Is Fantasy an Escape from Reality?
The short answer is no. I could stop there but that seems lame, so here’s the not-too-long-because-I-know-you’re-busy answer. Fantasy Isn’t Merely Escapism […]
Category: Speculative Fiction
Themes of Freedom in Fiction
In honor of Memorial Day, I’m going to delve into the idea of fighting for freedom in fiction. It’s a commonly explored […]
Why Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Season 2 Didn’t Live Up to Expectations
Before you Marvel fans drag me to the gallows for heresy, let me say I love Marvel just as much as the […]
Why Do We Love Doctor Who?
The Doctor. Those two words have reached an almost legendary status. Anyone who’s anyone knows what that means. The Doctor is about […]
Modern Heroines – Chicks Who Can Fight
In my last post I picked on the irksome stereotype of heroes in modern entertainment. Now it’s time for the heroines to […]