http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:42:42 -0700 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:01:45 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Classic-Halloween-monsters-in-fiction-Ghosts?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner Seen floating above the ground in countless movies, adorning cupcakes, exclaiming "Boo!" on cartoons and plastic lawn ornaments, clinging to windows in gel form, or sending unstable Danish princes on vengeful quests, ghosts are without a do... horror books paranormal movies Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:01:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Classic-Halloween-monsters-in-fiction-Ghosts?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Classic-Halloween-monsters-in-fiction-Frankensteins-monster?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner Seen as cardboard wall decorations, holiday knick-knacks, cookies, and found disembodied on PEZ® dispensers everywhere, Frankenstein's monster has been a Halloween fixture for decades. He is almost universally depicted as a bolt-necked, sq... horror books Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:06:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Classic-Halloween-monsters-in-fiction-Frankensteins-monster?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Edgar-Allan-Poe-in-the-Bronx?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner Edgar Allan Poe, esteemed master of the macabre, lived the last few years of his life in the the Boogie Down Bronx.If ever there was a time to pay respects to this literary pioneer, it's Halloween, a time when all things disturbing and horrifying bec... horror books science fiction Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:33:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Edgar-Allan-Poe-in-the-Bronx?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Classic-Halloween-Monsters-in-Fiction-Mummies?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner   Seen in some form just about anywhere holiday decorations and trinkets are sold, mummies have been part of the collective Halloween menagerie for a long time. Preceding any contemporary depiction, real mummies have been found all over the wor... horror books movies Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:48:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Classic-Halloween-Monsters-in-Fiction-Mummies?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m9d28-U2-goes-scifi?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner The world-famous Irish rock tetrad U2 have already embarked on their 360° Tour—supporting their latest album, No Line On the Horizon—and are bringing with them their very own flying saucer. Nicknamed “the Claw,” the elabo... science fiction music Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:32:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m9d28-U2-goes-scifi?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Speculative-Fiction-101-What-horror-movies-take-place-in-New-York?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner Fall is coming, and with it October: a month where scary movies begin to air on TV as we count down to Halloween. As New York is one of the world’s most metropolitan—and criminally notorious—cities, it’s always been a prime ca... horror movies Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:16:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Speculative-Fiction-101-What-horror-movies-take-place-in-New-York?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Review-of-District-9?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner If you’re at all interested in this movie, I highly recommend seeing it before too much of the story—or hype, or criticism—is spoiled for you. The fewer expectations you have, the more surprised and entertained you may be. But here ... science fiction movies Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:28:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Review-of-District-9?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Speculative-Fiction-101-What-scifi-movies-take-place-in-New-York?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner  As New York is one of the most popular and populous cities in the world, it’s no surprise how often it’s become the setting of so many fantastical stories. From the original 1933 film of King Kong to 2009’s Watchmen, moviemake... science fiction paranormal movies Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:16:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Speculative-Fiction-101-What-scifi-movies-take-place-in-New-York?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d20-HalfBlood-Prince-just-requires-a-bit-of-a-refresher-first?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner With Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince perched, owllike, at the top of the box office right now, it’s a given that most Harry Potter fans have already seen it or have plans to do so. But what of your everyday, ordinary fantasy fans? Is it ... review fantasy movies Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:43:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d20-HalfBlood-Prince-just-requires-a-bit-of-a-refresher-first?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d15-New-anthology-of-Texas-horror?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner Publisher 12 to Midnight has just released an anthology of horror fiction entitled Buried Tales of Pinebox, Texas. Each short story offers one disturbing little slice of this fictitious rural town in eastern Texas—the whole of which is rem... horror books paranormal Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:11:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d15-New-anthology-of-Texas-horror?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jacksons-foray-into-science-fiction-as-Captain-EO?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner   While everyone else talks about Michael Jackson’s preeminent talent and legendary milestones of music history, I like talking about the lesser known endeavors that are yet pretty grandiose.He already made zombie history with th... review science fiction movies video Michael Jackson Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:43:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jacksons-foray-into-science-fiction-as-Captain-EO?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jacksons-Thriller-remembered?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner  With today’s news of the death of Michael Jackson, there’s certainly a lot to talk about and remember. The King of Pop leaves behind an assortment of extreme legacies: profound musical influence, endless and unresolved controve... horror review video Michael Jackson Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:33:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jacksons-Thriller-remembered?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Dragonlance-a-new-book-and-a-contest?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner This year marks the 25th anniversary of Dragonlance, the high fantasy setting that’s been the source of countless novels, D&D game books, computer games, and even an animated movie. To celebrate this event, Wizards of the Coast (the company... books fantasy Wizards of the Coast Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:38:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Dragonlance-a-new-book-and-a-contest?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Send-a-friend-to-GenCon?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner In 62 days the “best four days in gaming” will take place: GenCon Indy 2009. Flames Rising, a horror-based webzine, is holding a contest to pay the badge registration (for all 4 days of the convention) for one lucky person. Send a Fr... fantasy games Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:41:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Send-a-friend-to-GenCon?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Ghostbusters-are-rematerializing?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner Courtesy ghostbustersgame.com Between the first two films, the original cartoon, a host of read-along books, toys and other merchandise, children of the 80s are well-acquainted with the proton-slinging, Manhattan-based Ghostbusters. But today’... science fiction paranormal movies games Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:34:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Ghostbusters-are-rematerializing?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d6-1-books-today-at-Housing-Works-Bookstore-Cafe?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner Courtesy Housing Works Bookstore Cafe The Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, as part of their annual Open Air Street Fair, is offering thousands of donated books, records, and CDs for only $1 today between 10am and 6pm. The Fair includes clothing, shoes... books Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:35:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d6-1-books-today-at-Housing-Works-Bookstore-Cafe?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Free-downloadable-books-at-Wizards-of-the-Coast?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner Courtesy Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast has now released the novel Black Crusade as a free downloadable PDF, which had previously been available only as an online serial. In March, the novel Twilight Falling was similarly released “... books fantasy Wizards of the Coast Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:51:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Free-downloadable-books-at-Wizards-of-the-Coast?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Coraline-the-musical-VillageStyle-and-OffBroadway?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner  First it was a novella (2002). Then a graphic novel (2008). Then a major motion picture (2008). But this year, Coraline—Neil Gaiman’s tale about a lonely girl who finds a fantastical duplicate of her own world behind a mysterious do... theater fantasy Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:36:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Coraline-the-musical-VillageStyle-and-OffBroadway?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Black-Crusade-a-free-online-Ravenloft-novel?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner Wizards of the Coast has posted on their website a free novel, and it’s more than worth checking out. The book is Black Crusade, by Ari Marmell, and was originally intended to be published within the Ravenloft: Dominion line. Before it cou... horror review Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:26:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Black-Crusade-a-free-online-Ravenloft-novel?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Viral-vampires-take-Manhattan?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner This week a book worth noting hits the shelves. Part 1 of a new trilogy and written by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, The Strain might be summed up with this brief excerpt:Gus remembered the look on the fat man’s face, blank and hungr... horror review books Fri, 29 May 2009 15:41:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12470-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Viral-vampires-take-Manhattan?cid=exrss-NY-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner