Sorry, folks, the Scattering’s shutting its doors. I think we all saw this coming. It was fun. But if you keep writing super cheap indie science fiction, I’ll keep reading it! I just won’t review it… and hey, that’s probably a good thing.
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Tudor Thriller “Bring Up the Bodies” Captivates, Again
I’m far from the only person giving Hilary Mantel a glowing review for Bring Up the Bodies, the second installment in her saga of Thomas Cromwell, the man behind Henry VIII and his ill-starred wives. The critical acclaim, international readership, and heaps of awards for Wolf Hall, published in 2009, may have surprised everyone (Mantel included), but there’s been […]
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How to Converse with Silly, Stupid Ladies (Victorian Life Advice 2.0)
Take note, gentlemen: this might help you on your next date. Or not. Probably not. Our guide to proper 19th-century etiquette, the eminent Cecil B. Hartley, would have been remiss to omit from his 1875 Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette advice on the art of conversation. And lucky for us, almost all of these guidelines have something to […]
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Thuvia, Maid (or Murderess) of Mars — because everyone loves a girl with a gun
I’ve been having some serious fun with Edgar Rice Burroughs’s ”John Carter” series of the early 20th century lately (I’m on book three of eleven, and like the pioneers of old, it’s Mars or bust! or something). But since I’ve already reviewed “A Princess of Mars” and kind of “The Gods of Mars,” it’s time […]
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Review: “To Say Nothing of the Dog” (plus, proof that the Victorians really, really loved their cats)
In the year 2057 — when getting a Ph.D. in history is a high-risk endeavor requiring mental and physical endurance, athleticism, a working knowledge of quantum mechanics and Victorian table manners, and, as always, a firm grasp of the Chicago Manual of Style — Ned Henry is a doctoral candidate on a mission. The stakes? […]
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“A Princess of Mars” and John Carter, the Prince of Pulp Sci-Fi
Literally just minutes ago (as of this writing) I finished Edgar Rice Burroughs’s 1912 novel “A Princess of Mars,” and I’m fairly convinced that it’s the best worst early-20th-century science fiction novel ever published. That should be no secret, considering that this book, the first in an 11-part series, was the inspiration for Disney’s recent […]
What the History?
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!Viva Cristo Rey! Some historical background for the movie “For Greater Glory”
I haven’t seen much publicity for it, but the movie titled Cristiada in Mexico and For Greater Glory in the United States is coming to theaters June 1st. I imagine a sizable number of moviegoers will fill the seats so they can watch Eva Longoria (or, for ladies who prefer older gentlemen, Peter O’Toole). I don’t imagine that […]
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Tudor Thriller “Bring Up the Bodies” Captivates, Again
I’m far from the only person giving Hilary Mantel a glowing review for Bring Up the Bodies, the second installment in her saga of Thomas Cromwell, the man behind Henry VIII and his ill-starred wives. The critical acclaim, international readership, and heaps of awards for Wolf Hall, published in 2009, may have surprised everyone (Mantel included), but there’s been […]
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How to Converse with Silly, Stupid Ladies (Victorian Life Advice 2.0)
Take note, gentlemen: this might help you on your next date. Or not. Probably not. Our guide to proper 19th-century etiquette, the eminent Cecil B. Hartley, would have been remiss to omit from his 1875 Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette advice on the art of conversation. And lucky for us, almost all of these guidelines have something to […]
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Victorian Life Advice, Part 1: “Keep Your Eye on the Main Chance”
Unless I’ve grown up completely out of the cultural loop (and that’s a distinct possibility), most young people don’t spend their free time reading etiquette handbooks anymore. I graduated from college Saturday, and I didn’t get a single volume titled “The Ladies’ Guide to Politeness” (a major disappointment, needless to say). True, self-help books are […]
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The Awkward Moment When You Insist on 19th-century Etiquette in Daily Life
Uncomfortable Scenario #1: You’re walking across campus when you spot an acquaintance a couple yards away, coming towards you down the sidewalk. You know he/she/it must have seen you too, but you don’t know whether to say hey, just smile, or even make eye contact. Ultimately one of you ends up pulling your cell phone […]
Featured TV
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Nerd Alert! Community Goes “Ready Player One”
To inherit the estate of a dead business tycoon, an underdog and his eccentric group of friends must work together to beat a fiendishly difficult video game rife with 80s pop culture references and all the while try to keep a step ahead of an evil corporate cheater. SF fans might recognize this as the […]
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More proof that William Cullen Bryant should have been a vampire:
I’m so going to embarrass myself right now. You know how the other day I wrote a long rambling post about various historical figures who–if they weren’t–at least should have been vampires? Top of my list was the 19th-century Romantic poet William Cullen Bryant. I cited his obsession with death and creepy face, but I realize […]
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LOST Kill Count
Some statistical analysis for the Losties out there. Kind of. For the last six months, I’ve been re-watching LOST (yes, all of it), and recently finished up season five. Meanwhile, two astonishingly illegible post-its have been taped to my desk. Their purpose? Tracking the violent acts of characters in the show. Here’s what I have […]
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General John Locke? (“Harsh Realm” tv series)
So, apparently, before he was telling people they can’t tell him what he can’t do, Terry O’Quinn had a starring role in the 1999 sci-fi series “Harsh Realm.” I haven’t actually watched more than the youtube clip from the pilot below, but I was kind of put off by… well, you’ll see: This was brought […]
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What the Heaven and Hell!? (V gets religious)
Or, how a show I used to really enjoy has suspended my suspension of disbelief. I wanted to write this a week ago, but there is no wrath, after all, like an atheist socked in the face with preachy religious messages in the middle of a science fiction program that’s supposed to be about, well, […]
Thanks for all the fun posts! And reviewing some of my stuff. I wish you the best in all your endeavors.
(By the way, the final Miscorrection book will be out within the month.)
What he said. Hopefully your time is now being taken up by bigger and better things, but I’ll miss The Scattering. Thanks again for the review, and best of luck.