I've looked at a lot of the speculative fiction films of Terry Gilliam, and I guess I should probably talk about the one that "started it all", Time Bandits. I am leaving out his Monty Python history, not to mention Monty Python and the Holy Grail, which some consider one of the funniest films of all time. Time Bandits is a film that looks like it could be targeted to … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Time Bandits, and other Terry Gilliam films
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Speculative Fiction Saturday: 12 Monkeys
In all honesty, I had forgotten that Terry Gilliam had directed this 1995 film. This isn't to say that 12 Monkeys is forgettable. I guess I like Terry when his films are full of fantastic images and extremely far-fetched premises. In all honesty, 12 Monkeys was a film that I started watching and quit, because it just seemed too dark for me. The beginning is a disturbing … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: 12 Monkeys
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Okay, it looks like I am still on my Terry Gilliam month, and this time, it is this film that was released at the end of 2009 and was pretty much ignored. I speak of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Now you think with a title like that, it would inspire much flights of fancy, and trust me, there are many flights to be taken in this film. The plot of Doctor Parnassus … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
New Robotech Show to get Crowdfunding
Generally, I try and avoid interjecting my own opinion into my blog postings. Today, I have something that I want to see get off of the ground. Someone is trying to revive Robotech. If you are not familiar with Robotech, it was an animated series from Japan that was imported to America around the mid-80's. It was actually a three-part story within its eighty-or-so … [Read more...] about New Robotech Show to get Crowdfunding
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Okay, last month was "TV Shows", and the month before that was "Pixar month". I might actually make this month "Terry Gilliam month" with this film. If you aren't familiar with Terry Gilliam, he has done films that are winners and losers. He is also a filmmaker with a very rich imagination. One of his best works is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. When it was first … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Book Review: Earthman Jack Vs. The Ghost Planet
I normally do two posts per day, but since it was a holiday, I decided to put this one off. I don't do many book reviews on my blog, but since I had this one sent to me for review, I was quite interested in this. As I mentioned in my Doctor Who review, I enjoy good speculative fiction, and I really like the kind that is fun. With a title like Earthman Jack Vs. The Ghost … [Read more...] about Book Review: Earthman Jack Vs. The Ghost Planet
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Babylon 5
I don't know whether I really planned this, but this month has been Speculative TV show month. Today, I wanted to discuss my one of my favorites, and it is not Star Trek, Doctor Who, but this one, Babylon 5. If you never heard of it, I can't say that I blame you. It lasted about five years, but the only thing that kept it alive was its fanbase. The show was not one that … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Babylon 5
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Doctor Who
This month is starting to become "Speculative Fiction TV Month" as I covered Futurama two weeks ago, and Sherlock one week ago. Yes, I know Sherlock isn't technically Speculative Fiction, but today's subject most certainly is. This is the first time that I have ever brought up Doctor Who on this blog. I'm going to use that "two types of people in the world" intro and say … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Doctor Who
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Sherlock (not exactly speculative, but oh so good)
Yes, I will admit that I am bringing up Sherlock on Speculative Fiction Saturday because I like talking about it. This is a show that I really thought was going to be just awful, due to its premise alone. The show is about Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, but they are in our modern day era. Just to let you know, this Sherlock Holmes is from BBC. There is a similar show … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Sherlock (not exactly speculative, but oh so good)
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Futurama
After last month's Pixar month, I have decided to start this month by reviewing a speculative fiction TV show. The reason why I chose Futurama is because my wife has informed me that I watch it all the time on Netflix. It is good that Netflix has all 10 seasons of this show, and I think I know why I watch it all the time. Heck, it is a cartoon, and I've loved cartoons … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Futurama
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Pixar Films, and the rest
Well, we have covered all the speculative fiction films of Pixar, and now it is time to discuss the rest. Personally, all of the Pixar films have some speculative element, and these are the ones that have the least amount. A Bug's Life: When I first watched this film, I immediately watched it again. I cannot remember any film that I have liked that much. Generally, I … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Pixar Films, and the rest
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Pixar Month, the Toy Story series
I'll be honest with you when I have to say that it will be difficult to review these three Pixar films, as the original is one of my favorite films of all time. I'm not certain why, as I remember seeing it while I was on a vacation, and I enjoyed it immensely. I think part of it was it was the first full-length feature animated film, and so it was a type of storytelling … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Pixar Month, the Toy Story series
Speculative Fiction Saturday, Pixar Month, The Incredibles
I've talked about several superhero movies on this blog before, and Pixar's first foray into it was more than successful with The Incredibles. In all honesty, superheroes and parodies of them have been done to death, but there is always some new spin you can put on them to breath more life into them. I'm not talking about rebooting them like what Columbia did to … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday, Pixar Month, The Incredibles
Speculative Fiction Saturday, Pixar Month, WALL-E
Today's Pixar selection is from a film that I would definitely call Speculative Fiction with WALL-E. I remember when this film came out, a popular tech blog did not consider it a kid's film, but one of the greatest science-fiction films of all time. I would agree with this. I personally believe this film has so many good points, the film is part love-story, part sci-fi … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday, Pixar Month, WALL-E
Speculative Fiction Saturday starts Pixar month with Up
Okay, I like watching a lot of critic shows such as the Nostalgia Critic, and I've been re-watching Linkara, who reviews comic books. These shows often have themed months, where they review things that have a similar thread. For me, I'm going to discuss four films by a studio owned by Disney: Pixar. Oh, Pixar, there are a lot of happy memories that I associate with you. … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday starts Pixar month with Up