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Joss Whedon and Religion to be Published by McFarland

April 23rd, 2012 | Posted in Joss Whedon, religion

I received news today from my co-editor, Tony Mills, that McFarland Publishing has agreed to to publish our book Joss Whedon and Religion. The description from the accepted proposal: The works of Joss Whedon — from his hit television shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly, to his popular comic book writing on Fray […]

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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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TheoFantastique Podcast 2.4 – Graven Images: Religion in Comic Books and Graphic Novels

July 25th, 2011 | Posted in comics, religion

From the back cover of Graven Images: Religion in Comic Books and Graphic Novels, edited by A. David Lewis and Christine Hoff Kraemer (Continuum International Publishing, 2010): Although they were once considered a medium suitable only for children’s literature, comic books have increasingly become a vehicle for serious social commentary and, specifically, for innovative religious […]

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David Hartwell and the Wonder of Science Fiction

June 19th, 2011 | Posted in religion, science fiction, transcendence, wonder

One of my readers posted a comment on a previous post of mine on Ray Bradbury which made me aware of the book Age of Wonders: Exploring the World of Science Fiction (Tor Books, 1996), by David Hartwell. I was able to pick up the 1984 version published by Walker and Company through Amazon (which […]

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Ivan Wolfe: Battlestar Galactica and Mormonism

June 15th, 2011 | Posted in Battlestar Galactica, Mormonism, religion, science fiction

There is an interesting intersection between religion and science fiction at times, and a notable example of this comes with the 1970s television series Battlestar Galactica and Mormonism. The show was presented in a new incarnation as a series on SyFy from 2004-2009 which was very well received by fans, and which was very different […]

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Arts & Faith: Top 25 Horror Films

February 15th, 2011 | Posted in Christianity, horror, religion

Arts & Faith has published their list of the top 25 horror films. The top 10 include: 1. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari 2. Vampyr 3. The Exorcist 4. Nosferatu 5. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1922) 6. Let Me In (2010)/Let the Right One In (2008) 7. Psycho 8. Night of the Living Dead […]

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Guillermo del Toro and Auteur Metaphysics

February 4th, 2011 | Posted in fairy tales, Guillermo del Toro, horror, religion

For a long time I have been interested in the influences on those who make great films and television, and how these influences are reflected in the art they produce. This is especially the case with those artists who embody their art, their art coming out as a result of the creative passions they live […]

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Airlock Alpha Debate: Is There Too Much Religion in Science Fiction?

October 25th, 2010 | Posted in religion, science fiction

An interesting debate is quietly raging on the Internet concerning science fiction and religion. The debate was launched by the website Airlock Alpha with an article by Tiffany Vogt titled “TV Watchtower: Is Religion Killing Good Sci-Fi Shows?”. As Vogt tries to make her case for answering the question of the article’s title with a […]

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Schumer Lecture on Jews and Comics at Rice University

September 28th, 2010 | Posted in Arlen Schumer, comics, religion

Comic artist and historian Arlen Schumer will lecture at Rice University on “Jews ‘n’ Comics.” Schumer’s views on the subject as part of the upcoming lecture are described in Jewish Herald-Voice: According to Schumer, it’s no coincidence that several pioneers of the America comic book art form were Jews. A short list includes Jerry Siegel […]

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James Cameron Interview: Avatar Canon, Pandora Depression, and “Geek Cred”

September 14th, 2010 | Posted in Avatar, fan cultures, geek cultures, James Cameron, religion

There was an interview with James Cameron in August in Entertainment Weekly that just came to my attention. I found three items in the piece of interest. First, an interesting question is asked about what may be referred to as the “cinematic canon.” The interviewer, Benjamin Svetkey, asked about the new version of Avatar with […]

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