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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:01:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2006-2011 summer@kickassmysticninjas.com (Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford) summer@kickassmysticninjas.com (Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford) 1440 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/images/KAMN144x144.jpg http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com 144 144 http://feeds.feedburner.com/kickassmysticninjas Discussing old-school scifi and fantasy, Ninja style The Kick-Ass Mystic Ninjas are here to bring you a new perspective on old school science fiction and fantasy. science, fiction, fantasy, movies, TV, books, ninjas, discussion Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford summer@kickassmysticninjas.com no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2010/03/07/kamn-show-47/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2010/03/07/kamn-show-47/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:36:25 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=257 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1982 Ridley Scott film Blade Runner. Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos and Sean Young, this movie set the standard for futuristic noir, and inspired an entire generation of scifi fans.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2010/03/07/kamn-show-47/feed/ 33 1:10:28 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1982 Ridley Scott film Blade Runner. Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos and Sean Young, this movie set the standard for futuristic noir, and inspired an entire generat[...] Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1982 Ridley Scott film Blade Runner. Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos and Sean Young, this movie set the standard for futuristic noir, and inspired an entire generation of scifi fans. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/12/31/kamn-show-46/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/12/31/kamn-show-46/#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:00:23 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=256 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1953 Ray Bradbury novel Fahrenheit 451, both the original and restored versions of the novel, and the 1966 film, directed by Francois Truffaut.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/12/31/kamn-show-46/feed/ 10 0:55:13 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1953 Ray Bradbury novel Fahrenheit 451, both the original and restored versions of the novel, and the 1966 film, directed by Francois Truffaut. Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1953 Ray Bradbury novel Fahrenheit 451, both the original and restored versions of the novel, and the 1966 film, directed by Francois Truffaut. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/10/25/kamn-show-45/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/10/25/kamn-show-45/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:25:06 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=255 Feature Discussion: Summer, Brian, and Jen discuss the 1984 pop culture sensation Ghostbusters, the lamentable GB 2, the ideas for more sequels, and even the different TV animated series.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/10/25/kamn-show-45/feed/ 16 0:50:47 Feature Discussion: Summer, Brian, and Jen discuss the 1984 pop culture sensation Ghostbusters, the lamentable GB 2, the ideas for more sequels, and even the different TV animated series. Feature Discussion: Summer, Brian, and Jen discuss the 1984 pop culture sensation Ghostbusters, the lamentable GB 2, the ideas for more sequels, and even the different TV animated series. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/05/30/kamn-show-44/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/05/30/kamn-show-44/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 22:30:52 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=254 Feature Discussion: Brian, Dave, Jen and special guest Sam Roberts discuss Glen Cook's 1984 fantasy debut, The Black Company. This story and series is noted for it's gritty portrayal of war and its combatants, and its cult classic following amongst members of the military.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/05/30/kamn-show-44/feed/ 6 0:50:25 Feature Discussion: Brian, Dave, Jen and special guest Sam Roberts discuss Glen Cook's 1984 fantasy debut, The Black Company. This story and series is noted for it's gritty portrayal of war and its combatants, and its cult classic following amongst[...] Feature Discussion: Brian, Dave, Jen and special guest Sam Roberts discuss Glen Cook's 1984 fantasy debut, The Black Company. This story and series is noted for it's gritty portrayal of war and its combatants, and its cult classic following amongst members of the military. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/05/16/roger-zelazny-collections-from-nesfa-press/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/05/16/roger-zelazny-collections-from-nesfa-press/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:25 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=252 New England Science Fiction Association is the group behind Boskone and NESFA Press, and during 2009, they are publishing the collected short stories of Roger Zelazny.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/05/16/roger-zelazny-collections-from-nesfa-press/feed/ 0 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/04/15/show-44-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/04/15/show-44-pre-show-discussion/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:00:54 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=250 The Black Company by Glen Cook. The first volume in the Books of the North, a series chronicling The Black Company's time fighting in the Empire of the North, in service of The Lady and her efforts to revive her empire.