posted by N.E. Lilly on November 20th, 2009
I have to give credit to Jason Andrew for his predictive powers in “Mathematics of Hunger,” one of the first works of fiction to appear on SpaceWesterns.com. We’re trying to solve the hunger crisis in Africa with Giant Snails.
posted by N.E. Lilly on November 17th, 2009
FRY: Far out! So, there’s an infinite number of parallel universes?
FARNSWORTH: No, just the two.
An article appeared on New Scientist today: Mystery ‘dark flow’ extends towards edge of universe. Some scientists speculate that we may have a neighborverse.
posted by N.E. Lilly on November 5th, 2009
Topless Robot has put up a list of the 10 greatest Sci-Fi Westerns. I disagree with some of their picks, but who am I to argue with their definitions, I put Alien on the 10 Most Influential Space Westerns list
posted by N.E. Lilly on October 27th, 2009
Since running the 10 Most Influential Space Westerns article I’ve been contacted about a number of other works that should probably be included on the list (if not in the top 10, then at least in the top 20). Works have been recommended such as Heinlein’s Time Enough for Love, and Burroughs’Â A Princess of Mars, as well as the movies Outland and Pitch Black, among others. So… if there were to be an expanded list of the Most Influential Space Westerns, which works would you nominate to be on it?
posted by N.E. Lilly on June 23rd, 2009
Fight Girl Battle World will be returning to the stage July 14-18, 2009. Read the our review of the original performance in our Fight Girl Battle World Two-headed Review with Darrell Schweitzer and N.E. Lilly.
Highly recommended, tickets are on sale HERE.
posted by N.E. Lilly on June 21st, 2009
While the magazine has languished these past few months, we’re feeling much better.
We mean to clear out our old slush just as soon as we possibly can, and get back onto our weekly publishing schedule. To this end, we’re looking for a Deputy Editor, and an Art Scout. If you’re interested in one of these volunteer positions send an e-mail to the editor@spacewesterns.com with the following information: your name (full, penname, and/or online handles), your relevant experience, your 10 favorite Space Westerns (stories, novels, games, movies, etc.), and the answer to this question: What is a Space Western?
posted by N.E. Lilly on January 27th, 2009
Distance Learning Net has just posted their list of the Top 100 Science Fiction Blogs. SpaceWesterns.com finds itself at #25. Yay!
posted by N.E. Lilly on January 26th, 2009
Almost a full year after the Babylon 5 pilot, the series premiered on this day, January 26th, 1994: “Midnight on the Firing Line” (on Hulu, with commercials).
When the Narn attack a Centauri colony, Londo and G’Kar nearly come to blows. Meanwhile, raiders are attacking transport ships near the station.
Notable quote:
Sinclair: We’ve had plenty of experience with sneak attacks. Pearl Harbor, the terrorist nuking of San Diego, the destruction of our first Mars colony. It’s a long and bloody history. Do you know what we learned from it? That the sneak attack is the first resort of a coward.
Thoughts?
[P.S. Don’t post about events that happen after the show that we’re currently watching.]
posted by N.E. Lilly on January 19th, 2009
If you haven’t watched the Babylon 5 pilot “Babylon 5: The Gathering” yet, then go do that now (on Hulu, with commercials).
It’s OK, I’ll wait…
The ambassador from Vorlon survives an attempted assassination soon after landing on the Babylon 5 space station. The hunt for a prime suspect turns up the unexpected.
I watched the original pilot when it first came on in 1993. Also premiering that year were Space Rangers, and Star Trek: Deep Space 9.
Your thoughts?
[Since some people are just being introduced to Babylon 5 through this rewatch, here’s a quick spoiler policy]Don’t post about events that happen after the show that we’re currently watching.
posted by N.E. Lilly on January 12th, 2009
Join me for a Babylon 5 rewatch!
Babylon 5 is coming up on the 15th year anniversary of the series launch. Watch all the episodes in order with me. Your assignment this week is to go out and watch the pilot movie “Babylon 5: The Gathering” (originally aired February 22nd, 1993). Next Monday (January 19th) a post will open for your comments. This will lead to the 15th anniversary of the series premiere, January 26th, 2009. We’ll continue posting on the original air dates until we’ve rewatched the entire series.
Drop a note in the comments if you’ll be participating.