Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell is an unexpected addition to my summer reading list. I know I am late to this party. I noticed Susanna Clarke’s novel on bookstore shelves (remember those?) when it was…
“He’s Superman, Dummy”: Gene Luen Yang’s Superman #41 (Comic Book Review, with SPOILERS)
- June 26, 2015
- Tagged as: Gene Luen Yang, Superman
The champion of the oppressed faces a threat to his identity as Gene Yang takes the helm of Superman. “Before Truth” (Part One) Writer: Gene Luen Yang Penciller: John Romita, Jr. Inker: Klaus Janson Gene…
Jurassic World revisits Jurassic Park’s warning about meddling with nature, finding hints of hope amidst plenty of exciting, dino-caused carnage. (Caveat Lector—This article contains SPOILERS) At the book of Job’s climax, the LORD demands to know…
The last few minutes of “The Best of Both Worlds, Part I” are the most thrilling few minutes of Star Trek I’ve ever seen. These scenes signaled that The Next Generation was science fiction to…
After a long and distinguished career, filled with roles that endeared him to movie fans and fans of science fiction and fantasy worldwide, Sir Christopher Lee has died, at age 93. In the 21st century,…
Action Comics #41: Golden Age Superman For Today (Comic Book Review with SPOILERS)
- June 9, 2015
- Tagged as: Aaron Kuder, Action Comics, Greg Pak, Superman
“Hard Truth” (Part One) Story: Grek Pak, Aaron Kuder Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Aaron Kuder When DC unveiled the cover for Action Comics #41 several months ago, I wondered, “What have they done to Superman…
Why I Want To See The Martian (Movie Trailer News)
- June 8, 2015
- Tagged as: Andy Weir, Matt Damon, Ridley Scott, the martian
The Martian, based on Andy Weir’s originally self-published, bestselling debut novel, looks like it will be a gripping and suspenseful film, but also a lot of fun. Have you seen the trailer yet? I like…
A-Force #1 Brings Marvel Comics’ A-Game (Review, with SPOILERS)
- May 28, 2015
- Tagged as: A-Force, Diversity, Marvel Comics, women
In February, Marvel Comics, with much fanfare, announced A-Force, a series starring an all-female team of Avengers. According to co-writer G. Willow Wilson, the series demonstrates Marvel’s renewed commitment “in the last couple of years…
Ex Machina: One Sci-Fi Christian’s Reflections (SPOILERS)
- May 27, 2015
- Tagged as: artificial intelligence, ex machina
Ex Machina is one of the most engrossing, thought-provoking, and unsettling movies I’ve seen in a while. A story that starts off as a Silicon Valley Willy Wonka and ends up a nightmarish retelling of…
Darth Vader #5 (Comic Book Review) (SPOILERS)
- May 20, 2015
- Tagged as: darth vader, Marvel Comics, star wars
Marvel’s ongoing Darth Vader book is so good, it almost makes me forget Episode VII is still half a year away. Each month’s new issue from writer Kieron Gillen and artist Salvador Larroca feels like…