In Review: SUPERSTITIONS – A Handbook of FOLKLORE, MYTHS, AND LEGENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Synopsis: The latest book (released around 6 weeks ago) from author Debra McElroy (writing as D.R. McElroy) explores the huge swathe of stories that make up the world’s canon of tales that we either know, have...June 29, 2020 142 0
Sir Ian Holm: Away to the West
News came in late this week that the much-loved and gifted actor, Sir Ian Holm had passed on. He died peacefully, at his home in the early hours of 19th June 2020, according to accounts. His...June 20, 2020 148 0
Bill and Ted 3 Trailer Drops
This week, the trailer dropped for Bill and Ted 3: Bill and Ted Face The Music. For many people around 40 (me!) this is super exciting news. Growing up with Bill and Ted, they have a...June 12, 2020 166 0
In Review: The Last Days of American Crime
Synopsis: Set in a world where crime has become rife, the government of the United States decides that the solution is a signal that will inhibit people from committing acts of crime. The decision is one that...June 10, 2020 158 0
In Review: Star Trek – The Unsettling Stars by Alan Dean Foster
Synopsis: The new crew of the Enterprise find themselves about to embark on a journey into unexplored territory. Fresh from their encounter with Nero (and their defeat of him that proved their capability as a crew)...June 2, 2020 268 0
The Space X Launch: Corporate Capitalism Soars to New Heights
When I was a boy, maybe ten or so, I asked my dad what Capitalism is. He replied, “All you need to know son, is that the people in charge just want more and more money....June 1, 2020 224 0
Tony Scannell: A Part of the Flash Gordon Legend Passes On
Sci-fi Pulse today remembers Tony Scannell, who played one of Ming’s Officers, in the brilliant Space-Opera, Flash Gordon (1980). The news of his death broke earlier this week. Scannell didn’t have a huge part to play, but...May 29, 2020 269 0
In Review: Stephen King’s If It Bleeds (Story Collection)
Synopsis: Stephen King’s latest book is four long stories. They’re either longer short-stories or novellas, depending on your perspective/opinion. Form aside, these works are never before published works of Stephen King, which is always an exciting...May 27, 2020 251 0
Star Trek Voyager: 25th Anniversary: Online Cast Reunion
News just in from Starfleet H.Q. The crew of the Intrepid-class U.S.S. Voyager, the vessel that was stranded 70,000 light-years away from home, in a remote sector of the Delta quadrant, have been called upon for...May 22, 2020 523 0
Discussion: The Mandalorian – What Worked
Overview: Disney’s first foray into the small screen and series format was well-received by fans of Star Wars, and indeed seemed to be enjoyed by those who are delving for the first time into that special...May 19, 2020 238 0
Discussion: DEVS – Modern Classic Sci-fi
Overview: Alex Garland’s latest series is based around a tech-company, Amaya, that has developed a code to “hack” into the future, and the past, via quantum computing. This is orchestrated by Forest, who is the chief executive....May 14, 2020 193 0
In Review: Star Trek Picard Companion Book
Synopsis: We all know CBS loves to milk the cash-cow of Star Trek, as often as it can. Whilst they’ll never get anywhere near the same revenues as Disney does for Star Wars (this applies pre...May 12, 2020 207 0
