As a self-proclaimed and certified Newbie, it is my goal to throw myself headfirst into all things sci-fi, specifically peering into some of the most critically acclaimed science fiction based TV shows, movies and literature! I check them out in pure tabula rasa fashion, with typically nada knowledge about the premise and letting the work…
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, may I have your attention, please? You’ve been patient. You’ve been diligent. You’ve been loyal. Now, for demonstrating such tremendous qualities, such incredible attributes, such unbelievable resolve, you shall be rewarded! Friends, bloggers, Earthlings, lend me your ears! The time has come, yet again, for you to get your proper dose of excitement, adventure,…
As a self-proclaimed and certified Newbie, it is my goal to throw myself headfirst into all things sci-fi, specifically peering into some of the most critically acclaimed science fiction based TV shows, movies, and literature! I check them out in pure tabula rasa fashion, with typically nada knowledge about the premise and letting the work…
Enter a futuristic society where humanity has branched off of Earth and settled among its extraterrestrial neighbors in the Spiral Arm. Kevin J. Anderson’s The Dark Between the Stars is the compelling first installment of a brand new trilogy called The Saga of Shadows. Humans have divided themselves into the independent, spaceship-savvy Roamer clans and…
The Show: Knights of Sidonia’s main claim to fame is that it is the first anime series to be broadcasted in America exclusively by Netflix. Despite what the phrase “A Netflix Original Series” may make one assume, Knights of Sidonia (Shidonia no Kishi) is based on a manga originally published in Kodansha’s Afternoon magazine. The series…
Welcome to TV Prep, where we get you ready for the day’s upcoming show(s) with reviews of earlier episodes! Today’s show is The Leftovers. –The Editor This might be the episode that I was waiting for, all about our crazy preacher man, Matt, played by Christopher Eccleston (the Ninth Doctor from Doctor Who). We begin with a prayer…
Dylan here. So listen, while we’re still celebrating the Veek of Blood here on SFB, we promised to have some normal sci-fi pieces running. Now, here’s the thing, this is a review of the first two episodes of The Leftovers. It’s not confirmed to be science fiction in any sense as of yet, but there is a lot…
First aired August 7th, 2011. Animated movies are a great way to relieve tension during an alien invasion, but Tom (played by Noah Wyle) and Anne (Moon Bloodgood) can’t enjoy any. They’re too busy worrying about Ben (Connor Jessup) potentially transforming into a Skitter. That’s the least of their problems. The main conflict of the…
My top is always changing. These kinds of lists are hardest to do because, when attempting to squeeze the best of the best into ten numbers, or even forty or a hundred, you’re bound to leave something out. I watch so many movies, and it was tragically difficult to put them all into a list….
First aired July 31st, 2011. This latest episode of Falling Skies was packed with both storyline and character progression. There was so much new information it was almost overwhelming. The Resistance has decided to blow up the giant alien structure in Boston, so Tom (played by Noah Wyle), Hal (Drew Roy) and Weaver (Will Patton)…
First aired July 24th, 2011. The kids of the 2nd Mass. feel like they’re at camp. They have hot meals and play friendly games of soccer. They have no idea that Terry Clayton (played by Henry Czerny) plans to offer them up as Skitter bait. Gradually, they begin to notice something’s wrong. Lourdes (Seychelle Gabriel)…
First aired July 17th, 2011. Ben (played by Connor Jessup) is back with his family, and it seems being abducted agreed with him: he’s no longer asthmatic and can do over 100 pushups without breaking a sweat. Unfortunately, the spikes from the harness are still in his back and he’s developed Stockholm Syndrome since he…
