Thea von Harbou – The Cultural Gutter

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I Am the American Cool, Suite 1: The Mechanics of Myth

By Keith on August 2, 2018 • ( 4 Comments )

Preamble: This started out as a simple article about science fiction’s influence on the music of Janelle Monáe. Then it became a fiery little article about championing “the other,” opposing toxic fandom, and celebrating diversity in science fiction. And then, one thing led to another, and, well…if Fritz […]

The Empire of Crime: Mabuse vs. Wertham vs. Marston

By Carol on February 28, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

When humanity, subjugated by the terror of crime, has been driven insane by fear and horror, and when chaos has become supreme law, then the time will have come for the empire of crime.” —The Testament of Dr. Mabuse “[W]hatever factors come into play in the cases that […]