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In The Invisible Man Even the Background Is Scary
The new movie boldly reimagines H.G. Wells' classic novel and executes every scene with the perfect sense of dread.
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The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast hosted by author David Barr Kirtley and produced by Lightspeed Magazine editor John Joseph Adams. The show features conversations about fantasy & science fiction in books, movies, games, and comics, as well as related subjects such as science, history, and critical thinking. Guests have included Neil ... Read More
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