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Spaceships are cool. Lightsabers hum. Robots sparkle with existential angst. And yet… when it comes to pure, unstoppable popularity, dragons eat drones for breakfast. So why does fantasy, time and again, dominate bookshelves and screens? 1. Emotion Beats Logic Science fiction challenges your brain; fantasy grabs your heart. Sci-fi asks…
The rivalry between Science Fiction and Fantasy is one that has been going on for centuries. Even today, my friend and I have debates on which genre is better. Most of the time though, these discussions simply fall into an argument on personal preference. However, what I’m here to do…
There’s something haunting about a ship that talks back. From HAL 9000’s calm menace to Solaris’s sentient ocean, science fiction has long given machinery a pulse, and in doing so, revealed how deeply human our fears and hopes for intelligence truly are. AI in science fiction isn’t just a tool;…
Here are five excellent bookstores in Montréal, each with a quick highlight: 1. Librairie Paragraphe Bookstore Located near McGill University, it offers a superb selection of English-language books, including academic, children’s, and Canadian authors.  2. Librairie Drawn & Quarterly A Mile End gem known for its rich graphic novel…
The fear surrounding Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) in the 1980s—often called the “Satanic Panic”—was a cultural phenomenon rooted more in moral anxiety than in reality. During this time, many parents, religious groups, and media outlets became convinced that fantasy role-playing games like D&D could lead young people toward violence, suicide,…
1. Anime Isn’t About Escaping Reality — It’s About Upgrading It People always say anime fans “escape reality.” Buddy, I’m not escaping — I’m evolving. Anime doesn’t take me away from life; it teaches me how to survive it with cooler hair and louder emotions. Every time Goku powers up,…
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Personal, but here is my take that Dissolution stands the best chance to be made into a film: It’s by Nicholas Binge (publishing March 25, 2025).  Here’s why it has good potential for film adaptation: • The premise is cinematic: the protagonist Maggie Webb discovers that her husband’s memory…
Science fiction movies often surpass their book counterparts by bringing imaginative worlds vividly to life through visual and auditory storytelling. While books rely on description and the reader’s imagination, films can instantly immerse audiences in alien landscapes, futuristic cities, and advanced technologies with stunning realism. The power of visual effects,…
Here’s an overview of how the publishing industry works economically, followed by an estimated comparison of whether fantasy or science-fiction might be more profitable as genres. ⸻ The Economics of the Publishing Industry • Trade book publishing (novels intended for the general public) is hit-driven. A small number of titles…