By her own admission, multiple Hugo- and Nebula-winning author Connie Willis loves Christmas, especially Christmas stories. She’s been writing them for Asimov’s Science Fiction and other markets since the 1990s (and she recently posted a…
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim makes its predecessors look almost amateurishness in their attempt at an Open World RPG. Being an avid gamer and a lover of RPGs, I’ve spent many a day strolling through the…
So have you heard about “Alien Nativity” yet? Portland, Oregon artist Matt Henderson installed an illuminated, out-of-this-world-themed manger scene in a former church building this December. Not-so-little green wise men stand guard at the crèche, bearing…
What is Geek Grab Bag? It’s a collection of odds and ends found throughout the week from the Internet. Send in your submissions to be featured in future issues of the column to max.pfeffer@yahoo.com. Tis…
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Ask a Batman fan why the Dark Knight is his or her favorite superhero, and you’re likely to hear some variation on this theme: if we wanted to, we could be Batman. Given enough time,…
I’m not sure if there is a more appropriate Christmas film than It’s a Wonderful Life. I have been watching it with my family yearly at Christmastime since I can remember. The story takes its…
How do you celebrate Christmas in the Twilight Zone? Long-time fans of Rod Serling’s classic series will think of “Night of the Meek,” the heartwarming story first broadcast in 1960 (and recently referenced right here…
Check out this official trailer for the upcoming film, Prometheus. Beware the trailer is a bit scary.
The Christmas season is a time to rejoice; a time to spend with loved ones and to be thankful for the greatest gift of all: our Lord, Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, some may find Christmas to…
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