Funny how we haven't really dived into this topic before now (we probably have but we're just too old to remember): the shared universe. Sometimes it can provide some unique story opportunities. But other times it can cause more headaches than it's worth. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NOTICE Our videos may contain copyrighted material; the us…

Mr. Boss has already shared a few thoughts here and on other channels, but tonight we give you our full-blown review of the fifth and final(?) movie starring Harrison Ford as the intrepid Indiana Jones. Join us for discussion, probably some spoilers, and feel free to share your thoughts as well. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NOTICE Our videos…

News broke today: James Gunn has found his new Superman and Lois Lane in actors David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. So who are these fresh faces? Do you think they have what it takes to take on some of the most iconic roles in history? How will they perform under real pressure? Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NOTICE Our videos may contain cop…

With the renewal of SUPERMAN & LOIS also comes the news that Michael Cudlitz is being bumped up to series regular as Lex Luthor. Which means yet again, Lex Luthor is the villain of the piece. Which got us thinking: how many other villains are used so much that we're just sick and tired of seeing them? Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NOTICE Our …

Our review and discussion of THE FLASH starring Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, and Sasha Calle. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NOTICE Our videos may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and n…

Last week, we talked about shows that ended on ... well, less than stellar terms. Finales that fell flat. This week, we give you the corollary -- the shows that went out on a high note. Television series (and some movies) that got a chance to deliver a complete conclusion. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NOTICE Our videos may contain copyrighte…

For many shows, the axe falls before everything gets a chance to play out. Ratings and network executives generally bring doom to our favorite shows and they die before their time. But every now and again, the network will give a series the opportunity to wrap up everything in a package and go out on their terms. Sometimes, this doesn't go as well …

It's been two weeks since CinemaCon wrapped up in Las Vegas, and we got a lot of news dropped on us throughout that week (and no, we weren't there, but it would have been fun...) and now we're discussing some of the more high-profile and maximum-attention news items. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NOTICE Our videos may contain copyrighted mate…

Today kicks off the annual CinemaCon event -- this is the one where studios bring their presentations to the collected movie theater chain owners to ply their wares. The movie theater people are already talking about what they need to survive, and the movie makers are talking about how much they need the venues. What will result from this mutual ad…

On April 18, 1938, ACTION COMICS Number One hit shelves, and a star was born. Rocketed to Earth as an infant, raised by his adoptive parents on a farm in Kansas, the last survivor of the doomed planet Krypton, Kal-El, grew up as mild-mannered Clark Kent. As a reporter for a major metropolitan newspaper, Clark kept his eyes on the world, and in time…

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES has performed better than expected at the box office, even beating that new Keanu Reeves movie. So... is it any good? We saw it. And we're going to talk about it. Opening weekend has come and gone, so there might be some mild spoilers. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NOTICE Our videos may contain copyrigh…

A couple of weeks ago, we discussed film and television projects that haven't delivered on the potential that we thought was there. Now, we turn our attention to the actors and performers who had the same issue -- we thought they'd have certain trajectories in their careers, but for whatever reason it just didn't work out that way. Feedback: h2o@sc…

We've talked about it on several occasions -- the fact that so many film and television productions play fast and loose with fidelity to the source material. Sometimes it works, but sometimes it just raises the question of why they even bothered if it's not going to look anything like the book (or comic, or video game, or...) Why is it so important…

Continuing our discussion from last week. We're taking a look at those stories that didn't quite live up to their potential. The movies and TV shows -- and maybe even some books -- that left you feeling a little disappointed. We have our list. You probably do, too. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NOTICE Our videos may contain copyrighted materi…

Have you ever finished watching a film or TV show and thought, "That could have been better"? Many times we run across these stories where all of the elements are there, but for some reason -- acting, direction, cinematography, budget -- it just didn't quite gell. We've thought of a few. You probably can, too. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NO…

Thrills! Chills! You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll kiss three bucks goodbye! In the wake of the success of COCAINE BEAR, we thought we'd take a look at some other titles that fall into the category known as the "B-movie" -- the stuff that you'd see at the Drive-In. The stuff that made Joe Bob Briggs' career. That low budget, cheesy, what-were-they-t…

Valentine's Day means many things to many people. For a lot of folks, it's a time to reflect on relationships between two people, so we thought we'd take a look at some of the more prominent -- and powerful -- couples in genre. Not only characters in fiction, but also some creative partnerships behind the scenes as well. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com …

