I believe that this is the first time that I have reviewed any film with a vampire, werewolf, or zombie in it. Considering that Twilight movie series recently came to an end, there has been a real surge of this trifecta of undead literature. The zombie film is sort of a genre in and of itself. Whether you are a fan of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead or the comic … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Warm Bodies
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Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Mad Max series
Since I am pretty busy getting over CES, I thought I would unwind with Mad Max. It is very difficult talking about this series without me explaining how I came to know them. I first heard of them back in the eighties, when most of them were on TV. When I heard that Mad Max was on a UHF station, I couldn't wait to watch it. I thought it was going to be a … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Mad Max series
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Wolverine
Well, I had a chance to see Mr. Hugh Jackman in The Wolverine the other day, and I wish that I didn't. This is the sixth time he has played this movie role that established him as an actor, and it is the worst Wolverine film since...the last Wolverine film. I am referring to X-men Origins (Colon) Wolverine. It is a real shame, as this film started off so well with Logan … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Wolverine
Speculative Fiction Saturday: S1m0ne
In case you are wondering, I believe that the proper pronunciation of this film's title, is "Simone", like the name. This isn't the name of the film's main character, because the Simone character in this film isn't real. Besides, Al Pacino is over the title, so you know he's the main character. Okay, I'm getting ahead of myself. Let me get to the plotline of this film. … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: S1m0ne
Speculative Fiction Saturday, Holiday Edition: Rise of the Guardians
Last year, I reviewed The Fifth Element at Christmas-time, and this year, I am going to focus on a film that is more traditionally holiday themed. After all, Rise of the Guardians has Santa Claus in it. I first saw Rise of the Guardians last summer, and it is a film that I believe surpasses the seasons. If you don't know the premise, it is that Santa Claus, the Sandman, … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday, Holiday Edition: Rise of the Guardians
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Tuxedo, pretty much one of the worst movies ever
I have reviewed films here that I just don't like, but I would have to say that The Tuxedo is interesting, because it is easily one of the worst films that I paid to see in the theater. Yes, it is a stretch to say that anything is one of the worst movies ever, but I won't say it is the worst movie ever. I should have saw it coming when the film opens with a shot of a … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Tuxedo, pretty much one of the worst movies ever
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
I will have to admit that while I was impressed by last year's big Spring movie surprise, The Hunger Games, but not too surprised. I enjoyed the book, and so I was pleased that the sequel based on its book is better than the movie based on its original book. Man, that was more than a little confusing. Why do we use the same thing for different mediums? I was not excited to … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Hollow Man
The only reason I saw The Hollow Man was simply because I could see it for free. I think I saw it on Crackle a while ago, and recently re-watched it because I could see it for free and wondered if it would make a good film for Speculative Fiction Saturday. Clearly the existence of this post answers that question with a "yes". The Hollow Man has things working for and … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Hollow Man
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Almost Human
I usually don't review TV series on Speculative Fiction Saturday, and I think it is simply because there is there are probably not too much of them. I reviewed Continuum a while ago, and I should probably get around to writing on my take on Doctor Who. Many sci-fi shows have a big budget, and they often don't find their audience before the money runs out. Take shows like … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Almost Human
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Elysium
I was really looking forward to seeing Elysium. It was written and directed by Neill Blomkamp, the man who gave us a film that everyone should see called District 9. District 9 was about how humans are inherently xenophobic and proud, and shows how we would truly treat an alien race: by putting them in slums. Elysium is a film that is made for the "We Are the 99 Percent" … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Elysium
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Oblivion
I have to admit that, for the most part, Tom Cruise has been pretty smart about what movies he has appeared in. Sure, he has been in some movies that have been duds, but most of the time, his movies are stand-alone classics. Think of films like A Few Good Men, Top Gun, and Minority Report. Personally, I think the Mission Impossible movies are some sort of spy dream that he … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Oblivion
Speculative Fiction Saturday: After Earth…and it isn’t that good
Well, today's flick is from M. Night Shyamalan, and I'm sure you've probably heard about it already. M. Night's films have been progressively bad since his landmark film The Sixth Sense from 1999, and After Earth is his worst film since The Last Airbender (which was his last movie if you don't count Devil). Of course, I knew that when I watched it would not be good, and it … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: After Earth…and it isn’t that good
Speculative Fiction Saturday: R.I.P.D. It would have been better without Men In Black
I have to admit that when I first saw R.I.P.D. for the first time, I was under-whelmed. The biggest problem with the film is that it is exactly like the 1997 landmark Men In Black. If you were to write out the characters and plot elements of both films, they would be almost the same. In fact, you could draw lines and play a matching game. Jeff Bridges is very similar to … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: R.I.P.D. It would have been better without Men In Black
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Pacific Rim, just see it.
This summer was pretty bad for films. Granted, there were some pretty big films like Star Trek: Into Darkness and The Man of Steel, but these films contained very little originality and were the usual franchise offerings. I have decided that next summer I will only see one film, and it will be the one that isn't based on a franchise. If I had this summer to live over again, I … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Pacific Rim, just see it.
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Minority Report, one of my personal favorities
When I first saw the Steven Spielberg/Tom Cruise film in 2002, I felt rather indifferent about it. I remember purchasing it for Christmas in 2002, and I have discovered that I love watching it, and can learn more from it with every watch. Most films are not this good, and I would have to say it is Spielberg's finest since his golden run in the eighties. The film is based … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Minority Report, one of my personal favorities