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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it may seem as if good dark fantasy films are rare, but there are quite a few great ones, including these 10 movies that actually bring on the chills.
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Prior to Avery Brooks being cast as "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's" Captain Sisko, Paramount considered a number of famous actors for the role.
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After returning to the Enterprise for "Star Trek: The Next Generation," star Gates McFadden found herself bothered by Dr. Crusher's treatment by the writers.
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The "Star Trek" universe is filled with countless unique species, one of them being the Trill, a race that has appeared in multiple franchise installments.
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Denise Crosby's run as Tasha Yar would go one to become the actor's most memorable role. Here's what she's been up to since "Star Trek: The Next Generation."
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Here's what "Star Trek" viewers need to know about the pathway drive, a major leap in Federation technology that propels Starfleet into new adventures.
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Actor Nana Visitor is best known for playing Kira Nerys on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” What does the actress look like today?
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"Star Trek: Picard" Season 3 includes a subtle but touching tribute to Annie Wershching, the woman who brought the fan-favorite Borg Queen to life.
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Everything you need to know about the "Star Trek" universe's Galactic Barrier, the mysterious, nearly-impenetrable boundary found at the edge of the galaxy.
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The lore of subspace dates back to the very earliest years of "Star Trek." But what does this concept mean, and how is it used across the franchise?
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Curious about what the Q are in the Star Trek franchise? Here's everything you need to know about the species and John de Lancie's fan-favorite character.
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Ever wondered how sonic showers in "Star Trek" keep the crew clean? Here's what you need to know about the science behind these waterless technology.
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Star Trek is one of the longest-running franchises of all time, but it has plenty of continuity errors that hardcore fans can’t ignore.
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The tricorder is arguably the most important gadget in the entire "Star Trek" franchise, but how exactly do they operate?
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According to "Star Trek" icon William Shatner, the franchise's writers came up with some storylines that creator Gene Roddenberry would have never greenlit.
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Although many fans have a soft spot in their hearts for "Star Trek: Insurrection," neither Patrick Stewart nor Brent Spiner can be counted among them.
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A "Star Trek" fan theory on Reddit hints that Jean-Luc Picard might have been dealing with high-functioning alcohol use disorder during his Starfleet career.
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Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) was a bright spot on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and remains beloved by fans to this day. Here's what Farrell has been up to since.
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