DISCUSSIONS FROM THE OTHERHOOD

There's an old saying... "When people hate you, you can do no right; but if they love you , you can do no wrong." Tonight we discuss how we excuse plot holes and worse in the films, shows and media that we like while decrying those things in projects that we dislike.

What story ended on what was supposed to be a positive note, but when you thought about itâ?¦ Were Belle and the Beast beheaded when the Revolution swept through France? Did Bruce and Selina get bored sitting espressos in that little café? (And not having his â??mentorâ??sâ?? years of training, resources and functional psychosis, was Robin John Blakeâ??s first â??Knightâ?? on the job his last?) Join us to discuss your not-so-favorite.

Why is Star Trek still popular after half a century? Why do some people consider Star Wars a religion? Why do people who donâ??t vote so knowledgeable about the politics of Westeros? We examine why some fans become fanatics, what makes our (or their) favorite shows tick, and why that particular lightning never seems to strike again. Join us to discuss what it is that they do to make us their diehard fans.

Join the crew of OTHER SCI FI as we discuss the genre performances that make you proud to be a Sci-Fi, Horror and/or Fantasy addict. Tell us why your favorite, actress, actor or ensemble makes the sci-fi, horror or fantasy experience real for you!

We talk about the composers and use of music in genre ventures. What rocks and what stinks? What captures the moment and what misses the mark? What are our personal favorites and what makes us want to plug our ears? What makes a good film score and what makes you wish Dolby had never been invented? Join us to discuss the most effective genre music.

Through several incarnations of Star Trek through TV and film we've almost continuously had a Vulcan influence. From Spock to Tuvok, from T'Pring to T'pel, to T'Pau. Who's your favorite Vulcan and who did it best?!

With the seasons ending and the new seasons and New genre films just around the corner, looking back what genre offering did you have high hopes for, based on the hype, but when the final product came along, you felt hoodwinked, bamboozled, mislead, and they didnâ??t even buy you a drink first: Did you think the second Star Wars Trilogy was going to be as good as the first? Did you feel betrayed when you discovered the villain in the second Star Trek reboot movie really was Khan? Had you just come to terms with Jon Snowâ??s death only to discover he was still alive? Tell us how you wonâ??t fall for the okey-doke again.

Join the crew of Discussions from the Otherhood as we discuss the reviews and ratings systems we trust most, whether what the reviewers say affect our decisions on what to watch and how our own reviews square with the professionals.

Join the Crew of OTHER SCI FI as we discuss means, motivations and mores, and how they have altered the role of women in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror.

Join the crew of OTHER SCI FI as we explore the allegorical undercurrents in the King Kong franchise and their effects on popular culture. Join the conversation Saturday at 9:00 PM EST!