Category Archives: Sci-fi

A Cure for Wellness (2016) Rated R

Posted on June 27, 2017 by laurarachel4

A young executive is sent to a wellness center in the Swiss Alps to retrieve his company’s CEO and return to New York. Starring Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth. This thriller explores questions regarding the cure for wellness. The … Continue reading →

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9 (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 1, 2017 by laurarachel4

A doll in post-apocalyptic future might hold the key to humanity’s salvation. Starring Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, John C. Reilly, Crispin Glover, Jennifer Connelly, Elijah Wood. It took me a long time to watch this film, mostly because I really … Continue reading →

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 12, 2017 by laurarachel4

The Rebel Alliance works on a strategy to steal the plans for the Death Star. Starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen. This film takes places after the Rebel wars but before A New Hope. Although … Continue reading →

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Passengers (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 29, 2017 by laurarachel4

A spacecraft traveling 90 years to colonize a distant planet malfunctions, waking two of the sleeping passengers. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen, Laurence Fishburne, Andy Garcia. The film was passable. I didn’t find anything exceptional or unique about … Continue reading →

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Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome (2012) Rated NR

Posted on March 19, 2017 by laurarachel4

Follows young William Adama in the First Cylon War. Starring Luke Pasqualino, Ben Cotton, Lili Bordán. Having recently enjoyed the new version of Battlestar Galactica, I was intrigued by this made for TV movie. However, it was a disappointment; it … Continue reading →

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Doctor Strange (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 15, 2017 by laurarachel4

A former neurosurgeon goes on a journey to fix his hands after a car accident and discovers a world of mystical arts. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton, Benjamin Bratt. This is one … Continue reading →

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Legion (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on March 6, 2017 by laurarachel4

Based on the Marvel comic books by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz. David Haller was diagnosed as schizophrenic as a child. He’s been in and out of hospitals most of his life when he meets another patient and their encounter … Continue reading →

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Prometheus (2012) Rated R

Posted on January 28, 2017 by laurarachel4

A team travels across the universe to find the origins of humanity, and discovers they are not alone. Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce, Emun Elliott, Patrick Wilson. This is not the best film, especially … Continue reading →

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Mars (NatGeo) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 7, 2016 by laurarachel4

The first manned voyage to Mars in 2033 starts the colonization of the planet. Starring Jihae, Alberto Ammann, Clémentine Poidatz, Ben Cotton, Nicholas Wittman, Kata Sarbó. This series is a combination of real National Geographic documentary and fictional drama.  I … Continue reading →

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Dark Shadows (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 3, 2016 by laurarachel4

The rich Collins family resides in Collinsport, Maine, where supernatural occurrences occur. Starring Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Alexandra Isles. A soap opera that ran for five seasons (1966-1971), this show reveals how far we have come in television programming.  It … Continue reading →

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