It is not secret that the original Dune novel, written by Frank Herbert, inspired a lot of George Lucas’s Star Wars franchise. And no secret either that the cinematic achievement of Star Wars, especially on the visual front, were heavily…
Dune, released in two parts (so far), is a massive, sprawling sci-fi epic that heavily features themes of ecology, rebellion, and nature. Avatar, released in two parts (so far), is a massive, sprawling sci-fi epic that heavily features themes of…
Susannah Dean, a central figure in Stephen King’s epic The Dark Tower series, is a character of profound complexity and resilience. When we meet Susannah, she isn’t Susannah yet, but rather both Odetta Holmes and Detta Walker. Through her experiences…
Without a doubt, Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series is one of the most notable fantasy works of the second half of the 20th century. It’s in no way an exaggeration to put it alongside the likes of The Lord of the…
Drawn by Roland Deschain through a magic doorway, Eddie Dean of New York begins his adventure to the Dark Tower angry, confused, and going through heroin withdrawal. Yet despite these less-than-humble origins, Eddie ends up playing a pivotal role in…
The lead protagonist of Steven King’s The Dark Tower series, Roland Deschain is perhaps King’s most iconic character. Part Clint Eastwood’s Man With No Name character, part diplomat, part wanderer out of time, his desparate need to reach the tower…
Dune is one of those ever-present works of fiction that could be discussed forever, with endless derivations. From its dense themes to its many influences, Dune has maintained this dominance on cultural conversation for many reasons, but none moreso than…
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Secret Project #5 – if you want the title, setting, and characters to remain a surprise when the book releases, watch out! Brandon Sanderson revealed the title and read multiple chapters of his new…
HBO released not one, but two new trailers for House of the Dragon Season 2 today. The trailers cover both sides of the Targaryen family: House Black (named for Rhaenyra’s House Targaryen, with its black banners) and House Green (named…
One thing that The House of the Dragon has in spades compared to its predecessor, Game of Thrones, is… dragons. While the species is already in decline at this point in the history of Westeros, they are still numerous enough…
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