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The Sad, Stupid State of Airplane Travel

Let me tell you something that happened last Sunday, the story of Wynand Mullings and his t-shirt. Mullins boarded a Qantas flight with a funny t-shirt that said “My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die,” the universally known quote from the universally beloved and widely watched The Princess Bride. But…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jan 23

Children playing The Princess Bride make for the sweetest snow day

Patrick Ballesteros already charmed us with his illustration of little kids playing Firefly with an abandoned car as Serenity. Now he brings us the junior version of The Princess Bride, with a not-quite giant-sized Fezzik pulling his pirates, princess, and a rodent that’s still of unusual size through the snowy streets. https://gizmodo.com/the-littlest-browncoats-play-at-being-fireflys-big-damn-5959623 As You Wish…

io9 Lauren Davis Dec 15

12 Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies That Are Just Pure Nonstop Fun

Many of our favorite movies feature quiet, introspective moments or deep philosophical discussions in between the scenes where everything is exploding and everyone is running in every possible direction. And that’s great. But sometimes, you just want a movie that hits the ground running, and keeps running at top speed, until the credits. Here are…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Nov 30

The Princess Bride cast reunites, and we melt into puddles

I’m not sure how we’re going to hold it together during this heartstring-yanking 25th anniversary of The Princess Bride. On October 2, Fox will be releasing a special Blu-ray with tales from cast members about such topics as André the Giant snoozing in hotel lobbies. Just the theme music from this movie makes me want…

io9 Meredith Woerner Sep 26

10 Greatest Science Fiction and Fantasy Romantic Comedies of All Time

Science fiction is all about discovering the unknown — but sometimes you find love along the way. This is a great time to love romantic comedies with a science fiction twist, with the surprisingly sweet Safety Not Guaranteed in theaters, and the apocalyptic Seeking a Friend for the End of the World coming out tomorrow.…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jun 21

Fantasy Novels That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Everbody loves a good dark, horrible fantasy. A misanthopic adventure, in which everybody is morally compromised, and we all live and die in the dirt. But every now and then, it’s nice to read a fantasy novel in which people are, you know… good. So we decided to contact some of our favorite fantasy writers…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 11

10 Fictional Scientists We Wish Were Real

Tonight sees the season finale of Fringe, giving us one last look at the brilliant insanity of Walter Bishop. While we love Walter, we’re not sure if it would be a good thing if he existed in real life — but there are plenty of fictional scientists we wish were for real. Both for their…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell May 11

The 10 Best Retorts in Science Fiction and Fantasy

A properly-delivered snappy line can be so good that it’s worth whatever hardship prompted it in the first place. Usually it’s the line you think of two weeks after being insulted. In science fiction and fantasy, with the benefit of a script, it’s delivered right on time, and in every imaginable situation. Take a look…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell Mar 23

The Princess Bride‘s bizarrely NSFW cover from the 1970s

Chances are you’re familiar with The Princess Bride movie, but way fewer people have read author William Goldman’s book. Let me just say that it takes a strikingly different tone than the movie. Instead of a kindly grandfather narrating the story to his sick grandson, the book is framed by a writer editing and rewriting…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell Mar 23

10 Pieces of Advice from Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies That Can Transform Your Life

Some people look to religion or well-thought-out systems of ethics when choosing the rules to live their life by — and some people are more comfortable relating to pop culture. Science fiction and fantasy movies provide plenty of wise mentors, who tell the heroes exactly what they needed to know. So if you’re looking for…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell Dec 2

Watch this amazing Princess Bride cast reunion right now

Has it been almost 25 years since The Princess Bride came out? Inconceivable! You must, must check out this amazing reunion footage of the whole cast all together and talking about one of the funniest films ever made. Almost the entire cast gathered together for a Good Morning America reunion special. Then a few folks…

Movies Meredith Woerner Oct 10

New York Invaded by “Rodents of Unusual Size”

New York City has a big, furry, four-legged problem. Rabbit-sized rats have invaded Central Park. People are complaining that the giant rats are feasting on the buggy-horse food (which apparently gives them super growth powers). [Via UPI]

io9 Meredith Woerner Aug 17

The most gruesome fates in fantasy

Consequences are what give actions depth, and when magic and high intrigue are in the mix, the consequences can be huge. Have a look at the most terrible fates that fantasy characters have ever met. Unhappy Afterlife Sometimes consequences don’t even have to be for losers to be awful. Harry Potter has some pretty heavy…

Movies Esther Inglis-Arkell Apr 25

30 geeky shirts that make perfect holiday gifts

Still wrestling with your holiday gift list? Well, everyone loves a t-shirt! So we’ve rounded up the geekiest, silliest, sexiest, stylish nerdware (and threw in a few sweaters for good measure) to make your gift-giving a bit easier. 80’s Films This shirt doubles as a parlor game as well. Next time you’re board at a…

Movies Meredith Woerner and Cyriaque Lamar Dec 14

The Sad, Stupid State of Airplane Travel

Children playing The Princess Bride make for the sweetest snow day

12 Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies That Are Just Pure Nonstop Fun

The Princess Bride cast reunites, and we melt into puddles

10 Greatest Science Fiction and Fantasy Romantic Comedies of All Time

Fantasy Novels That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

10 Fictional Scientists We Wish Were Real

The 10 Best Retorts in Science Fiction and Fantasy

The Princess Bride‘s bizarrely NSFW cover from the 1970s

10 Pieces of Advice from Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies That Can Transform Your Life

Watch this amazing Princess Bride cast reunion right now

New York Invaded by “Rodents of Unusual Size”

The most gruesome fates in fantasy

30 geeky shirts that make perfect holiday gifts

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