Film
- Den of Geek counts down the Top 20 end-of-movie Explosions.
- John Scalzi fields a new theory: “Whether a movie counts as science fiction depends on whether the science fiction elements are crucial to the plot.” I wish someone send this essay to Blockbuster, so it would clean out its crappy sci-fi section.
- Popular Mechanics reviews The 5 Geekiest Sci-Fi Movies at Sundance 2009. Is it just me or is Paul Giamatti quickly becoming a fantasy genre favorite?
- Yeah, it’s like shooting fish in a barrel at this point, but here goes nothing: The 10 Worst Superhero Actors of all Time.
Internet
- Ever wondered what a sonic death ray might sound like? Try watching this video of William Shatner interviewing Fran Drescher all the way through. I dare you.
- Jessica Merritt lists The Top 100 Science Fiction Blogs, arranged by their focus.
Literature
- Free Fiction: Listen to “Singularity” by Bill DeSmedt at podiobooks. I’m listening to it now, and I have to admit that it’s a cut above what Poidiobooks usually carries. I’d definitely recommend it.
- Free Fiction: Listen to “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” by F. Scott Fitzgerald at Mister Ron’s Basement.
- Amazon’s Omnivoracious blog has posted a author J.M. McDermott’s choices for 2008’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy books.
- James Enge defines science fiction and fantasy.
- SCI FI Wire snarks over Which SF writer has made us wait the longest for a sequel?
Television
- Interview: Comic Book Resources interviews Wil Wheaton, who lends his voice to the Blue Beetle in the new series Batman: The Brave & The Bold.
- Topless Robot explains 5 Reasons Why the Fringe Team Is the Worst Department in the FBI.
Writing
- Beneath the Cover debunks 7 Publishing Myths.
- Chuck Dixon’s discusses the stupid gun mistakes every writer makes.
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