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Dune (1984): the Sandworms of cinematic missteps (classic scifi film retrospective).
Dune – the 1984 cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic novel. A film that promised the vastness of interstellar politics, the mystique of…
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Science fiction, fantasy, horror and steampunk.
August 2023
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AMP: a scifi short movie of survival, betrayal, and the quest for redemption (video: in full).
In the vast realm of science fiction, the short film “AMP” stands out as a gripping narrative that delves deep into the complexities…
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The Alien Way by Gordon R. Dickson (book review).
Gordon Dickson’s ‘The Alien Way’ was first penned in 1965, with a reprint surfacing in 1973. The narrative revolves around a classic sci-fi…
July 2023
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Vacant Possession: a short story by GF Willmetts (fiction).
The drone, one of many, surveyed the first alien city. Unlike the ruins on Earth where nature ravaged its anger at global warming,…
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Space: 1999 Vol. 01 by Andrew Smith, Anthony Terpiloff and Elizabeth Barrows (audio review).
‘Space: 1999’ was the show that made it ok to like Science Fiction on TV in the United Kingdom. It was the second…
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Invasion season 2 (trailer: Apple TV scifi show).
Fellow aficionados of aliens, astronauts, and adulterous angst, prepare to retreat back to your viewing bunkers, for “Invasion,” the riveting Apple TV+ series…
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UFO: Commander Straker’s on where the classic TV series went off the rails (video documentary).
So, the UFO TV series. A classic piece of television history that has left its mark on the hearts of many senior science…
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Imminent Arrival: short scifi film (video: in full).
Imminent Arrival, a short science fiction film by Justin Kruse, is now available online, and it’s a must-watch for any sci-fi enthusiast. The…
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A Winter Grave by Peter May (book review)
‘A Winter Grave’ is another novel by prolific thriller writer Peter May. It’s set in the near future of 2051, so it crosses…
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Blake’s 7: life on board the Liberator (scifi video).
The science fiction TV series Blake’s 7 had a cracking spaceship for its heroic crew. The Liberator. In the vast expanse of the…
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The Creator – an audacious leap back into original Sci-Fi (movie: trailer).
Just when we thought we were permanently stuck in an endless loop of stale remakes, tired sequels, and overcooked comic book epics, along…
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Neuromancer: the cyberpunk mother lode? (video article)
Even if you can’t tell your Neuromancer from your lawn mower, I’ve got news for you: You’ve seen it. Yes, indeed. Quite unbeknownst…