Daily Archives: November 2, 2011
Con or Bust
Posted on November 2, 2011 7 Comments
A note from the always-fantastic Kate Nepveu, and of interest to fans of color who are thinking about attending Boskone next year, at which I will be a Guest of Honor: As you know, I run Con or Bust, which helps fans of color/non-white fans attend SFF cons, and in a couple of weeks I’m […]
And Now, For No Particular Reason, Here’s a Gourd That Looks Like a Swan
Posted on November 2, 2011 21 Comments
It started out as an ugly pumpkin. But just look at it now!
The Thanksgiving Advent Calendar, Day Two: Air Conditioning
Posted on November 2, 2011 54 Comments
I suppose it’s odd to note one’s thankful for air conditioning in November, in Ohio, when the temperature outside is a brisk 46 degrees, with a high of 53 expected later. But then again I’m not just talking about things I’m grateful for today. I’m also talking about things that I am grateful for in, […]
They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To
Posted on November 2, 2011
This week in my column at FilmCritic.com, I look at the one thing Star Wars and E.T. have in common that they share with only one other science fiction film in the last quarter century. What is it, and why is it so rare? You’ll need to follow this link to find out. And as […]
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