Two from the World of Sci-Fi
Tired of the Singularity? Karl Schroeder suggests Rewilding. Also, some advice from Nancy Kress on how to effectively write the middle of a story: reversals, reveals, and raising the stakes.
10 Thankfully Deleted Scenes
Cracked presents 10 deleted scenes–with video clips–that would have ruined movies, from the very good, Alien, to the very bad, Revenge of the Sith.
4000 Words on American Pyscho
Tiger Beatdown reads/watches American Psycho so that you don’t have to! “That movie, for what it’s worth, is almost completely responsible for restoring the much-damaged reputation of Psycho itself. And when you watch it directly after reading the book, it’s clear why that happened: They chopped the novel […]
Future Self, Meet Past Self… Now Fight!
I just finished re-reading A Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin’s first volume in his (currently very hot) fantasy series, and I quite enjoyed it. Looking back on my notes from my first read-through ten years ago, I was startled to discover that I found it ho-hum and/or […]
Thrilling Adventure and Supernatural Suspense Hour!
Thrilling Adventure and Supernatural Suspense Hour is the podcast that brings you, the audience, the thrills and suspense you deserve! Live on stage or delivered wirelessly to you in the comfort and safety of your home. The Thrilling Adventure and Supernatural Suspense Hour is brought to you by […]
Black Dynamite
Adult Swim has posted the pilot episode of Black Dynamite, its new animated series based on the Michael Jai White Blaxploitation parody/homage film. (Via It’s Komplicated and @World_Of_Hurt)
The Cultural Gutter 