Science Fiction Films
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THIRTEEN GHOSTS Is Excellent Entertainment
Remake fitting tribute to original, for once
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Amy Reviews: STAR WARS II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES
Second prequel installment major improvement over the first
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Amy Reviews: THE SCORPION KING
First-class action flick offers eye candy in more ways than one.
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Amy Reviews THE QUEEN OF THE DAMNED
Aaliyah's final performance is a stunner in Anne Rice-inspired horror film.
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It's All in How You Look at It, Part 4
Blue screens allow people to fly.
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Amy Reviews JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS
"...a sci-fi comedy adventure for big and small kids of all ages."
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It's All in How You Look at It, Part 3 -- Ray Harryhausen
The art of stop-motion animation reached its height in the incredibly creative hands of master artist Ray Harryhausen
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THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
Peter Jackson's promise has been kept -- and then some.
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It's All in How You Look at It, Part 2
Willis O'Brien brings back the dinosaurs and creates an industry
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It's All in How You Look at It: A History of F/X
Georges Melies and the birth of stop-motion
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It's All in How You Look at It: A History of F/X
Georges Melies and the birth of stop-motion, Part One of an exploration of the wonders of special effects.
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The New Order of F/X: Hyperreality and FINAL FANTASY
A brief review of FINAL FANTASY; THE SPIRITS WITHIN lauches a series of articles on the fascinating world of special effects.
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Aping a Classic...badly: PLANET OF THE APES
If it ain't broke, don't fix it; or How Tim Burton Messed Up a Good Movie
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Just Wild About HARRY
Long-awaited, HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE was worth it.
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Monstrous Fun: MONSTERS, INC.
New Pixar/Disney collaboration is a romp.
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The Borogoves Are Mimsy Again--Terry Gilliam's JABBERWOCKY
Terry Gilliam's directing debut rises again--remastered and just as much fun.
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Inca-Dinka-Doo: The Emperor's New Groove
Kids used to take their parents to Disney movies. Now, with films like this one, the parents are taking the kids.
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A REAL Sci-Fi Original: Soulkeeper
Sci-Fi Channel movies are usually fairly lame, but if this one is any indication things may be looking up.
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Classics: The Land That Time Forgot
Tarzan's creator is always good for a story.
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A Classic French Farce: JUST VISITING
Adaptation of French time-travel comedy is a treat
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Going to the FROGS
Quality actors in cheesy movies--welcome to the '70's
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THE DEADLY MANTIS Withstands the Test of Time
Classic 50's bug flick still entertains
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A Different Direction for Sam Raimi: THE GIFT
Top talent, a well-crafted script and excellent direction--what's not to like?
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After while...CROCODILE
Clear the aisle--it's CROCODILE!
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See You Later...ALLIGATOR (1980)
The deft touch of writer John Sayles adds an extra spice to an otherwise pedestrian tale.
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Sometimes It Really Happens: THE MISTS OF AVALON
TNT's adaptation of MZB's novel is a winner!
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The New Count --DRACULA 2000
The Count starts his next century.
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Tickle Your MONKEYBONE
Think Sennett
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The Blood Is the Life: Part 5
Our survey of Draculas concludes with DRACULA 2000's Gerard Butler.
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The Blood Is the Life: Part 4
I bet you thought I forgot.
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Tonight's Feature: AMAZON WOMEN ON THE MOON
They just don't make 'em like this anymore. And ain't it a shame!
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CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON--Too Much and Not Enough
Ang Lee's mystical martial arts film needs fewer plotlines or shorter action scenes.
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In Dreams You Will Lose Part 2: ALTERED STATES
William Hurt gets primitive.
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In Dreams You Will Lose Part 1: Dreamscape
"The Cell" wasn't the first time Hollywood disturbed our dreams
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Hitchhiker Leaves for Another Galaxy--Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams dies too young.
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Sean Connery Saves Earth--METEOR
Disaster flick sparks feeling if deja vu.
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Space Aged--SPACE COWBOYS is terrific
Eastwood directs and stars in nifty flick that says you're never too old to dream--or make dreams come true.
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The Blood Is the Life, Part Three
The 70's were good for Dracula-lovers
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The Blood Is the Life, Part Two
The incomparable Christopher Lee resurrects the undead.
