What an odd little episode. Nothing really happened, and yet, a lot actually happened. Instead of “Faith”, the episode really should have been called “Mending”, because that seems to be what everyone is doing for the entire episode.
Archive for Sci-Fi Reviews
Enigma (2009) Movie Review
After watching the short film “Enigma” by independent filmmakers, Jason and Matt Shumway, I came away with a greater appreciation for independent sci-fi films. Don’t get me wrong, I’m from the era where the channel formerly known as SciFi had low budget goodness on every weekend. I delighted to see some of the films they had acquired like the Dungeons and Dragons sequel, “D&D: Wrath of the Dragon God,” and the action horror film “Darklight.” But even before the change of name the quality of the movies they would get seemed to diminish.
Stargate Universe Episode Recap 1.12: Divided
Its Stargate Universe recap time again kids and episode 12 was a doozy. We’ve got hurt feelings. We’ve got alien probing. Shields are on maximum and it’s mutiny buddy. I guess that it’s true what they say, “In Space, no one can hear you scheme”.
Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars (2009) Movie Review
It’s a shame “Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars” got lost in the hysteria regarding David Tennant’s prolonged departure. Unlike viewers across the pond, BBC America decided to air the third special nary a week short of the climatic “The End of Time”. The result: most people seemed to skip “Waters” in lieu of action to climax in the coming week. Fortunately, BBC has release all the specials this month on Blu-ray, allowing fans to see The Doctor at his most desperate–and in a tale that neatly dovetails into his last spin in the TARDIS.
Stargate: Universe Recap 1.11 Space
As we return to the stranded humans aboard the Destiny after a long hiatus, one thing is clear to me. The budget went up. Cash flow was evident all over the joint in Space, our first episode of the, let’s call it Spring Season. The extra cash was needed because the Sci-Fi game was seriously upped. Universe has returned and it’s on steroids. We’ve got blue transparent old school aliens, wicked space battles with lots of pew pew and a ton of nifty science fiction accessories like inviso-wall HUDS and a much more believable spacey feel. The Destiny doesn’t feel like a WW2 battleship anymore. Now it feels like a real spaceship on a mission.
Cargo (2009) Movie Review
WHAT IS IT: “Cargo”, a moody, ambitious sci-fi thriller from Switzerland, directed by Ivan Engler and Ralph Etter, and co-written by Engler, Arnold Bucher, Johnny Hartmann, and Thilo Roscheisen. Made for an estimated $4.5 Swiss Francs (about $4.2 million dollars), the film recently made its North American debut at the SXSW Festival.
TV Review: FlashForward, Episode: Revelation Zero
Ever since “Flash Forward” temporarily departed the airwaves almost four months ago, the Internet has not been kind to the show groomed to be the next “Lost”. If you believe everything you’ve read in the past month, David Goyer abandoned the show to embark on a five state killing spree, the entire cast is in need of being vaccinated for rabies, and executives at ABC have turned to Oxycotin/Xanax/Percocet/airplane glue/dollar wine and anything else within reach to deal with the constant stress of their high profile implosion.
New Riverworld (2010) TV Mini-Series Review
I originally tried to write a traditional review for this new incarnation of “Riverworld”, but found it too difficult. The review just never came together, which happens when I find myself writing about a movie that I neither loved nor hated. “Riverworld” falls somewhere in there. As a result, I’ve written this non-traditional review. Please to enjoy.
Splice (2009) Movie Review
Since it first started screening at genre festivals a while back, “Splice” has been garnering rabid word of mouth and a reputation for being one of the hottest science fiction/horror tickets for some time. Having gone down particularly well at prestigious gatherings such as Sundance and Stiges, the film has now been picked up for wider distribution, with a summer release slot having apparently been staked out, surely a great show of confidence in its quality.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010) Movie Review
So first things first, a little history and clarification on this project. This film started life as a script written by Dwayne McDuffie (Justice League/JLU) to bridge the gap between “Justice League” and what was initially pitched as a spin-off show but became “Justice League Unlimited.” When JLU became a continuation of the JL the film was scrapped, but the idea eventually became the episode “A Better World” featuring the “Justice Lords,” totalitarian versions of the Justice League. The original script titled “Justice League: Worlds Collide,” which borrowed ideas from an old Gardner Fox “Crisis” storyline that first introduced the “Crime Syndicate”, and Grant Morrison’s “Earth 2,” which reintroduced the group into modern day, was shelved but remained a plausible idea for DC’s then upcoming series of direct to DVD films. Years later with a few tweaks to make it follow a continuity not connected to the JL/JLU universe, but still great if you were a fan of the show.
Legion (2010) Movie Review
Anyone who sat through “Legion” would do well to petition Christian leaders to add a 13th Commandment, one that would prevent filmmakers from dragging God into their ridiculous and boring movies. Which is, to put it kindly, exactly what this sluggishly inept project is. “Legion” has a phenomenally talent cast that works overtime, but they can’t stem the tide of incompetency that constantly washes over the film.
Daybreakers (2010) Movie Review
There are some films that you instantly fall in love with, that will forever hold a place in your heart, even when watching a chopped up version on G4. Then there’s films you fall in love with, want to marry and have children with, with eventually retire to a condo in Florida while fondly musing what a sequel could hold. “Daybreakers” falls squarely in the latter category, a film that will have you dialing 411 in search of a wedding planner moments after exiting the theater.
TV Review: Doctor Who – The End of Time
What all fans have been talking about was David Tennant handing the reins over to Matt Smith; to the point where that’s all they talked about- on the internet, during dinner, in the middle of sex, to long suffering spouses and pretty much any poor soul they could find. In some respect you couldn’t blame them, in their eyes Tennant had become almost like a member of the family. With his 5th season playing The Doctor essentially becoming a five episode farewell tour, everything has built up to this epic but foolishly aired finale.
Avatar (2009) Movie Review
Right away I’m going to tell you that my biggest challenge in writing this review of “Avatar” is to keep my gushing to a minimum. A task that is going to be almost impossible. “Avatar” blew doors off that I didn’t even know I had on the car.
Emma Bull – War For The Oaks
After delving into Life On The Border and immersing myself in such a wonderful story I began to ponder the Urban Fantasy genre a bit more seriously, after all it has been years since this fantasy niche showed up and now its burning up the readers charts.
