science fiction

BIRD BOX: Tonally Baffling, Neither Entertaining Nor Moving
BIRD BOX: Tonally Baffling, Neither Entertaining Nor Moving

There are successful films buried within Bird Box, but it refuses to build any identity as a film beyond its concept.

DOCTOR WHO (S11E10) "The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos": Much-Needed Closure Finally Found For Season Finale
DOCTOR WHO (S11E10) “The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos”: Much-Needed Closure Finally Found For Season Finale

Episode 10 brings Whittaker’s first Doctor Who season to a close, and after her first series of expeditions, it is clear that the writers have struggled to balance a female Doctor.

The Beginner's Guide: Joe Dante, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Joe Dante, Director

In this beginner’s guide we look back at the career of director Joe Dante, focusing mostly on his iconic 1980s hits.

DOCTOR WHO (S11E9) "It Takes You Away": Mirror of Terror
DOCTOR WHO (S11E9) “It Takes You Away”: Mirror Of Terror

“It Takes You Away” takes us to another foreign land, where the story is at times weak, but the script is always punchy and progressive, with unexpected twists, moths, and frogs throughout.

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE: Kaleidoscopic Spectacle Of Heroic Pop Art
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE: Kaleidoscopic Spectacle Of Heroic Pop Art

As a stylistic achievement of world-building, the animated saga Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is just bursting at the seams with an infectious energy that can barely be contained by a single film.

MORTAL ENGINES: Better Than It Could Have Been; Worse Than It Should Have Been
MORTAL ENGINES: Better Than It Could Have Been; Worse Than It Should Have Been

Mortal Engines clearly understands its source material, which makes for a fantastic first act, but has trouble successfully adapting it, resulting in the rest of the film being lackluster.

Fantasy Science Pt. 17: The 3D Glasses Of DOCTOR WHO
Fantasy Science Pt. 17: The 3D Glasses Of DOCTOR WHO

EM Waves. Polarization. 3D. Have you heard terms like these flying around sci-fi movies and TV? Have you ever wondered about their scientific accuracy?

DOCTOR WHO (S11E8) "The Witchfinders": Hunting Season Goes Awry
DOCTOR WHO (S11E8) “The Witchfinders”: Hunting Season Goes Awry

Tasked with saving the day once again, the Doctor and her gang aim to put an end to literal witch hunts in 17th century England, while coming up against an army of possessed “witch” corpses.

Fantasy Science Pt. 16: Extendable Ears In HARRY POTTER
Fantasy Science Pt. 16: Extendable Ears In HARRY POTTER

In the 16th part of Fantasy Science, we are going to look at how the extendable ears from Harry Potter might work in the muggle world. Let’s begin.

DON’T GO: Parental Grief With A Sci-Fi Sampling
DON’T GO: Parental Grief With A Sci-Fi Sampling

Director David Gleeson constructs a haunting but picturesque film with Don’t Go, a sci-fi about grief and loss.

DOCTOR WHO (S11E7) "Kerblam!": Technology Takeover In An Explosive Episode
DOCTOR WHO (S11E7) “Kerblam!”: Technology Takeover In An Explosive Episode

While the Doctor and her gang save the day once again, “Kerblam!” plays with the subconscious fear of technology in the workplace, and its ability to take on tasks previously carried out by humans.

JONATHAN: A Subtle But Meaningful Foray
JONATHAN: A Subtle But Meaningful Foray

Jonathan is a rare and affecting fair, as tenuous as life is, especially when there’s a divergence within your own skin.

DOCTOR WHO (S11E6) "Demons of the Punjab": Wartime Imagery Marks Armistice Centenary
DOCTOR WHO (S11E6) “Demons of the Punjab”: Wartime Imagery Marks Armistice Centenary

“Demons of the Punjab” takes us on a trip down a secret memory lane, as Yaz uncovers her grandmother’s hidden past, and the Doctor comes up against some assassin alien invaders.

OVERLORD: Zombies & Nazis & Bombs, Oh My!
OVERLORD: Zombies & Nazis & Bombs, Oh My!

Overlord is exactly what you would want and expect a movie about zombies created by Nazis to be: a deranged, disgusting delight.

ORIGIN (S1E1) "Pilot": Lost, In Space
ORIGIN (S1E1) “Pilot”: Lost, In Space

Unfortunately, despite Origin’s good intentions and mysterious manner, it’s simply too derivative and absent of any originality to really recommend an immediate watch.