Beyond The Backlot

What constitutes canon within the realm of entertainment? Who makes that determination? An examination of Generation X's methods for resolving contradictory narratives.

What was the initial conceptualization of the Borg? Was theBorg's depowering mandated by a studio? Possible beginnings of the Borg. A fan proposal to increase the danger posed by the Borg. One name — Khan.   

A summary of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comicKickstarter campaign. The good, the Cobra, and the cool. Looking over the tiers,what’s included?

A synopsis of the motion picture Event Horizon. A review ofEvent Horizon: Dark Descent, the comic book prequel, and sequel ideas?   

An overview of Dragon Con, its appeal to pop cultureenthusiasts, and a brief retrospective on Gil Gerard and his idea for a Buck Rogers episode. 

A retrospective of the film *Warlock*, highlightingsignificant differences and similarities between its literary and cinematic representations, and exploring a potential origin of the titular character.

R.L. Sutton offers commentary and insights regarding theParamount Warner deal, a G.I. Joe Kickstarter campaign, and breaking news on the New Moon landing and Aliens.     

R.L. presents a summary of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium One, accompanied by fascinating trivia. He also provides his answer to the ultimate fanboy question he has ever asked, accompanied by the utterly crushingreply.

R.L. investigates the historical trajectory that caused theweakened status of American comics. The consequences of a possible Netflix agreement on the comic book industry. The impact on fandom resulting from the reduced presence of comics in media.  

Following an opening in remembrance of a family bereavement,R.L. Sutton discusses what appears to be personal experiences with extraterrestrial evidence. Following that, his analysis of Alien: Earth will contain spoilers.