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Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:29:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 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/2012/01/28/kamn-show-48/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2012/01/28/kamn-show-48/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:02:53 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=258 Feature Discussion: Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1982 Ursula K. Le Guin classic Earthsea series. While they touch on all the books in the original trilogy and Tehanu, they primarily talk about the first novel, A Wizard of Earthsea.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2012/01/28/kamn-show-48/feed/ 7 0:37:54 Feature Discussion: Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1982 Ursula K. Le Guin classic Earthsea series. While they touch on all the books in the original trilogy and Tehanu, they primarily talk about the first novel, A Wizard of Earthsea. Feature Discussion: Dave, Brian and Jen discuss the 1982 Ursula K. Le Guin classic Earthsea series. While they touch on all the books in the original trilogy and Tehanu, they primarily talk about the first novel, A Wizard of Earthsea. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford 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/2008/07/27/tordotcomannouncement/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/07/27/tordotcomannouncement/#comments Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:27:01 +0000 David http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=225 Tor.com, a publisher-agnostic blog and community site for SF lovers, and I've joined the team of bloggers (which includes some really, really terrific folks who are far more interesting than me like Jim Henley, Cory Doctorow, Charlie Stross, and more).]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/07/27/tordotcomannouncement/feed/ 1 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 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/04/30/kamn-show-37/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/04/30/kamn-show-37/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:18:31 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=217 Feature Discussion: Summer, David, Brian and Jen tackle Invasion of the Body Snatchers, both the 1956 version startting Kevin McCarthy, and the 1978 remake starring Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum. The 1956 version was based on a story called "The Body Snatchers" by Jack Finney, that was first serialized in Collier's Magazine in 1954, and published as a novel in 1955.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/04/30/kamn-show-37/feed/ 6 0:56:01 Feature Discussion: Summer, David, Brian and Jen tackle Invasion of the Body Snatchers, both the 1956 version startting Kevin McCarthy, and the 1978 remake starring Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum. The 1956 version was based on a story called "[...] Feature Discussion: Summer, David, Brian and Jen tackle Invasion of the Body Snatchers, both the 1956 version startting Kevin McCarthy, and the 1978 remake starring Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum. The 1956 version was based on a story called "The Body Snatchers" by Jack Finney, that was first serialized in Collier's Magazine in 1954, and published as a novel in 1955. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/04/14/show-37-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/04/14/show-37-pre-show-discussion/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:00:48 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/?p=216 Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Discussion will include both the 1956 version and the 1978 version, so make sure you study up!]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/04/14/show-37-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 1 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/25/review-sapphire-and-steel/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/25/review-sapphire-and-steel/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:00:28 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/25/review-sapphire-and-steel/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/25/review-sapphire-and-steel/feed/ 1 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/21/more-kamn-coming/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/21/more-kamn-coming/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:00:03 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/21/more-kamn-coming/ Dragon Page will be reposted here shortly. I couldn't decide if it would be better to repost them with the original dates (thus dating them before KAMN existed), or just post them new, with a tagline saying when they were originally done. Brian liked the posting them new idea, so that won out.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/21/more-kamn-coming/feed/ 2 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/20/kamn-show-36/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/20/kamn-show-36/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:00:22 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/20/kamn-show-36/ Feature Discussion: Welcome newcomer ninja stunt double Jen Crawford. Jen is a big fan of 90s TV, so we'll have to explore that in future KAMN episodes. David, Brian and Jen chat about "The Broken Lands", Book One of the "Empire of the East" trilogy by Fred Saberhagen, first published in 1968, and most recently printed in an omnibus collection of the entire trilogy by Tor in 2004.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/03/20/kamn-show-36/feed/ 7 0:33:57 Feature Discussion: Welcome newcomer ninja stunt double Jen Crawford. Jen is a big fan of 90s TV, so we'll have to explore that in future KAMN episodes. David, Brian and Jen chat about "The Broken Lands", Book One of the "Empire of the East" tril[...] Feature Discussion: Welcome newcomer ninja stunt double Jen Crawford. Jen is a big fan of 90s TV, so we'll have to explore that in future KAMN episodes. David, Brian and Jen chat about "The Broken Lands", Book One of the "Empire of the East" trilogy by Fred Saberhagen, first published in 1968, and most recently printed in an omnibus collection of the entire trilogy by Tor in 2004. