“Avoid Magic”: Le Guin’s Case for “Solitude” in the Era of Romantasy

Weighed against the narrative perfection of a Happily Ever After, can there be pleasure in remaining alone? The post “Avoid Magic”: Le Guin’s Case for “Solitude” in the Era of Romantasy appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Marine Life Weirder Than Space Aliens

Colonial animals like the Portuguese Man o' War push the boundaries on life as we know it... The post Marine Life Weirder Than Space Aliens appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Boys Season Five Trailer Teases Its Supernatural Reunion

They're in fear for their lives and I don't think the long arm of the law is the problem here The post The Boys Season Five Trailer Teases Its Supernatural Reunion appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Wind and Truth Reread: Chapters 137-140

Major character arcs are resolved and victories achieved, but the fate of the world remains in doubt. The post Wind and Truth Reread: Chapters 137-140 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Original 1977 Star Wars (Yes, That Version) Is Returning to Theaters in 2027

The details are as fuzzy as the movie's surviving prints, but you will be able to see the original version of Star Wars in theaters again. The post The Original 1977 Star Wars (Yes, That Version) Is Returning to Theaters in 2027 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Pluribus Episode 6’s Surprise Cameo Star Had No Idea What Their Shocking Scene Was About

Drink HDP, it's good for you The post Pluribus Episode 6’s Surprise Cameo Star Had No Idea What Their Shocking Scene Was About appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Bryan Fuller Keeps Teasing Pushing Daisies Season 3

The facts were these: everybody wants this. The post Bryan Fuller Keeps Teasing Pushing Daisies Season 3 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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What to Watch and Read This Weekend: Mountain Goats in Print, Teen Wolves on Netflix

Plus: 100 Nights of Hero and crossword puzzles. The post What to Watch and Read This Weekend: Mountain Goats in Print, Teen Wolves on Netflix appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Westeros Gets Better Jokes and Worse Wigs in New A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Trailer

One does wonder if there are any named female characters in this series. The post Westeros Gets Better Jokes and Worse Wigs in New A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Trailer appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Nearly 15 Years Later, the Detroit RoboCop Statue Has Finally Found a Home

What began as an online joke has finally become part of the city. The post Nearly 15 Years Later, the Detroit RoboCop Statue Has Finally Found a Home appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Getting Rid of Rosie: Lynda Simmons’ Supernatural Comedy to Get Film Adaptation

The film will go under the title, Get Over It The post Getting Rid of Rosie: Lynda Simmons’ Supernatural Comedy to Get Film Adaptation appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read an Excerpt From A War of Wyverns by S.F. Williamson

Language is the greatest weapon in a war between humans and dragons—and one translator has the power to change the world. The post Read an Excerpt From A War of Wyverns by S.F. Williamson appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Leslie Odom Jr. to Adapt the Strange Story of Sammy Davis Jr.’s Church of Satan Connection

The project is based on a 2024 Rolling Stone article by Alex Bhattacharji The post Leslie Odom Jr. to Adapt the Strange Story of Sammy Davis Jr.’s Church of Satan Connection appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Gift That Keeps on Taking: Fatal Secrets

Stop giving the traumatized girl late night shifts at the haunted toy shop! The post The Gift That Keeps on Taking: Fatal Secrets  appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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“We’re all losers, and we lost” — Thunderbolts*

This movie is an absolute delight — while also dealing with some serious themes. The post “We’re all losers, and we lost” — Thunderbolts* appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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What Keeps You Reading?

Becoming a reader is different than *staying* a reader... The post What Keeps You Reading? appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Five SFF Short Stories Told Through Articles and Reviews

Speculative tales that unfold through (fictional) pieces of journalism. The post Five SFF Short Stories Told Through Articles and Reviews appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Solaris Books Announces Valkyrie Moon by Ryan Kunz

A sweeping science fantasy debut arriving in Spring 2027! The post Solaris Books Announces Valkyrie Moon by Ryan Kunz appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Read an Excerpt From Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez

She was never meant to be seen. Now she’s a weapon the world can’t ignore. The post Read an Excerpt From Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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The Magic Faraway Tree Trailer Brings Enid Blyton’s Classic Fantasy Book to Life

There are more than a few laughs in store as well in this very British film The post The Magic Faraway Tree Trailer Brings Enid Blyton’s Classic Fantasy Book to Life appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Trailer Has Ralph Fiennes Wielding a Potential Cure

His test subject? None other than everyone’s favorite infected, Samson The post 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Trailer Has Ralph Fiennes Wielding a Potential Cure appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu Is an Imaginative High-Tech Thriller

Ken Liu's latest examines the "complexities of artistry…" The post All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu Is an Imaginative High-Tech Thriller appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Anime Studios Claim Amazon Added AI-Generated Dubs Without Their Permission

The No Game, No Life: Zero distributors deny giving Amazon their permission to upload the controversial AI-generated dubs. The post Anime Studios Claim Amazon Added AI-Generated Dubs Without Their Permission appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Old-School Scream Queens: Sam J. Miller’s “Courtney Lovecraft’s Book of the Dead”

Welcome back to Reading the Weird, in which we get girl cooties all over weird fiction, cosmic horror, and Lovecraftiana—from its historical roots through its most recent branches. This week, we cover Sam J. Miller’s “Courtney Lovecraft’s Book of the Dead”, first published in Nig … | Continue reading


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Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects Is a Surprisingly Great SF Series

There's so much more to this thoughtful, affecting show than you might expect. The post Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects Is a Surprisingly Great SF Series appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Absolutely Everyone Is Trying to Kill Samara Weaving in the Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Trailer

