Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
When readers think about the earliest characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman naturally comes to mind. But before Superman became the character who transformed the comic-book industry, Siegel and Shuster had already created another remarkable hero. His name was Dr. Occult. A detective of the supernatural, Dr. Occult investigated ghosts, demons, magical … Read More “Dr. Occult: DC Comics’ Forgotten First Supernatural Hero” »
I skipped seeing the Mandalorian and Grogu movie in the theatre, waiting instead to watch it for free on Disney Plus. An all too common practice these days. And this, despite being a huge Star Wars fan. Having said that, I was looking forward to watching it and I am glad I did. Disney has … Read More “Mandalorian and Grogu” »
Few groups in the DC Universe have had as much influence on galactic history as the Guardians of the Universe. Small, blue-skinned and apparently ancient, the Guardians are the founders and leaders of the Green Lantern Corps. From their headquarters on the planet Oa, they monitor events across the cosmos and attempt to maintain order … Read More “The Guardians of the Universe: DC Comics’ Mysterious Cosmic Overseers” »
The Green Lantern mythos is one of the most expansive corners of the DC Universe. At its heart is the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic police force that uses power rings fueled by willpower. Over the decades, the Corps has faced threats ranging from alien conquerors to cosmic entities. Yet some of its most important … Read More “Sinestro and the Manhunters: Two of the Green Lantern Corps’ Greatest Enemies” »
Few superhero identities have been shared by as many dramatically different characters as Green Lantern. While Superman is primarily associated with Clark Kent and Batman with Bruce Wayne, the title of Green Lantern has been carried by numerous heroes. The most famous modern Green Lanterns are Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Guy Gardner. All three … Read More “Three Green Lanterns: Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Guy Gardner” »
A number of years ago, there was a movie called Green Lantern starring Ryan Reynolds that was set to start a new shared DC universe. It was bright and green and it flopped, and that shared universe was scrapped. We now have new shared universe under the guidance of James Gunn. One of the first … Read More “First Thoughts on Lanterns” »
When people discuss the most important characters introduced in Action Comics #1, Superman naturally dominates the conversation. That is understandable. Superman transformed popular culture and effectively launched the superhero genre. But Superman was not the only important character introduced in that historic issue. Action Comics #1, cover dated June 1938, also introduced Zatara the Magician, … Read More “Zatara: The Forgotten Magician Who Helped Build the DC Universe” »
Those who know me will know that I have a soft spot for both post-apocalyptic stories and Korean fiction. Thankfully, the Koreans are very good at making post-apocalyptic fiction. One that I recently discovered is called Sweet Home. And no, it does not take place in Alabama. The basic premise of the series is somewhat … Read More “Sweet Home – Review” »
One of the most well known stories in human history is Homer’s Odyssey. Even people who have not read the full story at least know parts of the story and some of the characters. It has helped shape western culture. (Amazon affiliate link) But that also makes it a challenge to make a cinematic adaptation … Read More “The Odyssey – Review” »
Few villains in the history of comic books have been as consistently important, memorable, or powerful as Doctor Doom. He began as a new villain for the Fantastic Four in the early 1960s. Since then, he has fought almost every major hero in the Marvel Universe, ruled a fictional European nation, mastered both science and … Read More “The History of Doctor Doom: From Fantastic Four Villain to Marvel’s Greatest Super-Villain” »
In the summer of 1962, a strange new superhero appeared in a comic book that was about to be cancelled. He was a teenager. He was socially awkward. He was not especially popular. He had family responsibilities. He worried about money. He made jokes while fighting criminals. He was also a superhero who could climb … Read More “The Early Years of Spider-Man: How Marvel Created a New Kind of Superhero” »
Before Batman stalked Gotham’s rooftops and long before Green Arrow fought crime with trick arrows, another mysterious vigilante prowled the night armed with a fedora, a gas gun, and a fierce determination to fight injustice. The Crimson Avenger may not be one of DC Comics’ best-known heroes today, but he occupies an important place in … Read More “The Crimson Avenger: DC’s Forgotten Pioneer of the Superhero Age” »
We are only about a year and a half into the new James Gunn and Peter Safran’s led DCU. This has included two television series and two movies: Superman and the recently released Supergirl. We are eagerly waiting to see how this new shared universe works out. How does Supergirl do in evaluating this project? … Read More “Supergirl Movie – Review” »
