On March 10th, 1997 we were introduced to Joss Whedon’s cult classic, Buffy the Vampire Slayer…and if you’re anything like me, you haven’t shut up about it since! It’s been over 20 years and the show continues to both keep it’s following and engross new viewers! But what is it about Buffy that makes…
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Do you love traveling? No matter where you fall into the spectrum of answers to that question, you can be sure there are some things to learn from Dr. Who. Now, there’s someone who knows about traveling! He’s been everywhere, in every time frame, with a number of different companions, in a multitude of cultures…
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If there’s one thing I get excited about, it’s new books! I may have a small obsession with them! I particularly love YA Fantasy and Sci-fi books and right now is a wonderful time to be a YA reader! So many wonderful titles are coming out every week, and I’m here to let you know…
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I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve totally immersed myself in different fantasy worlds. Whether it’s a book, a movie, or a tv show, I catch myself longing to be able to visit. Then, the practical side of me takes hold and amends the idea. I won’t go making any travel arrangements…
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Shh, the Statue of Secrecy must not be broken…except there’s a big problem with that because if you’re a HUGE Harry Potter nerd like me, chances are you’ve already downloaded the new app Wizard’s Unite by Pokémon Go creator Niantic Labs! And although according to the tweet below, the game wasn’t set to launch…
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Fantasy and Science Fiction are filled with brave knights, damsels in distress, elf-lords, daring spaceship pilots, and laser welding heroes, but what about the heroes that don’t fit into traditional molds? Today I want to celebrate the Fantasy and Sci-fi heroes who are unconventionally awesome! Here they are in no particular order, cause…
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Very few shows which ran for just 1 season can claim they’ve had such an impact on fans as Firefly! The sci-fi/western mash-up is still drawing in new fans 17 years after its debut. And old fans aren’t going anywhere either! Joss Whedon’s 2002 brainchild has amassed a cult following and has gone down…
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As a psychologist, I love the question of why I and others like fantasy. There’s definitely the aspect of wanting more magic in life, but I believe it goes deeper. Many of my clients’ problems boil down to how they handle real or perceived power imbalances. Fantasy is a great way to explore power and…
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Season 2 of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina dropped on Netflix last month and I, for one, was excited. You see, children of the nineties like myself, knew the character of Sabrina Spellman as portrayed by Melissa Joan Hart very well. Sabrina was a zany teenage girl. A half-mortal, half-witch who spends her time…
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Ah, headcanons…there’s nothing more satisfying than finding the perfect one for your fandom, for your OTP, or to explain a plothole that’s been niggling at you from the recesses of your mind. Not familiar with headcanons? Here’s how Urban Dictionary defines the term. So, without further ado, let’s introduce you to five Fantasy headcanons…
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