Category Archives: popular culture

Heyday of Fantasy Adaptations for TV Appears to be at Hand

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Administrator

Streaming in general has launched a golden age of television. Productions from the small screen are attracting top talent, and the fantasy genre gets a place at the table too. As someone who grew up with a dearth of fantasy … Continue reading →

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Fire and Fury Trump book so popular sales up for similar title

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Administrator

Author Randall Hansen has benefited from the big sales achieved by “Fire and Fury” by Michael Wolff. Wolff’s attack piece on President Trump has attracted many readers. Forbes Magazine describes its online sales as “unprecedented.” It’s dominating the best-seller charts … Continue reading →

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Disney going hog wild with Star Wars

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Administrator

I’ve really been pleased so far with how Disney has developed the Star Wars universe. “Rogue One” was an outstanding movie. I cry every time I watch it, plus it has such bad ass Darth Vader scenes. I’m very much … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Rings TV series has great potential

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Administrator

Amazon wants to have a hit fantasy television series of its own. Envious of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” success, Amazon Studios has started negotiations with the estate of J.R.R. Tolkien regarding the creation of a “Lord of the Rings” television … Continue reading →

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Linda Hamilton to appear in 6th Terminator Film

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Administrator

If there’s one famous science fiction heroine that women like, even those who don’t call themselves sci fi fans, it’s Sarah Connor from The Terminator. I’m pleased to see in the news below that Linda Hamilton has joined the cast … Continue reading →

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20 Quotes About the Love of Books and Reading

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Administrator

I found this collection of quotes extolling books at the International Business Times. Books offer a unique form of entertainment and education that engages the mind in an active give and take. Books make us feel and think, which are … Continue reading →

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Medieval History supports killing many noble characters in fantasy fiction

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Administrator

A PhD student from the University of Oslo took the time to examine the validity of the number of characters that George R. R. Martin likes to kill in his Song of Ice and Fire Series. The author is famous … Continue reading →

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