From Flowers for Algernon to classic works by Lafferty, Vonnegut, and Thomas M. Disch, science fiction asks some thorny questions about the limits and value of hyperintelligence and its implications...
Is The Thing John Carpenter's most unsettling film? Does it have the best dog actor of all time? The Sci Fi Film Club is here to discuss the film's history and critical reception! (Also, check back next week for Starman, as John Carpenter Month continues all through October!)
Putting hype for new books aside for a moment, let's take a look at some books on the backlist with Alex Brown. This week, they're recommending 5 underrated SFF books that take place during World War II.
Weapons and explosions are a popular way to spice up a plot, but James Davis Nicoll is looking for stories that focus on chat, cooperation, and character dynamics. What are your recommendations?
When Roz the robot crashed to an island, she dedicates her time to serving the animals there. The Wild Robot is, yes, a tearjerker, but also offers insight into the power of kindness and the importance of resisting constant productivity.
The season finale of The Rings of Power leaves us on a hopeful note...but also with a lot of questions about the quality of the series and where the story will take us next. What did you think?
Natsume's Book of Friends is one of the coziest, most comforting anime of all time. If you're already a fan or just looking for a story that will change your life for the better, come join the discussion!
You may have heard that animators and artists are overworked and underpaid, but did you expect to have that message driven home by the new Transformers movie? Joe George digs into the film's surprising pro-labor storyline.
The fair comes every year with its wild music, boys, and rides, but Maybelle and Enid are far more interested in the rumored return of the Labyrinth, which hasn't been seen in several years...
