A lot of news and speculation from space lately, including the discovery of a very earthlike planet.
We’ve also found some otherworldly holiday greetings!
Author Archives: JD DeLuzio
Movie Review: The Muppets
Jim Henson created the Muppets in the mid-1950s, and they gradually made their way to success, gaining widespread recognition on Sesame Street, but also making frequent appearances on the first season of Saturday Night Live. Their apotheosis occurred in the late 1970s/early 1980s with The Muppet Show, a bizarre faux variety show that saw everyone from Bob Hope to Alice Cooper guest-star1. It led to a very successful Muppet Movie.
Several lesser films followed, along with music, other series, and merchandise.
They’ve been out of the limelight since 19992; this film gives them another shot at fame. It’s not perfect, but it has been made by people who understand why the Muppets succeeded in the first place.
The Walking Dead: “Pretty Much Dead Already”
The Walking Dead‘s mid-season finale brings conflicts to crumbling point—and leaves us with a development both shocking and expected.
Sometimes wisdom hides in a barn.
The Walking Dead Review: “Secrets”
As we near the “mid-season finale,” tensions grow, secrets spread, and Sophie remains among the missing.
Anne McCaffrey, R.I.P.
SFContario 2 and Auroras
Yeah, I’ll get that Walking Dead review up soon. Meanwhile, enjoy some video highlights of SFContario 2.
You want a geek test while you’re waiting for the Geek Test…?
SFContario: Toronto, November 18-20
The second ever SFContario runs this weekend in Toronto. Guests and panelists include John Scalzi, Karl Schroeder, Robert Charles Wilson, Robert Sawyer, and many more– and the Con will be hosting the Auroras.
(A certain Bureau author will be paneling there, too, and running a workshop).
Information here.
Anyone else going?
Once Upon a Time Review: “The Price of Gold”
Review by Kiersten and her son:
Mother and son watch Once Upon a Time. This Sunday night show is reminiscent of The Wonderful World of Disney and family time on Sunday nights.
Teen Superheroes Lure Arch-Perverts
A group of teenagers in Chilliwack, B.C. lured sexual predators online by pretending to be young girls, and then confronted them while wearing superhero outfits.
A news report with highlights appears at the link, but the group has pulled most of their Youtube Videos.
Blockbuster Who?
Harry Potter director David Yates will be directing a big-budget Doctor Who movie, which will likely not star any of the current Doctors.
Information may be found here and in numerous other places.
We meant to post this two days ago! However, we can discuss it any time.