Doubling the stakes isn't enough. Let's do a quadruple. The post Absolutely Everyone Is Trying to Kill Samara Weaving in the Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Trailer appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Rocketship X-M: The First Space Adventure of the Atomic Era

Even cheap, rushed sci fi can be surprisingly prescient (at least about some things...) The post Rocketship X-M: The First Space Adventure of the Atomic Era appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Five SFF Narratives That Start With Characters Waking Up With Amnesia

"Who am I?" is always a great way to kick off a story... The post Five SFF Narratives That Start With Characters Waking Up With Amnesia appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Eternity Tries to Break the Mold, But Only Bends It Slightly

If you're looking for an afterlife romance, this might fit the bill... but don't expect it to do anything surprising. The post Eternity Tries to Break the Mold, But Only Bends It Slightly appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Infernal Gravity and the Logic of Death Scenes: Ada Palmer’s Inventing the Renaissance

A fascinating look at how societies manufacture the myth of a Golden Age The post Infernal Gravity and the Logic of Death Scenes: Ada Palmer’s Inventing the Renaissance appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Beignet Blanc Stars in Surprise Sesame Street–Knives Out Crossover Short

The best part might be the consideration given to Cookie Monster's nostrils The post Beignet Blanc Stars in Surprise Sesame StreetKnives Out Crossover Short appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Cast Your Vote for the Best SFF of the Year!

Books! Movies! TV shows! Video games! Short fiction! And more!! The post Cast Your Vote for the Best SFF of the Year! appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 6 days ago

Reading The Wheel of Time: Philosophy Has Upsides and Downsides in The Gathering Storm (Part 10)

The meeting between Rand and Moridin is just one of the highlights of this set of chapters. The post Reading The Wheel of Time: Philosophy Has Upsides and Downsides in The Gathering Storm (Part 10) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Anne Hathaway Goes Full Diva in the Trailer for David Lowery’s Mother Mary

Not sure you wanna say yes to this dress, Anne The post Anne Hathaway Goes Full Diva in the Trailer for David Lowery’s Mother Mary appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Things I Wish I’d Known When Starting a Book Collection

Handy advice for overly enthusiastic bookworms (you know who you are) The post Things I Wish I’d Known When Starting a Book Collection appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Star Wars: The Acolyte Creator Says She “Was Not Surprised” by the Show’s Cancellation

Leslye Headland saw the writing on the wall with The Acolyte, though the experience left her with some thoughts about the future of Star Wars. The post Star Wars: The Acolyte Creator Says She “Was Not Surprised” by the Show’s Cancellation appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Tickets and Showtimes Quietly Go Live as Netflix Preps Theatrical Release

Regal Cinemas seems to have published the tickets and showtimes for the Stranger Things finale a bit early. The post Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Tickets and Showtimes Quietly Go Live as Netflix Preps Theatrical Release appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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There Is Only One Explanation for Elphaba’s Cardigan in Wicked: For Good

When you're trying to make a scene really unsexy, add a drapey sweater, I guess? The post There Is Only One Explanation for Elphaba’s Cardigan in Wicked: For Good appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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IT: Welcome to Derry Deals With Daddy Issues — “In the Name of the Father”

Ingrid. What are you DOING, Ingrid. The post IT: Welcome to Derry Deals With Daddy Issues — “In the Name of the Father” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Doctor Who Spinoff The War Between the Land and the Sea Gets a New Trailer — but Still No U.S. Release Date

The Doctor is also nowhere to be found The post Doctor Who Spinoff The War Between the Land and the Sea Gets a New Trailer — but Still No U.S. Release Date appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Babylon 5 Rewatch: “Rumors, Bargains, and Lies”

Delenn seeks help to end the civil war that has broken out on Minbar... The post Babylon 5 Rewatch: “Rumors, Bargains, and Lies” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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I Tracked Down the Film that Traumatized Me as a Kid, and Found a Forgotten Gem

Weird, ambitious art — the kind that sticks with you for decades — is always worth searching for. The post I Tracked Down the Film that Traumatized Me as a Kid, and Found a Forgotten Gem appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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A Real-Life Monster Movie

Giant mindless monsters swarm the coasts, overwhelm fisheries, and defying all attempts to stop them... The post  A Real-Life Monster Movie appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Wind and Truth Reread: Chapters 133-136

Tables are turned, knives are out, Blades are reclaimed, and a throne is saved! The post Wind and Truth Reread: Chapters 133-136 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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What to Watch This Weekend: 3000 Mystery Science Theaters? In this Economy?

Plus: Stranger Things and the best movie about food ever made. The post What to Watch This Weekend: 3000 Mystery Science Theaters? In this Economy? appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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Chloé Zhao Recreated an Iconic Prop From One of Her Favorite Buffy Episodes and Gave it To Sarah Michelle Gellar

Zhao also shares some thoughts about her preferred Buffy love interests. The post Chloé Zhao Recreated an Iconic Prop From One of Her Favorite Buffy Episodes and Gave it To Sarah Michelle Gellar appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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A Few of Reactor’s Favorite MST3K Experiences

The best way to celebrate Turkey Day. The post A Few of Reactor’s Favorite MST3K Experiences appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 12 days ago

Squamous Puzzles: Lucy Snyder’s Sister, Maiden, Monster (Part 7)

The gods are apparently pleased with Savannah's murderous new lifestyle... The post Squamous Puzzles: Lucy Snyder’s Sister, Maiden, Monster (Part 7) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


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