Monthly Archives: January 2022

#42 – Blockbuster Films Part II: Superheroes Go Mainstream

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

As Hollywood moved into the twenty-first century, it found a new formula for superhero stories that catapulted them to some of the most popular stories in sci-fi. In this episode, we explore the history of superheroes in film and how … Continue reading →

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Which State Has Produced the Most US Presidents?

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

President Joe Biden has been in office for one year today. But this post isn’t about him—not directly. This post is about all of America’s Presidents. (Yes, even that one. And that one.) On this anniversary, I decided to answer … Continue reading →

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#41 – Blockbuster Films Part I: The Rise of CGI

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

In the 1980s and ’90s, blockbuster films became a staple of Hollywood and of science fiction, and their rise went hand in hand with the development of CGI technology. In this episode, we explore the ways CGI has contributed to … Continue reading →

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Putting My Life Back Together; or, Starting Over on New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

Okay, don’t worry. I’m being over-dramatic with that title. My life is about as much in order as it can be in the current mess, and no one actually does their New Year’s resolutions, right? But you know what? I … Continue reading →

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#40 – Michael Crichton

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

Michael Crichton was a huge influence on science fiction in the 1990s and 2000s, particularly through the many movie adaptations of his work. In this episode, I given an overview of his writings and his work in Hollywood. Book recommendation: Sphere … Continue reading →

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