I actually just got around to seeing this film a few weeks ago, even though it was released a few months ago. This is easily one of the best films of this year, and probably one of the greatest animated films of all time. Zootopia is one of those Disney films that is really good for kids to watch, but its moral can really be appreciated by those who are older. This is a … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Zootopia
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Speculative Fiction Saturday: Goosebumps
Goosebumps is one of those films that probably falls under the category of "nostalgic cash-in". I've already talked about how the new Ghostbusters is kind of this. The thing about Goosebumps is it is based on a book series that was targeted for very young audiences in the nineties, and it had its own TV series back then. This is one of those book series that parents … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Goosebumps
The Ghostbusters Reboot: Why Does this Film Have So Much Hate?
It is difficult to get a movie made these days, especially an original one. Specifically, it is difficult to get a blockbuster made because they cost a lot of money, and if the audience doesn't latch onto it, the film is practically doomed from the start. This is why certain franchises and sequels and reboots are happening, and Ghostbusters will finally be given its return … [Read more...] about The Ghostbusters Reboot: Why Does this Film Have So Much Hate?
Speculative Fiction Saturday: American Hero
I was planning on reviewing a big blockbuster that I will probably review next week, but I found this film on Netflix and I decided to check it out. I'm not certain why I reviewed it, but it must be the month to review mediocre films that have "American" in the title. I honestly don't know what to think of this film. I mean, it is a superhero film, but we really have a … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: American Hero
Speculative Fiction Saturday: American Ultra
American Ultra is simply not a good movie, and I'm not certain whether it ever had the potential to be one. I'll try and explain several things that this film had working against it. First, the film has "American" in the title, this joins a very long list of films like American Beauty, American Psycho, American Pie, and so forth. For some reason, putting the adjective in … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: American Ultra
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Batman, The Animated Series
I'm surprised that I haven't written about this show before, but in all honesty, it has taken me years before I finally found a place that had all of the episodes. This show premiered on televisions back in 1992, and I was in the college at the time. If I had been watching afternoon TV shows in college, I am pretty certain that Batman: The Animated Series would become my … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Batman, The Animated Series
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Star Vs. The Forces of Evil
Okay, I think we all can agree that adults can watch cartoons, and why? Because they are not for the least common denominator anymore. Some of them, like Steven Universe, are actually pretty intelligent, and assume that you are following an extended storyline. Star Vs. The Forces of Evil can join that particular club. Star Vs. The Forces of Evil is one of those shows … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Star Vs. The Forces of Evil
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Running Man
Okay, is this actually the first time that I have reviewed an Arnold Schwarzenegger film? Well, besides Batman and Robin, the answer is no. Oh, there was that 2012 Total Recall movie, and you can't mention that bad remake without mentioning Arnold. The Running Man is one of those films that feels like it could have been intelligent, and some, such as Series 7, actually … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Running Man
Twilight Zone Reboot will Return as Part Show and Part Game
I'm sure you are all aware of The Twilight Zone, I mean it was a 1959-1964 speculative fiction anthology show that was in black and white. Then it returned in color for a movie in 1983, then on CBS for another three seasons in 1985-1989. It has one last chance in 2002 for a season on UPN (yeah, remember them?), and now it will have another chance. In fact, there is … [Read more...] about Twilight Zone Reboot will Return as Part Show and Part Game
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Daredevil, The Good Netflix Version
I reviewed Jessica Jones two weeks ago, and I should probably review these Netflix/Marvel shows from the first one that started it all. If you aren't familiar with Daredevil, then you probably didn't grow up reading the comic, and hopefully never saw Ben Affleck's first attempt to play Batman in the bad 2003 movie attempt. Daredevil is essentially a superhero story, but … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Daredevil, The Good Netflix Version
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Rick and Morty, and Top 10 Best Episodes So Far
Like when I reviewed American Dad, it is difficult to watch certain shows that rely on bawdy humor. I personally think that issues of sex and violence can be explored fairly well, but they are often used as a punchline. I don't necessarily that shows that show casual sex and violence support it directly, because pornography does too good of a job of that. That being … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Rick and Morty, and Top 10 Best Episodes So Far
The People V. “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice”
This seems to be a big topic since this film was released last week, and yes, I will probably cover this on Speculative Fiction Saturday some day. The thing is, I have heard no one praise this film. So far the film has a 29 percent rating from critics and 71 percent Audience score. Considering that films like Zootopia and Star Wars: The Force Awakens were instant hits, … [Read more...] about The People V. “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice”
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Over the Garden Wall
Since I have been reviewing a lot of animated shows like Gravity Falls, I decided to review another show that I have heard nothing but good things about. Over the Garden Wall is a limited series from the people at the Cartoon Network, who has been kind of hit or miss lately when it comes to content. Over the Garden Wall is one of those shows that tries hard to be … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Over the Garden Wall
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Jessica Jones
Okay, I probably should have written about these Marvel/Netflix shows earlier, but I have to admit that I do a lot of writing about them on The Gospel Herald with my most recent article here. Even as I write about the first season of Jessica Jones, I am watching the second season of Daredevil. In case you don't know about these shows, Marvel made some deal with Netflix … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Jessica Jones
Speculative Fiction Saturday: American Dad, Because Why Not?
I have to admit, that I don't really have much of a plan for this month as far as reviewing speculative fiction stuff is concerned. Still, like my review of Gravity Falls, last week, American Dad is pretty much a speculative fiction TV show. Of course, most would not classify it as that. For those who don't know, American Dad is from Seth MacFarlane's animation company, … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: American Dad, Because Why Not?