We all know that the prequels of Star Wars received mixed reviews but it is important to register that for many under the age of 25 these are their star wars movies. They were aimed at a different market in a different time. So, putting aside my love of the original series what did I... Continue Reading →
Thirteen (Black Man) by Richard Morgan – A book review
I am a relatively new reader of Richard Morgans work. I read his Altered Carbon series before it became a TV series which has elevated his profile considerably. I enjoyed his hard sci fi approach in that earlier series but found them hard going at times, over complicated in places just for the sake of... Continue Reading →
Midnight Texas – A TV Review
Midnight Texas is a show that crept up on me. It premiered last year and has recently started its second season. The series is adapted from a series of books by Charlaine Harris who is perhaps best none for her Southern Vampire Mysteries that became the TV series True Blood. Whilst, I am a fan... Continue Reading →
Star Trek: Stellar Cartography – A book review
On the run up to Christmas there seems to be a plethora of new Star Trek 'Factual' books coming out, one of these is Stellar Cartography by Larry Nemecek. The book is actually billed more as a reference library as alongside a slim volume many of the maps are reproduced as a series of poster... Continue Reading →
The Seafort Saga: A book review
The Seafort Saga is a series of seven books by David Feintuch. The series follows the military career of Nicholas Seafort from Midshipmen in Earths Naval Service up to Presidency of the UN. Set at the end of the 22nd Century the series is compared by most to being 'Hornblower in Space' and this is... Continue Reading →
Star Wars Resistance: First Impressions
This month Disney's latest instalment to the Star Wars universe arrived on the small screen. Star Wars Resistance is replacement for Star Wars Rebels that catered to the youth market. I enjoyed Rebels a lot and enjoyed both the time it was set in and the story it told. It was neat, tidy and character... Continue Reading →
Salvation by Peter F. Hamilton – A review
Peter F. Hamilton is one of my most favourite authors. He is an accomplished author with an impressive back catalogue of stand alone novels and epic space operas. His latest book, Salvation, is the first in a new sequence. It has his trademark charm and intrigue all over it. Hamilton has an easy way with... Continue Reading →
Extinction – A film review
Extinction is a Netflix film released in July 2018. It features Micheal Pena as a busy father who has visions of an alien invasion that come true. The start of the film is somewhat slow and meandering as the familial relationships are set up. It looks contemporary however their are small clues that this is... Continue Reading →
GamePrint STO Starship – A model review
Gameprint is a US company that specialises in 3D printing Computer Game models. In 2018 they entered a deal with Cryptic Studios to enable players to get a model of the starship they use in Star Trek Online (STO). STO has a vast range of canon and non-canon ships covering alien species, and a time... Continue Reading →