DISCUSSIONS FROM THE OTHERHOOD

Who are you when you read or watch speculative fiction? Are you the protagonist? Are you the omniscient observer? Are you the anti-hero? Does your ethnicity or sex alter your perspective or point of view? How long did you commiserate with Norman Bates? These and other questions on the October 21st edition of Other Sci-Fi

In the previous podcast we discussed the original BladeRunner and what we expected to see in BladeRunner 2049 based upon the critic's reviews. Well... suffice it to say... not exactly what we expected. Join us tonight to discuss your and our take on BladeRunner 2049.

So here it is the new Blade Runner film after long last, but does this incarnation do justice to the last or the Philip K. Dick story. Should we be saving up our ducats to see this or should we hold on to our nostalgia?

The long-awaited Star Trek Discovery has launched and rocketed. After waiting with 'bated breath to see the first Star Trek series in over ten years... How did you rate it... Hit or a Miss?

Stephen King's "IT" was produced in a 1990 made for television version and the new 2017 film turn. Let's discuss "IT" and how the two productions though based upon the same material, differ; and yes... THERE WILL BE SPOILERS!!

Black Panther - a King, an intellect, a beloved hero. Luke Cage, a criminal, a brawler, a hero... but for hire. Why was this dichotomy made? Let's talk about it.

The cinematic remake of Stephen King's "IT" made its debut this week. Dark Tower premiered last month. We started thinking about the amount of Stephen King adaptations and were surprised with how many there are. Take a look at Horror New Net's "complete" list ( http://horrornews.net/43865/the-complete-list-of-stephen-king-adaptations/) and join us to discuss your favorites and to challenge whether...

There's this show that EVERYBODY'S talking about, everywhere you turn. There's references dropped everywhere and it seems like EVERYBODY'S watching it; except you. Maybe you tried it once and couldn't get into it, maybe you have no desire to even try, but tell us why. And also tell us what we're missing by not watching the show that you watch but we don't. (In fact, we start looking for an exit wh...

It's all over but the shouting (weeping, swearing, gagging). Was it all it was cracked up to be? Were you pleasantly or unpleasantly surprised? Do you see another Defenders in the future or hope this was the end? Let's talk about it!

Continuing our discussion of Netflix's Marvel Defenders. After bingeing the first three episodes, what are your thoughts? Do you think you'll be engaged enough to make it to the end? Come join us to see if your notes are the same as ours.

Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist, the Defenders are headed to Netflix. After two years of preparation and introduction the Defenders are here, but did the performances and plots engage you enough to take the plunge? Join us tonight to recap the series' Marvel heroes who make up this quartet and tell us whether you're ready for more?!

Jon us as we discuss the sci-fi, Fantasy and Horror projects that show true acts of loyalty, where a producer or director or writer cares so much about their actor friends and are so completely loyal that they will allow their actor friends to completely destroy their projects and sometimes more than once... We'll show you ours. Show us yours.

In the course of researching our projects, what research materials are so fascinating they become part of our â??recommended readingâ?? to others list? Join us to share the sources that were so eye-opening they forever changed your perspective on the subject?

Just as we consume empty calories and say it's comfort food what books, television shows, movies, music, do we turn to when we need that mental pick-me-up? What's on cable that, if we come across it channel surfing, that laundry goes unfolded until it's over? What favorite book do we thumb through and next thing you know, it's morning? What have you watched so many times you immediately know where...

Join us to discuss nearly 50 years of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes, the most recent incarnation of the Planet of the Apes franchise. And yes, there will be some spoilers.

Join us on OTHER SCI-FI as we discuss Monsters from Aliens and Apes to Vampires and Zombies and everything in between. How do the things that scare us reflect the current zeitgeist?

What book, TV show or movie got a raw deal? What genre material was actually better than the popular/critical reception? Join us during the podcast to tell us what you believe deserves a second look or a second chance?

Join us to discuss the upcoming Black Panther Film and how Marvel distinguishes between the "black" Luke Cage and African Black Panther.

We'll be talking Wonder Woman and all the positive and negative hype surrounding DC's current superhero offering.

What is it about the genre that everyone buys into but nobody ever explains, like, is the transporter a translator or a 3D fax machine? Why are all the Dead Walking around? Was human batteries the best solution the Matrix could come up with? Would a crucifix stop a non-Christian vampire? We delve into the mysteries that strain our suspension of disbelief.

There's an old saying... "When people hate you, you can do no right; but if they love you , you can do no wrong." Tonight we discuss how we excuse plot holes and worse in the films, shows and media that we like while decrying those things in projects that we dislike.

What story ended on what was supposed to be a positive note, but when you thought about itâ?¦ Were Belle and the Beast beheaded when the Revolution swept through France? Did Bruce and Selina get bored sitting espressos in that little café? (And not having his â??mentorâ??sâ?? years of training, resources and functional psychosis, was Robin John Blakeâ??s first â??Knightâ?? on the job his last?) J...

Why is Star Trek still popular after half a century? Why do some people consider Star Wars a religion? Why do people who donâ??t vote so knowledgeable about the politics of Westeros? We examine why some fans become fanatics, what makes our (or their) favorite shows tick, and why that particular lightning never seems to strike again. Join us to discuss what it is that they do to make us their dieh...

Join the crew of OTHER SCI FI as we discuss the genre performances that make you proud to be a Sci-Fi, Horror and/or Fantasy addict. Tell us why your favorite, actress, actor or ensemble makes the sci-fi, horror or fantasy experience real for you!

We talk about the composers and use of music in genre ventures. What rocks and what stinks? What captures the moment and what misses the mark? What are our personal favorites and what makes us want to plug our ears? What makes a good film score and what makes you wish Dolby had never been invented? Join us to discuss the most effective genre music.