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Replacements Tribute by Guardians of the Galaxy Director

Posted on April 9, 2018 by nathanielwms

Here’s the best science fiction/rock n’ roll convergence I’ve seen recently. Director James Gunn, who helmed Guardians of the Galaxy (1 and 2) as well as some great genre films of his own creation, wrote an online essay about being … Continue reading →

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Mystery Science Theater and the Replacements

Posted on June 24, 2015 by nathanielwms

I just read a great post on the Replacements/Paul Westerberg facebook page with a connection between my favorite band and science fiction. Filmmaker Hansi Oppenheimer spoke to Joel Hodgson, creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000.  Apparently, Hodgeson told her he followed the Replacements’ … Continue reading →

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Generation Y, Sci-Fi, Genres, and Nostalgia

Posted on September 19, 2013 by nathanielwms

Two articles were all over Facebook yesterday and they seem really connected to me. One is Junot Díaz’s Salon interview that (despite a sensationalized title) has some excellent things to say about literary genre. The other is a clever essay … Continue reading →

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Rock Music Nostalgia and the Replacements’ Reunion

Posted on June 14, 2013 by nathanielwms

The reformation of the Replacements for three just-announced shows at the Riot Fest this summer is a conundrum.  Where’s this leave a ‘Mats fan who devotes time to studying music nostalgia? The reunion is a big deal.  A big, imperfect … Continue reading →

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