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BAGGER VANCE Is Enlightening Entertainment
Low-key and thought-provoking.
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The Blood Is the Life: Actors and Vampires
A brief serial overview of the actors who have Counted.
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"Fight Club": More Than Meets the Eye
Don't believe everything you see.
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Basinger Bombs: "Bless the Child"
Enough with the Armadeddon already!
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"Phenomenon"--Bad Things, Good People
Travolta and magic and romance: who could ask for more?
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A World Without Love: "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
Theme of classic film still strikes home
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Get Scared by "What Lies Beneath"
Pfeiffer and Ford get scary.
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"Hollow Man" is an empty experience
James Whale did it better even without CGI
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"Godzilla 2000" is the REAL real thing
The King of the Monsters is back! Go! Go! Godzilla.
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Feed Your Head-- with "The Cell"
Movie excursion into a serial killer's mind doesn't entertain.
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Makers of "Dune" mini-series keeps their promise
A review of John Harrison's mini-series adaptation of "Dune"
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"Pumpkinhead": Better Than the Average
80's demon movie is surprisingly interesting
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LeGuin/PBS Classic Now on Video
Film version of classic LeGuin novel shows real SF can be made into great films.
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Plot holes don't spoil Frequency's suspense
Grab your popcorn!
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"Pitch Black" deserves attention
SF thriller is well-done character study.
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On Halloween, All the Monster Movies Come Out
An abbreviated listing of some of the goodies showing between now and Wednesday morning.
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Mission to Mars is a soap opera rather than a space opera
Space rescue movie is ruined by an excess of schmaltz.
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Cameron improves TV programming
After filling the big screen with quality SF, James Cameron moves to the little one and does the same.
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Sci-Fi's "Nostradamus" is much too predictable
TV movie on famous prophet is profitless
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Some Movies Just Bug You
Our six- and eight-legged friends are hot movie material
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The Darkling: Pretty pictures, no surprises
USA Network horror flick has great start, boring resolution.
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Review: The Ninth Gate
Polanski's latest lacks the suspense of Rosemary's Baby.
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This Dogma's bite is as much fun as its bark
Kevin Smith's black comedy makes learning fun.
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X Marks the Spot--Don't Miss X-Men
Finally, a superhero movie that lives up to its reputation!
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Review: Titan, A.E.
A treat for the eyes, but sure to disappoint.
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Review: BICENTENNIAL MAN
Columbus and Williams--together again! Somebody make them STOP!
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Review: The Green Mile
Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is a visual book.
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Metropolis, Part 3
A critique of Fritz Lang's Metropolis
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'Metropolis,' Pt. 2: "The heart must be the mediator...."
Completing the synopsis of Fritz Lang's classic silent film.
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Metropolis, Pt. 1: "Between the mind and the hands...."
A multi-part series on a silent classic.
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Catch "Exposure" and Stretch Your Imagination
Sci-Fi Channel's short-film series is a smorgasbord of the imagination.
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End of Days: Arnold Goes to the Devil
Arnold shows he can act, but you have to look fast to catch it.
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"I see dead people!"--The Sixth Sense
Shyamalan's award-winner scares like a good ghost story should.
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LOTR Preview: Not the Easiest Site to See
If you have the equipment and lots of time, check out the first glimpses of LOTR.
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And Now The News: An Update for April
Who's doing what, and with whom.
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Part 2
We are not alone--or are we?
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Part One
Steven Spielberg gives "the music of the spheres" a whole new meaning.
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"Arena": Rocky II In Space
Why is it some movies that should be on video aren't?
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"Laserhawk" Is Great Space Opera
Canadian film entertains without pretensions of depth
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Review: Stir of Echoes
A party prank comes back to haunt you
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Review: The Astronaut's Wife
If this is the only movie in the video store, consider reading a good book.
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The Classics: The Neverending Story
For ladies and gentleman and children of all ages.
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Video Review: Lake Placid
Never smile at a crocodile; never tip your hat and stop to talk awhile....
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And Now The News: January Y2K
A little of this, a little of that....
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Review: Galaxy Quest
Have fun -- go see this!
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Creature Quarterly Interviews: HAL-9000
A true expert remarks on the Millenium bug and the state of space exploration.