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/02/06/great-things-come-to-those-who-wait/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/02/06/great-things-come-to-those-who-wait/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:30:29 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/02/06/great-things-come-to-those-who-wait/ Heroes Die becomes eligible for KAMN discussion. This is the book that rekindled my interest in fantasy by showing me that fantasy could be so much more, and yes, validating the feeling that I hadn't been getting enough story in my stories.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/02/06/great-things-come-to-those-who-wait/feed/ 5 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/02/06/show-36-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/02/06/show-36-pre-show-discussion/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:00:03 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/02/06/show-36-pre-show-discussion/ The Broken Lands, Book 1 of the Empire of the East trilogy. Published initially as separate volumes, it was consolidated into the omnibus edition sometime around 1978-79 for reprinting, and has been that way ever since.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2008/02/06/show-36-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 0 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/12/20/kamn-show-35/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/12/20/kamn-show-35/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:00:45 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/12/20/kamn-show-35/ Feature Discussion: David, Brian and Summer chat about the 1987 cult feature Near Dark, written by Eric Red and Kathryn Bigelow, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Adrian Pasdar, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein and Tim Thomerson, and featuring a soundtrack by Tangerine Dream.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/12/20/kamn-show-35/feed/ 21 0:40:34 Feature Discussion: David, Brian and Summer chat about the 1987 cult feature Near Dark, written by Eric Red and Kathryn Bigelow, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Adrian Pasdar, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein and Tim Thomerson, [...] Feature Discussion: David, Brian and Summer chat about the 1987 cult feature Near Dark, written by Eric Red and Kathryn Bigelow, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Adrian Pasdar, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein and Tim Thomerson, and featuring a soundtrack by Tangerine Dream. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/11/asimov-foundation-and-more/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/11/asimov-foundation-and-more/#comments Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:00:07 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/11/asimov-foundation-and-more/ lot of requests during the time we've been doing this to do a show on "Foundation." A lot of requests. I haven't put it on the schedule yet, simply because of how much work I've been doing lately, but for some reason I kept getting hints and reminders about Foundation over the past 2 months.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/11/asimov-foundation-and-more/feed/ 3 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/10/show-35-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/10/show-35-pre-show-discussion/#comments Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:00:22 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/10/show-35-pre-show-discussion/ Near Dark, a 1987 cult classic, starring Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, and Jenette Goldstein. Vampires, cowboys, and romance, with a Tangerine Dream soundtrack. What's not to like?]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/10/show-35-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 6 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/06/kamn-show-34/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/06/kamn-show-34/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:00:58 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/06/kamn-show-34/ Feature Discussion: David, Brian and Summer discuss the Hugo and Nebula Award winning 1970 novel Ringworld, by Larry Niven. The Ninjas talk about this classic SF novel, and also discuss how this type of story has held up over time. David's a big fan of the Ringworld series, and even he admits there are some issues with some of the more recent sequels.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/11/06/kamn-show-34/feed/ 14 0:46:09 Feature Discussion: David, Brian and Summer discuss the Hugo and Nebula Award winning 1970 novel Ringworld, by Larry Niven. The Ninjas talk about this classic SF novel, and also discuss how this type of story has held up over time. David's a big[...] Feature Discussion: David, Brian and Summer discuss the Hugo and Nebula Award winning 1970 novel Ringworld, by Larry Niven. The Ninjas talk about this classic SF novel, and also discuss how this type of story has held up over time. David's a big fan of the Ringworld series, and even he admits there are some issues with some of the more recent sequels. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/21/kamn-reviews/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/21/kamn-reviews/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:55:08 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/21/kamn-reviews/ Dragon Page Cover to Cover has thrown the door open to more contributor reviews, both in audio and print form, I'd like to do the same thing here. There are a lot of books and movies and tv shows that we won't get to, or at least not get to any time soon, so I don't see any reason why we can't post written reviews here, or include the occassional audio review in a KAMN episode. Same Ninjas rules apply... anything 10 years old or older is fair game.