The original Battlestar Galactica television series aired for just one season, however it left a lasting impression on many fans of science fiction. The show, which aired back in 1978, was released in the wake of the enormous success of Star Wars: A New Hope. The initial Battlestar Galactica television movie introduced audiences to now … Continue reading Spectacular Artwork Inspired By Battlestar Galactica
I have watched the trendsetting, science fiction classic Blade Runner countless times since its release in 1982. Repeated viewing reveal new and different aspects to the complex, multilayered storyline. The movie's story and related themes can be viewed from varying perspectives. Some aspects of the movie are clearly defined and easy to decipher. Other aspects … Continue reading Blade Runner Musings: Captain Bryant’s Curious Facial Expressions
It is well established that the look and feel of classic film noir movies provided a big influence on the landmark sci-fi film Blade Runner (1982). I recently came across this excellent piece of art inspired by the film. The artist responsible is named Jeremy Wheeler. The piece is an intense depiction of the character … Continue reading Brilliant Art Inspired By Blade Runner
The much anticipated sci-fi epic Dune was recently released. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this is the second big screen attempt at bringing the complex novel to the big screen. Overall Dune is garnering a good deal of positive praise from critics, as well as from fans. The movie is part one of a two part … Continue reading A Few Thoughts On Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
The Black Hole, released in 1979, is a film from Walt Disney Studios that failed on a few different levels. The movie was Disney's attempt to make a movie that appealed to adults. Up until that point in time Disney had never released a PG rated movie. In today's day and age where PG-13 is … Continue reading The Time Is Right For A Remake Of Disney’s The Black Hole
In 2016 actor and filmmaker Jamie Costa starred in the exceptionally well made Star Wars fan film, Han Solo: A Smuggler's Trade. It is apparent that a great deal of love and devotion went into the short film. Jamie Costa shines as Han Solo in this fun, action packed science fiction, adventure story. Here is … Continue reading Kenobi: A Star Wars Fan Film
I am glad that Blade Runner 2049 was made. The movie is a long overdue sequel. I have felt for many years that a sequel to Blade Runner should have been made. The world of the original Blade Runner is so rich, it lends itself to so many different possibilities. I will say that Blade … Continue reading New Blade Runner Ideas
The science fiction genre has produced many fantastic movies. I am sure that many will agree that The Empire Strikes Back and Blade Runner are among the best. Even those who are not diehard sci-fi fans may well agree. Along with these movies came a great deal of fantastic movie posters. Many of the movie … Continue reading Striking Sci-Fi Movie Artwork
The original Battlestar Galactica (1978) unfortunately only lasted one season. But what a spectacular season it was. Nearly forty years later and the show is still having an impact. Battlestar Galactica proudly wore it influences on its outer worldly sleeves. There is no denying the immense influence of Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) and … Continue reading Lt. Starbuck, An Appreciation
I just want to acknowledge the passing of actor Richard Hatch, best known for his role on the original Battlestar Galactica. The show aired on television in 1978, a year after the great success of Star Wars: A New Hope. All these years later it remains one of my … Continue reading Goodbye Richard Hatch
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