Well, it isn't Speculative Fiction Saturday yet, and honestly, I'm not certain I can really count a Muppet film or TV show as speculative fiction. Then again, just check out what I reviewed last week. Anyway, I had a chance to check out the new Muppet TV show, simply known as The Muppets. I suppose that this article is a response to the One Million Moms who released a … [Read more...] about So What is Wrong with the New Muppets TV Show? Besides the Pilot Not Being that Funny.
Speculative Fiction
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Apollo 13
Okay, I admitting that I am totally cheating on this one. Lately, I haven’t been going out of my way to search for any intriguing speculative fiction. I mean last week I did Zathura, for crying out loud. Today, I’m going to do a film that is kind of one of my favorites. And it still works, twenty years later. This film is probably one of the most American that I have … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Apollo 13
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Zathura
I have to admit that when Zathura came out, I saw that this was made by the creators of Jumanji. Without going into detail about Jummanji, I will have to say that I liked it. It had a cursed board game that was able to make interesting jungle things happen in the real world. The Zathura story is about a board game that can make space science-fiction things happen in the real … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Zathura
Speculative Fiction Saturday: MST3K aka Mystery Science Theater 3000
Okay, so I couldn't figure out what Speculative Fiction work that I wanted to do this week, and honestly, I am pretty tired. However, I have to admit that for every good speculative fiction work, there are at least ten that just don't plain work. I'm not talking about films like Lucy or others that I just plain didn't like. Then there are speculative fiction films that … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: MST3K aka Mystery Science Theater 3000
Artemis Fowl, the Book, possible Movie, and why it shouldn’t happen
I realize that I should probably be reading more books, and perhaps I could have saved this commentary for Speculative Fiction Friday. Still, I have been meaning to read the Artemis Fowl series after I reviewed author Eoin Colfer's the W.A.R.P. series, Book 1: The Reluctant Assassin. Artemis Fowl came out in 2001, when the first Harry Potter movie came out. Thanks to the … [Read more...] about Artemis Fowl, the Book, possible Movie, and why it shouldn’t happen
Speculative Fiction Saturday: WarGames, and PAX Prime
Since I'm at PAX Prime this weekend, I am posting this Speculative Fiction Saturday review in advance. This is a film with video games as a big part of the storyline. I will have to tell you this was one of my favorite movies back when I was a teenager, and I would have to say there is an influence that I can sense today, not just in me, but other films as well. WarGames … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: WarGames, and PAX Prime
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Seeking a Friend at the End of the World
I don't know if we are at the point where we can label anything a comedy. I don't know when it was considered acceptable to do a film about the end of the world and call it a comedy, but there have been several films about "the end of the world as we know it" in this decade alone and they are played for laughs. It is quite possible that we got afraid of that whole 2012 Mayan … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Seeking a Friend at the End of the World
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Batman and Robin, and yes, it is a good movie
I realize that this film is known as being one of the worst ever made, but here is the deal: I actually think it is good. Maybe even pretty good. Sure, there are better Batman films made, and this was the problem with it. The reason why Batman and Robin was so bad might have something to do with the expectations of the audience. The 1989 Batman film was a huge success, … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Batman and Robin, and yes, it is a good movie
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Into The Woods
I believe that this would be the first time that I reviewed a musical, unless you count Frozen. In this case, this would be a musical in a fairy-tale setting, and it is no surprise that it is from Disney. Into The Woods is probably the first live-action musical that I have reviewed, and I'll start out by saying a few words about musicals in general. Some people just love … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Into The Woods
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Steven Universe
One of the reasons why I continue to go back to television is that it surprises me every once in a while. Steven Universe is one of those surprises that was more than just pleasant, but it is truly something. Steven Universe is an original epic wearing the disguise of a kid's show. The Cartoon Network occasionally spews out something really good every once in a while, … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Steven Universe
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Birdman
I’m again going to be honest here and say that technically Birdman isn’t a speculative film. Even though the opening shot is of a man floating in air through telekinetic power, and…yeah, that’s good enough. I’ve reviewed other media that isn’t necessarily speculative fiction, such as Big Fish and Sherlock. I’m going to start by saying that I loved Birdman, and as I was … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Birdman
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Legend of Korra
Those of you who might remember my Avatar: The Last Airbender, might remember that I believe that I wished that all series were like that one. My expectations were high when I saw there was going to be a follow-up to the series with The Legend of Korra. This is the biggest problem that I have with The Legend of Korra is I am constantly comparing it to Avatar: The Last … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Legend of Korra
The difference between Marvel and DC’s Cinematic Universes
Okay, when Marvel introduced Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury at the end of Iron Man back in 2008, this was the beginning of Marvel's Cinematic Universe. What happened afterward was somewhat awkward with Iron Man 2, but it introduced us to Thor's hammer. From Thor, there was Captain America, which led to the Avengers. After that, it was Guardians of the Galaxy, with Thor 2, … [Read more...] about The difference between Marvel and DC’s Cinematic Universes
What is up with San Diego Comic-Con?
Okay, I'm going to talk about something that seems to be very geeky. I will also admit that I have no practical experience with it. You have heard me talk about how I have attended various conventions like CES, PAX, and MomoCon, but I have never been to Comic-Con. For those of you who aren't aware, Comic-Con is like the ultimate convention. I have heard some comic-book … [Read more...] about What is up with San Diego Comic-Con?
Speculative Fiction Friday: Kingsman: The Secret Service
Okay, I'm not really certain that I can classify this as a speculative fiction film, as at its heart, Kingsman: The Secret Service is a spy-fi film. I discussed when I reviewed The Avengers (the movie based on a British TV show, not the Marvel one) how there is a terrific spy-fi genre that isn't really around now. Shows like The Prisoner and certain James Bond movies often … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: Kingsman: The Secret Service