Category Archives: science fiction

Jeffrey Kripal Interview on Mutants & Mystics: Comics, Sci-Fi and the Paranormal

November 25th, 2011 | Posted in comics, Jeffrey Kripal, paranormal, science fiction

Jeffrey Kripal has returned to discuss his latest book addressing the esoteric and the paranormal in popular culture. In this case his new book is Mutants & Mystics: Science Fiction, Superhero Comics, and the Paranormal (University of Chicago Press, 2011). From the book’s description: In many ways, twentieth-century America was the land of superheroes and […]

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Religion and Science Fiction: Interview with James McGrath

November 2nd, 2011 | Posted in religion, science fiction

James McGrath has been a guest previously with an interview on religion and science fiction. He now returns to discuss the topic as the editor and contributor of a new book titled, appropriately enough, Religion and Science Fiction (Wipf & Stock, 2011). Following is the volume’s description: Religious themes, concepts, imagery, and terminology have featured […]

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In Time: Cinefantastique Spotlight Podcast 2:42.1

October 31st, 2011 | Posted in science fiction

Cinefantastique’s Spotlight Pocast 2:42.1 is now available where Dan Person’s and I discuss the new science fiction film In Time. Listen to the podcast here.

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io9: How 9/11 Changed Science Fiction

September 8th, 2011 | Posted in 9/11, science fiction

The tenth anniversary of 9/11 is coming up in a few days, and with the remembrance of that tragedy it is helpful to remember how the impact of that event on the national psyche influenced a number of areas, including pop culture. One area is cinema, particularly genre films like science fiction and horror. io9 […]

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Open Minds: UFOs Invading Hollywood

August 31st, 2011 | Posted in aliens, science fiction, UFOs

Open Minds magazine features a cover story on “UFOs Invading Hollywood.” As the title indicates, it looks at the long and continuing history of Hollywood fascination with UFOs and aliens, and how the industry is trying to keep up with meeting public demand for narratives in film and television that include these elements. A preview […]

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Scientists: Aliens May Invade Earth Because of Global Warming

August 29th, 2011 | Posted in aliens, science fiction

Once again science fiction intersects with reality. In a recent example media reports brought together concerns over global warming with the fears of alien invasion. The Guardian described one possible scenario: It may not rank as the most compelling reason to curb greenhouse gases, but reducing our emissions might just save humanity from a pre-emptive […]

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Call for Papers: Ecology and Science Fiction

August 25th, 2011 | Posted in call for papers, science fiction

CFP for edited collection – Green Planets: Ecology and Science Fiction Editors: Gerry Canavan and Kim Stanley Robinson (ecologyandsciencefiction@gmail.com) Abstracts due August 31, 2011 Final essays due Summer 2012 We are seeking proposals for an edited collection tentatively titled Green Planets: Ecology and Science Fiction, with completed essays due in Summer 2012. We seek contributions […]

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Beware of…..Mant!

August 24th, 2011 | Posted in 1950s, 1960s, satire, science fiction

Matinee (1993) by Joe Dante, is a marvelous yet neglected comedy film tribute to 1950s science fiction/horror. It brings together a number of elements, from 1950s science fiction to the showmanship of William Castle to the cultural tensions and fears of doomsday associated with the Cuban Missile Crisis. A facet of Matinee is the film […]

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Recession and The Architects of Fear

August 17th, 2011 | Posted in political commentary, science fiction, The Outer Limits, Twilight Zone

There are stimulus plans, and then there are stimulus plans. In one of the strangest intersections between the fantastic in popular culture and politics, an economist is drawing upon the idea of alien invasion to get us out of the recession. As an opinion piece in The Week writes: There’s no shortage of ideas on […]

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes Film Review and Podcast at Cinefantastique Online

August 11th, 2011 | Posted in Planet of the Apes, science fiction

Over the weekend I took the advice of 20th Century Fox years ago when it encouraged audiences to “Go ape!” and I saw Rise of the Planet of the Apes. My expectations for cinematic failure were thankfully never realized, and instead, the film is very well done, and a welcome addition to the Apes franchise […]

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