Why a “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” Reboot is a Vampin’ Terrible Idea

Right now, there is a lot of buzz about about Buffy: The Vampire Slayer being remade without Joss Whedon. Read about it here. Okay, you’re back? Good. Despite Joss Whedon’s short but sweet response of “I hope it’s cool” (which could be seen as either well-wishing for the new series or sarcasm toward it), I… Continue reading Why a “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” Reboot is a Vampin’ Terrible Idea

Review – Terminator: Salvation

Even in the wonderful leather seats at the Monaco theater in Huntsville, Alabama, Terminator: Salvation really let me down. I enjoyed the movie, don’t get me wrong, but there was just very little actually memorable about the film. I had read a snippet months ago about a spoiled ending where John Connor (Christian Bale) died… Continue reading Review – Terminator: Salvation

Essentialism in Science Fiction and Fantasy

As a life-long fan of science-fiction and fantasy (SF/F), I see it as my duty to get my friends and family involved with books, movies, and TV shows they might ordinarily overlook.  The difficulty is that when I try to explain what makes something special and intriguing, I end up sounding like a bumbling fool.… Continue reading Essentialism in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Why I Am Glad William Shatner Was Not in “Star Trek”

I read this years ago, but I thought I would post it here, since it’s now pertinent again.  William Shatner threw a fit about not being included in the new Star Trek movie by J.J. Abrams, and the following link is why I am glad that he was left out.  (Note, there’s some language in… Continue reading Why I Am Glad William Shatner Was Not in “Star Trek”