May 9, 2020
Ever have a week where bad luck just piles up on each other? I’m having that right now, where everything I touch becomes a mess. And with that in mind, I’m worried about botching my introduction, so I’ll just cut to the chase — let’s get started with your favorite recap on the web, The Weekly Roundup!
May 2, 2020
Hail and well met, strangers! This week marked the beginning of the fabled Golden Week in Japan, a series of multiple holidays in close proximity to each other that make for a nice, long break. April 29 was Shōwa Day, and then we’ve got the rest of the holidays aligning in a way that makes it a five-day weekend: Constitution…
April 29, 2020
I continue to sojourn on with my 2020 Resolution Project, tackling two great Netflix animated series, starting with Voltron: Legendary Defender. We’re already up to the third season, and if you need some refreshers, take a look at my breakdowns of Seasons One and Two. I’m not exaggerating when I say these are breakdowns — I’m not just covering the…
April 25, 2020
I’ve got to give thanks and a shout-out to Casey for stepping in for me last week while I dealt with some fothermucking health issues last week, oy. The good news is none of it was ‘rona-related; the bad news is it was still quite awful and severe; and the good news AGAIN is that I’m over it thanks to…
April 17, 2020
Welcome back for another Roundtable here at Speculative Chic! Last month we brought on the tissues and tears as we covered the saddest moments in speculative fiction…and as a counter to that post, I asked our contributors this month to give me the happiest moments! People feel happiness differently, and sometimes moments that bring us joy aren’t the typical Happily…
April 11, 2020
Welcome back to the Weekly Roundup! As always, lots of stuff happened this week — we’ve got new faces to celebrate, favorite characters to toss coins to, stories set in a vivid game world, advice for the con-lover, and controversies galore! So kick back, relax, and revisit with us with your favorite internet recap! 😊
April 4, 2020
Hello and how are you doing, dear readers? I hope you’re all staying safe, healthy, and practicing self-care during these times. As always, fantasy and science fiction are portals where can escape your present world in exchange for vivid, imaginary ones, so now is a perfect time to seek comfort in the extraordinary by cracking open an book. And if…
March 31, 2020
I’m continuing on with my 2020 Resolution Project, doing a rewatch and review of some of the great animated series you can find on Netflix. First up: Voltron: Legendary Defender, the reworking of the classic 1984 animated series Voltron (which is in and of itself a reworking of Toei Animation’s Beast King GoLion). My post on season one is here, and I…
March 28, 2020
Welcome back to another episode of Weekly Roundup! I’m your host, Kristina, coming to you live from the Land of the Rising Sun on the ancient island of Kyushu. What sort of speculative adventures can you expect this week? We’ve got reviews, recommendations, special guests, and more to appeal to your every genre taste and love. So without further ado,…
March 21, 2020
Another week has come and gone, and that means it’s time for your favorite recap! As always, we’re bringing you reviews of genre greats, special guests, awesome advice, and the great escapism that the speculative genre provides — especially needed during these trying times. While you may be asked to stay homebound, that doesn’t mean you can’t go anywhere. Stories…