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The Skiffy and Fanty Show Podcasts

Episode 78 — Nihilism in Genre Fiction Roundtable w/ Paul Genesse

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow6.5–NihilismInGenreFictionRoundtableWPaul/Sandf–Episode6.5–NihilismAndGenreFictionRoundtableWPaulGenesse.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSFantasy author Paul Genesse joins us for a lively discussion about darkness and nihilism in science fiction and fantasy.  We cover everything from the good vs. evil dichotomy, war, Game of Thrones, Steven Pinker, and much more! Plus, Paul tells us a bit about his upcoming novel, the Crimson Pact series, and his deepest…darkest…secrets!  Only two of those things are true… We hope you enjoy the episode! Note:  If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 78 — Download (MP3) Intro and Roundtable Discussion w/ Paul Genesse (0:00 – 50:19) Paul’s Website(Buy his books!) The Crimson Pact Shaun’s post on nihilism and genre fiction Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0). That’s all, folks!  Thanks for listening.  See you next week.

Torture Cinema Polls

Coming Soon: Torture Cinema, Christmas 2011

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Last year, we watched Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.  It was a festive monstrosity of a review, opening and ending with a little Christmas cheer. But this year, we’re reaching even farther into the abyss.  That’s right, we’re watching a foreign film…from Norway Finland! Prepare yourselves!  On Dec. 24th, 2011, we’ll release our review of Rare Exports, which may or may not be the most brilliant Christmas horror movie ever made.  And did we mention that we’re going to drink ourselves silly during the recording process?  Yeah…

The Skiffy and Fanty Show Podcasts

Episode 77 — LGBT Speculative Fiction Roundtable w/ JoSelle Vanderhooft

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow6.4–LgbtSpeculativeFictionRoundtableW/Sandf–Episode6.4–LgbtSpeculativeFictionRountableWJoselleVanderhooft.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSThis week’s roundtable is a monster.  JoSelle Vanderhooft, renowned editor of Steam Powered, Steam Powered 2, and many other fascinating collections, joins us for an extensive discussion about LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) speculative fiction, the reception of LGBT people in the community (and publishing), the political side of things, and, of course, JoSelle’s work! We hope you enjoy it the episode! Note:  If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 77 — Download (MP3) Intro and Roundtable Discussion w/ JoSelle Vanderhooft (0:00 – 1:05:50) JoSelle’s Website JoSelle’s Twitter Steam Powered (Buy it!) Steam Powered 2 (Buy it!) Fantastique Gearworks Website (Down right now, but should be back up soon) Fantastique Gearworks (Facebook) Fantastique Gearkworks (Twitter) The Outer Alliance (an amazing community!) Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0). That’s all, folks!  Thanks for listening.  See you next week.

The Skiffy and Fanty Show Podcasts

Monthly Movie Madness #6 — December 2011

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow–MonthlyMovieMadness6–December2011/Sandf–MonthlyMovieMadness6–December2011.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSS2011 is almost over, and there are only a handful of SF/F movies coming out in December for us to talk about.  But talk we do! Tune in and enjoy! Here’s the episode: MMM #6 — Download (MP3) The Movies (from IMDB): Magic to Win Sherlock Holmes:  A Game of Shadows Alvin and the Chipmunks:  Chipwrecked The Adventures of Tintin Mission:  Impossible — Ghost Protocol The Darkest Hour The big question:  which movies do you want to see and which would you rather throw in the dumpster?

Announcements and Errata

Giveaway Announcement: The Ancient Blades Trilogy by David Chandler

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Are you interested in a shot at some free fantasy novels?  Of course you are!  And I’ve got a bunch of free stuff for you all. Over at my personal SF/F blog, I am running a giveaway for David Chandler’s The Ancient Blades Trilogy.  Two people will receive copies of the first two books in the series, and one lucky winner will get the entire set. And what do you have to do for it?  Practically nothing.  Just head over to the post and leave a comment telling me one thing you like about fantasy literature (and a way to contact you, obviously).  It’s that simple! So if you want a shot at some free books, head over and talk about the lovely fantasy genre!

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Flick Bits: Boneshaker by Cherie Priest Optioned for Film!

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According to Deadline, Cherie Priest‘s 2009 steampunk novel Boneshaker (released through Tor) has been optioned for a film by Cross Creek and Hammer Films: Los Angeles, CA – November 30, 2011 – Brian Oliver, President of Cross Creek Pictures, Simon Oakes, Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media Group and President & CEO of Hammer Films and Guy East and Nigel Sinclair, Co-Chairmen of Exclusive Media Group (“Exclusive”) announced today that Hammer has acquired the rights to the novel “Boneshaker” by Cherie Priest for adaptation to the big screen. Project will be co-produced by Hammer and Cross Creek Pictures and co-financed by Exclusive and Cross Creek Pictures. John Hilary Shepherd, a 2010 WGA Award nominee for his work on the first season of the Showtime series, “Nurse Jackie,” is writing the screenplay. Tobin Armbrust, Head of Production is overseeing the project’s development for Hammer Films. Cross Creek recently released The Ides of March, written and directed by and starring George Clooney.  It is also the company behind Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman.  Exclusive Media Group, another key player here, brought us the 2010 American remake of Let the Right One In (retitled Let Me In), and had a hand in many of Cross Creek’s projects. Overall, that sounds like a pretty awesome crew to have behind Priest’s novel.  What do you all think? Congrats to Ms. Priest!  Let’s hope for a wicked awesome steampunk film in our near future!

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