Yesterday, I mentioned that I was trying to be a bit more serious on my technology reporting, but I couldn't help reporting on the finding of E.T. Atari 2600 games. I guess I have too much of a personal connection to them, just like I have with Star Wars. In case you haven't heard, Disney bought Star Wars for about 4 billion. The first thing that they want to do is make … [Read more...] about If you are interested, they have assembled the cast of Star Wars Episode VII
Speculative Fiction
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Coneheads, and it isn’t good
Well, I hesitate to call this speculative fiction, as The Coneheads has always been more comedy than it has been speculative. In case you are not familiar with The Coneheads, it was originally a sketch from Saturday Night Live. I have seen a few of The Coneheads sketches from the 1970's, and they are pretty funny. The premise was that two aliens, Beldar (Dan Aykroyd) and … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Coneheads, and it isn’t good
Specluative Fiction Saturday: Upside Down
One of the reasons that I enjoy speculative fiction is they tend to be very imaginative, and Upside Down is a film with one of the most imaginative premises that I have ever seen. If you have never heard of it, I can't say that I blame you. It only grossed about 100,000 dollars in America, and I really hope that it did more than its 60 million budget overseas. Upside … [Read more...] about Specluative Fiction Saturday: Upside Down
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Guild
I know that I usually spend this time talking about things that are basically speculative fiction, but if you think about it, isn't everything speculative in some way? After all, most stories that you read never happened, or are embellished enough so they are not accurate? The Guild is one those shows that I thought was gong to go one way, but completely went in a more … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Guild
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Starship Troopers
I got to admit that I may be running out of speculative fiction films to review, and I am surprised that I haven't got around to this one. So let's start this review with an analysis of the title. What do you honestly think a film about Starship Troopers would be about? If you think this is some escapist thing that is a cross between G.I. Joe and Star Trek, you would be dead … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Starship Troopers
Speculative Fiction Saturday/Sunday: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and other LOTR stuff
Just in case you have noticed, I usually do Speculative Fiction reviews on Saturday, but I forgot. There, I said it, and I even promised that I would review this film. I feel bad, because I'm going to give this next movie a mixed review. This is my feeling on The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, which covers the rest of the Hobbit prequel trilogy, so far. It feels like … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday/Sunday: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and other LOTR stuff
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Last week, I reviewed Frozen, and how I somewhat liked it, but with Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, I will have to say that I really didn't like it. I will have to say that one of the reasons that I didn't like it was one of the same reasons I didn't like Frozen. The problem is the film tries to put a modern spin on its concept, so it uses dialogue and other modern-day … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Frozen
Before I start my review of this film, let me say that I didn't think I was going to like it. The preview that I have seen of this film had several things against it: The first is the living snowman, who looks like he could seriously Jar-Jar up the place. The second is the dialogue sounded too modern. Characters say things like: "Oh this is awkward, not your awkward, but my … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Frozen
Speculative Fiction Saturday: About Time
For some reason, I find myself reviewing films that are technically not speculative fiction. In the case of About Time, this film is probably best classified as a romance. Apparently, the creators of this film also created Love Actually, Notting Hill, and Four Weddings and a Funeral. If these aren't woman-targeted romances, I don't know what is. The film About Time is … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: About Time
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The LEGO Movie
Last week, I discussed the family movie The Croods, and I recommended the film even though its plot was somewhat unoriginal. I will honestly say that The Lego Movie has a pretty unoriginal plot, but the way it does it is so original, that it couldn't help but become a surprise hit. Generally, I don't like films that are based on franchises, because I just can't shake the … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The LEGO Movie
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Croods
I can honestly say that I honestly didn't want to see The Croods. I am actually surprised that I am recommending it. I figured that this film was targeted for younger audiences, and I think it is good that there are some films that kids can watch. The problem is these types of films tend to alienate adults. While this film is no LEGO movie (which I will talk about next … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Croods
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Walking Dead (both the comic and the TV series)
Last week, I talked about The Road, which was originally adapted from a book. As promised from last week, I am going to be talking about The Walking Dead, a successful series on AMC, which was adapted from a comic book. I might as well start by talking about the superior product, which is inevitably the literary inspiration. Yeah, the comic book of The Walking Dead is … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Walking Dead (both the comic and the TV series)
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Road
I hesitate to call The Road speculative fiction. After all, it is based on a book written by Cormac McCarthy, who is known for all kinds of non-speculative fiction works like No Country for Old Men and All the Pretty Horses. You would not find The Road in the speculative fiction shelf in your bookstore, and this is one of those times where I have to wonder why I am even … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Road
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Ender’s Game
I just finished watching this movie about an hour ago, and my reaction of it is...mixed. I will have to say that it didn't utterly suck. Generally, there is an instinct for that when you are watching a bad film, and I have a feeling that repeated viewing of this film will either proclaim it a masterpiece or make me hate it even more. Ender's Game is based on a book that … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Ender’s Game
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Dispicable Me series
If you have kids, then you have probably seen these films. I have to admit, of all the animated films that are out these days, this one feels targeted for the younger children. However, like Disney and/or Pixar films, a lot of these films have a lot of adult appeal. At least, the first one does. I wasn't planning on seeing it with my kids when it first came out, but I … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Dispicable Me series