Tonight! As others are discussing the state of our union, as others are eagerly (or not) anticipating the Big Disney Day tomorrow... We thought we'd have a little fun with our new crystal ball, Mr. Predicto! Be ready with your questions to be answered by the most scientific method in all of science-ing! Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NOTICE Ou…

James Gunn has released a video announcing the plans for the first bit of what Warner Bros is calling the "DC Universe" -- a connected universe spanning film, television, video games, and animation -- with the first phase being called "Gods and Monsters" to include some interesting story choices. Read the article - https://wp.me/p5dbzK-oV3 Gods and…

Tonight: we're taking a look at several trailers that have dropped over the past couple of weeks. Are these getting us hyped for new movies and TV shows? Or are they just ... meh? Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com FAIR USE NOTICE Our videos may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We a…

Here we go again. New studio executives, new creative directions, and a new Superman. James Gunn has confirmed that (at least for now) Henry Cavill is out and there will be a new, younger, Superman for the upcoming DC Studios slate of films essentially rebooting the universe -- again. So...what's on our wish list? What do we hope for the new Man of…

New night and time! Fans of Nostradamus? Carnac the Magnificent? Join us as we look to the future and prognosticate with the best of them. What does 2023 hold in store for us? What disaster looms around the corner? What fantastic surprises await? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRSMdMaag2peNhyacRvS4sA/join…

Midjourney. DALL-E 2. Fotor. DeepAI. It seems you can't throw a rock these days without hitting an artificial intelligence engine being used to create "art" -- but is it? Is it art? Is it something created by an artist? Is it just another tool? Or is it an invasive piece of code that threatens to render artists irrelevant? Is it a dodgy way to get …

You've seen them all over the web: listicles, articles, videos, all documenting those "Easter eggs" that you might have missed in that film or those episodes or that one scene that was just so cool... And then there are "callbacks" that remind us of something else, another something that came before. Only a lot of these sites clearly have no unders…

BREAKING: The news has just hit the web that actress Kirstie Alley has died after a battle with cancer. This comes as a complete surprise, as the diagnosis was recent and not public. Tonight, we'll take a look at her career, from Cheers to her film debut as Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com SubscribeStar: http://…

We've been teasing it for some time now, and tonight we finally crack open and take a peek inside the (in)famous Wold Newton Universe. Oh, you haven't heard of it? Well, get ready for a deep dive into an infinite number of rabbit holes. Rabbit holes that have rabbit holes. They multiply like... rabbits. http://www.pjfarmer.com/woldnewton/WNUsitemap…

Special Guest: Kamran Pasha! This news dropped Sunday evening, and it took everyone by surprise: Bob Chapek is out as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, to be replaced by ... Bob Iger. This is unprecedented on a number of levels, not the least of which being that it's a bombshell reversal of the board of directors giving Chapek a unanimous vote of con…

It started Thursday night: word started to circulate that Kevin Conroy had passed away. The news was finally confirmed mid Friday morning, and the fan community has taken a gut punch. Considered by many to be the best Batman out of all of them, Conroy has been the subject of tributes all over the web throughout the weekend. Tonight, it's our turn. …

We've touched on it from time to time, and it came up again a while back when we were discussing the new QUANTUM LEAP -- the nostalgia for the movies and TV shows of the 80s. There was just something about that time in our formative years, giving us a creative foundation that serves as a basis for comparison against everything that's come after. Fe…

It's the end of an era. And some would say, "Good riddance!" But now that it's here, it Jodie Whittaker's final episode worth a look? Tonight, we examine "The Power of the Doctor" and discuss the good, the bad, and what's next for DOCTOR WHO. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.c…

[Pre-recorded] NYCC Part Two! This week, we're taking a look at some of the comic book news coming out of New York. Have DC and Marvel turned the corner? Is there still hope for the comics industry? SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4me Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Sci…

Another New York Comic Con has come and gone, and it seems like things are slowly returning to normal. Tonight, we'll take a look at some of the news and announcements coming out of the weekend -- and there were quite a few! Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsl…

We've talked about how difficult it can be to adapt any story to another medium, and we've talked about adaptations that didn't quite hit the mark. So what about those stories we think SHOULD get adapted to film or television? How long is that list? Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscri…