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/21/kamn-reviews/feed/ 0 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/04/show-34-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/04/show-34-pre-show-discussion/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:52:12 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/04/show-34-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/10/04/show-34-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 8 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/poltergeist-25th-anniversary-screenings/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/poltergeist-25th-anniversary-screenings/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:57:40 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/poltergeist-25th-anniversary-screenings/ Poltergeist is a cult classic that people remember!]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/poltergeist-25th-anniversary-screenings/feed/ 1 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/kamn-show-33/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/kamn-show-33/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:00:23 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/kamn-show-33/ Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian talk about the Emmy-winning series "Quantum Leap", which ran on NBC from 1989-1993, starring Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/25/kamn-show-33/feed/ 5 1:16:21 Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian talk about the Emmy-winning series "Quantum Leap", which ran on NBC from 1989-1993, starring Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell. Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian talk about the Emmy-winning series "Quantum Leap", which ran on NBC from 1989-1993, starring Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/16/madeleine-lengle/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/16/madeleine-lengle/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:40:01 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/16/madeleine-lengle/ A Wrinkle in Time (1962), and it's sequels A Wind in the Door (1973), A Swiftly Tilting Planet (1978), and Many Waters (1986).]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/09/16/madeleine-lengle/feed/ 1 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/24/show-33-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/24/show-33-pre-show-discussion/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:30:15 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/24/show-33-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/24/show-33-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 3 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/22/kamn-show-31-voicemail-show/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/22/kamn-show-31-voicemail-show/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:00:14 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/22/kamn-show-31-voicemail-show/ Poltergeist.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/22/kamn-show-31-voicemail-show/feed/ 6 0:38:55 That's right... another All-Feedback show! Summer, David and Brian dive into the voicemails we received for Shows 29-31, covering mostly "Galactic Patrol" and Poltergeist. That's right... another All-Feedback show! Summer, David and Brian dive into the voicemails we received for Shows 29-31, covering mostly "Galactic Patrol" and Poltergeist. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/10/kamn-show-32/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/10/kamn-show-32/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2007 06:30:26 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/10/kamn-show-32/ Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian talk about Emma Bull's critically acclaimed 1987 debut novel, War for the Oaks. We get a glimpse of how there might be magic in all realms that may happen to collide in this world of ours. All in all, it's a fast, fun read. Go check it out.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/08/10/kamn-show-32/feed/ 6 0:33:39 Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian talk about Emma Bull's critically acclaimed 1987 debut novel, War for the Oaks. We get a glimpse of how there might be magic in all realms that may happen to collide in this world of ours. All in all[...] Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian talk about Emma Bull's critically acclaimed 1987 debut novel, War for the Oaks. We get a glimpse of how there might be magic in all realms that may happen to collide in this world of ours. All in all, it's a fast, fun read. Go check it out. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/18/the-complete-guide-to-writing-fantasy/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/18/the-complete-guide-to-writing-fantasy/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:45:17 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/18/the-complete-guide-to-writing-fantasy/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/18/the-complete-guide-to-writing-fantasy/feed/ 0 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/13/fred-saberhagen/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/13/fred-saberhagen/#comments Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:50:47 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/13/fred-saberhagen/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/13/fred-saberhagen/feed/ 1 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/05/show-32-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/05/show-32-pre-show-discussion/#comments Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:00:56 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/05/show-32-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/05/show-32-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 1 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/04/clowns-will-eat-me/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/04/clowns-will-eat-me/#comments Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:30:03 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/04/clowns-will-eat-me/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/07/04/clowns-will-eat-me/feed/ 3 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/29/kamn-show-31/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/29/kamn-show-31/#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:15:35 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/29/kamn-show-31/ Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian join forces to discuss Poltergeist, a 1982 offering from Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper. Despite the fact this movie is now 25 years old, there is some disagreement on whether this movie can rightfully be called "classic".]