Word came down from on high last night that the Maker has decided that, with the notable exception of Indy5, Red Tails will be his last big blockbuster film.  He intends to stick to art house movies where he started, and while it didn’t specifically say,...

He secretly took up the mantle of Darth Vader twice in order to duel Luke Skywalker in both Empire and Jedi, and Mark Hamill exposed that secret to the world so as to give the man the credit he deserved.  He’s trained legends—Aragorn, Zorro, Inigo...

I managed to finish out the Empire and Jedi bonus features last night, and I considered doing a write-up for this site about it as I did with A New Hope.  There’s so much to tell, so I still might.  But this morning over coffee I got through the Ep. I bonuses. ...

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I had to wait 2 hours after getting home before the UPS truck arrived.  The website says “delivery by 7pm – later in some residential areas.”  It’s never been this late, so of course it’s late today.  But I have the set now.  I did...

On this date, 45 years ago, television audiences first heard the immortal words “Space… the final frontier…”  And thus began the voyages of the starship Enterprise.  There are very few stories in pop culture that have the staying power of Star...

The best science fiction throughout the generations examines the undercurrents of the human experience.  It examines our hopes.  It plays on our fears.  It propels our dreams and makes us face our demons head-on.  There was a time not so long ago when filmmakers...

Let’s be honest: director Joe Johnston is a hit-and-miss director at best, but it’s not his style that sullies his reputation, it’s the script he’s handed to work with.  Visually and stylistically, the man excels, doing the best he can with what he’s...

You’re reading this, so I can only assume you like science fiction, fantasy, mythology, horror, superheroes, and/or classic pulps.  Do you like crossovers?  Interested to see just how far down the rabbit hole some of your favorite characters can take you? This is for...

Today is Friday the 13th.  For many, this is a day of unspeakable superstition and bad luck.  I’ve learned over the years to have some faith in the balance of the universe.  Where the many have a bad day, I have one “super”...

In one fell swoop, writer David S. Goyer has unwritten and undermined 73 years of hardlined moral code from the Man of Steel in a move that is certainly making his creators roll in their graves. Read about it here. These are my thoughts on the matter. Superheroes are no stranger to real...

Across the galaxy, a small band of Rebels have banded together in an effort to stand against what they perceive as a threat to the Star Wars continuity.  As they see it, this threat, primarily in the form of The Clone Wars animated series, represents a “relaxed...

As our loyal listeners have no doubt noticed, there’s been a couple of dry weeks with no podcast.  Since nobody’s mentioned anything, I thought I’d take a moment to update the system, so to speak. The bottom line is, life happens. ...

For those who have read my entries here, have heard me on podcasts, or (heaven forbid) actually know me, I’ve made no secret of the fact that I am not Christopher Nolan’s biggest fan. ...

Are you a fan of original audio content?  I am.  I’m not referring to just music or generic talk shows here.  I’m talking about actual variety. ...

Given all of the recent comic discussion on this site and in the podcast, I figure it’s about time to discuss the world’s favorite warrior princess from my point of view. She’s come a long way since her debut in Dec. 1941, and that’s probably why I appreciate the...

In these times of economic recession, home theaters, and splintering niche audiences, film executives are strip mining the back catalog of entertainment in search of the name brands that will draw in the bucks. Some call it a...

After a brief hiatus and a lackluster (re: a little too political) beginning to season 3, Star Wars: The Clone Wars airs tonight on Cartoon Network. The 2nd half of the season showcases new animation models for the principle characters, reflecting their journey towards Episode III: Revenge of...

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx4BlxnKfsg Star Wars Saga Blu-Ray Box Set It’s already available for pre-order on Amazon!

Everyone’s got a fandom, whether they admit it or not. Some people watch sports. Some people read trashy romance novels. For some, it’s doing that crossword puzzle in the newspaper. ...

Originally posted by Eric at TheForce.net (because I could not have written it better!): The U.S. Library of Congress has given The Empire Strikes Back its final 30th birthday present, announcing today that it and twenty-four other films were going to be archived for the posterity of ...

After two years, Stargate Command has apparently decided to let the Destiny drift.  You can read all the details here. I’ve made no secret of not liking the show, and I made no attempt to bash it.  I gave it multiple chances, hoping beyond hope that...

“There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.” —Douglas Everett Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. The Flash. Green Lantern. These names are known the world over, both in the DC...

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Irvin Kershner, director of the best Star Wars film, has died at 87 in LA. Kershner also directed such genre hits as the Bond flick Never Say Never Again and the cult favorite TV series Seaquest DSV.

Leslie Nielsen, who went from drama to inspired bumbling as a hapless doctor in “Airplane!” and the accident-prone detective Frank Drebin in the “Naked Gun” comedies, has died. He was 84. His agent John S. Kelly says Nielsen died Sunday at a hospital near his home in...

From www.hollywoodreporter.com: A federal judge has just lifted the delay in the long-running Superman litigation, setting the stage for Warner Bros. to proceed with key depositions of the families of Man of Steel creators Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. As we reported last month, the judge...