One of the first Marvel series I ever collected was West Coast Avengers (Amazon affiliate link), which included Simon Williams, Wonder Man. Wonder Man has been around for a while and was really the powerhouse of the team. As the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) expands, they are always looking for the next character to feature. … Read More “Wonder Man: Season One – Review” »
I have generally enjoyed the street-level Marvel series that began as the Netflix shows and were eventually brought into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. Daredevil is the best of the bunch but I have appreciated the others, including the Punisher. If you are not familiar with the Punisher, he is sort of like Batman but … Read More “Punisher: One Last Kill – Review” »
Sony has not had great luck with their Spiderverse movies. Part of this because they do not include Spider-Man. The Venom movies have done okay but most of the rest have bombed. But then there is Spider-Noir… (Amazon affiliate link) This is not a movie but an eight episode television series. The star is not … Read More “Spider-Noir: Season One – Review” »
One of my favourite post-apocalyptic movie series are those in the 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later movies. In some ways, these are a realistic zombie movies that instead of having a virus that animates the dead, they feature a rage virus that is somewhat similar to rabies. The infected can actually die by starvation. The other difference … Read More “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” »
Are you sick of zombie movies yet? There are plenty of bad ones out there but there are still a few that are finding something fresh in this well worn genre. We Bury the Dead is one of them. We Bury the Dead is different in that it is not exactly a zombie apocalypse. It … Read More “We Bury the Dead – Review” »
Few villains in the DC Comics universe are as strange—or as symbolically rich—as Clayface. Unlike most rogues, Clayface isn’t just one character, but a legacy name shared by multiple individuals across decades of storytelling. From a disfigured actor to shape-shifting monsters, Clayface has evolved into one of Batman’s most unique and tragic enemies. Origins: The Golden Age Debut … Read More “Clayface: The Many Faces of One of DC’s Most Tragic Villains” »
So far Project Hail Mary is doing very well in the theatres and is getting a great response from audiences. But why? Beyond the special effects and the star power of Ryan Gosling, is there something about this movie that is touch hearts? Read my Review of Project Hail Mary. Reckless Hope The concept of … Read More “Why is Project Hail Mary Having Such an Impact?” »
Marvel and DC Comics have always had a different vibe from each other. That difference changed over time but there was a very marked difference at the beginning. By this beginning, I’m referring to the 60s and 70s and even into the 80s. When a new villain was introduced in a Marvel comic, they became … Read More “The Original Difference Between Marvel and DC Comics” »
It is not often that a movie comes out and I am determined to see it the theatre. Even movies I am interested in usually have to wait until they are streaming before I watch them. Project Hail Mary was one of the few that I wanted to see on the big screen. This is … Read More “Project Hail Mary – Review” »
The first season of Starfleet Academy is now completed. This is the latest entry of a new generation of Star Trek series that began with Discovery and has included Picard and Strange New Worlds (plus some animated series). How was this first season? In many ways this needs to be looked at in the context … Read More “Star Trek Starfleet Academy: Season One – Review” »
How many movies can you have about American soldiers fighting against alien technology? Apparently a lot because they keep making them. War Machine is just the latest example. And yet I enjoyed it… The movie centres on a soldier played by Alan Ritchson who suffers PTSD after the death of his brother and the rest … Read More “War Machine – Review” »
I have been watching Predator movies for a long time, all the way back to the original Arnold Schwartzeneggar Predator movie. There have been a number of takes on the concept. Predator: Badlands takes a very different perspective. The Predators are hunters, hunters who are always seeking a better prey to test their skills. But … Read More “Predator: Badlands – Review” »
I have a confession to make. I enjoyed the mythology developed in the Game of Thrones series but struggles with aspects of it, including the graphic violence, sex, and nudity. But I was still drawn to the world that George. R.R. Martin created. A House of Dragons was okay but I was intrigued by another … Read More “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Review” »
Supergirl is one of DC Comics’ most enduring yet frequently reimagined characters. Since her debut in the Silver Age, she has undergone multiple origin resets, name changes, power reinterpretations, and tonal shifts. These changes reflect broader trends in superhero comics, shifting editorial philosophies at DC, and evolving ideas about gender, heroism, and legacy. 1. First … Read More “The Publication History of Supergirl: Origins, Evolutions, and Reinventions” »
