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,…
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…
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…
As I said in this forum not too long ago, Supergirl’s always been a lot more fun than her more famous cousin. Certainly, CBS’ upcoming Supergirl TV show (set to air Mondays this fall, 8…
Comic Book Review: Kanan: The Last Padawan #2 (SPOILERS)
- May 7, 2015
- Tagged as: Caleb Dume, Depa Billaba, Kanan: The Last Padawan, Marvel Comics, star wars
“Today’s the day!” she said as we settled in to read her bedtime story. “Today’s the day!” My seven-year-old daughter was more eager for Kanan: The Last Padawan #2 than Kabe was for juri juice…
Rest in Peace, Grace Lee Whitney
- May 3, 2015
- Tagged as: Grace Lee Whitney, Star Trek, Yeoman Janice Rand
She only appeared in a handful of episodes of the original Star Trek television series, but Grace Lee Whitney, who died on May 1, made an indelible impression on fans. Her character, Yeoman Janice Rand, was…
The Avengers: Age of Ultron—One Sci-Fi Christian’s Rapid Reactions (SPOILERS)
- May 2, 2015
- Tagged as: Age of Ultron, marvel cinematic universe, MCU, Phase Two, The Avengers
The Avengers: Age of Ultron is every bit the entertaining superhero spectacle we’ve come to expect from Marvel Studios. While not without some plot and pacing problems, it delivers a truly grand finale to “Phase…
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