"There is nothing wrong with sitting in the knowledge of death and learning how to welcome it–in fact, it's something that every person needs to learn how to bear."
Emmet Asher-Perrin discusses the Andor finale, and how it stumbled in its last few seconds.
What's your favorite SFF work about meddling kids solving mysteries and battling the supernatural? Or maybe fighting it out with space villains? James Davis Nicoll presents five tales about interfering young whippersnappers!
We've seen young, bright-eyed magicians step into the hallowed halls of magical schools dozens of times, from Le Guin to Pratchett. But Caitlin Rozakis, author of The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association, recommends five books which offer unique perspectives on the classic fantasy academy!
"In 1985, 20th Century Fox tried to convince audiences to go to the theater and see a tender story of connection between an all-American fighter pilot and a pregnant nonbinary enemy combatant..."
That was Enemy Mine, of course. And 30 years later, it deserves to be remembered.
1978's Watership Down is famous for traumatizing a generation of children, but it's so much more than that! Let's dig below the gorgeous surface of this animated adaptation of Richard Adams' classic novel...
...and come check out what we're watching in June for a month packed with tear-jerker sci-fi!
The Last of Us season 2 finale makes a daring structural choice amidst commentary on community and morality. As the dust and cordyceps spores settle, let's take a look at how it landed.
Locus needs our help! In this new featured essay, Fran Wilde speaks to Locus Magazine's vital role in creating and connecting the SFF community. Locus's fundraiser closes May 31st, and we'd love to see your support! You can check out where the donate–as well as the amazing perks up for grabs!–at their campaign page!