There was a time when it had been a long absence of Star Trek television shows. Now we are having plenty of television shows and no Star Trek movies. The latest show is Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Starfleet Academy, the institution has a long history within the Star Trek franchise. Those who watched The Next … Read More “First Thoughts on Starfleet Academy” »
It was not long ago that James Gunn began the newest DC shared universe with the DCU, replacing Zack Snyder’s DCEU. I was excited and cautiously optimistic that this new start would get DC off on the right foot. While first movie in the new DCU was Superman, the first actual instalment was the Creature … Read More “Creature Commandos: Season One – Review” »
So Stranger Things is over. Finally. Not that it has been a bad series, it has actually been quite good. But it was time for it to be over and I am glad that it had a conclusive ending. How was the final season of Stranger Things? It was different than the previous seasons, not … Read More “Stranger Things: Season Five – Review” »
I have a soft spot for television series made by Netflix in other countries. I find these international Netflix projects bring a fresh vision to some tired genres, including science fiction. One I recently watched was the Eternaut. This series is made in Argentina and was originally in Spanish but has been dubbed into English. … Read More “The Eternaut: Season One – Review” »
I have been generally disappointed with the recent Marvel projects in the theatres and on television. Most of them have not been terrible but not great either. Inspired a recent sermon I preached, I decided to return to some of the best of Marvel: Infinity War and Endgame. I had not watched them in a … Read More “Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame – Revisited” »
One of my favourite television shows as a child was Battlestar Galactica. It was a magical time as the first Star Wars movie had just been released and science fiction was experiencing a renaissance. While compared to Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica had a much different premise from it or even the earlier Star Trek. The … Read More “The Original Battlestar Galactica Revisited” »
I will admit that I was not in a hurry to watch Marvel Zombies. I had plenty of opportunities to watch it earlier, but I had no motivation. I am not sure what it was. Perhaps it is the general lack of interest in new Marvel projects or the fact this series is not a … Read More “Marvel Zombies: Season One – Review” »
The 2025 Superman film marked a bold reset for the character and the DC Universe. But it did not arrive in a vacuum: the film industry is still navigating the ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts in audience behavior, and financial pressures on theatrical exhibition. To fully appreciate Superman (2025)’s performance, we need to consider both its … Read More “The Success of Superman (2025): A Rebirth in a Challenged Box Office Landscape” »
The new DCU has begun. Officially the start of it was Creature Commandos and the new Superman movie. Sort of. The issue is that James Gunn, who heads the new DCU, had already done some DC work with the Suicide Squad and Peacemaker: Season One. Are they part of the new DCU? Again, sort of. … Read More “Peacemaker: Season Two – Review” »
I was a bit skeptical when I saw that there was a television series based on the Alien franchise. I suspected it might be a cash grab, throwing out something substandard and hoping for an audience based on nostalgic memories of earlier Alien movies. I was wrong. Of course, that might have been the motive, … Read More “Alien: Earth Season One – Review” »
I have been generally disappointed with the most recent Marvel movies. They have been most focused on building in interconnect universe than telling good stories. Fantastic Four was supposed to change that. And it does. I think it helps that the new Fantastic Four is not really connected to the rest of the MCU (yet) … Read More “Fantastic Four: First Steps – Review” »
I have been losing excitement over the Marvel Cinematic Universe in recent years. I rarely see the movies in the theatre unless it is a major event. I was intrigued by the concept of Thunderbolts* but waited until it was available on Disney Plus. In a number of recent Marvel series, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine … Read More “Thunderbolts* – Review” »
The Fantastic Four hold a special place in comic book history, not just as a superhero team, but as the foundation of the Marvel Universe as we know it. Created in 1961 by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the Fantastic Four were a revolutionary force that redefined superhero comics and set Marvel Comics … Read More “The Creation and Legacy of the Fantastic Four: Marvel’s First Family” »