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/29/kamn-show-31/feed/ 13 0:44:23 Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian join forces to discuss Poltergeist, a 1982 offering from Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper. Despite the fact this movie is now 25 years old, there is some disagreement on whether this movie can rightfully [...] Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian join forces to discuss Poltergeist, a 1982 offering from Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper. Despite the fact this movie is now 25 years old, there is some disagreement on whether this movie can rightfully be called "classic". Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/17/kamn-show-29-voicemail-show/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/17/kamn-show-29-voicemail-show/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:00:15 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/17/kamn-show-29-voicemail-show/ Colossus: The Forbin Project, and much fun discussion ensued.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/17/kamn-show-29-voicemail-show/feed/ 12 0:34:37 We have a rare and special treat for you this time around: a separate voicemail show! Summer, David and Brian dive into the voicemails we received for Show #29, Colossus: The Forbin Project, and much fun discussion ensued. We have a rare and special treat for you this time around: a separate voicemail show! Summer, David and Brian dive into the voicemails we received for Show #29, Colossus: The Forbin Project, and much fun discussion ensued. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/09/kamn-show-30-repost/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/09/kamn-show-30-repost/#comments Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:00:57 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/09/kamn-show-30-repost/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/09/kamn-show-30-repost/feed/ 2 1:09:53 Welcome to Show #30... again. Welcome to Show #30... again. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/06/show-31-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/06/show-31-pre-show-discussion/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:00:13 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/06/show-31-pre-show-discussion/ Poltergeist, directed by Tobe Hooper, and produced and co-written by Steven Spielberg.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/06/show-31-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 3 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/04/kamn-show-30/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/04/kamn-show-30/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:05:33 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/04/kamn-show-30/ Feature Discussion: Tim and David give an overview of the book and the plot summaries, while Summer saves most of her commentary for the later dissection of the storytelling style. It's an engaging space-faring adventure, although it's easy to see how the writing style could make it harder for those more sophisticated reading tastes to easily become lost in the story if they're reading them for the first time. ]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/06/04/kamn-show-30/feed/ 10 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/15/show-30-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/15/show-30-pre-show-discussion/#comments Tue, 15 May 2007 16:00:14 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/15/show-30-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/15/show-30-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 4 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/13/kamn-show-29/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/13/kamn-show-29/#comments Sun, 13 May 2007 16:00:33 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/13/kamn-show-29/ Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave and Brian give an overview of the film, and discuss some of the relatively ground-breaking computer usage (for 1970), and talk a bit about the understated acting performances and how they help create create the slow build up of human desperation in the face of an powerful and inscrutable adversary.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/13/kamn-show-29/feed/ 9 1:09:11 Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave and Brian give an overview of the film, and discuss some of the relatively ground-breaking computer usage (for 1970), and talk a bit about the understated acting performances and how they help create create the slow [...] Feature Discussion: Summer, Dave and Brian give an overview of the film, and discuss some of the relatively ground-breaking computer usage (for 1970), and talk a bit about the understated acting performances and how they help create create the slow build up of human desperation in the face of an powerful and inscrutable adversary. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/04/back-in-the-saddle/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/04/back-in-the-saddle/#comments Sat, 05 May 2007 05:00:11 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/04/back-in-the-saddle/ Colossus: The Forbin Project, the 1970 film starring Eric Braeden. As always, you can check out the list of upcoming shows, and potential upcoming show topics on our Future Topics page.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/05/04/back-in-the-saddle/feed/ 3 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/02/joe-murphy-tribute/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/02/joe-murphy-tribute/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:00:54 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/02/joe-murphy-tribute/ Beatnik Turtle]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/02/joe-murphy-tribute/feed/ 6 0:43:29 Raise a root beer in memory of Randy Innuendo. Song: "Mason Rocket" by Beatnik Turtle Raise a root beer in memory of Randy Innuendo. Song: "Mason Rocket" by Beatnik Turtle Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/01/joe-murphy-in-loving-memory/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/01/joe-murphy-in-loving-memory/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:30:06 +0000 Brian http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/01/joe-murphy-in-loving-memory/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/01/joe-murphy-in-loving-memory/feed/ 11 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/01/scott-siglers-ancestor-on-amazon/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/01/scott-siglers-ancestor-on-amazon/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:34:13 +0000 David http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/01/scott-siglers-ancestor-on-amazon/ Ancestor, the newest book from Scott Sigler, is available now at Amazon.com. Go get it!]