Noticias Literatura 5-4
A chronicle of the launch of Tony Jiménez’ horror anthology comic The Guardian of Fear; an interview with Jon Icaro, author of the novel The Healer of Time; and more!
A SHORT CAPSULE REVIEW AND SOME CAPSULE REVIEWS
Steve posts a capsule review of the movie “Short”—or a short review of the movie “Capsule” and some short, or capsule, movie reviews.
HAPPY HELLOWEEN! SCARY MOVIE REVIEWS, says Count Floyd!
Helly Happoween! This week Steve dissects two horrible Halloween-ish movies, then gives several thumbs-up to a real Halloween classic!
“STRANGER THINGS”—HOMAGE OR COPYCAT?
Have you seen the new Netflix series “Stranger Things”? Well, Steve has, and he’s got stuff to tell you about it. SPOILERS INSIDE!
“TERRIBLE TWOs” MOVIE REVIEWS: THE 5TH WAVE and TO HELL AND BACK, plus SOMETHING OLD….
This week Steve looks at some correspondences between 1952 fandom and 2016 fandom by way of an old magazine, and reviews two movies he found to be terrible. If you’re fifteen years old you might think they’re good movies; Steve assures you they’re not.
BOOK and MOVIE REVIEWS: 11/22/63 and Whalen’s THE BIG SHUTDOWN!
This week, Steve travels into the future with John Whalen’s “Space Western,” and into the past with Stephen King’s novel about events surrounding John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Both future and past hold our interest!
REVIEW: MAR./APR. 2016 F&SF; plus US STAMPS FOR SF WRITERS?
This week Steve reviews the new March/April issue of the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (F&SF), and talks about a postage stamp series that never came about, honouring SF writers, and the reasons behind it.
MAGAZINE REVIEW: F&SF FOR JAN/FEB 2016
The January/February issue of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (F&SF) is under review by Steve, who likes it a lot, even though a couple of the stories kind of depressed him. You will probably like it too!
BOOK REVIEW: Stephen King’s BAZAAR OF BAD DREAMS
Steve once again covers the ubiquitous Stephen King, who’s got a new collection of short stories out. A new collection of King is usually something to crow about, and this one’s no exception.
Review: Locke and Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez
The audio publication of Locke and Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez give a new perspective to the macabre world that fans have enjoyed for over half a decade.
STEAMPUNK JEWELRY, VCON, PHILIP K. DICK STORY BUNDLE, AND MORE!
Steve jumps around a lot this week, from VCON to Steampunk Fashion Jewelry to the Philip K. Dick Bookbundle, and back again to Ed Howdershelt!
REALLY “REACHING”—Jack Reacher is NOT SF/F! (Book Review)
Steve wonders whether the non-SF/F series about Jack Reacher, by Lee Child, could actually be an “underground” SF/F series. Hmmm.
MOVIE REVIEW: POLTERGEIST (2015): “They’re here!” (Again…)
They’re here! Or They’re Back! Steve asks the movie review question: “WHY?”
Why Isn’t The Long Walk a Movie Yet?
Not every book works well on the big screen. But once in a while, written words need to be put in motion. Why isn’t The Long Walk a movie yet?
Glen Orbik – 1963-2015
The world of illustration lost a real treasure this past week when artist Glen Orbik lost his long battle with cancer on May 11th.
Interview: Electric Cinema – Andrew David Barker
The Electric is a ghost story steeped in the love of movies, with shades of vintage Bradbury and King. It is quiet an achievement.
Review – The Heretic Land, by Tim Lebbon
Tim Lebbon’s 2012 novel The Heretic Land is something of an endangered species in modern publishing; a self-contained, complete unto itself secondary world fantasy novel.
A LITTLE DITTY ‘BOUT BILLIE SUE and DEAN
Steve discusses two top thriller writers, Billie Sue Mosiman and Dean R. Koontz. Are their new books good?
2014: A Reading Odyssey – Part 1
a short recap of my 2014 in books. Where I reviewed a book for Amazing Stories I have provided a link to that review, and in one case to a related interview. So here, in chronological order, are the first 21 books I read in 2014.
Haunted Holiday Gift Guide: Book Lover’s Edition
Use these suggestions to have a “horrible” holiday
FANS, PROSE & CONS: Review of King’s “REVIVAL”
Steve’s take on Stephen King’s newest new book, Revival.
Review: The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell
The Bone Clocks consists of six linked novellas chronicling the life of one woman, Holly Sykes, from rebellious teenager in 1984, to grandmother in 2043. Each novella is narrated in the first person present tense, but only the opening and closing sections are see directly through Holly’s eyes. In the other four sections she is a character in someone else’s story. It is a strong framework on which to build a novel. Unfortunately Holly is not herself a particularly interesting person
Britty Scary: Interview with March Shemmans of the UK’s Horror Express Magazine
An interview with the folks from Horror Express Magazine
Your Reviewer, Some Modern Urban Fantasy and Some Thoughts on Publishing and Stuff
Steve talks about himself (what an ego!) a new urban fantasy, and other stuff.
Recap: “Creatures of the Night,” The Strain, Season 1, Episode 8
The addition of a strong structure and exciting action—things lacking in the series to date—make this the best episode of The Strain so far.
MOVIE REVIEW(s): DIVERGENT and an oldie
Steve dissects two movies: a new one and an oldie. But are they goodies?
TV Review: Under the Dome Season 2 Premiere
There’s season openers and then there’s Season OPENERS! The DOME is back with a vengeance!
BOOK REVIEW: Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes
Steve examines Stephen King’s new–and unique!–novel, Mr. Mercedes.
MY YEAR IN REVIEW—Looking Backward and Forward!
Steve celebrates his first year of blogging for Amazing Stories online.
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