One of the strongest franchises of the MCU were the Captain America movies. Each of the three movies in the original trilogy were solid and continue to hold up. After Avengers: Endgame, Steve Rogers gave the Captain America mantle to Sam Wilson, who had been the hero Falcon. The transition from Falcon to Captain America … Read More “Captain America: Brave New World – Review” »
I recently looked at Anthony Costello’s concerns about the recent Superman movie. Those concerns were based on aesthetics. However, Anthony has further theological issues with what James Gunn’s Superman. In a blog post titled James Gunn’s Superman: Christus or Prometheus?, Anthony works through what he considers to be some very serious issues, especially for Christians … Read More “Theological Issues With James Gunn’s Superman?” »
This is not another review of Superman as I have already reviewed the new Superman movie. Rather this is a response to a blog post by Anthony Costello titled James Gunn’s Not So Super “Superman.” Anthony is a Christian apologist. That is not a critique or a reason to discount his thoughts as I also … Read More “James Gunn’s Praiseworthy Superman” »
Terry Sloane – The Golden Age Visionary Terry Sloane was the original Mr. Terrific, debuting in Sensation Comics #1 in 1942. A child prodigy and Olympic-level athlete, he mastered martial arts and became a successful businessman at a young age. Despite his achievements, Sloane felt unfulfilled until he saved a woman from suicide. This inspired him to … Read More “Who is Mr. Terrific?” »
I have been waiting for a really good Superman movie for a long time. Superman Returns was a disappointment. Man of Steel was good but had some issues. Nowe we have been given James Gunn’s Superman. This is the Superman movie I have been waiting for. Like Man of Steel which kicked off the shared … Read More “Superman – Review” »
In 1938, a hero from another planet crash-landed on Earth—not in a fiery meteor, but on the pages of Action Comics #1. With that single leap, Superman forever changed pop culture, launching the superhero genre as we know it. But his origins began years earlier, in the imaginations of two Cleveland teenagers with big dreams and … Read More “The Birth of a Legend: The Creation of Superman and His Early Legacy” »
The Walking Dead, the original series, was an important part of the zombie craze that we are still in the midst of. We have already had a couple of spinoff series that have come and gone. While The Walking Dead series is over, not all of the characters died by the final episode. There are … Read More “TWD Dead City: Season One – Review” »
Having recently watched the previous Star War series, Skeleton Crew, watching the second season of Andor was a bit of a whiplash in terms of tone and maturity levels. While Skeleton Crew was definitely aimed at young audiences, Andor is for maturer audiences, dealing with some very dark themes. This season picks up where the … Read More “Andor: Season Two – Review” »
From shambling corpses to fast-moving infected hordes, zombies have captivated audiences for nearly a century. The zombie genre has evolved dramatically, reflecting social anxieties and pop culture trends while continually reanimating itself with fresh perspectives. Here’s a look at how zombie cinema and television have developed, from early origins to the phenomenon it is today. … Read More “The Evolution of the Undead: A Look at Zombie Movies and TV Series” »
DC Comics, one of the most influential comic book publishers in history, has played a central role in shaping popular culture and the superhero genre. Its journey from a fledgling publisher in the 1930s to a cultural icon is rich with innovation, iconic characters, and reflection of global events like World War II. The Birth … Read More “The Origin and Early Impact of DC Comics” »
Recently my wife told me that she had just binge watched a season of a new show and she enjoyed it enough that she would rewatch it with me. That show was Paradise. Paradise is another series in the post-apocalyptic genre. If that turns you off, do not give up on it yet. This is … Read More “Paradise: Season One – Review” »
One of the shows that we have been watching regularly is Severance. It is such a unique show in both premise and tone. The first season focused on the concept of these employees whose minds were severed to the point that their work and family lives were completely separate. There were hints that more was … Read More “Severance: Season Two – Review” »
I finally got around to watching the infamous Joke sequel. So how bad was it? Well, I actually didn’t hate it as much as I thought I would. I probably would not have walked out in the theatre if I saw it when it was playing but I’m also glad that I didn’t pay to … Read More “Joker: Folie à Deux – Review” »
I have found that Apple TV is knocking it out of the park when it comes to science fiction shows. One of the ones that I have recently watched is Invasion. There have been a number of shows named Invasion, this one started in 2021. The basic premise is that there is an alien invasion. … Read More “Invasion: Seasons 1-2 – Review” »
Imagine living in a silo with 144 floors but you don’t know why you and the others live there or what is outside of the silo. That is the premise of Silo, a science fiction series on Apple TV. Like any society, there is some hierarchy. In this case, there is a mayor, a judge, … Read More “Silo: Seasons 1 & 2 – Review” »
