Month: May 2025

Fantastic Fiction: Classic Science Fiction Films of the Early 1960s

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The early 1960s were a fascinating time for science fiction cinema, blending Cold War anxieties, space-age optimism, and philosophical explorations of technology and humanity. Five standout sci-fi films from 1960 to 1965 left a lasting impact on the genre: The Time Machine (1960), The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961), The Day of the Triffids (1962), The First Men in the Moon (1964), The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), and La Jetée (1962).

Writing Contest Winners Announced!

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Writing contest winners announced; about the Worldcon Cantina; business meeting proposals due 6/4, consultative vote open through 5/31, and virtual meeting dates; new community fund grants; childcare interest survey; masquerade directors; freebies lounge seeking donations; single-day passes available; looking for volunteers; check your settings.

Message From the Chair: May 13

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Last week, I promised an update about the progress Seattle Worldcon 2025 has made regarding our next steps related to remedying our mistakes related to the use of ChatGPT in panelist vetting. Much of this update can be summed up as “we’re waiting to hear back from the people we have invited to help.”