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As an avid consumer of sci-fi and fantasy in all its forms, please allow me to say a few words about my favorite subject.
Author Archives: Bruncvik
Musings on the 2019 Academy Awards
The Academy Awards have never been heavy on science fiction, and the 2019 awards are no exception. Still, some movies should have been nominated, while others could have been left out. Allow me to write a few words on what … Continue reading
Comics review: Shipwreck by Warren Ellis
Shipwreck is not for everyone. It is a difficult, but rewarding work. Its twisted story that leaves the reader guess till the last moment, weird characters and quirky worldbuilding, as well as the amazingly appropriate art style, all combine to … Continue reading
Movie Review: Venom (2018)
Let’s get straight to the point: Sony managed to deliver their best comic book related movie to date. Venom delivers pure fun and is more rewatchable than anything else in Sony’s Marvel catalog. So don’t believe the low critic reviews … Continue reading
Classic Review: Neuromancer by William Gibson
In my opinion, Neuromancer is the most influential science fiction novel published to date. It’s been revolutionary, it predicted technologies and concepts better than some of the older classics (most notably Stand on Zanzibar, which is often praised for its … Continue reading
The Name of the Monster was Frankenstein
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
The Devolution of the Predator
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
The Lost Fleet series by Jack Campbell: A Retrospective
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
Movie review: Hotel Artemis
Hotel Artemis is a quirky little movie, which was sadly overlooked by audiences. I wouldn’t be surprised, though, if it reached cult status in the future. The movie’s simple structure and amazing performances made it a joy to watch. Even … Continue reading
Book Review: Blindsight by Peter Watts
From the realm of hard and dark science fiction comes a book about … space vampires? Well, not exactly, but I had to get it out of the way. This book does include vampires, but that’s just a small part … Continue reading
Book review: The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
The Dispossessed is one of the most awarded science fiction novels. It won the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards, and has been widely recognized even outside its sci-fi genre. With a good reason, I may add: the book crosses over … Continue reading