The What If…? television series by Marvel is an interesting concept. What if something different happened in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) than what we see in the regular Marvel movies and shows. This concept fits nice in Marvel’s currents focus on the multiverse. So now, instead of just hypotheticals, they are actually parallel universes, … Read More “What If…? Season Three – Review” »
I must confess that after watching the trailer for Skeleton Crew, I had the least interest in watching this show than any other Star Wars series. Was my fear justified? My initial thought was that this looked like a kids science fiction movie from the 1980s (apart from the quality of the special effects). In … Read More “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – Review” »
As I have shared before, I have recently returned to my love of comic collecting after a multi-decade break. I have decided to focus on DC Comics that are 1976 or earlier (with a few exceptions). I recently decided to share some of my love for these older DC Comics by starting a YouTube channel … Read More “The Comic Book Geek Video Channel” »
Sometimes I encounter a television show that I like and then follow along as each season is released. Most often, if there is a series that fits with my interests, I usually discover it while it still is on the air. Rarely do I discover show years after it finished. But the Last Ship is … Read More “The Last Ship – Review” »
I have been a fan of the Dune books for a long time. I have really enjoyed the recent Dune movies by Denis Villeneuve. They are beautiful to watch and closer to the books than the previous movie. The challenge with the Dune books is that there is so much story to tell. Frank Herbert … Read More “Dune: Prophecy – Season One” »
There has been a lot of talk about Krypto the last couple of days, and I am not talking about cryptocurrency. Rather, the Superdog that appears in the first teaser trailer for James Gunn’s new Superman movie. People only familiar with Superman from the movies or television shows might not be familiar with this character. … Read More “Who is Krypto?” »
I have been an Alien fan since, well since the first Alien movie. I have watched each of the movies in the series and that brings me to the latest, Alien: Romulus. While I like the premise of the movies, the timeline is confusing. There are a couple of prequels and Romulus actually fits in … Read More “Alien: Romulus – Review” »
If you had asked me a couple of years ago about which DC character I would like to see in their own television series, the Penguin would not have been near the top of the list. In the comics, he is just not that interesting of a character. Enter Colin Farrell’s portrayal of the Penguin … Read More “The Penguin: Season One – Review” »
There are no lack of superhero movies, between Marvel and DC and the other franchises. Young people today have no idea how long we waited between seeing a new superhero movie. Some are suggesting that we are now experiencing superhero fatigue. I do not exactly accept that, although the comment does reflect a real shift. … Read More “5 Things I Look For in a Good Superhero Movie” »
There are certain Marvel characters that people have long waited for their appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Agatha Harkness is probably not near the top of the list. In the comics, Agatha is an elderly witch that first appeared in Fantastic Four. She is very different from the Agatha that appeared in WandaVision, which … Read More “Agatha All Along – Review” »
I have enjoyed the series of movies in the “A Quiet Place” franchise. It is a fresh take on both alien invasion and post-apocalyptic themes. The need to be absolutely quiet to avoid the alien monsters taps into some of our primal fears. The previous movies took place after the alien invasion had already taken … Read More “A Quiet Place: Day One – Review” »
The second season of Rings of Power has been very divisive. There were people who didn’t like the first season but it seems that with the second season, certain people disliked it even more and others absolutely loved it. The main problem, from what I can see, is that this is not based on a … Read More “Rings of Power: Season Two – Review” »
The Penguin was reintroduced to us in The Batman movie from a few years ago, portrayed by Colin Farrell. While this Batman and Penguin are not part of the new shared DC Universe that is being built, they are a part of their own shared universe. The story of the Penguin is being filled out … Read More “The Penguin – First Thoughts” »
One of the best zombie movies that I have ever watched is Train to Busan. If you have not seen it, you should. It is a South Korean movie and it is about so much more than zombies. A prequel to Train to Busan was made and it is called Seoul Station. Unlike Train to … Read More “Seoul Station – Review” »
