Tag: review
CHADWICK… and SPUTNIK REVIEW (Some spoilers)
Today Steve reviews a Russian science fiction movie set during the days of the USSR. Russia’s putting out some pretty good SF movies these days!
B-MOVIES: SHARK WEEK IS HERE AGAIN! A “CLASSIC” COLUMN REDONE
This week Steve brings back—in honour of Shark Week—a column from six years ago about the SYFY movie Sharknado. Does it hold up? Maybe we’ll all have to watch it to find out!
REDUX: SIXTIES, SCIENCE FICTION AND SECRET AGENTS
Steve repeats (with lots of new edits) a column from 2013 about one of his favourite movie series.
Review: The Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox
The Inn is the latest from a Candice Fox and James Patterson partnership, and it is as exciting as their Harriet Blue series.
The book...
Review: How To Be Remy Cameron by Julian Winters
This book follows Remy Cameron, an adopted, openly gay, black teen who is trying to figure out his place in the world and who...
Review: The Vagabond King by Jodie Bond
The Vagabond King is an action packed fantasy novel that kicks off a new trilogy from debut UK author Jodie Bond. The story starts...
Review: Cold Storage by David Koepp
From page one this book grabs ahold and refuses to let go. There is no easing into it, nor should there be in a...
Review: ‘A Midnight Clear’ Anthology
With stories from the authors of Black Spot Books – Sam Hooker, Alcy Leyva, Laura Morrison, Dalena Storm, Cassondra Windwalker, and Seven Jane.
This book...
Review: Death By The River by Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor
Inspired in part by true events, Death by the River by Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor is the kind of skin-crawling, queasy-feeling-in-the-pit-of-your-stomach story...
Review: Five New Tor.com Sci-Fi Audio Short Stories
On August 27th, Tor.com released an audio collection of five previously published science-fiction/fantasy stories by some of the most popular writers in this genre....
MOVIE REVIEW: THE INCREDIBLES 2
Pixar’s Incredibles 2 is now available for purchase. Is it worth your money? Steve will tell you what he thinks!
REVIEWS: WHERE THERE’S A WILLETT… THERE’S A WAY
Edward Willett is an Aurora Award-winning SF writer from Regina, Saskatchewan. He’s got two new collections out: one of SF/F poetry, and one of SF/F stories. Steve likes them!
REVIEW: BLADE RUNNER 2049
This week, Steve reviews the new(ish) movie Blade Runner 2049. Does he like it? Have you seen it? Did you like it? Check out the review and see if you agree!
THE AMAZINGLY IMPROBABLE YET INCONTROVERTIBLY FACTUAL ADVENTURES OF SHEMLARD...
John Salonia's new book is a cross between Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Terry Pratchett.
VIEWS & REVIEWS: TV, BOOK and MOVIE (wish I had some...
This week, Steve reviews an SF anthology about Trump’s presidency (!) and gives a hearty “meh!” to Despicable Me 3. Check out his reviews!
NEW BOOK & MOVIE REVIEWS: “THE CITYBORN” and “THE MUMMY”
Steve gives us two reviews today—one a very enjoyable book; and the other a movie. Whether you enjoy that one or not is up to you… but be aware, Tom Cruise is in it!
MAGAZINE REVIEW: F&SF JULY-AUGUST 2017 (and AURORA AWARDS)
This week, Steve reviews the July-August F&SF, and stumps for your votes (Canadians only!) for the Aurora Awards.
KILLER RABBIT… er, REVIEW: “THE MIST” TV SHOW
This week Steve returns with a review of what he considers to be a terrible TV show. Do you agree? You’ll have to watch it to find out, and then you’ll be sorry!
Book Review: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist is an excellent example of the true magic that happens when literary fiction and genre fiction work together.
Comic Review: Arrowsmith
Arrowsmith is one of the best alternate history and fantasy comics out there.
Book Review: Hundred Ghost Soup by Robert Chansky
An unusual coming-of-age story infused with Chinese mythology and culture. Recommended for teens and adults who tire of the formulaic mold used for so many other coming-of-age novels.
Scide Splitters: BBC America’s Dirk Gently
Scides Splitters finds much to like in BBC America’s hectic and bizarre adaptation of Douglas Adams’ classic Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency.
Review, ‘Origin: The Nameless Celestial’
Aaron. R. Allen has an engrossing sword and sorcery story to tell.
Comic Review: Seekers of the Weird
What better way for Marvel and Disney to work together than making comics based around Disney Park attractions?
Book Review: The Ear, The Eye and The Arm by Nancy...
The Ear, The Eye and The Arm combines traditional African culture with science fiction technology
The Audio File: Feast of Fiction
Can you eat an audio file? Maybe. But you'll want to have some nibbles on hand when you sit down to read about these gustatory delights.