At his final convention appearance in 2011, Leonard Nimoy revealed more in one sitting than anyone expected, at once telling his life's story and reminding us that "There's always room for one more good one".

Pictured above: Nimoy (r.) and his son Adam (l.)

Brought to you by

• Warby Parker: Affordable eyewear with a free 5-day, 5-pair home try-on program. Get free 3-day shipping by using our referral link.
• Casper: premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Use coupon code ELECTRICSHADOW to save $50 on your choice of Casper mattress. Terms and Conditions Apply.

A look at the sensation that is Sailor Moon, which has always been more than "just another anime for girls". Rockstar comic creators Babs Tarr and Jess Fink talk about the series' deep influence over them as creative professionals.

Creators like Babs and Jess are now in turn driving stronger, more complex and relatable roles for women in their industries as well as in the stories they are telling.

Brought to you by

• Casper: premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Use coupon code ELECTRICSHADOW to save $50 on your choice of Casper mattress. Terms and Conditions Apply.
• The Shuttle: Save $10 while they last with coupon LOSTMYREMOTE.

Just after Disney acquired LucasFilm in the fall of 2012, Moisés spoke with film critic Drew McWeeny about the doors opened by a regime change, the early days of Ain't It Cool, his being officially banned from Skywalker Ranch, and the best way to watch Star Wars with your kids, among other things.

2.5 years later, and on the heels of the opening of Star Wars Celebration 2015, Drew comes off as more prescient than anyone gave him credit for being...at the time or since.

The discussion featured in this Newly Remastered, Re-Edited Special Edition episode first posted on 5 November 2012.

Brought to you by

• Squarespace: Use offer code ELECTRIC at checkout to get 10% off your new account signup.

Ex Machina writer/director Alex Garland grew up a fan of science fiction. His new film sets itself apart by happily eschewing on- and off-screen obstacles that get in the way of sci-fi cinema being great.

At SXSW 2015, he and Moisés discuss the formative and professional influences that brought Ex Machina to the screen.

Enter to win a copy of the Ex Machina soundtrack by leaving Electric Shadow a fresh iTunes review and email us using the contact form.

Brought to you by

• Squarespace: Use ELECTRIC at checkout to get 10% off