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A new article in Smithsonian Magazine talks about how lifelong reading habits prolong a person’s brain power.  So pick up a book and flex that gray matter! In other news, I came across this gem from The Oatmeal.  In case … Continue reading →

One of the best.  His style, his dialogue, his wit.  With the possible exception of Mickey Spillane, no one could match Elmore Leonard’s unique brand of writing.  He passed away yesterday, after suffering a serious stroke earlier this month.  He … Continue reading →

The World Fantasy Award nominations have come out; congratulations to all the nominees.  Winners will be announced at the annual World Fantasy Convention, to be held this year on November 3 in Brighton, England.  (List taken from Tor.) Novel The … Continue reading →

One of the best series currently on television is the reboot of Britain’s Doctor Who.  The namesake character, The Doctor, has been played by eleven actors over the show’s fifty year history.  This week the 12th Doctor was revealed with … Continue reading →

I’ve posted about Alma in the past, one of the best animated short films I’ve ever come across.  Here are a couple more — Blackwater Gospel and Death Fails — both of which gave me a kick.

A few bits of note: Vulture published a lengthy essay about Harlan Ellison.  To mangle a Mark Twain quote:  Rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated — mostly by Harlan Ellison.  Bonus points for the awesome photo of Harlan … Continue reading →

SPOILERS AHEAD Graham Masterton has stated in interviews that he wrote The Manitou, his first novel, in a feverish five-day writing sprint.  Most times when authors rush through a rough draft, it shows in the final product.  Readers may not … Continue reading →

SPOILERS AHEAD Jaws is a great movie, a true cinematic classic.  The book?  Not so much.  Think back to the first time you saw the film.  Picture the best moments, the most quotable lines, the scariest scenes.  Now strip them … Continue reading →

SPOILERS AHEAD Invasion of the Body Snatchers has been filmed several times:  first in 1956, again in 1978, once more in 1993 and most recently in 2007.  It’s one of those rare archetypal plots that each generation remakes to reflect … Continue reading →

Last weekend the Shirley Jackson Awards were handed out at Readercon 24.  Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.  (List taken from their website.) NOVEL Winner: Edge, Koji Suzuki (Vertical, Inc.) Finalists: The Drowning Girl, Caitlín R. Kiernan (ROC) The Devil … Continue reading →