Exploring the Cosmos through a Science Fiction Perspective.
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
I Am Legend. Richard Matheson’s classic vampire novel towers over them all.
Now that this sad shit-show of a saga is over, the only thing we have left, is the thought, 'What if they did a decent sequel trilogy with a coherent story without the political rape that Disney inflicted upon this series?' How hard was it to produce something that remotely resembles a Star Wars story? … Continue reading Star Wars: A Lost Hope
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The early eighties were remarkable, to me anyhow. Not only did my fascination with science fiction grind into high gear, but there was an explosion of new and modern genre films that hit the scene at around that time, in particular, Ridley Scott's Blade Runner many having been influenced by film-makers from a bygone era, … Continue reading PKD
As we enter a new chapter in the James Bond movie franchise, staunch fans like myself are apprehensive or intensely curious about what direction the franchise will take, and about who will be chosen to play the next 007. The naming of the actor to play the MI6 spy appears to have turned into a … Continue reading The Fleming Paracosm
After I published "A Hostile Takeover" I began exploring ideas for a second book. At some point, I entertained the thought of adapting one of my screenplays that had been sitting on the shelf, collecting dust for over a decade. How easy. The basic story and material were there. All I had to do was … Continue reading Origin: The Blood Ring
Sometime late in 1999, I was planning a series of short films. An actor I approached at the time to be in one, managed to ‘somehow’ convince me to make a feature-length film. “Why not?” he asked. I explained the negatives such as the lack of funding, which meant no big-name cast and little to … Continue reading Before I became a serial killer, I made a film about one.