BOOK REVIEW: F. Paul Wilson’s PANACEA
This week, Steve reviews the new F. Paul Wilson book, and finds it a thrilling, fast-paced read. If you’ve never read any of F. Paul Wilson’s books, this would be a great one to start with!
“CLASSIC” Movie Reviews, OUR MAN FLINT and IN LIKE FLINT
Steve revisits a favourite–classic–“spy spoof” from the ’60s. Many people loved these James Coburn films!
A PLEA FOR HELP and “The Expendables 3” Review
Steve pleads for your help on Spider Robinson’s behalf (and his daughter) and also reviews Expendables 3.
Jingoism and the Culture of Fear in Star Trek Into Darkness
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cn4A5IZg1k&w=570&h=321] Having seen Star Trek Into Darkness twice now, and having very much enjoyed it, my aim is to avoid spoilers here whenever possible, for the sake of those readers who might intend to […]
No. 16 – Alice Bradley Sheldon, The Screwfly Solution, and the Secret Life of a CIA Operative.
No. 16 – 2013 May12 – Alice Bradley Sheldon, The Screwfly Solution, and the Secret Life of a CIA Operative. It took a long time before the truth about Alice came out. In 1921-22, Alice, as […]
The Monster Makers
The spotlight last month fell on the special effects wizards who make SF monsters come to life. The crowning glory was the award of the Best Picture Oscar for Argo. This spy drama focuses on […]
Metadrama and Science Fiction in Affleck’s Argo
I had given some thought to doing an Oscars recap this week, tallying the various gains and losses of the science fiction and fantasy fields within that most prestigious of movie awards ceremonies. But given […]
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