Kristi Roe-Owen
School
Northeastern State University
Expertise
"The Walking Dead" Universe, Science Fiction, Supernatural Horror
- Kristi is a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, who has been a writer and editor since 1998. She started writing music, film, and food reviews for a local rag called Infinity Press.
- Kristi spent her college years analyzing her favorite films and TV shows.
- She has never met a Con panel she didn't love.
Experience
As a gen-Xer, she has been an avid TV, film, and gaming fan since her channel-surfing, Atari-playing '80s childhood. Kristi has written for many digital and print publications, including Film Fracture, VOX Magazine Oklahoma, and Oklahoma Music Magazine. Since 2017, Kristi has been a regular blogger and contributor for TulsaKids Magazine, where you can find her blog, "Coffee Nebula," which earned the 2021 and 2022 Parenting Media Association Gold Blogger Award. When she's not writing about film, you can catch her playing Fallout 4 or Dungeons and Dragons, attending conventions in cosplay, and fanatically watching the latest Netflix trailers to find out what she's going to binge next.
Education
Kristi studied English composition and literature at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where she earned a bachelor's degree and completed two years of graduate school.
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Stories By Kristi Roe-Owen
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There's nothing quite like getting into a good TV show. From sitcom swaps to mystery mashups, these are the TV shows you didn't know share a universe.
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South Park has been going strong for over 25 years, gleefully raking in controversy at every opportunity. That's led to a number of episodes from being banned.
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Sometimes the best shows are born out of a one-off character or premise that makes such an impact, networks are willing to give them a shot at the big leagues.
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A character bridging the gap between "The Walking Dead" and "Fear the Walking Dead," Lennie James' work as Morgan Jones depicts a pained, complicated survivor.
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Sometimes going where no man has gone before ends up being too far for the censors. Here are sci-fi episodes so controversial they were banned.
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Ready to feel nostalgic? Let's take a trip down memory lane and check out some of the best TV and film from the '80s and '90s that you almost can't buy anymore.
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Television in the late '80s and early '90s was a time for big muscles and folks with names like "Nitro" and "Laser." Let's look back at American Gladiators.
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You might think everything on game shows always goes according to plan. We're not sure why you'd think that, but you might. And you'd be wrong.
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Whether you're into evil robots or interstellar dinosaurs, there's something for everyone. Let's launch into the best sci-fi movies of 2023.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie stays close to the source material, but there are a few notable differences between the Nintendo and big-screen Marios.
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While it's definitely aimed at kids, there's a bunch of stuff in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" that only the grown-ups in the audience will have noticed.
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The small screen no longer means small budgets, with many TV show budgets now rivaling movies. These are some of the most expensive TV productions of all time.
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Netflix's Waco: American Apocalypse documentary is a riveting look at cults and an American tragedy, but there are some fascinating details the doc leaves out.
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M. Night Shyamalan and Tony Basgallop's Apple TV+ series "Servant" is ending after four seasons. From cults to baby dolls, here's the show's ending explained.
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The follow-up to Mel Brooks' classic parody film is a bit of a mixed bag, but there are plenty of great sketches scattered throughout. These are the best.
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Stephen King's Pet Sematary is one of his creepiest creations, but both filmed versions omit many of the great moments from the novel that inspired them.
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These unsung heroes of one of cable TV's most popular franchises don't get the respect they deserve. Let us admire the gnarliest walkers on the Walking Dead.
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South Park has never been without controversy, but here are just a few episodes that really got under people's skin.
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History's "Vikings" is a riveting show that takes viewers on a journey across the medieval world, but how much of what you see is based on historical fact?
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The Seer is a major figure in Vikings, prophesying many events that later come to pass. Of course, not all of his fortunes are easy to understand at the time.
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"Renfield" is the latest movie to explore Dracula mythology and it features a host of seasoned actors. Here's where you've seen the cast of "Renfield" before.
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With 15 seasons of monsters to take out, that makes room to showcase a lot of great guest stars in "Supernatural." Here are 14 you probably forgot about.
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"The Good Doctor" is a rare optimistic medical procedural in a world of gritty dramas. Here are Shaun's 6 Best and 6 Worst Moments in "The Good Doctor."
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"Vikings" fans might love the historical drama, but they've still got complaints. These are the moments that upset them the most.
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My Name is Earl still has a dedicated collection of fans years after its cancellation. That may be because the show's little details encourage repeat viewings.
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M. Night Shyamalan's Servant has been creeping out fans for years on Apple TV. Here are some amazing facts about Servant that only it's most serious fans know.
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Lost is packed to bursting with hidden details, not all of which get paid off by the end. Here are some you only notice after rewatching the show.