https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYwlNtb4168
What a week! We kicked off Science Fiction 101 to share our love of all things scifi. We also talked to Eli Roth and pondered exorcisms and piranha-induced castrations. Finally, here’s a totally baffling kaiju dance video just because!
Seriously, the above video has nothing to with this week’s articles. It’s too perplexing not to post; it’s also too perplexing to post solo. So yeah, enjoy the Giant Horus Chippendales Dalar Mehndi Conga Line. Or this week’s articles. Forge your own destiny.
All the books you’ll be lusting for this fall season
Fall is a big season for the books, and the next few months will be bringing you literary treats you only dreamed of. There’s new work from William Gibson, Connie Willis, Iain M. Banks, Cherie Priest, and more!
https://gizmodo.com/all-the-books-youll-be-lusting-for-this-fall-season-5616394
The sun is changing the rate of radioactive decay and breaking the rules of chemistry
The Sun is changing the supposedly constant rates of decay of radioactive elements, and we have absolutely no idea why. But an entirely unknown particle could be behind it. Plus, this discovery could help us predict deadly solar flares.
https://gizmodo.com/the-sun-is-changing-the-rate-of-radioactive-decay-and-5619954
30+ comics that we’re craving this fall
Summer’s almost over, but we couldn’t resist showcasing Jaime Hernandez’s beach blanket bingo cover from November’s Strange Tales 2. Here are 30 or so other comics, miniseries, and story arcs that will bring the heat as the temperature dips.
https://gizmodo.com/30-comics-that-were-craving-this-fall-5620034
Secrets of Supernatural season 4’s most intriguing new characters
Supernatural introduced two fascinating characters in its fourth season: the angel Castiel, and the prophet Chuck. We’ve got two exclusive excerpts from a new Supernatural season four guidebook – learn which Winchester brother put his foot in Misha Collins’ crotch.
https://gizmodo.com/secrets-of-supernatural-season-4s-most-intriguing-new-c-5620766
25 classic science fiction movies that everybody must watch
Science fiction has rocked cinemas for a century, and the genre has produced many undisputed classics during that time. But which movies are essential viewing for anyone interested in the genre? We broke down the 25 must-watch science fiction films.
https://gizmodo.com/50-brilliant-science-fiction-movies-that-everyone-shoul-5619137
IDW explains why they’re giving Angel back to the Buffy comics
It’s been confusing in the Buffy-verse lately. In Angel’s own comic, he’s been a heroic champion, while in the Buffy comics, he’s been… well… it’s confusing. So it’s good news that both Angel and Buffy will soon share a publisher.
https://gizmodo.com/idw-explains-why-theyre-giving-angel-back-to-the-buffy-5621928
Eli Roth is obsessed with possession and drops hints about his next movie
Eli Roth directed the smart, infamous gore movie Hostel, played the violent “Bear Jew” in Inglourious Basterds, and just produced horror-suspense flick The Last Exorcism, opening Friday. We talked to him about horror movies, and what he’s working on.
https://gizmodo.com/eli-roth-is-obsessed-with-possession-and-drops-hints-a-5621962
An Exclusive Look into Dr. Horrible’s Evil League of Evil
Watch the Bad Horse start off a meeting of the Evil League of Evil with his terrible “death whinny.” We’ve got an exclusive inside peek at a meeting for the ELE, thanks to the new Dr. Horrible comic book.
https://gizmodo.com/an-exclusive-look-inside-dr-horribles-evil-league-of-e-5622227
The ten greatest severed penis scenes in science fiction
With Piranha 3D already in line to get a sequel, it’s time to admit that penis-severing is the special effect of the year. But the now-infamous piranha cock-chomp wasn’t the first. Let’s contemplate its forerunners, shall we?
https://gizmodo.com/the-ten-greatest-severed-penis-scenes-in-science-fictio-5622801
Infamous cases of “real life possession” in the modern age
This weekend the world is readying itself for faux documentary The Last Exorcism. But what about the “real” demon possessions? We found the best of the best – judge as you will.
https://gizmodo.com/infamous-cases-of-real-life-possession-in-the-modern-5623055
Thanks to Diamond Dave for the video tip.