Yo-Ho-Ho, and a bottle of Saurian brandy! Today is International "Talk Like a Pirate" Day, so we thought we'd take a few moments to shanghai you into a conversation about ye olde pirates of the spaceways. Arrrgh, mateys! Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newslette…

He's one of the great beasts, towering over buildings and dominating the other creatures of the Island. And he's done in by his love for a girl. Tonight, we look at the legend of Kong. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://w…

Back in the day, there was a distinct separation between acting for television and being in the movies. Usually, actors pursued one over the other. But nowadays, that line between the two seems to have blurred quite a bit, with actors regularly sliding between theatrical films and streaming series. Which raises the question: how much does it actual…

Over the weekend, we got the news that Warner Bros. Discovery has made a new multi-year deal for the overseas theatrical distribution rights for MGM films. Which means at a certain point, WB will be distributing stuff like the James Bond films. Eventually. Plus: Nexstar has just closed a deal for a majority ownership of The CW, and they're about to…

It's a tale that gets better and better as things develop. Someone bought one of a handful of books collecting the production designs and concept art for Alexandro Jodorowsky's attempt to adapt Frank Herbert's DUNE from way back in the day -- even before David Lynch did it. And then, this person thought that because he now owned one of the books, h…

Over the past week, we've had news about a number of celebrities passing away, including STAR TREK veterans Nichelle Nichols and David Warner. Tonight, we take a look at their careers and the impact they had on not only genre story-telling, but the world at large. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: htt…

Another Comic-Con has come and gone in San Diego, and we got quite a few announcements and news items over the weekend. Time to discuss a bit... Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4me Odysee: https://od…

Spinning out of an earlier discussion, we thought we'd take a night to discuss the career of Nicolas Cage, who's spent a good deal of time in the genre realms -- GHOST RIDER, FACE/OFF, WILLY'S WONDERLAND, COLOR OUT OF SPACE, and who could forget SEASON OF THE WITCH? And were you aware of this thing where people put Nicolas Cage's face pretty much .…

[live version w/tech issues; you can watch a clean copy here: https://youtu.be/dMNdNW_6KbY] With the news that Christopher Walken has been cast as the Emperor in DUNE: PART TWO, we thought we'd take a moment to reflect on various... unexpected casting choices in cinematic history. Heath Ledger? Michael Keaton? What are some casting decisions that r…

Over the weekend, Mr. Harvey participated in the Independent Filmmakers Coalition's One Night Stand short film competition, and that got us thinking. With the fizzle of LIGHTYEAR, the slow decline of the Marvel films, and the 'franchise fatigue" that seems to be setting in, is it finally time for smaller movies to make a comeback? Feedback: h2o@sci…

Dogs and cats living together. Dogs and cats at war. Dogs protecting us from zombie vampires. Cats from outer space. Superhero pets. Flerkins. Tonight, we travel a bit far afield and take a look at the animals of genre. Not just dragons and mythical creatures, but our four-legged domesticated friends, too. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com Tip Jar: https:…

There are quite a few "moments" — bits of story that stick with you for days, years, forever after. Great lines in movies, action sets, battle sequences, character interactions, etc. all sear themselves into our collective memories. They become iconic moments that define our perception of those stories. We quote them. We turn them into memes. They …

From a suggestion that came in via e-mail, tonight we're going to look at the concept of the character actor, and the value that such performers -- and their performances -- have in the overall scheme of good storytelling. And there have been quite a few significant character actors over the years. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com Tip Jar: https://www.pa…

He's considered one of the worst film directors of all time. The "German Ed Wood" to some. He made his bones on low-budget movies based on video games, and many consider them all to be ... well, less than stellar. He went away for a while, and now he's back. Uwe Boll is directing a film based on another case handled by Eliot Ness, and you can be su…

We've touched on it before in discussions of various topics, and now we dial in our focus to the matter of the "grounded in reality" type of story. When the fantasy is set a little too close to home, when things look a little too much like our neighborhoods and cities, does that enhance your enjoyment? Or does it diminish your ability to escape int…

Artist and writer George Pérez passed away Friday night at his home after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He had been on hospice care for a while after deciding to forego any more treatments and let the cancer run its course. Frequent updates from friend Constance let everyone know that he appreciated all of the prayers, well wishes, and fond…

Late last week, we got word that legendary artist Neal Adams had passed away. All sorts of tributes have sprung forth on the web from friends, colleagues, and fans. Tonight we take our turn. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 ht…