Category Archives: Sci-fi

Star Trek: Into Darkness Review: It… Has… TRIBBLES!!!!!!!!

A few months ago, I put out a list of my Top 10 Anticipated Movies of 2013.  Of those 10 films, four have now been released and the returns have been pretty wildly inconsistent (Thank you very much, Good Day … Continue reading

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Iron Man 3 Review: Starting Off the Summer with a Bang

It’s here, it’s here, thank God Almighty it’s finally here!  No longer must we cinephiles languish in the doldrums of spring and winter releases, for May has arrived with it the Summer Blockbuster season we have all been waiting for. … Continue reading

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Oblivion Review: Another Day in Paradise

Halfway through the fourth month of the year, things are finally starting to look up as we pass from the doldrums of spring to the excitement of the summer blockbuster season.  So far, 2013 has been a pretty dismal year, … Continue reading

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The Host Review: Achieving the Impossible

Unfortunately, in this case “The Impossible” refers to the creation of something even more poorly written than the Twilight Series.  I don’t know why, but at some point in time I decided to let myself believe that this movie could … Continue reading

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Escape From Planet Earth Review: Goodbye February!!!

While some of you may remember that this little nugget of second tier animation cam out nearly a month ago on Valentines Day weekend, I didn’t get around to seeing it in theaters until a couple days ago.  This is … Continue reading

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Safety Not Guaranteed Review: Sci-Fi Mumblecore Glory

You may recall that several weeks ago, I posted a list of films that I was sad to have missed in 2012 and had you all vote on which five of those films I should review.  Your final choices were … Continue reading

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Looper Review: JGL Could Use a TARDIS

I mean come on, what fun is a time machine that isn’t bigger on the inside? It’s been a while since I’ve seen a really great movie in theaters.  Sure, there have been good movies and not-bad movies, but the … Continue reading

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Lockout Review: Snake’s on a Plane… In Space!

If anybody actually recognized the title as an Escape from New York reference without needing it spelled out, my hat goes off to you.  If you are part of the other 99% though, Snake Plissken is Kurt Russel’s character in … Continue reading

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Dredd 3D Review: My Name is Judge

Hey all, long time no see!  I’m currently in Galway and have been having an amazing time on the Emerald Isle, but I’ve finally found some time to get a little “me time” and watch a movie over here.  After … Continue reading

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Total Recall: Bigger Isn’t Always Better

I’ll preface this review by saying that the original Total Recall is probably my favorite Schwartzenegger movie to date, and while it certainly had its flaws (i.e. being made in the 80s) it is a great example of how well … Continue reading

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