The Silkworm, the sequel to The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith, was released today! In case you didn’t hear the news last July, you should know that Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym that J.K. Rowling has been using to write this now two-part series about private detective Cormoran Strike. Amazon has this to say about The Silkworm: When…
Reality. Sometimes real life can get us down. But, that’s why we read fantasy. Like Bilbo, we all want to go on adventures, even though Gandalf doesn’t ever come knocking. Even though owls haven’t delivered our letters, we all want to go to Hogwarts. Admit it: you’ve stepped inside wardrobes, hoping that they would transport…
There are four main “good” races that reside in Middle-Earth. There are four main houses at Hogwarts. Is it possible to sort the four races into the four houses categorically? Granted, sorting into houses ought to be done individually, because even twins (i.e. Padma and Parvati Patil) are not always sorted into the same house.…
A fan of many things, I am. A great love for Star Wars, I have. However, finding enjoyment from watching the movies doesn’t in any way make me an expert. I don’t spend hours reading about the many star systems of the galaxy on Wookiepedia (except in preparation to write this article). I haven’t read the…
I don’t care for Potions. As a Ravenclaw, while this might sound a bit stereotypical, my favorite class is Charms. I suppose this is in part because Professor Flitwick, the Head of Ravenclaw house, is the teacher. I have a high respect for Professors Sprout and McGonagall as well, but I have none left over…
The second installment of the Goblet of Fire on Pottermore.com was released today. In the twelve new moments, there are several galleons, Wizard Cards, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, potion ingredients, (Ravenclaw) house points, and other magical items to collect, but more importantly, there are three new articles by J.K. Rowling to study. They are: Beauxbatons…
“The gaming world has changed. I feel it in the bandwidth. I read it on the blogs. I hear it in the chatroom.” Sound familiar? It should. That is, if you’ve seen the Fellowship of the Ring. It’s a parody of the opening lines, spoken by the incomparable Cate Blanchett. Upon hearing these opening lines,…
Fantasy is far and beyond my favorite genre. However, my favorite TV show is not rooted in fantasy. Actually, it’s not even rooted in fiction. Instead, it is rooted in science, and it is called MythBusters. I could binge-watch MythBusters, the Discovery Channel’s flagship program, for days. I have seen every episode, but I still…
“Well, that could have been worse.” Crash. The Goblin King falls upon the dwarves (and they still remain uncrushed). Then, a washing machine. Then, a squealing pig. Wait a moment. That doesn’t sound like the movie. Well, except for the dwarves remaining unscathed and uncrushed part. But the washing machine? What could I possibly be…
On December 20th, J.K. Rowling confirmed on her Facebook page a rumor that had been making the rounds online the previous day: that she would be producing a play for the West End (London’s “Broadway”) about Harry Potter. Many were very surprised and excited to hear this news, but for me, I was confused more…