Tag: Sci Fi
‘Spaceman’ Film Review: A Profoundly Moving Sci-Fi Journey of the Soul
Among the sentences I could never imagine uttering, “an existentialist, science fiction, mood-piece starring Adam Sandler” would rank near the top. In director Johan Renck’s “Spaceman”, Sandler is quite enthralling in an impressive performance of depth and maturity surrounded by
‘Dune: Part Two’ Film Review: A Thrilling Science Fiction Epic
Ready the warriors, saddle the worms, tighten your stillsuits, and prepare yourself for one of the best Science Fiction epics in years. Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” arrives in theaters and gives a lesson to modern filmmakers on how to
‘Rebel Moon: Part One- A Child of Fire’ Film Review
Beginning with simplistic narration (provided by a slumming Sir Anthony Hopkins, who also voices a droid that is the “C-3PO” of the piece), Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon: Part One- A Child of Fire” sets its sights on being this generation’s
Film Review: ‘No One Will Save You’- A Surprising, Emotional Sci-Fi Horror
Writer/director Brian Duffield’s 2020 film “Spontaneous” was a clever mix of comedy, teen drama, and horror. With that film, the director defied audiences’ expectations and delivered something fresh and surprisingly moving, blending genre conventions with social metaphors to great effect.
Film Review: ‘Biosphere’- Gender Fluidity And The Saving Of Humanity
For decades, Science Fiction films have been used to examine almost every aspect of society and humanity. Mel Eslyn’s “Biosphere” uses its “Silent Running” tinged Sci-Fi surroundings to probe the insights of male friendship, and the perceptions of masculinity, sexuality,
Sundance 2023: Aliens Abducted My Parents And Now I Feel Kinda Left Out
Sundance 2023 Kid’s Selection “Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out” Holding the honor of having the best movie title of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, “Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’- Film Review: Spectacle And Emotion Align
James Cameron has long been one of modern cinema’s true visionaries. As a filmmaker, he takes time between projects, waiting until the technology catches up to his lofty and brilliantly grandiose ideas. This time, it has been a 13-year stretch.
‘In Search Of Tomorrow’: The Definitive ’80s Sci-Fi Documentary
“In Search of Tomorrow: The Definitve ’80s Sci-Fi Documentary” is the latest proof that director David A. Weiner is THE man to document the genre films of the 1980s. Weiner’s first two documentaries “In Search of Darkness” parts 1&2 (with
“The Vast of Night” Is A Slick, Late Night Neo-Noir Sci-Fi Flick
The Vast of Night Directed by Andrew Patterson Written by James Montague and Craig W. Sanger Starring Sierra McCormick, Jake Horowitz, Gail Cronauer, Bruce Davis, Greg Peyton Premiering at Slamdance 2019, Andrew Patterson’s “The Vast of Night” is one of
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Homesteading. Many years ago, when land was plenty, the government offered it to people who were willing to till the soil, grow some crops. Perhaps raise a family. It was not an easy life. In fact, you could probably retire