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Heated Rivalry: Why Marginalized People Fell Into Joy

We lead brutal lives but rely on hope

Mary Ogle February 11, 2026

Lightspeed Log: What does ‘Mercy’ have to say about AI justice? (Plus, more of what I’ve been watching this month)

Critics haven’t exactly been kind to the new sci-fi thriller Mercy. Normally when a movie hits below 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, I strongly consider giving it a pass. However, the trailer for this movie really intrigued me, so I went ahead and watched it anyway. The film opens abruptly, with

Ashley Pauls February 6, 2026

Lightspeed Log: Snakes, ping pong, and best friends on vacation – What I’ve been watching recently

Anaconda was a silly, utterly ridiculous movie that doesn’t really need to exist — however, I loved every single minute of it and left the theater delighted. Sometimes, you just need a laugh, and for me, Anaconda delivered. No spoilers, but there were a couple scenes where I was laughing

Ashley Pauls January 15, 2026

Lightspeed Log: My top 10 favorite stories of 2025

Honorable mention: Dungeon Crawler Carl (book) Including this one is sort of cheating, because Dungeon Crawler Carl is NOT a new series that launched in 2025. However, I started reading it for the first time this year, and it helped rocket me out of a reading slump. It also helped

Ashley Pauls December 19, 2025

Lightspeed Log: ‘Wicked: For Good’ and ‘Eternity’ both emotional, thought-provoking films

I’ve watched a traveling stage production of the musical Wicked, so I already knew how the movie Wicked: For Good was going to end. However, I wasn’t fully prepared for how this movie wrecked me emotionally. Be prepared to grab your Kleenex, folks! I fell in love with the first

Ashley Pauls December 3, 2025

Movie review: ‘The Running Man’

I walked in to watch Edgar Wright’s new adaptation of The Running Man as basically a newbie. I have not read the original Stephen King novel, or seen the Arnold Schwarzenegger film from the 1980s. However, I generally adore Edgar Wright’s work, so any project he’s attached to gets an

Ashley Pauls November 19, 2025

Lightspeed Log: Diving into sci-fi stories Dark Matter, Silo, and Predator: Badlands

I fully intended to watch Tron: Ares in the theater and write up a review. I even purchased a ticket. However, as it often happens, life intervened. I got sick, had to cancel my ticket, and then a week later I got sick AGAIN. So instead, while convalescing I recently

Ashley Pauls November 10, 2025

Lightspeed Log: What I’ve been watching – October 2025

While I wasn’t familiar with the surprisingly true story behind the new movie Roofman, the trailer caught my eye right away. Channing Tatum stars as Jeffrey Manchester, a man who goes to jail after robbing a series of McDonald’s (crimes he tried to commit as politely as possible – no,

Ashley Pauls October 17, 2025

Dragon Con’s Night at the Georgia Aquarium: Is It Worth It?

by Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner Each year, one of the most unique off-site events during Dragon Con weekend is the Night at the Georgia Aquarium party. This Saturday night event offers a rare opportunity to explore the world-famous Georgia Aquarium after dark — all while surrounded by fellow fans in themed costumes.

Lil'bit October 8, 2025

Seeing Dragon Con Through a Newbie’s Eyes: My Fiancé’s First Experience

by Courtney Goodrum edited by Jen Schleusner A Decade at Dragon Con and a First-Timer by My Side DragonCon is a unique event that has a special place in my heart. Every Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, over 70,000 people join together to celebrate cosplay, celebrities, voice actors, scientists, and

Lil'bit October 2, 2025

Dragon Con 2025: A Celebration of Fandom and Friends

by Courtney Goodrum edited by Jen Schleusner Each year, thousands of passionate fans flock to Atlanta, Georgia to experience Dragon Con—one of the largest and most vibrant pop culture conventions in the United States. As a veteran of Dragon Con, this year promised even more events and fun filled with

Lil'bit September 29, 2025

From Backpack to Big Leagues: Chatting with Michael Kingston

interview conducted September 2025 by Courtney Goodrum edited for clarity by J. Schleusner Michael Kingston’s journey is the kind of story that feels ripped from the pages of one of his own comics. He started out hustling his handmade issues from a backpack at wrestling shows, driven by a passion

Lil'bit September 27, 2025