Independent filmmaking is an important part of American cinema. Films that aren’t tied to massive budgets or governed by large studios tend to be more free to take risks and explore new possibilities of stories and their telling.
(Hello! Welcome to a new mini-series of sorts I’m calling “It Came From The Archives!” where we highlight old articles that we’ve had on the site. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of our usual content coming out, we just wanted to pay tribute to our older articles. Enjoy this blast from the past! – Brandon…
tuning in… As promised, a special holiday present for all our lovely readers out there. Once or twice a year, Brandon Scott endeavors to write something cheerful, happy, festive. He’s usually a horror writer, but even he can’t ignore the holiday spirit. So, in a very different take on a usual science fiction story, step…
This is a guest piece written by author Collin Pearman. His novel, A Timeless Abandon, was reviewed by our site and is available online today. With that said, enjoy the article. Minor spoilers below for The 100, season 2, and The Walking Dead, season 5. I’ve been thinking a lot about the technology of today’s sci-fi….
BEWARE: I spoil. Yes, I drew that on Paint. Yes, it looks like a 10-year-old made it, and so what? It’s a completely accurate depiction of the relationships between major groups in Orphan Black. There’s so much talk about the clones because they’re the stars of the show, but not nearly enough about the people…
Before we begin, I’d like everyone to wish our friend Gene Hoyle—a winner from our last contest—a speedy recovery. He just had a brain aneurysm, but don’t worry, he’s going to be okay. Everyone send good thoughts his way! Alright, now, back to less serious stuff. Everyone, this is the moment you’ve all been waiting…
Congratulations again to the winners of our last contest and thanks again to all who voted! Our next contest is a Meme Contest! This contest type was also chosen by the Sci-Fi Bloggers community. Thanks again to all who voted to help pick these contest themes. For any who don’t know, a meme looks like…
Guys, before you are told who the winners of our contest our, take a look at this. Our Contest Manager and myself, the Editor-in-Chief of the site, decided to have fun with your captions. We read Honorable Mentions, sneaked in an “Editor’s Choice Award”, a read off the top five comments. THE WINNERS WILL BE…
Warning: minor spoilers for season 3 of The 100 and season 4 of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Two different shows, two different takes on the hive mind trope. One comes from an A.I. that interfaces with humanity by downloading people’s brains (The 100, season 3), the other an ancient inhuman (an alien-human hybrid with powers,…
Tuning in… 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…
Tuning in… 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…
Tuning in… 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…
