Beyond the Sun edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt – anthology review
I enjoy short stories for a variety of reasons. I like quick little bites of story which grab my attention and give me…
Tag: science fiction
Treasure Planet – animated film review
The first time I saw the poster (left) for Treasure Planet, I remember thinking, “Is Square working with Disney now?” The film came…
Firstborn by Brandon Sanderson – short fiction review
Firstborn by Brandon Sanderson is a military science fiction e-short released by Tor and available on most e-reader platforms. The story focuses on…
Dysfunctional Systems Episode 1 – visual novel review
Dysfunctional Systems Episode 1: Learning to Manage Chaos by Dischan Media has a dysfunctional story, but its soundtrack and art will help you…
Lilo & Stitch – film review
The thing I noticed about Lilo & Stitch the first time I watched it was how “soft” all the character designs were. It…
Short fiction review: Bugs in the Arroyo by Steven Gould
Bugs in the Arroyo by Steven Gould (author of Jumper) has an interesting premise where self-replicating bugs have decimated civilization in New Mexico…
The Host – film review
The Host, based on Stephenie Meyer’s book, was an entertaining exploration of life after the invasion where the battle for dominance is within…
Captain America – The Winter Soldier – film review
I like superhero movies in general. I’ve enjoyed the Marvel superhero movies, in particular, especially how each superhero is allowed to have his…
Like a Mighty Army by David Weber – book review
Oftentimes, when epic series get into the middle somewhere, they tend to slow down and meander a bit. This is not the case…
The Boy at the End of the World by Greg van Eekhout – book review
The Boy at the End of the World by Greg Van Eekhout is a post-apocalyptic tale from Bloomsbury about a young boy named…
Darkship Thieves by Sarah A. Hoyt – book review
I originally picked up Darkship Thieves by Sarah A. Hoyt because I had heard from a few people that she was a good…
The Time of the Doctor – television special review
And so we come to the end of Matt Smith’s reign as Doctor Who. For some of my daughter’s friends in 9th grade,…
The Day of the Doctor – television special review
Can you believe the Doctor is fifty years old? Having followed the Doctor since the Jon Pertwee years, with my favorite being Tom…
The LEGO Movie – animated film review
When I first saw previews for The LEGO Movie, I was hopeful that it would be fun, just like in the trailers. I…
The Sandman by William Joyce – book review
The Sandman by William Joyce is the second picture book in his Guardians of Childhood series. This book focuses on the origin of…
Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson – book review
Steelheart is the first book in a new series by Brandon Sanderson, and it starts off with a superhero-style punch. After the punch,…
Under the Dome, Season One – television series review
It seems that all Stephen King needs to to these days is scribble an idea on a napkin and option it for millions.…
Upside Down – film review
I truly enjoyed Upside Down recently on Netflix. It was just the sort of offbeat SF movie I was looking for. Written and…
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, Chris Yost, and Pasquale Ferry – graphic novel review
The Ender’s Game graphic novel is based on the novel of the same name by Orson Scott Card, with a script by Chris…
Haven – Season Three – television series review
Haven Season Three—a Syfy original series based on a short story, The Colorado Kid, by Stephen King—picks immediately up where Season Two left…
Creepy Cute Crochet by Christen Haden – craft book review
I enjoyed Creepy Cute Crochet by Christen Haden. The writing is lighthearted, fun, and easy to follow. The first section, “Becoming Dr. Frankenstein…