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David Drake, science fiction author, passes away (news).
It is with a heavy heart that SFcrowsnest reports the passing of David Drake, a titan of science fiction and fantasy literature, on…
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December 2023
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TrailerScifi
Dune: Part Two, big new trailer (video).
Get ready to embark on a cinematic journey across the universe with “Dune: Part Two,” set to hit the big screens on March…
ReviewScifi
A Blanket Of Steel (Rise Of Oceania book 6) by Timothy S. Johnston (book review).
The primary goal for Truman ‘Mac’ McClusky, his sister Meg and their allies has always been independence. Now, in ‘A Blanket Of Steel’…
NewsComics
Ian Gibson, comic-book genius, passes away (obituary).
It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to Ian Gibson, a visionary British comic book artist, who passed away yesterday…
ReviewFilms
The Shadow Returns (1946) (a classic film review).
I was surprised to find that the sequel to the ‘The Shadow’ film serial was actually a 1946 film titled ‘The Shadow Returns’.…
ReviewComics
Justice League Volume 2: The Villain’s Journey (The New 52!) by Geoff Johns, Jim Lee and Scott Williams (graphic novel review).
The second volume of the New 52 Justice League, encompassing issues #7-12, begins with what appears to be a series of catch-ups, drawing…
NewsAnime/manga
Howl’s Moving Castle gets a walking model (kit news).
Here’s a piece of kit to tickle the fancy of all you anime fans out there. This new Moving Howl Castle model offers…
NewsScifi
Classic British science fiction movies: bringing the Hammer down (video).
In the cinematic world, where horror often takes the spotlight, there’s a British gem twinkling in the sci-fi galaxy: Hammer Film Productions. Not…
ReviewDoctor Who
Doctor Who: Season 14: episode 3: The Giggle by Russell T Davies (TV episode review).
Sometimes, you wish there was a Doctor in the house, especially when the Internet goes down and I had his sonic screwdriver to…
ReviewHorror
Lovecraft Annual #17 (2023) edited by ST Joshi (book review).
Every year, the ‘Lovecraft Annual’ brings together a collection of critical essays about HP Lovecraft. There’s no overall theme as such, so each…
ReviewScifi
Asteroid City (2023) by Mark R. Leeper (a film review).
In ‘Asteroid City’, director/co-writer Wes Anderson creates a feel of the 1950s that is more convincing than accurate. For many, this was a…
ReviewMagazines
Alter Ego #101 May 2011 (magazine review).
Exploring the 2011 issue of Alter Ego, the cover features heroes that aren’t immediately recognizable. One might wonder, who is Victor Fox and…