Feature_Culture Archives

Examine Joss Whedon's entire career -- so far -- in 'Complete Companion'

It might seem excessive to produce a nearly-500-page book of essays on the career of one man, especially one whose career seems to be picking up speed. But then again, this book is about Joss Whedon, and his fans (and detractors) can't seem to say enough.

May 2, 2012 5:05 PM

Oh, the humanities! 'Sacre Bleu' a fun historical farce

In 1890, post-Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh walked into a wheat field and shot himself, tragically ending a brilliant, tortured life. Probably.

April 11, 2012 9:12 AM

Write a month of letters in February

Writer and puppeteer Mary Robinette Kowal has a challenge for you: Write a letter every day of February, because why not.

January 30, 2012 9:55 AM

You'd better watch out... Dorsey's lovable psychopath is home for the holidays

Thanksgiving and Christmas always seem slightly muted in Florida; we don't have the snow at the windows, or the roaring fireplaces to make everything seem cozy and all Thomas Kinkadey the way those picturesque northern states do. But we do have America's favorite serial killer.

November 23, 2011 4:00 PM

'Double Dexter' a legally-guilty pleasure

America's favorite serial killer Dexter Morgan is back in his sixth book (and the sixth season of the spin-off TV show) and it seems that married life may be making him a little soft, which is never a good thing for a predator.

October 18, 2011 12:16 PM