Exploring the Cosmos through a Science Fiction Perspective.
This deep-seated reluctance to embrace disruptive tools is far from new. Throughout the last fifty years, groundbreaking technologies that are now considered foundational to modern art forms were initially met with fierce skepticism, outright resistance, and claims of "cheating." We see this pattern clearly in two major creative revolutions: the electric shift brought on by synthesizers in music and the digital leap triggered by computer-generated imagery (CGI) in film.
Heracles and the Ceryneian Hind After his victory over the Hydra, Heracles returned to Tiryns bearing the venomous trophies of that grim battle. Yet King Eurystheus, who had hoped the hero would die in the swamps of Lerna, grew only more resentful of Heracles’ growing renown. He desired to humble him through a task that … Continue reading Demigod (Part 4 – The Capture of the Ceryneian Hind)
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
In the beginning—or perhaps beyond beginnings—there was Kaos, an infinite, indifferent abyss, a yawning void of boundless potential that birthed all things yet promises their end. From this primal churn emerged the Order-Bringers—finite entities like Zeus, God, Marduk—beings of power and purpose, carving worlds and meaning from the formless dark. Against them stands Kaos itself, … Continue reading From Hell to Eternity
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
Information Technology Information Technology (IT) is the backbone of the modern digital world, encompassing the use of computers, networks, software, and data systems to store, process, and transmit information. It plays a crucial role in nearly every industry, from manufacturing, healthcare and finance to education and entertainment. IT includes a wide range of fields, such … Continue reading Panology of Science Fiction: I
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.