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: 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: 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: 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: Warm Bodies
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
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: 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: 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: 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: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005 Version)
As I have said before, I like watching people review bad movies like the Nostalgia Critic, and if you watch enough shows about bad movies, the same titles show up like Batman and Robin, Freddy Got Fingered, and The Last Airbender. For some reason, I never see The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on this list, and perhaps it is too new. Hitchhiker's is one of those films … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005 Version)
Speculative Fiction Friday: The Cabin in the Woods
Most people would call The Cabin in the Woods a horror film, but there is enough far out elements to classify it as speculative fiction. I realize that is a spoiler, but I would have to say that The Cabin in the Woods is more a parody of horror films. As a Christian, I don't think I can really recommend horror movies. In many cases, I put them on a level a little above … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: The Cabin in the Woods