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/04/15/show-44-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 0 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/03/11/kamn-show-43/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/03/11/kamn-show-43/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:30:23 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=248 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Jen and special guest Krazy Joe discuss the 1982 scifi cult classic TRON, brought to us by Disney Studios. Related news: Yes, TRON 2.0 is a sequel currently in pre-production, slated for production start sometime later this spring. The electronica band Daft Punk has been signed to score the TRON 2.0 soundtrack]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/03/11/kamn-show-43/feed/ 17 0:35:00 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Jen and special guest Krazy Joe discuss the 1982 scifi cult classic TRON, brought to us by Disney Studios. Related news: Yes, TRON 2.0 is a sequel currently in pre-production, slated for production start sometime[...] Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Jen and special guest Krazy Joe discuss the 1982 scifi cult classic TRON, brought to us by Disney Studios. Related news: Yes, TRON 2.0 is a sequel currently in pre-production, slated for production start sometime later this spring. The electronica band Daft Punk has been signed to score the TRON 2.0 soundtrack Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/02/11/a-remake-of-triffids/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/02/11/a-remake-of-triffids/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:08:26 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=247 The Day of the Triffids is being remade. On the upside, it's being done by the BBC]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/02/11/a-remake-of-triffids/feed/ 3 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/01/28/new-and-improved-ninjas/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/01/28/new-and-improved-ninjas/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:55:22 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=232 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2009/01/28/new-and-improved-ninjas/feed/ 5 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/12/27/kamn-show-42/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/12/27/kamn-show-42/#comments Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:00:09 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=230 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the original 1961 story The Stainless Steel Rat, first in a long series by Harry Harrison.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/12/27/kamn-show-42/feed/ 11 0:32:50 Stainless Steel Rat. Brian and Dave delve into puns. 'nuff said. Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the original 1961 story The Stainless Steel Rat, first in a long series by Harry Harrison. Stainless Steel Rat. Brian and Dave delve into puns. 'nuff said. Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the original 1961 story The Stainless Steel Rat, first in a long series by Harry Harrison. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/12/05/show-42-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/12/05/show-42-pre-show-discussion/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:00:24 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=229 The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison. Originally published in 1961, it tells the story of The Rat, a criminal and thief who is convinced to join an elite law enforcement agency... comprised entirely of former criminals like himself. As we've seen so often in history, sometimes bad guys can be pretty good good guys.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/12/05/show-42-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 1 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/11/29/kamn-show-41/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/11/29/kamn-show-41/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:00:19 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=228 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss 1987 cult favorite The Hidden, directed by Jack Sholder and written by Jim Kouf. There's a Hidden II... supposedly. But there's love, there's hate, there's humor for the first one, and we share it all with you.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/11/29/kamn-show-41/feed/ 4 0:41:54 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss 1987 cult favorite The Hidden, directed by Jack Sholder and written by Jim Kouf. There's a Hidden II... supposedly. But there's love, there's hate, there's humor for the first one, and we sha[...] Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss 1987 cult favorite The Hidden, directed by Jack Sholder and written by Jim Kouf. There's a Hidden II... supposedly. But there's love, there's hate, there's humor for the first one, and we share it all with you. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/09/07/kamn-show-40/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/09/07/kamn-show-40/#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:00:38 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=227 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1983 fantasy Jhereg. A fun, fast-paced story set in a uniquely crafted world, it's a good opening story in the Taltos saga, even though there is mucd laid down that doesn't get explained until later books in the series. Yes, we argue about the casting of the non-existent movie. After more thought, Summer thinks Vlad should be played by Guy Pearce. Jen wants to see Vin Diesel in anything. The casting discussion gets silly, as it should be.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/09/07/kamn-show-40/feed/ 13 0:40:48 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1983 fantasy Jhereg. A fun, fast-paced story set in a uniquely crafted world, it's a good opening story in the Taltos saga, even though there is mucd laid down that doesn't get explained u[...] Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1983 fantasy Jhereg. A fun, fast-paced story set in a uniquely crafted world, it's a good opening story in the Taltos saga, even though there is mucd laid down that doesn't get explained until later books in the series. Yes, we argue about the casting of the non-existent movie. After more thought, Summer thinks Vlad should be played by Guy Pearce. Jen wants to see Vin Diesel in anything. The casting discussion gets silly, as it should be. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/08/30/kamn-se-2/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/08/30/kamn-se-2/#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:00:53 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=226 Audible.com has brought all of Fritz Leiber's classic Fafhrd & The Gray Mouser stories, all seven books of this all-time great series, into audio for the first time. As a cherry on top of the treat, each audio title comes with an exclusive introduction by none other than Neil Gaiman, and narrated by noted Star Wars audiobook narrator Jonathan Davis.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/08/30/kamn-se-2/feed/ 1 0:02:31 Audible.com has brought all of Fritz Leiber's classic Fafhrd & The Gray Mouser stories, all seven books of this all-time great series, into audio for the first time. As a cherry on top of the treat, each audio title comes with an exclusive i[...] Audible.com has brought all of Fritz Leiber's classic Fafhrd & The Gray Mouser stories, all seven books of this all-time great series, into audio for the first time. As a cherry on top of the treat, each audio title comes with an exclusive introduction by none other than Neil Gaiman, and narrated by noted Star Wars audiobook narrator Jonathan Davis. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/07/19/show-40-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/07/19/show-40-pre-show-discussion/#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:00:56 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=224 Jhereg by Steven Brust. Published in 1983, it's the first book in the Vlad Taltos saga, of a planned 17 volumes. Steve likes the number 17; he's said so.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/07/19/show-40-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 2 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/07/07/kamn-show-39/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/07/07/kamn-show-39/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:00:20 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=223 Feature Discussion: RoboDave, Brian-209, Summer and Jen discuss the 1987 hit movie RoboCop. A groundbreaking movie when it first came in, in terms of production as well as treading into new territories of movie ratings controversy, much can be said about RoboCop, and we try to hit all the fun points.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/07/07/kamn-show-39/feed/ 2 0:44:50 Feature Discussion: RoboDave, Brian-209, Summer and Jen discuss the 1987 hit movie RoboCop. A groundbreaking movie when it first came in, in terms of production as well as treading into new territories of movie ratings controversy, much can be said[...] Feature Discussion: RoboDave, Brian-209, Summer and Jen discuss the 1987 hit movie RoboCop. A groundbreaking movie when it first came in, in terms of production as well as treading into new territories of movie ratings controversy, much can be said about RoboCop, and we try to hit all the fun points. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/06/08/show-39-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/06/08/show-39-pre-show-discussion/#comments Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:11:11 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=221 RoboCop. This 1987 feature film starred Peter Weller, Ronny Cox, Nancy Allen, Kurtwood Smith and Miguel Ferrer.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/06/08/show-39-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 0 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/06/08/review-robin-of-sherwood/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/06/08/review-robin-of-sherwood/#comments Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:08:42 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=222 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/06/08/review-robin-of-sherwood/feed/ 2 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/05/30/kamn-show-38/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/05/30/kamn-show-38/#comments Fri, 30 May 2008 17:27:26 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=220 Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Jen tackle Joe R. Haldeman's The Forever War, which was first serialized in Analog magazine in 1972, then published in novel form in 1974. It was the Nebula Award winner in 1975 and the Hugo Award winner in 1976.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/05/30/kamn-show-38/feed/ 6 0:50:29 Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Jen tackle Joe R. Haldeman's The Forever War, which was first serialized in Analog magazine in 1972, then published in novel form in 1974. It was the Nebula Award winner in 1975 and the Hugo Award winner in 1976[...] Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Jen tackle Joe R. Haldeman's The Forever War, which was first serialized in Analog magazine in 1972, then published in novel form in 1974. It was the Nebula Award winner in 1975 and the Hugo Award winner in 1976. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/05/08/show-38-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/05/08/show-38-pre-show-discussion/#comments Fri, 09 May 2008 04:38:54 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=218 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/05/08/show-38-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 3