A Signature Stink — Star Trek: Lower Decks: “Starbase 80?!”

One of the more challenging storytelling needles to thread is that of the thing that is spoken of dramatically but never seen. It can be risky to actually show the thing, because after all the buildup, you don’t want to risk disappointing the viewer by not living up to what their … | Continue reading


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Visions of Death: The Mind Reader and Second Sight

Protagonists in ‘90s teen horror experience or bear witness to a wide range of terrors, which haunt their memories and dreams. It’s challenging enough to deal with these horrors as they happen, but when you add in visions of past violence and premonitions of things to come, it ge … | Continue reading


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Can’t Miss Indie Press Speculative Fiction for November and December 2024

The end of the year can be a quiet time for publishing, but there’s still plenty happening if you look in the right places. The post Can’t Miss Indie Press Speculative Fiction for November and December 2024 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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What’s With Anime’s Weird Preoccupation With Hands?

From evil appendages to magical hand gestures, hand-related symbolism is everywhere in anime The post What’s With Anime’s Weird Preoccupation With Hands? appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Dune Prophecy Weaves a Tale of Two Timelines

The series operates on stories of the past and present for one character in particular The post Dune Prophecy Weaves a Tale of Two Timelines appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Erewhon Books Announces The Library of Amorlin by Kalyn Josephson

A con artist is hired to earn the trust of a prickly, handsome Librarian in order to dethrone him... The post Erewhon Books Announces The Library of Amorlin by Kalyn Josephson appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Ooh La La! Lady Gaga Will Be in Season 2 of Netflix’s Wednesday

Season two of Wednesday, the Addams Family series centered on Jenna Ortega’s rendition of the macabre titular character, will see Lady Gaga in at least one of the upcoming episodes. Entertainment Weekly broke the news that the singer-actor is currently filming for the show in Eur … | Continue reading


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Read an Excerpt From Amélie Wen Zhao’s The Scorpion and the Night Blossom

The beginning of a dark fantasy duology, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass. The post Read an Excerpt From Amélie Wen Zhao’s The Scorpion and the Night Blossom appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Ideas: Stephen King’s Pet Sematary (Part 13)

We now have all the dominoes set up to support an extremely bad decision... The post Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Ideas: Stephen King’s Pet Sematary (Part 13) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Invasion of the Body Snatchers: All Alien Stories Are Human Stories

Two excellent sci fi films about the death of humanity, compassion, and empathy. The post Invasion of the Body Snatchers: All Alien Stories Are Human Stories appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Revealing Red Tempest Brother by H.M. Long

The epic naval fantasy trilogy concludes with a deadly game of war and espionage on the high-seas. The post Revealing Red Tempest Brother by H.M. Long appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Casts Key Roles for Season 2

We know who will play Long Fen and Joo Dee... The post Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Casts Key Roles for Season 2 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Penultimate Outlander Theme Song Invites You to Look and Listen

How Bear McCreary’s iconic take on “The Skye Boat Song” transforms every season of Outlander The post The Penultimate Outlander Theme Song Invites You to Look and Listen appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Horror Novel Gothictown Getting Series Adaptation at AMC

Emily Carpenter’s upcoming horror novel Gothictown is already getting a television adaptation. According to Deadline, Abby Ajayi (How To Get Away With Murder) is on board to write the series and serve as showrunner and executive producer. Gothictown isn’t set to come out until Ma … | Continue reading


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Jason Reitman, Finn Wolfhard, and Billy Bryk Want to Remake Idle Hands

The devil finds work for idle hands The post Jason Reitman, Finn Wolfhard, and Billy Bryk Want to Remake Idle Hands appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Touring the Solar System: Spacehounds of IPC by E.E. “Doc” Smith

An early, standalone adventure that Smith considered to be his finest work. The post Touring the Solar System: Spacehounds of IPC by E.E. “Doc” Smith appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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On Selecting the Top Ten Genre Books of the First Quarter of the Millennium

What criteria do you use to pick a Top Ten? Where do you start, and what do you cut? It's not easy... The post On Selecting the Top Ten Genre Books of the First Quarter of the Millennium appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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We Know Nothing About Black Panther 3 — Except That Denzel Washington Will Be In It

Washington goes to Wakanda The post We Know Nothing About Black Panther 3 — Except That Denzel Washington Will Be In It appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Reading The Wheel of Time: Alviarin Comes Home, and Meets the Dark One’s Hand inCrossroads of Twilight (Part 14)

Alviarin comes back to Tar Valon to find things not quite as she left them... The post Reading The Wheel of Time: Alviarin Comes Home, and Meets the Dark One’s Hand inCrossroads of Twilight (Part 14) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Revealing Esperance by Adam Oyebanji

A tense sci-fi thriller forthcoming from DAW Books. The post Revealing Esperance by Adam Oyebanji appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read an Excerpt From Hache Pueyo’s But Not Too Bold

The Shape of Water meets Mexican Gothic in this sapphic monster romance novella wrapped in gothic fantasy trappings. The post Read an Excerpt From Hache Pueyo’s But Not Too Bold appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Heretic Makes a Charming Entry in the Religious Horror Genre

If you’ve heard anything about Heretic it’s probably that it’s another great villain turn from Hugh Grant, and I’m pleased to report that his performance surpasses the hype. While, alas, there is no song-and-dance number, he’s even better here than in Paddington 2. All of the bum … | Continue reading


