Normally when a book is adapted for TV I have already read the book and had my own ideas about how it should be screened. In this case, despite having nearly read this book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett some years ago I never really got a grip on the novel. I have read... Continue Reading →
Spiderman: Homecoming – A film review
I know that I am late to the party, on many films I can be, but I have only just got round to seeing the first new Spiderman film. I was obviously aware of Tom Holland taking up the mantle and donning the red spandex, I had seen him in Captain America: Civil War and... Continue Reading →
Lucifer – First Impressions
Season 4 of Lucifer has just hit Netflix. They saved the series from cancellation at the end of season 3. I have heard good things and so have decided to give it a try. The basic premise is that Lucifer Morningstar has gone AWOL from Hell and set up a nightclub. This immortal fallen angel... Continue Reading →
Alien Warfare – A film review
There is no mistaking Alien Warfare is a low budget film. The costumes are ropey some of the acting high school and explosive effects poor, but does all this detract from a strong story. The story follows a team of 4 navy SEALs with limited backstory sent on a covert mission to a research station... Continue Reading →
Orbiter 9 – A film review
Orbiter 9 is a 2017 Spanish language film released on Netflix. The film is pitched as a science fiction romantic drama and this certainly describes the film. I have come to treat Netflix with a pinch of salt regarding sci-fi films, they range from the undiscovered gem to the diabolical. This one was above average... Continue Reading →
Star Trek: TNG – Available Light. A book review
With all the Star Trek coming down the pipe at us it is reassuring to envelope oneself in the familiar beat of the Star Trek that I grew up with and got me interested in the franchise. Since the end of the series there have been many books that have continued the journey of Picard... Continue Reading →
Star Trek: Discovery – Such Sweet Sorrow Pt 2
And so it ends... or rather perhaps and so it begins? This finale to the second season was certainly a visual feast and a rip roaring action adventure but where exactly does it fit in the Star Trek opus. It would be fair to say that Season 2 has been a vast improvement on Season... Continue Reading →
Star Trek: Discovery – Such Sweet Sorrow
This episodes title refers to partings and despite much activity in the episode no one actually leaves although all the pieces are now in place for the finale. We now have Micheal in a suit ready to pull the Discovery into the future whilst Pike, back on the Enterprise is ready to face down Section... Continue Reading →
Star Wars Celebration 2019
As a Science Fiction and Fantasy comment blog it would be extremely remiss of me not to comment on the convention of one of the genres biggest franchises. This weekend saw Celebration come to Chicago with a whole heap of Star Wars news. This is a big year for Star Wars the Skywalker saga of... Continue Reading →
Queen’s Shadow by Emily Kate Johnson – A book review
The new range of Star Wars books that have been released since the new canon was established have been hit and miss to say the least, this one however, despite my reservations was a hit. Of all the characters in the Star Wars universe, Padme Amidala was, for me, the least interesting. She filled a... Continue Reading →