RESIDENT EVIL: WELCOME TO RACCOON CITY (reboot/redo) REVIEW (Sort of)
Steve attempts to find out why “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City” has been panned by almost all who’ve seen it. Maybe the director has something to do with it.
Reseña de Revista: Relatos Increibles 25.
Incredible Stories #25: Reviews and ratings of the latest issue
REVIEW: Trigger Warning by Neil Gaiman
A review of Neil Gaiman’s latest – Trigger Warning. “…when an author does manage to give me pause. . .That’s good writing! “
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Speculative North Magazine #6
“The bond between a Captain and a spaceship is better than sex, unless a third party shows up.” How can you NOT read this after a lead in like that!?
REVIEW: BALDEMAR, by MATTHEW HUGHES
This week Steve reviews the new book Baldemar, by Matthew Hughes—a wonderful Vancian fantasy set on Vance’s own Dying Earth, about a wizard’s henchman. Steve liked it and thinks you will too!
Reseña de libro: Proyecto Carrie. Una Antología en homenaje a Stephen King.
A review of a Stephen King tribute anthology – Project Carrie
Book Review: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
Without doubt, one of the best science fiction/fantasy books offered in a long time.
CLUBHOUSE: Review: “Imaginary Friends,” short story collection by Arlene F. Marks
Graeme reviews the short stories in this Arlene F. Marks collection.
REVIEW: Jan.-Feb. 2022 F&SF and Ed Howdershelt
In this week’s column (“It’s been a long time coming…”—CSN), Steve reviews the Jan.-Feb. 2022 F&SF. He says it’s a big issue, full of good SF and Fantasy; and he says goodbye to a good writer.
Veronica Scott Reviews Netflix’s ‘The Adam Project’
At least there are no cute robot sidekicks to provide comic relief…giving it a B+
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Fusion Fragment Magazine #10
Every story EXCELLENT! Don’t need to say more than that!
Novedades de Marzo 2
Spanish publisher Spotula reissues “Trafalgar” by Angélica Gorodischer; The Omicron Theory magazine turns 4 years; submit your stories for issues 28-36 of Relatos I by April 15, more
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Neo-opsis Magazine #33 March 2022
Driverless cars, aliens in conflict, apocalyptic cell phones, space-based customer service and more round out this issue’s mix.
CLUBHOUSE: Review: “Molting of a Queen” Novella by Peter J. Foote
A spritely, fast-paced novella reminiscent of the simple yet exciting pulp fiction adventures of the 1930s
Personal Best
Gary offers up his own (well-informed) listicle of influential Science Fiction
Reseña de Revista: “Relatos Increíbles 24: El templo Eterno y Otros Relatos”
Finding its stride, “Incredible Stories” #24 delivers a handful of post-apocalyptic tales that don’t quite live up to their promise.
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Pulp Literature Magazine #33 – Winter 2022
In this issue: Tamara needs to win at Pinball so she can pay off her family’s debts. Jenny is still grieving for Joey, but her sorrow is complicated by the ghost of a woman wooing a mortal. and What do you do when a tiny fairy gets tangled in your yarn? These and more stories reviewed here by Graeme.
Novedades de Febrero 15
Angélica Gorodischer passed away on 2/5; New Releases – “Fictions of the Fifth Glacial Era and other unusual stories” by Ilda Cádiz Avila, “The Demon of Perversity” by David Kolkrabe and more
CLUBHOUSE: Review: “Windship: The Crazy Plague” anthology edited by Lisa Smedman
“I’ve ordered a physical copy so I can experience the full tactile joy of reading a book the way books are meant to be read.” Old School praise indeed!
TV REVIEW: PEACEMAKER (2022)—WITH SPOILERS
This week Steve examines the new TV series Peacemaker, based not on the comic, but on the DC movie character. He finds it strangely attractive.
CLUBHOUSE: Review: “The Dream-Chosen,” by Celu Amberstone
Parasite is a loaded word. It conjures up movies like INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. The underlying concept of this book is infinitely more subtle than 1950s era cold war paranoia.
Novedades de Enero 2
Tanya unveils new Spanish language works for February
Reseña de Revista: Relatos increíbles 23.
The latest issue of Relatos Increíbles gets a good review
GUEST REVIEW – “THE ETERNALS” by D.G. “Den” VALDRON
This week, Steve takes a back seat to his guest reviewer, a writer named D.G. Valdron, who has a very articulate opinion on whether Marvel’s The Eternals is worth your money and/or attention.
BETTER LATE… NOV./DEC. F&SF (2021) REVIEW
It’s post-New Year’s, and for the first column and review of 2022, Steve would like to bring you his final review for 2021 of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. (He liked it!)
Reviews of Stuff I Forgot the Details of Within 24 Hours of Watching
Steve takes a look at recent films and tv films everyone else seems to like
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Lackington’s Magazine #24
Graeme reviews another issue of Lackington’s, the magazine publishing prose poetry, a different shade of purple
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Wight Christmas – Holiday Horror and Seasonal Subversion
Booster fatigue can’t keep Graeme from a good review!
CRIMINAL – 2016 MOVIE REVIEW
Steve reviews an overlooked SF action movie from 2016. He finds it surprisingly good, with an all-star cast. Why did he overlook it? Who knows; maybe it was the movie poster.
Wonder Histories, August 1929: Masterminds of the Air
Air Wonder Stories’ second issue features another round-up of aviation news and now includes a review column
