Monthly Archives: September 2012

Call for Papers and Presentations: Graphic Novels, Comics and Popular Culture

September 11th, 2012 | Posted in call for papers, comics

Call for Papers and Presentations: Graphic Novels, Comics and Popular Culture 2013 Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Association http://www.swtxpca.org Please make plans to attend our 34th Annual Conference February 13-16, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico Hyatt Regency Albuquerque The area chair seeks papers/presentations on Graphic Novels […]

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Star Trek Celebrates 46th Anniversary

September 7th, 2012 | Posted in science fiction, Star Trek

On Saturday, September 8, Star Trek as a franchise turns 46 with the premiere of the original Starship Enterprise. Happy birthday, and thanks for many years of entertainment, and giving fans much to think about in terms of human possibilities.

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NCM Fathom Events Brings Three Horror Classics to Theaters This Fall‏

September 6th, 2012 | Posted in horror, Turner Classic Movies

Prepare for chills and thrills this fall as three timeless horror classics hit movie theaters nationwide. As a part of their classic movie series, NCM Fathom Events is presenting Alfred Hitchcock’s horror masterpiece The Birds and the Boris Karloff hits Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. Each will be shown for one day only, don’t miss […]

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An Excerpt from Real Wolfmen

September 6th, 2012 | Posted in cryptozoology, werewolf

The book Real Wolfmen: True Encounters in Modern America (Penguin Books, 2012) by Linda S. Godfrey is now out, and it makes an interesting contribution to the study of cryptozoology, as well as horror and culture. Following is an excerpt: The U.S. has been invaded – if many dozens of eyewitnesses are to be believed […]

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Obituary: Michael Clarke Duncan

September 4th, 2012 | Posted in Obituary

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan passed away Monday of a heart attack at the age of 54. He starred in various films, including genre work, from Planet of the Apes (2001), to The Green Mile. His obituary can be read here.

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