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Get out your string theory textbooks, “The Flea and the Acrobat” injects some theoretical physics into the Stranger Things mythology.
Stranger Things Chapter Four Recap
“The Body” begins with a hypothesis about the events surrounding the death of Will Byers. However, things are not so cut and dried when radio waves, photographs, and pocket knives all reveal more evidence that the Byers boy may in fact be alive.
Stranger Things Chapter Three Recap
Chapter Three of Stranger Things, “Holly, Jolly,” is all about taking initiative to right wrongs and rescue friends. Sadly, we learn the limits of good plans executed with the best intentions.
Stranger Things Chapter Two Recap
“The Weirdo on Maple Street” is all about the one particular individual who seems to have changed everything for the small town of Hawkins.
Stranger Things Chapter One Recap
“The Vanishing of Will Byers” is Chapter One of the Stranger Things saga wherein we are introduced to a mysterious monster, a group of misfits, a missing boy, an odd girl, a bored police chief, and an seemingly evil government body.
Equals: Drake Doremus on Kristen Stewart’s Fans, Truffaut’s Influence, and Anton Yelchin
We recently had a chance to speak to director Drake Doremus about his new film Equals, Kristen Stewart's fans, the influence of Ridley Scott, and more!
The Development Slate Episode 15 – Quantum Leap
Listen as the Dev Slate guys tackle the classic sci-fi drama Quantum Leap.
Interview: Rich Douek on GUTTER MAGIC
We speak with writer Rich Douek about Gutter Magic – a four-issue miniseries that intriguingly mixes urban fantasy realism, steampunk, and science fiction.
CONTEST: Win a CHILDHOOD’S END Prize Pack!
Win a Childhood's End prize pack courtesy of Showcase and Dork Shelf!
The Roundup Episode #3 – Puppets are Great!
This week on The Roundup, Elena and Meg discuss topics including TV spoiler etiquette, Simon Pegg's recent criticism of science fiction and genre films, Kim Kardashian, and reboots.
Orphan Black Episode 2.8 Recap
Hello readers, and welcome to Dork Shelf’s recap of Orphan Black season 2, episode 8, “Variable and Full of Perturbation." Something strange happened this episode, and that strange thing was that this episode was kind of... bland and boring?
Orphan Black Episode 2.7 Recap
This week on Orphan Black, countless secrets were revealed to each of the characters, with some hilarious and devastating consequences.
Orphan Black Episode 2.6 Recap
What happened this episode of Orphan Black? Well, for one we’re finally getting somewhere with our clone mystery, and by “somewhere” I mean we’re at the equivalent of that one pit stop with the big ball of twine—nowhere near the destination, but delightful nonetheless.
Orphan Black Episode 2.5 Recap
Hidey-ho readeroonies! I hope you enjoyed Orphan Black’s season 2, episode 5, “Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est” (translation: “knowledge itself is power”), because otherwise this recap wherein I gush over the skillful storytelling is going to be weird. Don’t make it weird.
Orphan Black Episode 2.4 Recap
On the last episode of Orphan Black, everyone made terrible, terrible life choices.