TV spot for ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’
The first TV spot for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes broadcast recently, and although brief, it is amazing. The forthcoming film takes place ten years after Rise of the Planet of the Apes after a virus has destroyed vast segments of humanity. Meanwhile, the ape population has grown. Now the apes are on […]
NOAH discussion at Cinefantastique’s Spotlight Podcast
I was fortunate to be a guest at Cinefantastique Online with their Spotlight Podcast 5-13.1 with the discussion of NOAH. I commented on the film as a piece of cinema, and was also able to provide some thoughts on interpreting biblical texts and how this relates to religious communities and film artistry. Listen here.
Lilith in Folklore and the Bible
A brief but interesting item in this post. In keeping up with ongoing elements and developments in biblical studies I came across a blog I hadn’t read before. It included a post titled “Lilith in the Bible and Jewish Folklore.” Readers may have heard of Lilith from Jewish folklore with the idea that she was […]
‘The Walking Dead’ and the haunted world
In this writer’s estimation the second half of Season 4 of The Walking Dead television series has been rather slow. This is, of course, deliberate as the destruction of the prison and the fragmentation of the group allows for the development of back stories and an exploration of how the characters respond to their new […]
‘Transcendence’ featurette on transhumanism and artificial intelligence
2014 could be a great year for serious science fiction films. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes premiers July 18 in theaters nationwide, and even sooner than that Spring will see the release of Transcendence. Transcendence addresses transhumanism and artificial intelligence. Below is the film’s synopsis. Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost […]
The Real History of Science Fiction Airs April 19 on BBC America
This looks like a promising series airing on BBC America, The Real History of Science Fiction. The first episode airs April 19. The description from the website: OVERVIEW BBC AMERICA delves into the real history of science fiction with filmmakers, writers, actors and graphic artists looking back on their experiences and on how their obsession […]
Robertson: Watching Horror Films Can Lead to Demonic Possession
Pat Robertson is known for theological gaffes over the course of his televangelist career. In this video he warns about the possibility of demonic possession by watching horror films. I must admit I’ve had some conservative Christians accuse me of suffering from this malady given my interests in the fantastic and the macabre, but I’m […]
2014 Lemax Spookytown Preview
One of the highlights and early kickoff of each Halloween season is the release of Lemax Spooky Town items that arrive in Michael’s stores nationwide in August each year. In the Spring the preview for each new annual release of pieces is made available, but this year we are in for a treat in that […]
Call for Papers: Additional chapters needed for “Characters of ‘The Walking Dead'”
CALL FOR PAPERS ON “CHARACTERS OF THE WALKING DEAD“ This volume is currently under contract with McFarland & Company Inc. Publishers and is co-edited by Kim Paffenroth and John Morehead. As the title indicates, we are seeking chapter submissions that focus on the characters of The Walking Dead television series and uses the characters as […]
Dark Horse: March 22 is Hellboy Day
Dark Horse Comics designated March 22 Hellboy Day to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the comic. Read more here.