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/04/01/scott-siglers-ancestor-on-amazon/feed/ 0 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/30/show-29-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/30/show-29-pre-show-discussion/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:00:01 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/30/show-29-pre-show-discussion/ Colossus: The Forbin Project.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/30/show-29-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 2 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/30/kamn-show-28/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/30/kamn-show-28/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:30:24 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/30/kamn-show-28/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/30/kamn-show-28/feed/ 4 1:12:08 Summer, Dave and Tim give an overview of the story, and discuss some of the more interesting aspects of the book: varying zones of thought dividing up the galaxy, a sentient evil entity and its sentient countermeasure, and a quasi-lupine civilizatio[...] Summer, Dave and Tim give an overview of the story, and discuss some of the more interesting aspects of the book: varying zones of thought dividing up the galaxy, a sentient evil entity and its sentient countermeasure, and a quasi-lupine civilization whose packs are formed from hive minds. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/29/latest-joe-update/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/29/latest-joe-update/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:19:07 +0000 Brian http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/29/latest-joe-update/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/29/latest-joe-update/feed/ 0 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/23/podcasts-with-an-old-school-feel/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/23/podcasts-with-an-old-school-feel/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:19:36 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/23/podcasts-with-an-old-school-feel/ Babylon 5, I like to see what other older shows people out there are geeking about.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/23/podcasts-with-an-old-school-feel/feed/ 8 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/18/scott-siglers-ancestor-the-print-version/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/18/scott-siglers-ancestor-the-print-version/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:00:23 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/18/scott-siglers-ancestor-the-print-version/ Ancestor, and wants everyone who wants to get the print version of the book to go to Amazon and order it on April 1st. ]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/18/scott-siglers-ancestor-the-print-version/feed/ 1 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/17/win-a-trip-to-the-nebula-awards-in-new-york/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/17/win-a-trip-to-the-nebula-awards-in-new-york/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:30:06 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/17/win-a-trip-to-the-nebula-awards-in-new-york/ Nebula Awards in New York on May 11-12, 2007. A pair of banquet tickets and two nights in the event hotel will go to the winner.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/17/win-a-trip-to-the-nebula-awards-in-new-york/feed/ 0 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/05/kamn-show-27/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/05/kamn-show-27/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:00:53 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/05/kamn-show-27-highlander/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/03/05/kamn-show-27/feed/ 6 0:46:53 Dave and Brian go over the highlights of the movie, and some lively discussion about what does and doesn't work for the story and the myth. It's much easier to ignore the continent-hopping accents and origins than it is to ignore some of the plot p[...] Dave and Brian go over the highlights of the movie, and some lively discussion about what does and doesn't work for the story and the myth. It's much easier to ignore the continent-hopping accents and origins than it is to ignore some of the plot problems. The humor and the wonderful acting by Clancy Brown truly shoot this movie to higher levels of appreciation, as well as some of the more unique camera work. Shows Summer Brooks, David Moldawer, Brian Brown, Jen Crawford no no http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/20/show-28-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/20/show-28-pre-show-discussion/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:15:25 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/20/show-28-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/20/show-28-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 3 http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/20/show-27-pre-show-discussion/ http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/20/show-27-pre-show-discussion/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:00:50 +0000 Summer http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/20/show-27-pre-show-discussion/ Highlander, the 1986 Russell Mulcahy feature film. Chock full of mythic heroes and villains, and an abundance of swordplay, this movie not only spawned a successful and fun TV series spinoff, but it's achieved "classic" status.]]> http://www.kickassmysticninjas.com/2007/02/20/show-27-pre-show-discussion/feed/ 6