Category: geek culture
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Epic fantasy as a genre
I have often pondered whether my series, The Light and Shadow Chronicles, falls under the ‘Epic Fantasy’ or ‘High Fantasy’ genre, but what exactly is the difference between the two?
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Special Abilities in Film and Literature
Now more than ever, readers and viewers want to dive deep into fantasy worlds, and creating a unique reason for special abilities helps them do just that.
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The Top 10 MCU Movies – Guest Post
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been one of the best things to happen to this planet in the last 10 years. This guest post ranks the top 10. Would your choices be the same?
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5 Battlestar Galactica Games That Need To Be Made
Have you been waiting for a decent Battlestar Galactica game? You’re not alone. In this article we provide a run down of the 5 games we all want to see
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Bring me Thanos! An in-depth discussion of Avengers: Infinity War
Bring me Thanos! An in-depth discussion of Avengers: Infinity War. Check out this episode of BLEEP: the podcast with Alex Thomas and D.M. Cain
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How was The Phoenix Project inspired by D.M. Cain’s love of geek culture?
The Phoenix Project – written for geeks by a geek. D.M. Cain explores how The Phoenix Project was inspired by her love of geek culture
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Can Universal Still Build A Monster Universe?
For those interested in expanded worlds in fiction, Universal’s Dark Universe has been something to keep an eye on. However, it has failed to live up to the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this article, we explore why.
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9/10 stars for Marvel’s Black Panther
Wakanda is a beautiful and vibrant example of exquisite world-building. A stunning world more developed than anything we have seen in the Marvel universe to date. But what makes Black Panther truly shine is the maturity of the plot.
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7 upcoming movies for fans of extended universes
It’s an interesting time for geeks the world over as science fiction, fantasy and superheroes take over our screens. The Marvel and DC phenomenon has exploded in recent years, showering us with a whole range of excellent (mostly excellent…) films and series to enjoy. Once, comic books were viewed as for the geeky underbelly of…
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Avengers:Infinity War trailer review
The new trailer for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ was released yesterday.Here it is if you haven’t seen it yet: Here’s a quick run-down of what I made of it – the good and bad parts. PROs: That music ❤ The epic combinations of characters: Thor and Rocket together (squeeeee!) This amazing shot: CONs: I’m not convinced…
Immersive fantasy fiction 