“Why would I want an old Star Trek calendar?” That was the question I pondered standing in the dealers’ room at my first con, way back in 1987. I’d only been a “Trekker” for about…
The Doctor takes on an “old god” by telling a new story—one that may not be as opposed to “the old, old story” as many people think! (As ever, “TARDIS Talk” treats everything officially aired…
The Doctor Who crew inexplicably “phones in” the beginning of the fiftieth anniversary season. (As ever, “TARDIS Talk” treats everything officially aired through the most recent episode as fair game, so here there be spoilers!)…
New “Star Trek Into Darkness” International Trailer (March 21, 2013)
- March 21, 2013
- Tagged as: Movie Trailer, Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness
A new trailer to watch and ponder as we wait for Star Trek Into Darkness‘ debut (which is, somewhat shockingly, now just shy of two months away). (No, I am not responsible for the fact that…
A “John Carter” Calendar: Twelve Months, Twelve Reasons to Visit Barsoom
- March 9, 2013
- Tagged as: John Carter
One year ago today, John Carter made its theatrical debut. Fans of this ambitious, intelligent, visually stunning, and thoroughly exciting sci-fi epic haven’t had the easiest year. Just a few weeks ago, prior to the…
“Oz the Great and Powerful”: One Sci-Fi Christian’s First Reactions (With Spoilers)
- March 9, 2013
- Tagged as: Disney, Oz
Oz the Great and Powerful is being touted as a “prequel” to the beloved and venerable 1939 MGM musical, The Wizard of Oz. As it turns out, it both is and isn’t; and my reactions…
Recommended Viewing: Disney’s “Return to Oz” (1985)
- March 6, 2013
- Tagged as: Disney, Oz, Return to Oz
When Disney’s Oz the Great and Powerful hits theaters this weekend, it won’t be the first time the House of Mouse has taken audiences over the rainbow. Almost thirty years ago, Walt Disney Pictures released…
Issues of the Day – “Justice League of America” #1 (February 2013)
- March 1, 2013
- Tagged as: Justice League, superheroes
The New 52’s JLA makes its debut–but will you want to read it? Daniel and Mike delve into issue #1. Do you feel this story represents the Justice League well? Dan: When I think Justice…
The Land of Oz gets the John Ford treatment in this intriguing and beautiful new series from Big Dog Ink. As Disney hopes to demonstrate in a few weeks with its Oz the Great and…
Issues of the Day – “Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness” #1 (IDW, January 2013)
- February 5, 2013
- Tagged as: Into Darkness, Star Trek
As it did in the run-up to director J.J. Abram’s 2009 reboot (or was it?) of Star Trek, IDW is offering a four-issue miniseries designed to set the stage for the sequel, Star Trek Into…