by Alan Kistler | Apr 9, 2017 | Books, Comics, TV
You know George Takei (and by the way, it’s pronounced “tah-kay” not “tah-kai”) from Heroes, Star Trek, Mulan, The Simpsons, many other shows, and his role as an Asian-American and LGBT activist. He’s an interesting person with a...
by Alan Kistler | Apr 1, 2017 | Books, Comics
Comic books are a medium, not a genre. They aren’t obligated to feature superheroes or vigilantes, and some of the best comics and graphic novels have no supernatural or science fiction elements at all. Lucy Knisley’s Age of License is a lovely example of...
by Alan Kistler | Mar 25, 2017 | Books
For nearly twenty years now, Big Finish has produced hundreds of great audio plays. Many are part of the Doctor Who universe, featuring classic Doctors in new stories and related characters striking off into their own series of adventures. Some have tied into other...
by Alan Kistler | Mar 21, 2017 | Books
Forget the lackluster 2008 movie adaptation full of ninjas and plot twists that were only there for the sake of twists. The original novel Jumper by Steven Gould is a much more straightforward and grounded story, one that remains topical in some ways despite being...
by Alan Kistler | Feb 15, 2017 | Books, Nerd 101
In 1969, Ursula K. Le Guin published The Left Hand of Darkness. It went on to win a Hugo award and Nebula award for Best Novel. The story remains a classic and has gained renewed interest due to its focus on gender expectations and politics. If that’s enough for...
by Alan Kistler | Jan 23, 2017 | Books, TV
A writer for several media tie-in properties, including Doctor Who, Vikings, Star Wars, and The Penguins of Madagascar, Cavan Scott is certainly familiar with exploring new dimensions to familiar characters and stories. In The Lost Angel, the first of four audio books...