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Millenium Man Pilot Crash Lands
Glen Larson's proposed new series has been done -- and better.
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And Now, The News: Some Notes and Comments for December 1999
A little of this, a little of that....
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Patrick Stewart's Christmas Carol on TNT
The latest version of this classic Christmas tale would have made Dickens proud
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UPN's Shockwave Cinema is a Science Fiction Hoot
UPN's weekly SF movies keep tongue firmly in cheek
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It's The End of the World As We Know It -- And I Feel Fine
Will the end of the millenium incite a proliferation of end-of-the-world movies? Been there, done that.
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TV Movie Review: The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (NBC)
NBC's "Leprechauns" is a delightful parable.
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Video Review: Muppets From Space
The Muppets are back. What more do you need to know?
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Video Review: The Blair Witch Project
The scariest thing about this movie is that so many people insisted it was scary.
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Video Review: The Blair Witch Project
The scariest thing about this movie is that so many people insisted it was scary.
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TV Movie Review: The TimeShifters (TBS)
For once, a made-for-TV movie shows some real quality.
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Video Review: The Thirteenth Floor
"The Thirteenth Floor" goes where far too many have gone before.
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TV Movie Review: Animal Farm (TNT)
TNT's "Animal Farm" gets better once they let George do it
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And Now The News: Update for September 1999
Who's doing what to whom
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TV Review: Journey to the Center of the Earth
USA's version of Verne more extended stay than "Journey."
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Op-Ed: Why can't the movies be more like the books?
It's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
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"The Invisible Boy": An Invisible Classic
"The Invisible Boy" is an often overlooked gem of a movie that was Robby the Robot's second film
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Review: Mystery Men
"Mystery Men" is a delightful frolic with a serious message hidden inside.
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And Now, The News: Update for August 1999
Who's doing what with whom when.
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Can Middle Earth Top That Galaxy Far, Far Away?
Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movie project is stimulating as much excitement as "Star Wars."
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Creature Quarterly Presents: The Crawling Eye
Despite its antiquated production values, this is a scary bit of nostalgia.
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Review: The Haunting
Don't let preconceived notions spoil the fun.
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Review: Wild, Wild West
Where are the REAL Jim and Artie when you need them?
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Argonaut Foundation Fetes Harryhausen, Honors Hanks
A three-day film festival honors F/X Master Ray Harryhausen and ends with presentation of the Omega Awards
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And Now, The News: Update for July 1999
Who's doing what with whom....
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Review: Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
Episode One suffers from Second Book Syndrome
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What's On Video For June 1999
Two goodies and a clinker
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And Now, The News: Update for June 1999
New and exciting -- well, maybe not.
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TV Movie Review: Silent Predators
John Carpenter writes a dud
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History, Part 2: "Watch The Skies!"
The second part of our trek into the Middle Ages of SF/Fantasy film history.
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History, Part 2: "Watch The Skies!"
The first of two articles tracing the next stage of the development of the genre -- Part Two of our series on SF/Fantasy cinema history.
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Review: eXistenZ
David Cronenberg plays a game within a game within a game -- all inside our heads
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The Classics: King Kong
Does he really need an introduction?
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And Now, The News: Update for May 1999
What's happening, and who's doing it.
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What's On Video For April 1999
The Good, the Bad and the very, very Tall: April's releases include two winners and a sleeping pill
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Review: The Matrix
Don't miss this one
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The Classics: The Day the Earth Stood Still
An overview of one of the genre's all-time classics
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History Part I: "It's Alive!"
The first installment exploring the history and development of science fiction and fantasy cinema.
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And Now, the News -- for April 1999
What's happening -- and what isn't -- and who's responsible.
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On Video This March
Reviews of some new movies on video. All films listed are available in VHS, DVD and laserdisc formats unless otherwise noted.
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"My God! It's full of stars!"
A Tribute to Stanley Kubrick 1926-1999
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Creature Quarterly Interviews: Godzilla
The "King of the Monsters" discusses the latest film bearing his name.
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Jackson Takes On Middle Earth
New Line and Peter Jackson undertake "Lord of the Rings" movie project
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Little-known Canadian Gets "Anakin"
New "Anakin" announced as I spend a day with the fans
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