Posts Tagged ‘sci-fi’
Book Review: Warbreaker
Although there is a sufficient number of titles to grant “fantasy” a section separate from science fiction in most bookstores, they are still grouped together. The irony is, in most cases, a fantasy novel has to incorporate many features of science fiction to [Read More]
Growing Up with Science Fiction in the 1940s
When I was a kid, I bought my first science-fiction magazine at the age of thirteen. All older science-fiction fans remember when they bought their first magazine, and we were all about the same age – twelve, thirteen, maybe fourteen. In the 1930s and 1940s we were [Read More]
Follow Up: Warehouse 13
I had my reservations about this show, but I was hopeful it would only get better. I had concerns about the female lead, and the stories moving a little slow. So far, the show has met my expectations, but there are a few rough patches. The show has picked up the pace. I do [Read More]
Syfy? Really?
Okay Sci-fi/Syfy, I get that you are trying to reinvent yourself as not being geeky, but other than they name change and some spiffy new promos you aren’t cutting it. I can’t see where this is getting any better. A visit from my father exposed me to pretty non stop [Read More]
Warehouse 13: Does it Work?
The Sci-fi Channel…wait. My bad… “The Syfy Channel” has another show with potential on its hands. Despite their totally lame “renaming/rebranding” campaign, I will have to give them credit for Warehouse 13. The pilot was a little slow going, but I [Read More]
Summer Show to Watch: Eureka
I’ll be the first to admit that I only causally watch the Sci-fi Channel’s Eureka. I never thought it was a bad show, but it just sort of happened. Before I had a DVR, I was never home when it was on. Then when I got my DVR, I kept forgetting to record it. Really [Read More]
