Looking for something a little different this holiday season? Check out the trailer for "Krampus," coming out this December. The myth of Krampus isn't popular in the U.S.; in fact, many people may not be familiar with Krampus. But he's been steeped in legend and Christmas mythology for centuries. Speaking about the film, co-writer and director Michael Dougherty is quoted as saying, "It's one thing to be terrified or enthralled when you're watching a film. To then leave the theatre and realize it's based on real myths and legends only makes it sink in even deeper."
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Fan of Kickstarter projects and tabletop games?
Check out WALLS and consider donating for your copy!
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In this article on Rolling Out, Mo Barnes discusses the academic benefits of playing RPGs. He specifically reaches out to the black community, encouraging them to give Dungeons and Dragons a look; he points out the need for skills in math, science, and strategy, not to mention imagination, all of which have lifelong benefits for our youth.
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There's a new book on the fantasy shelves, entitled "The Fifth Season."
The first of a series following a group of sorcerers with the power to control volcanoes and seismic activity in a world of natural disasters. Inspired in part by the #BlackLivesMatter campaign, and more specifically, the necessity of taking a hard look at police brutality in general, author N.K. Jemison processes the "systemic racism she lives with, sees, and is trying to come to terms with."
Whatever your views on the politics beneath the prose, The Fifth Season is bound to be an epic fantasy tale that will enthrall.
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As if Stephen King wasn't enough of a rock star, he's now joining a list of speculative fiction peeps, including Stan Lee, James Earl Jones, and George Lucas, who have been awarded the National Medal of Arts. He will receive the award on September 10, 2015.
Way to go, King!
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Couldn't make it to Gen Con this year? No worries. The A.V. Club has the scoop on a number of new games presented at the convention, including Pocket Imperium, London Dread, Hoax, and more.
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So for those of you involved in fandoms (I count myself a member of several), have you looked to see if your fandom does anything with charity? A number of fandoms use their passion to get together and raise money for good causes. Check out this article on Geek and Sundry to see what some of the latest projects have got going on.
Also, I'll be marking my calendar for May 2016. Whedonopolis, anybody? Who's with me?
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This last one might be just for me, but then again, I was a spelling bee nerd back in the day. Might have to hunt down episodes of the Great Australian Spelling Bee and join the throng of people excited about "feel-good TV" and realize how cool being a nerd can be.
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That's it for this week. What cool things in the world of nerdom have I missed? See you all later!
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