Monthly Archives: December 2018

The Name of the Monster was Frankenstein

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Bruncvik

When it comes to classic science fiction, you have two kinds of people: those who call the monster “Frankenstein”, and those who smugly point out that Frankenstein was its maker; the monster was never named in the book.  Let me … Continue reading →

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The Devolution of the Predator

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Bruncvik

The Predator franchise spans six movies so far. And while none of the movies can be considered a masterpiece, some were better than others, and some even achieved cult status. But I won’t comment on the qualities of the film … Continue reading →

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The Lost Fleet series by Jack Campbell: A Retrospective

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Bruncvik

Spanning 17 books in 12 years so far, The Lost Fleet and its offshoots are a monumental undertaking for its author, the retired US Navy officer writing under the pen name Jack Campbell.  And even though the books are lacking … Continue reading →

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