected world, and our growing collective awareness of systemic injustices, there is a greater need to reach beyond our own limited experiences and […]
It’s come a long way since those words. The idea of intergalactic travel has captured our collective imagination and made the subgenre timeless. Full of theatrics and melodrama, space operas are as kitsch as the Met Gala, with a disregard for subtlety as blatant as the guests who attend. Although escapist, they’re still oddly difficult […]
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (DN.Y.) predicted that Vice President Kamala Harris would be the “first female president of the United States” during a late-night appearance on Thursday, with a noticeable leaning toward identity politics. After the end of the Democratic Party Convention, the progressive politician appeared on the CBS program “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” […]
