Tag Archives: sci-fi

'All the Birds in the Sky' features compelling characters working through complex problems and emotions. Charlie Jane Anders sometimes struggles to find the right tone, and the novel’s sillier parts feel out of synch with the apocalyptic conclusion. But on the whole, this is a thought-provoking marriage of fantasy and science fiction that sheds light on the real-world problem of environmental degradation.

An ideal heroine, compelling stand-alone stories and enticing familial connection to pop culture icon Temperance Brennan (of the 'Bones' books and TV show) make 'Trace Evidence' a superb entry point into the 'Virals' series of books.

'Made to Kill' is a pitch-perfect tribute to Raymond Chandler, but its unique premise builds on rather than merely imitates the work of the master. The novel zings along with spitfire dialogue and madcap action. This is a solid kickoff to a fun new series, and I look forward to reading the next Ray Electromatic Mystery.

Painkillers tells the story of a military unit that wakes up in a hospital after a mission. None of the soldiers remember their mission, and they are given experimental drugs to help regain their memories safely. As they begin to remember, they realize there is more to the mission, and …

I was privileged to speak with the star of the new movie 'Painkillers,' Tahmoh Penikett ('Battlestar Galactica,' 'Dollhouse') about the film and his role. As a big fan of 'BSG,' needless to say I was very excited!

If cinema in 2015 could be summed up in any word it would be nostalgia. This was the year which saw the return of several major film franchises from as far back as thirty years ago. While such nostalgia properties such as Jurassic World were content to recycle old material …

Star Wars fans, after all our ups and downs: Welcome home.

Space Channel continues their run of quality shows with 'The Expanse.' Take it from us, this is a show that you don’t want to miss.

For all of his talent and novel-writing experience, Gene Wolfe still struggles to write female characters. In 2015, this flaw is so distracting that it drowns the interesting things 'A Borrowed Man' has to say about important issues like slavery, population control, disability, pornography and resource depletion. Like his narrator, Gene Wolfe is sadly a writer living outside of his own time.

'Hell's Ditch' is a rollercoaster ride that clatters along at a wonderful pace and is a fantastic start to what promises to be an engaging and horrific series. Bring on the next book!

Rather than leave the audience wanting more, 'Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2' is the type of conclusion that leaves the audience with far too much.

Taken as a whole, the Imperial Radch Trilogy is a refreshing new take on the space opera genre, and Leckie’s vision of a gender-less future illustrates sci-fi's ability to shape worlds free of the inequities of ours. 'Ancillary Mercy' offers surprises up to the very end and successfully concludes this epic saga.

'Ancillary Sword,' is a solid effort but it pales in comparison to the first book in the series. The innovative elements of 'Ancillary Justice' have lost their novelty, and much that remains in 'Sword' lacks the complexity of a great novel.

'The Bazaar of Bad Dreams' is a fantastic collection whether you want a good, spooky tale to make you appreciate the fire on a cold night or want to dive into the subconscious swamp of a master horror writer’s mind.

In 'Star Wars Psychology,' Travis Langley and the PsychGeeks use the Lucas/Disney franchise to shine some light on the human mind's dark side. And the light.