Fantasy Author Terry Pratchett Dies at Age 66 Terry Pratchett was a fantasy author best known for his Discworld series. His publisher released a statement: “I was deeply saddened to learn that Sir Terry Pratchett has died. The world has lost one of its brightest, sharpest minds. In over 70 books, Terry enriched the planet…
Image Comics: Diversifying Content With Familiar Faces
When we talk about comics today, readers still cannot help but think of the superhero genre. Comics? Yep. Batman just popped into your head. Or maybe it was Spidey. This isn’t a failed Rorschach test or a definitive indication of taste, it’s the same impetus behind people asking for a Kleenex when they really want…
Canada Reads: When Everything Feels Like the Movies
This year the theme of Canada Reads is “What is the one book to break barriers?” Some of our writers decided to join in and defend some of the short listed titles. When Everything Feels Like the Movies Raziel Ried Arsenal Pulp Press Raziel Ried’s bold and brilliant début novel, When Everything Feels Like the…
AT LAST, SIR TERRY, WE MUST WALK TOGETHER: Pratchett Has Left The Orb.
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Jem Jam: “Battle of the Bands” and “Starbright: Part 1”
2015 marks the 30th anniversary of Jem, the beloved 80s cartoon series. Jem and the Holograms have never been bigger, as 2015 will also see the release of a live action film based on the show, a new comic book series published by IDW, and a continuing line of collectible fashion dolls from Integrity Toys….
Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires: Battling in (Hair)Style
Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Koei Tecmo Omega Force February 26, 2015 Okay right off the bat my favorite part of this game — introduced to me by my lovely roommates — is the customization feature. There’s nothing more enjoyable than sitting around your living room with a group of friends dissecting each part of your…
Get Your Game On Wednesday
Back from PAX East and catching up on sleep. Jo and I have recaps coming soon for those who weren’t able to attend in person. In the meantime, get your game fix with this week’s round up. Tales from the Borderlands: Episode 2 Trailer released Finally, hope for those who have been waiting since November…
Justice and justification in A Death by Stephen King
A Death Stephen King The New Yorker March 9, 2015 This short story was published in March 9th issue of The New Yorker. The review contains spoilers—be aware!
Review: Rat Queens #9
Rat Queens #9: The Far Reaching Tentacles of N’Rygoth – Part 4 Kurtis J. Wiebe (W), Stjepan Sejic (A), Jenny Frison (C) Image Comics March 4, 2015
PAX East 2015 in Indie Games: Games are for Everyone
“Games are for everyone,” we say to ourselves, or on Twitter, or when our moms ask us about #GamerGate: “That’s why this is happening. Because some people think games are for everyone, and some people don’t.” PAX East 2015 is a convention that’s out to prove it: games are for everyone. And you know what?…
Crushing on Romance Comics: An Interview with Historian Jacque Nodell
A few months ago, I stumbled across a lovely little gem at my local used bookstore, a collection of Marvel romance comics. Being a comic geek and recovering academic, this obviously began a spiral of research into romance comics. Along the way, I stumbled across Jacque Nodell’s blog Sequential Crush. Jacque is a romance comic historian,…
The Duff, A Teen Comedy That Sells Itself Short
The Duff (2015) Written by Josh A. Cagan (screenplay), Kody Keplinger (novel) Directed by Ari Sandel Starring: Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell CBSFilms, Wonderland Sound and Vision PG-13, 102 minutes The worst teen comedies are painted with the heavy brush of this-is-what-adults-think-teens-are-like, starring actors that are too old to play even the collegiate versions of their characters. Throw…