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‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Turns Fifty – What Other Novels Paved The Way For Fantasy And Science Fiction Literature’s Comeback?

February 8, 2012Erik Kain

Before there was Harry Potter there were many fewer readers of young adult science fiction and fantasy. But that doesn’t mean there weren’t some amazing young adult authors and novels out there. And while the Potter books have opened the door for what can rightfully be described as a renaissance in fantasy and science fiction, […]

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Arts & Entertainment, byline=E.D. Kain, Diana Wynne Jones, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Lifestyle, Lois Lowry, Madeleine L'Engle, Suzanne Collins, Ursula K. Le Guin, Wrinkle In Time

Eleven Science Fiction And Fantasy Films To Look For In 2012

January 11, 2012Erik Kain

2012 is shaping up to be a dream-year for science fiction and fantasy fans. The end of the Harry Potter saga hasn’t spelled the end for big magic at the box office. Comic book and science fiction adaptations, original fantasies, and conclusions and prequels to epic tales all litter the coming months. Indeed, warrior princesses […]

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Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, Andrew Stanton, Arts & Entertainment, Brad Bird, Brave, Bryan Singer, byline=E.D. Kain, Hunger Games, Jack the Giant Killer, Jennifer Lawrence, John Carter, Katniss Everdeen, Lifestyle, ParaNorman, Pixar, Prometheus, Ridley Scott, Snow White and the Huntsman, The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit, The Lorax

Watch the Official ‘Hunger Games’ Trailer At Last

November 14, 2011Erik Kain

I admit, I’m skeptical that this movie can do the books justice. It basically has to be PG-13 given the target demographic, but the violence in the books is absolutely R-rated. Indeed, The Hunger Games books are among the most violent young adult novels I’ve read, but it’s a violence that works to really drive […]

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Arts & Entertainment, Book, byline=E.D. Kain, Film, Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Katniss Everdeen, Lenny Kravitz, Liam Hemsworth, Movie Trailers, Previews, trailer

Kindle Library Launches for Amazon Prime Members

November 3, 2011Erik Kain

With the launch of a new library service, Amazon is changing the e-book market forever. If you happen to own a Kindle and if you belong to Amazon’s Prime service, you’re in luck. Not only will the $79/year service get you free 2-day shipping and access to thousands of streaming movies and television shows at […]

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