Game of Thrones was a huge phenomenon and so it was natural that there would be a spinoff. The Targaryens were a natural place to start, both because of their past possession of the throne and their use of dragons. Season two starts where the first season ended. The fight for the throne is bitter. … Read More “House of the Dragon: Season Two – Review” »
One of the television series that I had heard good things about and was on my radar was Kingdom. Now, there are lots of shows and movies similarly named. This one is about a zombie outbreak set in 17th century Korea. That should narrowing things down a bit. At first glance, this show seems bizarre. … Read More “Kingdom (Television Series) – Review” »
I recently re-read the classic mid-1980s comic maxi-series: Crisis on Infinite Earths. What I am going to talk about here is this comic series and not the recent animated movies (which I have not seen) or the Arrowverse crossover (which I have seen). It is difficult to overestimate the impact of Crisis. The original purpose … Read More “Crisis on Infinite Earths” »
When we think of businesses and severance packages, we have a very specific thing in mind. But what if a company severed the memories of their employees so that their life at work and at home were completely separate? That is the premise of the television series Severance. Lumon Industries employs a certain amount of … Read More “Severance: Season One – Review” »
I assume that most people who wanted to see Deadpool and Wolverine enough to avoid spoilers, have already seen the movie. If not, I will give you some space to go and see the movie and then return to this post. S P O I L E R S One of the things that makes … Read More “My Three Favourite Cameos in Deadpool and Wolverine” »
I went to seek Deadpool and Wolverine aka Deadpool 3. I need to preface this review by saying that I have never been a fan of Deadpool. It took me quite a while to see the first one and I have never been able to embrace the crude humour. My problem with the humour in … Read More “Deadpool and Wolverine – Review” »
The latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte has just completed its first season (we don’t know yet if there will be a second season). This series is unique in that it takes place during the High Republic era, thus making it chronologically the earliest stories, far earlier than Star Wars: Episode One. The story revolves … Read More “The Acolyte: Season One – Review” »
One of the series that I had been meaning to check out was Outer Range. I like science fiction but this did not look like typical science fiction. It looked more like a typical ranching drama, such as Yellowstone. But do not be deceived, this is science fiction and some pretty wild science fiction at … Read More “Outer Range – Review” »
One of my favourite series of movies as a kids was the Planet of the Apes. You might think I was a “purist” that would reject the reboots but it is exactly the opposite. I have thoroughly enjoyed them We have had a trilogy of Planet of the Apes movies that ended with the death … Read More “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – Review” »
Batman is no doubt one of DC’s most popular heroes. He is considered a part of DC’s trinity, alongside Superman and Wonder Woman. Batman was also one of the few superheroes to keep getting published after superheroes lost popularity after the Second World War. What many people today do not realize is that the Batman … Read More “Batman: Year One” »
I grew up collecting comics, in fact I think that I got my first comics at around the age of four. I started off with Our Army at War featuring Sgt Rock. I collected a lot of war comics and eventually expanded to superheroes. I collected comics well into my twenties and really only stopped … Read More “Collecting Comics” »
Back in 2013, the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) began with the Man of Steel movie. At the end of 2023, the DCEU ended with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The first Aquaman was one of the most successful of the DCEU movies and its sequel concludes this connected universe well. The DCEU had its ups … Read More “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” »
I have watched more Godzilla movies in the last ten years than I have in the previous forty-five years. And I definitely watched Godzilla movies as a kid. The most recent I watched was Godzilla Minus One. I was not sure how to anticipate this movie. There has already been a number of Godzilla movies … Read More “Godzilla Minus One – Review” »
I have been enjoying the Monsterverse movies and overall feel like it is one of the better attempts at a shared universe for recent movie franchises. Of course the primary characters of the Monsterverse are Godzilla and King Kong and they are brought together once more. We have already had an epic fight between Godzilla … Read More “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – Review” »
I am always on the lookout for good science fiction and one of the highly recommended series was Foundation. I need to say at the outset that I have not read the books, although I am just starting to read the first book in the series. I understand that it does not stay close to … Read More “Foundation: Seasons 1 and 2 – Review” »
