Volition Is Much Smarter Than It Initially Seems Volition was the movie I didn’t know I needed. It was refreshing and enjoyable to get a film deftly and almost immaculately telling a story of time travel, premonitions, and cause and effect. Volition doesn’t start off seeming that way, though. At first, it gives off a vaguely…
Watching Proximity Is An Odd Experience Proximity is one of the strangest science fiction movies I have ever seen. It defies all expectations, makes many strange choices, and has a very good grasp of visual storytelling and visual composition—and yet is kind of bad. At first, the movie seems to be clear on what it is:…
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,…
The Price of Safety Is More Action Than Sci-Fi The Price of Safety is a book full of good ideas but is plagued by sloppy execution. Very quickly in the reading, it was apparent to me that this was a book that loved its technology, and had an in-depth understanding of engineering and science, but…
Upload Is Some Excellent Science Fiction Upload was on my watch list for months before it arrived. As soon as the trailers came and it was clear that this really was going to be a satirical look at a future where humans can and do upload their brains, I was on board. And by episode one,…
Devs Is An Absolutely Brilliant TV Show Going into Devs, I had expectations. I had heard the pacing was slow. That it was hard to get through. I did not remotely have that issue. Instead, I was engaged, enraptured even. I also didn’t realize this was an Alex Garland show until the ending credits. And, if…
Glitch Techs Does Not Play Slow Games Glitch Techs proves to me that the new trajectory of animated shows is high energy motion and manic dialogue. It was jarring enough in DC Super Hero Girls, but this show takes it up to eleven. During the review-watching of Glitch Techs, I had to constantly rewind to hear…
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,…
The Day of The Martians: Worthy Sequel Full disclosure before I review The Day of the Martians: I have not read The War of the Worlds. My biggest familiarity with the property is the Stephen Spielberg movie starring Tom Cruise. And I enjoyed that movie a lot—but The Day of the Martians is a loving…
American Quartet Is Powerful Filmmaking American Quartet is a deeply political short film detailing a societal divide in a small town. It’s set in a future where mental recording, both objective and subjective, is possible with small devices resembling leather smartphone cases. And while that already is a complicated thing to attempt in a 9-minute…
The world is a little chaotic right now, so, while we settle in and stay safe, why not watch something inspirational to lift the spirit? To make you cheer at the screen? There’s nothing like positive science fiction to make us happy and excited for what we might accomplish in the future. And we’ve got…
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,…
