Peanut Butter and Jayne

No matter the genre or subject, every reader has her Absolute Favourite writers.  The ones whose books she’ll charge the stores to get, and drop everything to read.  Diving into those books is a particularly edifying treat, a gourmet of literary delight.  But there’s more than one kind […]

Wil Used to be with Starfleet

“Wesley stands up straight, deepens his voice, and declares, ‘I’m with Starfleet. We don’t lie.’ Ah, Wesley may be able to save the ship, but he sure can’t save bad dialogue.” Wil Wheaton reviews Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes. (thanks, paulie!)

Hong Kong Fisticuffs

Over at Kung Fu Fridays, Colin has scans of a 1973 manhua that sure looks like Tony Wong’s Little Rascals / Siu Lau Man.  (Prepare for a disturbing blend of Triad violence and manga-influenced figures).  And if that’s not enough 1973 Hong Kong fisticuffs for you, he’s got […]

THE SHOCK OF THE STIFF

After breaking my own vow never to do a list article last month, I felt like I should come back with something a little more rigorous to make up. So here it is: a postmodern examination of the zombie, and a chance for me to use up all […]