Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie (2013) – The Radch empire spans the galaxy, bringing system after system into their hierarchical culture. At the center of that expansion are the massive ships filled with troops that extend and enforce the Radchaii’s hegemony. Each troop carrier is a single artificial intelligence connecting its ancillary soldiers with the... Continue Reading →
The Andromeda Strain (1971) – Wildfire is a state-of-the art, super-secure, super-secret laboratory set up to deal with the worst possible scenario. One day in a remote town in New Mexico, that scenario came true. A satellite has brought something back from space and killed almost everyone in town. Can the team at the lab... Continue Reading →
I’m going to step back from movie reviews for a week to look at three adaptations of books to streamed series. Two were done marvelously well. The third, at least from one point of view, not so much. I just got access to Apple TV+ recently and dove into some of the highly acclaimed series... Continue Reading →
Voyagers (2021) - Earth is dying, but a possible alternative planet is found. It will take a multi-generational ship to get the colony started. When several members of the crew discover drugs in their food to keep them docile, problems ensue. But internal challenges may not be their only problem. Directed by Neil Burger Starring... Continue Reading →
Vivarium (2019) – A young couple looking to buy a home become trapped in a nightmare version of the perfect suburb. Directed by Lorcan Finnigan Starring – Imogen Poots, Jesse Eisenberg Why I Liked It: A cerebral, spine chilling kind of horror movie This was a “It’s a snow day, so what movie can I... Continue Reading →
Robot Monster (1953) - Aliens from Outer Space have destroyed almost all human life on Earth. There are eight survivors who must hang on against Ro-Man, whose task is to exterminate the final remnants of humanity. Director - Phil Tucker Starring - George Nader, Gregory Moffett, Claudia Barrett Why I Liked It - An iconic... Continue Reading →
What A Waste Event Horizon (1997) – Seven years ago, the spaceship “Event Horizon” with an experimental new drive, disappeared. It has reappeared near Neptune, and the “Lewis and Clark” goes to find out what happened. The missing vessel has many mysteries to reveal. Directed by Paul Anderson Starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Joely Richardson,... Continue Reading →
When You Don't Worry Too Much About The Science When Worlds Collide (1951) – A rogue star and planet are streaking into the solar system. Collision with Earth is unavoidable. Humanity begins a race to build spaceships so some of the population can escape to the oncoming planet. Directed by Rudolph Mate Starring Richard Derr,... Continue Reading →
And Get The Girl Too!The Last Starfighter (1984), A misplaced video game recruits a teenage boy to defend the galaxy. Does he have the courage to accept the challenge?Directed by Nick CastleStarring Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Barbara Bosson, Dan O’Herlihy, Catherine Mary StewartWhy I Liked It - Old fashioned, straight ahead space opera!I always want... Continue Reading →
Maybe Starting At The Beginning Would Be Better A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green (2022) –Extraterrestrial robots, dubbed the Carls, appear on Earth, create chaos, and then disappear. In the aftermath, humanity is desperate to understand the new structure of life and knowledge. The death of their friend April, who was popularly identified with... Continue Reading →
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