September 24, 2020
I’m generally not one to read poetry, so I wanted to reach beyond my comfort zone and dive into a collection for the first time. The major conceit of Burials, as listed in its premise — “the narrative of those whose voices have been taken away” — also greatly intrigued me. I’m happy to read a work that challenges me…
September 17, 2020
We’ve reached the end of our journey with the eighth and final season of Voltron: Legendary Defender, and what an emotional, fulfilling ride it’s been. I’ve braved (with ease) every episode and compiled for you detailed season reviews covering everything from acting and animation to the very elements of storytelling — plot and character. As always, you can read all…
August 27, 2020
Greetings, Paladins! For my 2020 Resolution Project, I’m firing up Voltron: Legendary Defender as part of my great animation rewatch. Even thought I’ve already seen the series in its entirety, I’m examining this with a clear, unimpeded set of eyes to view the show entirely on its own merits. As always, I’ve divided this rewatch into several categories that include…
August 14, 2020
Greetings, Paladins! For my 2020 Resolution Project, I’m tackling two great Netflix animated series, starting with Voltron: Legendary Defender. While this is technically a series rewatch, I’m reviewing the show with new a new set of eyes and ears to give you a spoilerific breakdown that judges the series on its own merits, season by season. As always, you can…
June 25, 2020
Editor’s Note: Welcome back to Out of the Box! What started out as a monthly column for our contributors to dish about that non-speculative favorites kind of fell by the wayside, so we figured why not bring it back with our very own Kristina Elyse Butke, who teaches in Japan, and always has a unique perspective to bring back to…
June 18, 2020
For my 2020 Resolution Project, I’m tackling two great Netflix animated series, starting with Voltron: Legendary Defender. I can’t believe we’re already at Season Five! After this, we only have three seasons left! As always, if you want a refresher of what’s happened so far, take a look at my breakdowns of Seasons One, Two, Three, and Four. The Premise: DreamWorks’…
May 28, 2020
For my 2020 Resolution Project, I’m tackling two great Netflix animated series, starting with Voltron: Legendary Defender. We’re already at Season Four — the halfway point in the series! — and if you need some refreshers, take a look at my breakdowns of Seasons One, Two, and Three. The Premise: DreamWorks’ Voltron Legendary Defender picks up immediately following the events of…
May 24, 2020
Another week has come and gone and we’re edging ever closer to June. Where did the time go? What is time? What is space? All the quantum foam’s gone to my head, it seems…Actually, they say during major catastrophic events (like a pandemic) one can easily lose their sense of time, so I’m sure I’m not alone in this. Is…
May 16, 2020
Hey there, space buckaroos! How was your week? My week consisted of happenings where things happened… a week so ho-hum that none of it is worth mentioning. I hope your week was by far more interesting and wonderful. And speaking of interesting and wonderful, get a load of all the goodies we had this week at Speculative Chic — it’s…
May 15, 2020
It’s been hard to not make things about coronavirus and COVID-19 lately, but this is our new normal — one of continuous change. Maybe you’re struggling with a lot of free time on your hands due to quarantine. Maybe you’re inundated with bad news and have been seeking a pick-me-up outside of your usual creature comforts. Everyone is experiencing the…