Dr. Shaun Duke, Professional Nerd

Editor. Writer. Professor. Host.

Top 10 Blog Posts for May 2013

And once again, some oldies sprung up out of nowhere and took some spots from the new boys.  I don’t know why these posts remain so popular, but so be it. Here’s the list: 10.  Shocking Revelations:  Pointing Out Racism Doesn’t Mean You Hate White People 9.  Link of the Week:  Judith Butler Explained with […]

Top 10 Blog Posts for April 2013

The following were the most popular posts on my blog for the month of April.  The repeats have me a tad baffled, as at least two of these posts are in the top 10 list of my most popular posts of all time.  Weirdness. Here’s the list: 10.  “Academic Spotlight:  Disability in Science Fiction:  Representations […]

10 Books I’m Looking Forward to in 2013

Now that I’ve covered movies and television, I think it’s time I hit the big stuff — books. Here’s the ten books I’m looking forward to this year (feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments): The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Lauren Beukes last year for her […]

10 Movies I’m Looking Forward to in 2013

The other day, I released my “top 10” list for television shows premiering or continuing in 2013.  Now it’s time for movies.  Why?  Because movies are where it’s going to be hot this year. Here goes: The Award Contenders Elysium From the writer and director of District 9 comes this promising new science fiction wonder starring […]

10 TV Shows I’m Looking Forward to in 2013

There are so many things to watch this year, but I don’t have a billion hours to stream every single TV show being made right now.  I’ve got to be picky.  Very picky. The following are my top picks for the year.  Do with it what you will… Here goes: Sherlock (Season Three)(BBC) Need I explain […]

Dear Christmas: My Favorite SF/F Re-Reads

There’s still time to get to the shops and buy that special gift for your estranged husband or twice-removed cousin.  Okay, let’s face it.  You’re not buying gifts for them.  If you’ve popped onto this page, it’s for one of three reasons: You read this blog. You told me to write on this topic. You’ve […]