CLUBHOUSE: Review: “¢ent$ of Wonder, Science Fiction’s First Award Winners” anthology
Graeme tackles the latest anthology from Amazing Stories publishers, an “historical treasure”.
TILDA SWINTON in CONSTANTINE and 3000 YEARS OF LONGING
George Miller has turned away from Mad Max to a different kind of fantasy. Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba really shine in this “Arabian Nights/Scheherazade” story. I think you’ll like it.
Reseña de Libro: Crónicas de Wallmérica de Jorge Chipuli
An exciting critique of America and Mexico, set in a city that IS the wall between the two nations
AMAZON’S NIGHT SKY—REVIEW
Back in May a new SF series called Night Sky premiered, with terrific actors Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons. But Amazon nixed a second season. Have you seen it? Can you explain why Amazon killed it? I can’t.
Novedades de Septiembre 1 y 2
New issues of Thesis magazine, Quimera, Babelicus and Historias Pulp released, plus lots more in this roundup of Latin American genre happenings.
CON REPORT: Worldcon 80 – Chicon 8
Rebecca Inch-Partridge reports on this year’s recently concluded Worldcon convention.
CLUBHOUSE: Review: On Spec Magazine issue #120
Well worth reading, every bit of it.
NEW SF STREAMING MOVIE — NOVA
A new movie streams on Sunday Sept. 20; it’s about a Mars mission full of human-android conflict? There are no startling revelations or new thoughts, but it’s a fairly pleasant way to pass an evening.
Cementerio prohibido de Francois Villanueva Paravicino
Francois Villanueva Paravicino is one of the most interesting figures of Peruvian letters to have emerged in recent years.
REVIEW – SAMARITAN (minor spoilers)
Steve’s been really taken by two new things: the new Stallone movie Samaritan, and the new Amazon series The Man Who Fell to Earth, with Chiwetel Ejiofor. You may not agree, but you have to watch them before you’re entitled to my… er, your opinion.
CLUBHOUSE: Review: “What Devours Also Hungers,” a horror collection by D.G. Valdron
Don’t be surprised if some of the stories are unbearably horrific.
11 Science Fiction Romance Academy Novels – Back to School in the Stars
Back to school specials don’t all take place on TV!
Another Look At The Day the Earth Stood Still or The Origins of the Roddenberry Future
The Day the Earth Stood Still is not a Christian allegory, but it may have been an inspiration for Star Trek
CLUBHOUSE: Review: “Benny the Antichrist, and other stories” by Scott Ellis
Scott Ellis’ first published collection, exhibits a pleasing variety of the output of his intense imagination.
REVIEW: JAMIE FOXX in “DAY SHIFT” (Minor spoilers)
Netflix has released a new vampire movie starriing multiple-award winner Jamie Foxx as a vamp hunter. While it breaks no new ground, it has a great bit part by Snoop Dogg as a “cowboy” vamp hunter. Fairly gory, not exactly family fare, but watchable. Also, check out TV series “Moonhaven” and upcoming movie “Slumberland.”
Review: The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Sept/Oct 2022
In the latest issue of F&SF magazine: Ghost ships; a never-ending question in desperate need of
answering; the virtue of sadness and loss; meeting ancestors from millennia in the past; fiendishly dark fairytales; and mind- warping reality generators are just some of the themes we’ll be considering.
CLUBHOUSE: Review: “Just Like Being There,” a collection by Eric Choi
In sum, if you like tech-based hard-science fiction, Eric knows what he is writing about.
TV REVIEW: THE MIDWICH CUCKOOS (2022), some spoilers
Back in the late 1950s-early 1960s, when I was but a lad, I was taken by the (written) works of John Wyndham. This is the latest adaptation of his 1957 book, and it’s not bad at all.
Novedades de Agosto 1
The latest happenings in Spanish language science fiction and fantasy
REVIEW: PREY (2022), NOT THE PREY: LEGEND OF KARNOCTUS (2022) *MINOR SPOILERS*
The newest film in the multi-movie Predator sequence stars only Indigenous actors and could be considered either a prequel or sequel to the other Predator movies. It may not be a great movie, but it’s certainly a watchable one. It’s on Hulu, if you’re interested.
Review: Prey
Prey, the latest in the Predator film franchise, is a mixed bag
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Fusion Fragment Magazine #12 – July 2022
Fusion Fragment is an affirmation that originality and creativity is alive and well in the speculative fiction community.
JustWatch Top Ten Film & TV Streamers for July 2022
Fans need to do a little bit better on the monthlies! Television dips to ZERO Genre Goodness!
Descubriendo la ciencia ficción latinoamericana en una historia que debe ser conocida
A two volume History of Latin American Science Fiction!
CLUBHOUSE: Review: “Summer of Sci-Fi & Fantasy” edited by Dustin Bilyk
…mainstream publishers save money by doing zero editing and zero promotion, small independent publishers put more effort into producing the same poor results, and the majority of writers flog themselves to death with self-promotion efforts…
Resident Evil: Should Be Evicted
New Netflix series proves, once again, making shows from video games doesn’t hardly ever work
“EYE BITES”—QUICK VIDEO REVIEWS or WHATEVER
This week Steve talks about (not really reviewing per se) a bunch of recent TV shows and movies, and touches on what he likes or doesn’t like about them. You may disagree, but that’s okay.
Reseña de Libro: La Máquina del Orgasmo infinito de Julio Meza Díaz
A review of Julio Meza Díaz’ La Máquina del Orgasmo Infinito (The Infinite Orgasm Machine). As may be suspected from the title, some topics included here may not be appropriate for all audiences.
CLUBHOUSE: Review: “Strange Wars” anthology edited by Don Miasek
The truth is what General Sherman said: “War is hell.”
Review: The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction July/August 2022
In the latest issue of F&SF magazine: a dash of archaeological mystery; a hint of ancient legend; the virtue of endurance; parental guidance and unburied secrets are among the themes of this bi-monthly issue