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“Just once, tell me you’re proud of me!” — The Penguin’s “A Great or Little Thing”

It's time for the final showdown between Penguin and Sofia... The post “Just once, tell me you’re proud of me!” — The Penguin’s “A Great or Little Thing” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Return Trailer: Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche Act Up a Storm in Odyssey Adaptation

The film will focus on a part of the epic that never gets much screentime: the return home The post The Return Trailer: Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche Act Up a Storm in Odyssey Adaptation appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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What If…? Asks New Questions in Its Third and Final Season

That's one real big Avenger you got there The post What If…? Asks New Questions in Its Third and Final Season appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Babylon 5 Rewatch: “A Race Through Dark Places”

Winters helps a group of unregistered telepaths, while Delenn makes an effort to get to know Sheridan better... The post Babylon 5 Rewatch: “A Race Through Dark Places” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Thunderbolts* Are Not So Sure About That Team Name

"Do we all just punch and shoot?" Yes, Yelena, it looks that way. The post The Thunderbolts* Are Not So Sure About That Team Name appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Five Thinly Veiled Versions of Rome in SF 

For some science fiction authors, all roads really do lead to Rome. The post Five Thinly Veiled Versions of Rome in SF appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Eighth Mission: Impossible Movie Gets the Doomy Subtitle The Final Reckoning

Tom Cruise wants you to trust him one last time The post The Eighth Mission: Impossible Movie Gets the Doomy Subtitle The Final Reckoning appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Captain America: Brave New World Is Full of Bad Feelings

They're on the brink of war... again The post Captain America: Brave New World Is Full of Bad Feelings appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Chapters 29 and 30

Read new chapters from the new Stormlight Archive book every Monday, leading up to its release on December 6th The post Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Chapters 29 and 30 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Wind and Truth Read-Along Discussion: Chapters 29 and 30

Lift comforts Gavinor, while Rlain and Renarin share some intense visions… The post Wind and Truth Read-Along Discussion: Chapters 29 and 30 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Star Wars: Andor Returns In April

Spring feels very far away right now The post Star Wars: Andor Returns In April appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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A Boy and His Monster: The Water Horse (2007)

A lonely kid saves a mysterious animal, and hijinks ensue... The post A Boy and His Monster: The Water Horse (2007) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Here Are the Winners of the 2024 Ignyte Awards

Congratulations to the winners! The post Here Are the Winners of the 2024 Ignyte Awards appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Amazon MGM Studios to Make Mass Effect TV Adaptation

From the writer of F9: The Fast Saga... The post Amazon MGM Studios to Make Mass Effect TV Adaptation appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Five SFF Stories Featuring Mother-Daughter Relationships

Stories of conflict and sacrifice, but also love, healing, and unbreakable bonds. The post Five SFF Stories Featuring Mother-Daughter Relationships appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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X-Men: Dark Phoenix Writer Simon Kinberg Is Developing a Trilogy of Star Wars Films

Somehow, the Skywalkers might return The post X-Men: Dark Phoenix Writer Simon Kinberg Is Developing a Trilogy of Star Wars Films appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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“This is gonna be Klingon as hell!” — Star Trek: Lower Decks: “A Farewell to Farms”

Boimler and Mariner help a Klingon get his groove back, while Rutherford and Tendi battle Klowahkan food critics... The post “This is gonna be Klingon as hell!” — Star Trek: Lower Decks: “A Farewell to Farms” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Agatha All Along Nailed Some Profound Truths About Witchcraft

Finally, a rich, thoughtful, respectful on-screen portrayal of witches and magic... The post Agatha All Along Nailed Some Profound Truths About Witchcraft appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Out of This World: Books to Read When You Need an Escape

Sometimes you need to step away from reality and lose yourself in fiction: these will help. The post Out of This World: Books to Read When You Need an Escape appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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“Get me an army!” — The Penguin’s “Top Hat”

The Penguin and Sofia move towards their final showdown... The post “Get me an army!” — The Penguin’s “Top Hat” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 17 days ago

An Interview With Anne de Marcken, Author of It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over

De Marcken's novella is not your average zombie story... The post An Interview With Anne de Marcken, Author of It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Babylon 5 Rewatch: “Soul Mates”

Mollari gets a triple-divorce, while Delenn deals with the complications of being part-human... The post Babylon 5 Rewatch: “Soul Mates” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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How the Horse Girl Became Our Most Enduring (and Queerest) Archetype of Girlhood

From equine husbandry to Sexy Horse Husbands, the Horse Girl rides eternal... The post How the Horse Girl Became Our Most Enduring (and Queerest) Archetype of Girlhood appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Chapters 27 and 28

Read new chapters from the new Stormlight Archive book every Monday, leading up to its release on December 6th The post Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Chapters 27 and 28 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Wind and Truth Read-Along Discussion: Chapters 27 and 28

Time to dust off your theories about anti-Stormlight, missing Honorblades, and the various Unmade… The post Wind and Truth Read-Along Discussion: Chapters 27 and 28 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Keeping the Mystery in Loch Ness (1996)

A heartwarming tale of a skeptical scientist who meets his match in the fabled loch... The post Keeping the Mystery in Loch Ness (1996) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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