Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Space Opera

If you define fantasy as “a story that cannot occur in the real world”, as this web site does, then you can include sci-fi in that, as sci-fi takes places in worlds unseen and with technology uninvented, and any technology sufficiently advanced functions more or less like magic in the minds of many people. But… Read More Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Space Opera

2 Oct 2019 AndrewLeave a comment

John C. Wright on Time Travel: An Absurdity Wrapped in a Non-Starter

It’s a longish post, but well worth your time. In science fiction stories, there are a limited number of ways to explain the conundrum of how time travel can work in a world where there is both the appearance of free will and the appearance of cause and effect. I doubt I can list all… Read More John C. Wright on Time Travel: An Absurdity Wrapped in a Non-Starter

20 May 201920 May 2019 AndrewLeave a comment

Lit Fic is a Genre

At least, that’s the takeaway I have from this Sarah Hoyt Post at Mad Genius Club. Look, most twentieth century literature we were forced to read — particularly late 20th century literature — was written to be “what university professors like.” A dash of unearned superiority, a bit of social critique and always, always, every… Read More Lit Fic is a Genre

2 May 2018 Andrew1 Comment

First Chapter: The Party at the Last Tomorrow

As promised earlier, here’s a first chapter of a post-apocalyptic homage to the Masque of the Red Death. Click to read for free on Tablo!

4 Feb 20164 Feb 2016 AndrewLeave a comment

David Lynch’s Dune is So Bad it’s Hypnotic

The “Disasterpiece Theater” series at The Decider begins with a good choice. In a lot of ways, Dune has a lot of the same problems as Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Hear me out… Both were made for a rabid science fiction audience. Both films boast beautiful production design and talented casts. However,… Read More David Lynch’s Dune is So Bad it’s Hypnotic

28 Aug 2014 Andrew1 Comment