“Why do women love The Princess Bride so much? Here's a thought: because its hero, Westley, is able to simultaneously fill the roles of dashing romantic adventurer and seriously devoted (maybe even borderline henpecked) fiance.” — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share Image
“An exercise for the reader: Who would win in a scavenger hunt, 20th century archaeologist Indiana Jones or 51st century archaeologist River Song?” — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
There are plenty of characters of color in fantasy and science fiction. But when you ask the question, "How many of them on-screen have… — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
“Sometimes, parody or pastiche shows a deeper love for the original source material than a hundred official sequels ever could. In forty years, has… — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
“Facts are our friends. The longer we as a society insist on ignoring them when they get too uncomfortable, the more we erode our… — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
Fantasy and science fiction stories are very applicable to talking to your children about the world. They tend to talk about the big questions… — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
When a timid mouse who is a mom needs to be a hero, she does it, because that's what moms do. — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
“We walk a fine line between commendable passion for that which we love--starships, superpowers, costumes, fantastic stories--and an almost frightening militancy about the Right… — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
“What the brats in life fail to grasp is that the trails of history are blazed not by those who cling to what is… — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
“Luckily, growing up "unfinished" can make geeks the very best people to guide and nurture the next generation of outsiders: We know you don't… — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
“Why do women love The Princess Bride so much? Here's a thought: because its hero, Westley, is able to simultaneously fill the roles of… — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
“The world is frequently cruel to those earnest souls who take "corny" ideas like truth and justice seriously or aren't afraid to wear their… — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
“And because, well, normal is a fantasy far more ridiculous than a secret school of wizards. Nobody's normal - and those who insist they… — Stephen H. Segal Copy Share
