Warning: This article contains spoilers. Oh sh**! Darius KNOWS. Y’ALL. WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?! Apparently, nothing. If we listen to Vanessa. But who has time for that? No one. He’s basically scared the crap out of her, so she’s been forced into inaction. Vanessa is even trying to pull Alison’s investigation. Yeah, Darius…
SPOILS. The bad guys are always freaking neck and neck with the good guys in this show. It’s driving me crazy! Every time you think the good guys are going to get the upperhand, the bad guys pop up from around the corner and pull the rug from beneath them. Guys, we need to find…
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…
So, the idea at the beginning of Zal Batmanglij’s Sound of My Voice (2012) is to expose a fraud. It follows substitute teacher/wannabe filmmaker Peter (Christopher Denham) and his girlfriend, wannabe writer, Lorna (Nicole Vicius). The two decide to film a documentary about a small cult in Los Angeles. As these things go, joining the…
WARNING: This article contains spoilers. The world of The Lottery is growing more and more intense as this episode opens with the announcement of the two hundred Lottery finalists. Bring on the super creepy commercials, robotic public announcements and scripted press conferences held by President Westwood (Yul Vazquez) and First Lady Gabrielle (Shelley Conn). Out…
I think by the time actual aliens invade our planet, the human race won’t be interested. Kind of like, “What are you gonna do…attack us? Eh, seen it.” Gareth Edwards’ Monsters (2010) is a yet another film that explores life after our first encounter with otherworldly foreigners. Due to some American tomfoolery, a NASA “thing” crash…
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…
This recap contains SPOILERS. Screw the greater good. This episode is all about negotiating for personal interests and driving us crazy with suspense and anticipation. There are two major things happening in The Lottery, and neither of them have to do with the infertility. It’s day two of the hostage situation and Vanessa is a…
