Tag Archives: science fiction

“After Earth” and the Scientology Dimension

June 6th, 2013 | Posted in science fiction, Scientology, Western esotericism

After Earth, the new science fiction film starring Will Smith and his son Jaden, has largely received negative reviews by critics, and it has not done well at the box office. But recent news items provide another dimension for consideration, and that is its possible incorporation of a religious dimension, and a controversial one at […]

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Star Trek: Into Darkness – An Action Film in a Space Suit Void of the Best of Science Fiction

May 19th, 2013 | Posted in science fiction, social commentary, Star Trek

Star Trek: Into Darkness came out this weekend, and as a result reviews have been varied. By and large they seem to be very positive, not only from moviegoers, but also from critics, although there have been some reviews that have been very negative. Unfortunately, with this post I must contribute to the latter category […]

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Interview with Emily McAvan on The Postmodern Sacred

May 5th, 2013 | Posted in cultural studies, fantasy, postmodernism, sacred, science fiction

Emily McAvan has been on my radar since I first encountered her research in the sacred aspects of science fiction and fantasy. She teaches cultural, media and gender studies at Murdoch University and Curtin University, both in Perth, Australia. In the interview that follows we discuss aspects of her fine book The Postmodern Sacred: Popular […]

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Science Fiction and Technoculture Studies at UC Riverside

March 16th, 2013 | Posted in scholarship, science fiction

A PhD Designated Emphasis in Science Fiction and Technoculture Studies will be launched in Fall 2013 at UC Riverside. The SFTS DE will explore the intersections linking science fiction studies, science and technology studies, and technoculture studies. Consistent with other Science and Technology Studies programs around the country and internationally, this program will examine the […]

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Wellesley College on Global Science Fiction

March 4th, 2013 | Posted in conference, scholarship, science fiction

International group of scholars examines science fiction through national and cultural traditions Key note address with reading and musical performance, Friday, March 8, 4 p.m.; Screening of Cloud Atlas, Friday, March 8, 7 p.m. Symposium Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Wellesley, Mass., March 1, 2013 – […]

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Planet of the Apes franchise and religion

February 18th, 2013 | Posted in Planet of the Apes, religion, science fiction

Last weekend I had AMC channel on for most of the day as they celebrated the 45th anniversary of Planet of the Apes which debuted in 1968. During their celebration, AMC played each of the films in the original franchise of the 1960s-70s back to back. I am a lifelong fan of the series having […]

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Society of Illustrators on Science Fiction and Fantasy Illustration

February 9th, 2013 | Posted in art, fantasy, science fiction

The Society of Illustrators has rescheduled their lecture due to the storm. Here is the information: “What Lies Beyond: A Panel Discussion on Science Fiction and Fantasy Illustration” Science fiction and fantasy illustration have been thriving for as long as art has existed. A stroll through any major museum features depictions of gods and demons, […]

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TOR.com: J.J. Abrams and the Homogenization of Geek Pop

January 30th, 2013 | Posted in geek cultures, science fiction, Star Trek, Star Wars

Many fans enjoyed J.J. Abrams work on revisioning Star Trek with his 2009 film and thereby rebooting the franchise. Others, such as myself, were not so pleased with the efforts. After Disney purchased the Star Wars franchise from George Lucas it announced plans for a new film, and the search for a director began. After […]

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Call for Papers: Current Research in Speculative Fiction (CRSF) Conference

January 30th, 2013 | Posted in call for papers, conference, fantasy, horror, science fiction

Current Research in Speculative Fiction (CRSF) Conference Monday 17th June 2013 at the University of Liverpool Keynote Lectures from: Pat Cadigan (Double Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning Author) and Dr. Peter Wright (Edge Hill University) Now in its third year, CRSF is a one day postgraduate conference designed to promote the research of speculative fictions, including […]

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Review of The Theology of Battlestar Galactica at Colloquium

December 16th, 2012 | Posted in Battlestar Galactica, science fiction, theology

My review of Kevin Wetmore’s The Theology of Battlestar Galactica: American Christianity in the 2004-2009 Television Series (McFarland, 2012) has been accepted for publication in Colloquium: The Australian and New Zealand Theological Review. The review will be published in issue 45, no. 2 in November 2013. A copy is available on my Academia.edu page. Here […]

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