Category Archives: Sci-fi

The Final Cut (2004) Rated PG-13

Ā Set in an alternate universe where they have memory implants that record your life, the cutters’ make a memory movie for your remembrance service.Ā Starring Robin Williams, Mira Sorvino, and Jim Caviezel.Ā  This isn’t a bad film, but it just doesn’t … Continue reading

Posted in 2004, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews, Sci-fi | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) Rated NR

Baron Victor Frankenstein is accused of murder and while he is waiting for his execution, he tells the story of the creature he built and brought to life. Based on the book by Mary Shelley. Starring Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, … Continue reading

Posted in 1957, Based on a Novel, films, Horror, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Sci-fi | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Strange World of Planet X (1958) Rated NR

 A visitor from space warns those on Earth not to play with the Earth’s magnetic field. Starring Forrest Tucker, Gaby AndrĆ©, and Martin Benson.  There is nothing about this film that is remarkable; it’s a sci-fi movie that is very … Continue reading

Posted in 1958, British Films, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Sci-fi | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Mist (2007) Rated R

A storm brings in a group of hungry creatures that are fighting to feed on the citizens in a small town. Based on the book by Stephen King.  Starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laurie Holden. Frank Darabont, the … Continue reading

Posted in 2007, Based on a Novel, films, Horror, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews, Sci-fi | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Class (BBCAmerica) Rated TV-14

Six students at the Coal Hill Academy have to deal with everyday life while also having to handle the effects of time travel. Starring Katherine Kelly, Greg Austin, and Jordan Renzo. I am one of the few people in the … Continue reading

Posted in 2016, BBCAmerica, Drama, Rated TV-14, reviews, Sci-fi, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Prisoner (2009) Rated NR

A government agent is kidnapped and sent to a remote village. Starring Ian McKellen, Jim Caviezel, and Ruth Wilson.Ā  Having not seen the original 1960 version, I rather enjoyed this reimagining of the story. The story changes from the cold … Continue reading

Posted in 2009, Drama, films, Miniseries, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Sci-fi | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Unexplained Files (SCI) Rated NR

A look at raw footage and first hand accounts of unexplainable events as scientists and eyewitnesses try to make sense of the events. Starring Steven Mackintosh, Chuck Zukowski, and Richard F. Haines. This series examines events that have no explanation, … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Rated NR, reviews, Sci-fi, Science Channel (SCI), Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Man Who Fell to Earth (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

 An alien arrives on Earth with the mission to find a human to save his species. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris, and Annelle Olaleye. This show has a great premise and interesting characters, but it lacks in the areas that … Continue reading

Posted in 2022, Rated TV-MA, reviews, Sci-fi, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

UHF (1989) Rated PG-13

An unemployed visionary gets a job at a television station that becomes a success. Starring ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Victoria Jackson, and Kevin McCarthy. This film is quintessential Weird Al; it’s not to everyone’s sense of humor. It is an eclectic … Continue reading

Posted in 1989, Comedy, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews, Sci-fi | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Village of the Giants (1965) Rated NR

Local teenagers ingest a substance and grow 30 feet tall. Then, they take over their town. Starring Tommy Kirk, Johnny Crawford, and Ron Howard. This has to be one of the worst films ever. Its script is terrible, and, surprisingly, … Continue reading

Posted in 1965, Comedy, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Sci-fi | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment