DISCUSSIONS FROM THE OTHERHOOD

In light of the stories of scandals involving various abuses by people in power, is it time we revisited some of our genre's great creators, their works, etc. and re-evaluate them more critically? Are we suborning racism, sexism, jingoism, by giving them a pass? Is it valid to evaluate "back in the day" by contemporary standards? Why do some revere these works still and what does it say about them and about us for judging them?

Wintertime midseason is the spec fic TV viewer's hell. We've watched and re-watched and binged everything we loved during the fall and now we're starving for entertainment! And just in time comes Black Mirror. In it's fourth season the six episodes bring us some interesting and disturbing content. Have you watched it? Was it a banquet, a midnight snack or crap sandwich?

For your holiday viewing pleasure , what shows and/or channels make your naughty and/or nice lists?

Let's review the genre shows that you should be watching now or what you should be preparing for as the new seasons begin.

Join us this weekend to discuss the Justice League and whether it was a hit or a miss; then we'll turn to genre shows that you should be watching now or what you should be preparing for as the new seasons begin.

In honor of BlackFriday/Cyber Monday/Small Town Saturday let's talk about what â??toyâ?? we have that we love and what weâ??d want â??if money were not object,â?? and what weâ??d like if â??realityâ?? was not a problem. (A sonic screwdriver? Tricorder? DeLorean with a flux capacitor?) (Or what is/was our favorite toy past, present and 10 years from now?)

Months ago when we reviewed Get Out we loved the social thriller and recommended it enthusiastically! Now with the Golden Globes on the horizon Get Out is competing in the Best Comedy category. Many of us were stunned. What was this? This film that triggered the sum of our fears being categorized as comedy? Have you seen Get Out? What did you think? Did you consider it comedy? Join us and let's talk about it.

Join us as we discuss Marvel's Thor franchise, the issues of diversity and inclusion and whether the films male the grade.

George Patton believed he was literally the reincarnation of earlier generals, and his battlefield activities could be characterized as â??daring,â?? "risky," "unconventional,â?? orâ?¦ â??psychotic.â?? The Psychotic is an often used trope in horror, drama and science fiction. They are the heroes, villains and supporting casts in some of our most-watched films. Is the creation of entertainment media focusing on mental illness appropriate? From Norman Bates, to Baby Jane to Hannibal Lechter... is it all right to have a favorite "psycho"?

This is Halloween! So what do we like to watch to get us in the mood? Mike Meyers, Freddy Kruger, Tales from the Crypt, Aliens? Join us and we'll happily share what gives us a scare!