Slice of SciFi

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“The Art and Making of Frankenstein”: Sheila O’Malley on documenting a gothic classic
November 22, 2025

Writer, editor and film critic Sheila O'Malley has written The Art and Making of Frankenstein from Insight Editions, a coffee table reference book for the new Netflix feature Frankenstein, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro.

“Witchy Ways”: Jane Clark explores redemption, grief, and magic
November 19, 2025

Director and writer Jane Clark talks about her supernatural queer romance, Witchy Ways, an indie feature that dives into relationships, found family, redemption and magic.

Marvel Age of Comics: Chris Ryall explores “Daredevil: Born Again”
November 15, 2025

Comics writer, editor and historian Chris Ryall talks about his new book, "Daredevil: Born Again: An Exploration", part of Bloomsbury Academic's new Marvel Age of Comics series featuring deep dives into historical eras, origins, and epic storylines from 8

“War Wolf”: Steve Orlando on the power in truth and lies
November 12, 2025

Comics writer Steve Orlando talks about WAR WOLF, his new pulp sci-fi limited series project with artist Marco Perugini from Mad Cave Studios.

Marvel Age of Comics: Stuart Moore examines early “Doctor Strange”
November 08, 2025

Writer and comics editor Stuart Moore talks about his new book, "Doctor Strange: A Decade of Dark Magic", part of Bloomsbury Academic's new Marvel Age of Comics series featuring deep dives into historical eras, origins, and epic storylines from 85 years o

“The Space Between the Trees”: Norm Konyu on bending space and time
November 01, 2025

Graphic novel writer and artist Norm Konyu talks about his newest standalone story, THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TREES, available now from Titan Comics.

“Strange Cargo: The Doom of The Demeter”: Horror on stage in Chicago
October 18, 2025

Playwright Tim Griffin talks about Strange Cargo: the Doom of the Demeter, a new horror stage production at CityLit in Chicago, performances from October 18-November 23, 2025.

“Beast of War”: Kiah Roache-Turner takes on sharks during wartime
October 11, 2025

Writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner talks about Beast of War, and since he's always wanted to make a shark movie, he went with one in a historical World War II setting.

“Horror’s New Wave”: Dave Schilling talks about the history of Blumhouse
October 04, 2025

Journalist and author Dave Schilling talks about the new book Horror's New Wave: 15 Years of Blumhouse, celebrating the impact Blumhouse has had on horror entertainment with now-iconic franchises, and sometimes unconventional storytelling.

“Infinite Summer”: Director Miguel Llansó looks at transcendence through technology
October 01, 2025

Writer-director Miguel Llans talks about his scifi-thriller feature INFINITE SUMMER, exploring the mystery behind a suspicious new meditation app that three vacationing friends are introduced to.