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Shadows over the Tomb Raider (1997-2018)

December 7, 2019 editorsfantastika Leave a comment

In this two-part essay, Kerry tackles the ethics surrounding the portrayal of archaeological adventure in video games.

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Almanac of the Dead – Part Two: Trickster Storytelling and the Gothic in Almanac of the Dead

July 28, 2019 editorsfantastika Leave a comment

Madelyn Marie Schoonover discusses the controversial reception of Almanac of the Dead in this second half of a two part essay that explores the role of humour in Silko’s novel and how the role of trickster storyteller shares characteristics with the Gothic mode.

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Almanac of the Dead – Part One: Gossip, Humour, and Storytelling in Almanac of the Dead and Kochininako

June 30, 2019 editorsfantastika Leave a comment

Madelyn Marie Schoonover discusses the controversial reception of Almanac of the Dead in this first half of a two part essay that explores whether such responses miss the humour of the text and in fact reflect on more ingrained cultural assumptions.

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Subvert Expectations, Rinse, and Repeat: The Good Place’s Premise Problem?

June 10, 2019 editorsfantastika Leave a comment

Katarina O’Dette explores the importance of subverting expectations in Fantastika texts and how successful the twists of the third season of The Good Place are.

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Breaking “The Iron Throne”: Game of Thrones (2008-2019) Season Eight, Episode Six

May 21, 2019 editorsfantastika

The final part in Tania Evans’ review of the last season of Game of Thrones. The end is upon us, but who will emerge from the ashes and can the wheel be broken?

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“The Bells”: Game of Thrones (2008-2019) Season Eight, Episode Five

May 14, 2019 editorsfantastika

Part 5 of Tania Evans’ review of the last season of Game of Thrones. The second major battle is upon us, but who will emerge victorious and what consequences will there be.

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“The Last of the Starks”: Game of Thrones (2008-2019) Season Eight, Episode Four

May 7, 2019 editorsfantastika

Part 4 of Tania Evans’ review of the last season of Game of Thrones. As one war comes to closer, another lingers on the horizon.

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“The (Very) Long Night”: Game of Thrones (2008-2019) Season Eight, Episode Three

May 2, 2019 editorsfantastika

Part 3 of Tania Evans’ review of the last season of Game of Thrones. The longest battle in film or television history is here, but what does it portend for the rest of the season? What boundaries are broken, which re-affirmed?

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“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”: Game of Thrones (2008-2019) Season 8 Episode 2

April 23, 2019 editorsfantastika

Part 2 of Tania Evans review of the last season of Game of Thrones. Reunions, politics and the eave of battle, but what will remain after?

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“Winter is Here”: Game of Thrones (2008-2019) Season 8 Episode 1 “Winterfell”

April 16, 2019 editorsfantastika

As the last season of the epic Game of Thrones begins, Tania Evans offers the first of a series of episode reflections to discuss, question, and comment on this exciting conclusion.

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