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There's a unique thrill in imagining worlds hidden beneath our feet. For over a hundred, even thousands of years, stories have explored the captivating concept of subterranean civilizations – societies forced or choosing to thrive in the dark, carving out existence far from the sun. This "Subsurface Fiction" sub-genre offers a fascinating blend of survival, … Continue reading The Subterrans – Exploring the Subsurface Fiction Sub-genre
Few works of horror fiction manage to carve a deep and lasting impression on both literature and the science fiction genre like H.P. Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness. Written in 1931 and first published in 1936 in Astounding Stories, this novella is more than a chilling tale—it's a cornerstone of cosmic horror, a genre … Continue reading Why is this not a movie: Exploring At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft
Post-apocalypse movies have been a popular genre for decades, largely thanks to that 'Mad Max' movie that came out in 1979, a movie that defined the genre. These films depict what the world would be like after a catastrophic event, and how humanity survives or perishes in the aftermath. They often employ a distinct visual … Continue reading Post Apocalypto
Which side of the fence are you on? When making a film about a civil war, it’s a good question to ask. So, when a director attempts to craft a harrowing and immersive experience set in a dystopian near-future America, deploying evocative cinematography, art-house editing and eclectic use of music, against a screenplay so bereft … Continue reading The Fence
Quentin Tarantino is undeniably one of the most distinctive and influential filmmakers of our time. With his unique blend of genre-bending storytelling, razor-sharp dialogue, and unapologetic style, Tarantino has carved out a niche for himself in the world of cinema that is entirely his own. However, perhaps equally as intriguing as his films themselves is … Continue reading Tarantino 10
a colossal race of intelligent, spherical self-replicating robotic warships or machines conceived by Saberhagen in his eponymous series the Berzerkers travelling through the deep space universe.
Jean-Paul Belmondo performances have left an enduring influence on the action genre, stunt work, car chases, and martial arts in cinema
It could sound like a clique stating my first ever science fiction read was Isaac Asimov back in the late 1970s, but this may have been unavoidable. This guy was an iconic American writer and professor who dominated the genre for half a century. He even boasted he was the "Best Science Writer", backed up … Continue reading The Asimovian Cosmos
History Historiography (or Historiology) is a term that refers to the study of historical writing and its methods of interpretation. In science fiction, historiography plays a significant role in exploring the complexities of the past, present and future of a story. Science fiction authors often use historiography as a world-building tool to create a fictional … Continue reading Panology of Science Fiction: H
There are many benefits to writing short stories. Writers do it to practice and develop their storytelling style, allowing them to explore singular ideas, concepts and themes. The narratives are easy to control, the outcomes have less room for error, and you can get your story out quickly. Readers benefit for the same reasons. They're … Continue reading The Conglomeroid Cocktail Party