The manga Saturn Apartments is a great example of a story in a rather small genre: slice of life in space. This means that so far nothing has blown up, nobody has flown at the speed of light, and there are no laser guns. But that shouldn’t indicate by any means that the story isn’t…
I’ve tried to explain Only Lovers Left Alive to a few people at this point. It’s been a mixed success. First, don’t go into it expecting a vampire film. You might be disappointed at the lack of blood spatter. Second, keep in mind that all the main characters are vampires and they are determinedly and…
BEWARE: I Spoil. As a self-proclaimed and certified Newbie, every week it is my goal to throw myself headfirst into all things sci-fi, specifically peering into some of the most critically acclaimed TV shows and movies! I check them out in pure tabula rasa fashion, with typically nada knowledge about the premise and letting the…
Nostalgic Nineties Special! Dragonheart (1996) from Universal Pictures Who: Directed by Rob Cohen, who went on to direct The Fast and the Furious (2001) and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). With portrayals by Dennis Quaid, the most American sounding knight I have ever heard, and a dragon voiced by Sean Connery. What:…
Every Sunday I do what I can to post a little something to set the tone for the rest of the week. Sometimes it’s a piece written by one of you, the fans. Sometimes it’s something I read or saw online that I think you should check out. This time around, I just wanted to…
Well, my friends, we’re here. Take a look back and see how far we’ve come. Seems like many years have passed, doesn’t it? That’s because they have. On the second day of the twelfth month of the year that we humans decided should have the numerical designation of 2009, Hans Henrik wrote the very first…
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Written and Directed by Richard Curtis Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Lydia Wilson, Lindsey Duncan and Tom Hollander Rated R, 123 minutes Sometimes it’s easy to feel cynical when approaching a romantic comedy. There is a predisposition towards the material that always seems to result in so many forced morals and fake catharsis…
I’ve talked a lot about the Ender’s Game film adaptation. I’ve also compared it often to the book it’s based on. However, I haven’t discussed the novel in detail yet. I’ve decided now is the time for me to do so. Unfortunately, for those who haven’t read it, you should know I’m doing this solely for…
So, it’s Friday (in L.A.), and I’ve finally finished this week’s Friday Fiction (in L.A.). I know you’ve been waiting a while, but I wanted to make sure this one was good. I don’t like rushing things, really. If you’ve read my Spore article, you know this. I don’t care how long it takes, just so long as…