When I saw the ads for the television series, 3 Body Problem, my first thought was that this would be really bad or really good. I will tell you which one in a moment. But I do need to state that I have neither read the novel or seen the Chinese version of the series. … Read More “3 Body Problem – Review” »
I have a great love for movies on the Second World War and I had noticed that there was movie that came out some time ago called Overlord. Overlord is the name of the military operation more commonly called D-Day. When I watch one of these movies, I normally blog about them on my Military … Read More “Overlord (Movie) – Review” »
I am always on the lookout for good science fiction movies, especially ones with a fresh take on the genre. The beauty of streaming services is that we have access to some great movies that we might have missed when they first came out. One of these for me is Annihilation. The basic plot is … Read More “Annihilation – Review” »
Fear the Walking Dead, the first spinoff of The Walking Dead is now finished with season eight. And I’m okay with that. I actually really liked the first couple of seasons of Fear the Walking Dead. I wished that it had spent longer following this blended family as they nominate the zombie apocalypse. Unfortunately, a … Read More “Fear the Walking Dead: Season Eight – Review” »
When people think of the science fiction author Frank Herbert, they often think of the Dune series. Those are classics, but Herbert wrote other novels as well. One of those is The White Plague. I had never heard about it but being a fan of the Dune series, I decided to pick it up. I … Read More “The White Plague – Review” »
I was a little late in getting to Ex Machina but it was worth the wait. Not many movies can make it work with just a handful of characters in a limited location but this movie does it. The basic plot is that a young programmer is invited to his CEO’s remote home without knowing … Read More “Ex Machina – Review” »
I have been a fan of monster movies such as Godzilla and King Kong for about as long as I can remember. The movies were usually cheesy but they were fun and a great escape from the boredom of everyday life. There have been a huge amount of remakes of these movies, some better than … Read More “Exploring the MonsterVerse” »
I had heard about Leave the World Behind and I was interested as I have a thing for apocalyptic movies. But I also heard some mixed reactions from people and so had second thoughts. It was only after my daughter saw it and recommended it. I am limited in what I can share in this … Read More “Leave the World Behind – Review” »
Back in the Hawkeye series, we were introduced to the character named Echo. Her story was that she was an indigenous person who was deaf and had a prosthetic lower leg. She also was a deadly assassin raised by the Kingpin. At the end of Hawkeye, Echo realized who Kingpin was and turned against him. … Read More “Echo – Review” »
About thirty years ago, a friend lent me a novel. It was about a regular guy who ends up killing the Grim Reaper and in turn becomes employed as the new Death. I was hooked and went on to read most of the rest of the series. On a Pale Horse is a novel written … Read More “On a Pale Horse – Review” »
I am long time fan of science fiction. The problem is that science fiction can be really bad or be really good. How would the new movie by Zack Snyder, Rebel Moon, fit into this continuum. This is actually the first instalment of Rebel One, having the subtitle A Child of Fire. The second instalment … Read More “Rebel Moon: Part One – Review” »
This post will be about the television series as I have not read the books. When it comes to fantasy stories, there are only limited combinations of elements. Most often they draw on aspects of our own history, usually Medieval or older. I watched the Shadow and Bone series and I was drawn to it … Read More “Shadow and Bone – Review” »
The good news is that there is a tremendous amount of content available on Netflix available for us to watch whenever we want. The bad news is that there is so much that is difficult to know what is junk and what is worth watching. One of the most recent that we have watched is … Read More “Bodies – Review” »
Comic books have been a part of my life for a long time. Some of the first comics I owned were from the early seventies, when I was very young. While I had a couple of Superman comics, my focus was on war comics. I ended up having thousands of comic that I held onto … Read More “I Bought Some Comic Books” »
Marvel has been creating a lot of television content for Disney +. Some of it is better than others. So far, Loki is only one so far to get a second season. I was surprised when I first heard that they were giving Loki a series but I thought they came up with an imaginative … Read More “Loki: Season Two – Review” »
Remember when a movie only had to be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in order to be a major hit? Those days are gone. Marvel has stumbled at the theatres a number of times in the last couple of years, the most recent is the Marvels. The Marvels is sort of a sequel … Read More “The Marvels – Review” »
