a blog about rockets, robots, and rayguns.
NASA sent a message deep into space, where aliens live. And they got the message: Delicious humans still available on Earth? Yum! There is a new trailer out another rather low-rent sci-fi film: Skyline. The basic premise is that NASA sent a message deep into space, where aliens live. And they got the message: Delicious … Read more
LifeForce is an awesomely bad sci-fi film from 1985. It’s based on the 1976 book Space Vampires by Colin Wilson. I can only hope it’s better than this movie. LifeForce is an awesomely bad sci-fi film from 1985. It’s based on the 1976 book Space Vampires by Colin Wilson. I’ve never read it, but I … Read more
Spacehunter was probably the very first time I saw a 3D movie in a theater. That’s right. Good old blue and red stereoscopic 3D glasses. Spacehunter might look lame (and it is), but it’s worth a wasted Sunday afternoon. It stars Peter Strauss, Molly Ringwald, Ernie Hudson,and Michael Ironside! Peter Strauss and Molly Ringwald in … Read more
Two genetic research scientists create unique life-forms by splicing together the DNA of various animals. Their work takes a shocking turn with the inclusion of human DNA. Sarah Polley and Adrien Brody star in Splice (2009). Two young rebellious scientists are told by their employers to halt groundbreaking work that has seen them produce new … Read more
HBO recently made the official announcement their southern vampire series True Blood will be returning for a third season beginning June 13 2010 With the recent or impending demise of some fan favorite television programs, its re-assuring to know that one series will be returning this summer. HBO recently made the official announcement that their … Read more
The endearing story of The Time Travelers Wife stars Eric Bana as the chronologically displaced Henry Detamble and Rachel McAdams as His wife Claire. The Time Traveler’s Wife stars Eric Bana as the chronologically displaced Henry Detamble and Rachel McAdams as His wife Claire. The endearing but sometimes complicated relationship between Clair and Henry translates … Read more
SG1, Atlantis, and now the UniverseThe SyFy Network premiered the newest spin-off of the beleaguered Stargate franchise this weekend. The new series “Stargate Universe” is considerably darker and grittier than the previous Stargate properties, all of which were campy and suffered from cliche after obvious cliche. The bottom line: Stargate Universe is a huge improvement … Read more