Count Spatula unbinds the Editor-in-Chief. The man falls to the floor, clutching his wrists. The count tells him that he has done all he’s needed to. Now, with a weapon pressed against his back, the Fictionmonger will announce Dylan Alexander’s latest work. …I understand but—GAH! Okay! You don’t have to be so—just let me do…
While normally something like this would be saved for a Sunday Surprise, Ms. Clingman’s review of The Frame was far too timely for me to hold onto it until later. And so, here it is, our first Guest Review by reader-turned-associate of the site, Marlo Clingman. –The Editor Jamin Winans, Double Edge Films, 127 minutes. Not only will my review…
Let me begin this article by saying: I’m a thug. I read Stephen King all day. Nothing can scare me. This book, however, kind of freaked me out. In Litore’s Ansible 15715, readers are transported into a world so terrifying even your worst nightmare couldn’t hold a candle to it. Years into the future, we’ve…
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Remember to enter our contest! Bleh! –Not the Editor (?) I listened to this album in one sitting. With no distractions present, in a completely quiet room, in a completely quiet house. I wanted the full effect, you see. An hour has passed since then, and I come back to you from my dream-state with my…
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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,…
What: An undersea mining operation comes across the wreckage of an old, Soviet mining vessel. When they come back from investigating, the crew unwittingly brings aboard a creature that hunts them down one by one. Who: Peter Weller (Robocop) stars as the head of the mining operation. He’s awesome, as always. Other familiar faces from popular 80s…
For those of you who’ve been living under a rock for the past fifty years, Doctor Who is (aside from a sixteen-year gap between 1989 and 2005) one of the longest-lasting science fiction shows in the history of television. The series features the Doctor, a humanoid alien (called a Time Lord) who travels the universe…
Yep, there’s spoilers. It’s pretty clear that the creators of The Leftovers are bent on tearing apart families, ruining lives, and generally just freaking people out. With that being said, I wasn’t completely surprised when this recent episode offered absolutely no explanation for the disappearances, no clues as to what the hell is happening, no…
The interesting thing about science fiction is that its futuristic settings can provide insight into humanity’s most ancient questions. Just what does it mean to be civilized? What parts of us do we condone to define ourselves as “civilized” in our society? Just who are we, really? A common thread in science fiction stories is…
Alien (1979) from 20th Century Fox What: After receiving a distress signal in the far-reaches of space, commercial miners are dispatched to investigate. When one of the crew is infected by a parasite, they unwittingly bring aboard the ship a mysterious being that hunts them down one by one. Who: Then relative newcomer Ridley Scott directs one…
