Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Feminist Blog
I know it’s out-of-date, I know the show has been finished since before I graduated. But I know, too, the bitterness will never end. So here it is in a neat little package, why I still re-watch Firefly. 1. It’s shiny. 2. Joss Whedon is awesome. 3. Psychopathic, super intelligent, weapon wielding young woman? Um,… Read More
Halloween is around the corner and people are preparing for costumes. It seems that walking into a Halloween store, however, is indicative of walking into a Victoria’s Secret: scant cloth and seductive poses are all that women often have to choose from. There is acceptance of objectification of women in the cosplay realm because it’s… Read More
When my fiance and I bought Borderlands last year, we fell in love. The artwork, the music, the game play, the wit and humor, the oh so annoying but lovable Claptrap…it was brilliantly coordinated. We are now playing through both Borderlands and Borderlands 2 to gear up for the upcoming Borderlands: Pre-Sequel. In the world… Read More
I recently made the conversion from long hair to short, donating to Locks of Love. Several years back, I cut my hair into a pixie cut after almost ten years of never cutting it above my shoulders. I would not be alone if I were to say that I did it with some trepidation both… Read More
My introduction to The Legend of Drizzt series came only this year, perhaps later than most. I grew up reading and re-reading mainly the Shannara series (which is extensive), The Lord of the Rings, stories from Garth Nix (young adult fiction), with a little of Stephen King‘s books dotted throughout that timeline. There was an early… Read More
As River Song would say, “Spoilers.” Finally! Netflix has relinquished hold on the most recent season of Doctor Who. Oh the pain of having to wait has been mended. With the new season often comes a new companion or a new doctor. This season we encounter a new companion: Clara Oswald (a.k.a Impossible Girl, a.k.a… Read More
Her Story Arc 