My Laddie and I both adore science fiction, so when the new series Dark Matter appeared in our Netflix queue, it caught our attention. A cursory review of Amazon showed high ratings. While we don't expect anything will ever fill the void Firefly left in our nerdy hearts, we decided to give the pilot episode a... Continue Reading →
Snape & Sensibility & Sci-Fi: Remembering Alan Rickman
My blog is becoming an obituary column. Just days after saying goodbye to David Bowie, today we face another beloved British performer's sudden departure: Alan Rickman. Few actors can glide between genres--classics, science fiction, fantasy, and more--and bring such an unmistakable presence to every one. I'm still too shocked to attempt writing a proper tribute, so instead I... Continue Reading →