The Andalusian is a free 31 page space opera heist module, designed for mySquishy Space system (also free).| Coins and Scrolls
I decided to write a space opera system. Initially, I just wanted to write a really good space opera mission generator, but the project got out of hand. If you want something to exist, and it doesn't exist, you have to make it. | Coins and Scrolls
Paul Orban’s interior art for George H. Smith’s “The Last Days of L.A.” in If, ed. Damon Knight (February 1959) Back in 2021, I reviewed and adored George H. Smith’s &…| Science Fiction and Other Suspect Ruminations
"I shall consider myself the advance guard of a mighty nation."| HILOBROW
THE MOUNTAIN IN THE SEA| HILOBROW
"I was in love with Leia and wanted to be Han, like every sane pre-adolescent boy."| HILOBROW
Published: 22 October 2015 Publisher: Black Library Pages: 416 Series: Horus Heresy #32 Format Read: Physical Blurp: Vulkan lies in state beneath the Fortress of Hera, and yet many of his sons still refuse to believe that he is truly dead. After a seemingly miraculous rescue by the Ultramarines, Artellus Numeon, once captain of the […]| Wordaholicanonymous
Another Wednesday, another meme!! WWW Wednesday is hosted by Sam over at Taking On A World Of Words with a lovely little community of folks where we talk through the three Ws. What are we reading, What have we recently finished, and What’s next to read! Shocking to really no-one, I ignored almost all of my ‘what […]| Lost In The Narrative
Mayday! Your starship is plummeting towards a planet and will break up in the atmosphere. There’s nothing left to do but head to the escape pods. You and up to […]| Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy
Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary is about a man who wakes up to find himself on life support while being cared for by a not-very-bright AI. He has retrograde amnesia—he does not know where he is or how he got there. He does not even remember his name. What he does remember is a lotContinue reading "Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind: a Review of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary"| A Naga of the Nusantara
I read this 600-page book twice in one year because I didn’t know what to make of it the first time I did. It was both impressively thought-provoking and infuriating at the same time. On my first ride around the block, I definitely didn’t like it as much as I did the two previous booksContinue reading "A Great Cosmic Sociological Thought Experiment: a Review of Liu Cixin’s Death’s End"| A Naga of the Nusantara
When publishers or authors reach out to me to ask if I am interested in reviewing an advanced reader copy of any book, I rarely assent—not because I have anything against that but because I already have a mountain of backlogged books I have been studiously neglecting. I make exceptions sometimes though, and this isContinue reading "A Malaysian-Chinese Immigrant Speculative Fiction Story: a Review of Elizabeth Wong’s We Could Not See the Stars"| A Naga of the Nusantara
Vinay reviews Nicholas Binge's time travelling police procedural EXTREMITY: "searingly unputdownable and is easily in the running for best novella of the year"| Fantasy-Hive
An OSR tabletop gaming blog.| archons-court.blogspot.com
An OSR tabletop gaming blog.| archons-court.blogspot.com
Two mighty empires are at war - and both will lose, with thousands of planets falling to the extinction event called the Scour. At least that's what the artificial intelligence known as Rupshe believes. But somewhere in the multiverse there exists a force - the Mother Mass - that could end the war in an instant, and Rupshe has assembled a team to find it. … More Echo of Worlds by M.R. Carey| LessthanThreeD
Amazon MGM has announced the full Spaceballs 2 cast, alongside a behind-the-scenes table read photo that pays homage to (or makes fun of) Star Wars: The Force Awakens. And yes, Rick Moranis is back...| ComicBookMovie.com
Another Wednesday, another meme!! WWW Wednesday is hosted by Sam over at Taking On A World Of Words with a lovely little community of folks where we talk through the three Ws. What are we…| Lost In The Narrative
Note: My read but “waiting to be reviewed pile” is growing. Short rumination/tangents/impressions are a way to get through the stack before my memory and will fades. My website partially serve…| Science Fiction and Other Suspect Ruminations
Ever since romance has become a more and more popular genre for people to turn to with the rise of Tiktok, I’ve wondered why I rarely feel inclined to pick up a romance book now.… More| Forever and Everly
I have not completed my book haul yet so today I got time for a quick one… I know next to nothing about Commissar Yarrick. I do however know the Orks hold a special place in their heart for him. I do love the fact that this guy could pose for a quick cover foto […]| Wordaholicanonymous
My apologies, Saterday’s post never came as I got stuck in some home stuff happening… For today’s post we look at Shield of the Emeror, another Imperial Guard omnibus that weighs in at a whopping 816 pages! The cover oozes pure testosterone and I am sure they probably first asked Sylvester Stalone to pose for […]| Wordaholicanonymous
Earlier this year I got two rather thick Omnibuses that I am eager to get to, but not had the time for. My reading plans have not worked out this year as I would have wanted, so I will be taking a …| Wordaholicanonymous
The sci-fi legend swaps the TARDIS for terror in new horror film Harbinger.| Radio Times
The Conjuring and Annabelle movies can be watched in two different orders.| Radio Times
The wagon of bands for September 8th - inspirational media (in this case, for Lanthanide Horizon). Like weirdwriter I will be writing this in 15 minutes, though in my case that's because if I think about it for too long I will cringe right out the back of my own head. | Archon's Court
A book review of the Arc of a Scythe trilogy by Neal Shusterman.| Sam Schutte’s Blog
Another Wednesday, another meme!! WWW Wednesday is hosted by Sam over at Taking On A World Of Words with a lovely little community of folks where we talk through the three Ws. What are we reading, …| Lost In The Narrative
This wizarding tradition is based on SLA Industries, but tweaked and reflavoured to better fit the magic punk of the Wizard City.| The Library of Attnam
I can’t believe how fast this last week flew by, but it was a very busy week on our end. As usual, spending all week running around to appointments and then taking care of Mom after an outpatient p…| Leah's Books
Darth Vader – Black, White & Red #1 gives three different stories based on the Dark Lord of the Sith in a new four-part anthology series.| But Why Tho?
Another Wednesday, another meme!! WWW Wednesday is hosted by Sam over at Taking On A World Of Words with a lovely little community of folks where we talk through the three Ws. What are we reading, What have we recently finished, and What’s next to read! I honestly don’t know why I bother to write down what […]| Lost In The Narrative
Please note that there will be spoilers for the entire book. It having been published in 1962, I feel no need to withhold any details. Aldiss takes us into the far future of Earth where the sun is larger and hotter and our planet no longer turns, so that now there is a dark, cold […]| bookforager
There was many a hiccough on my way to finally reading The Fated Sky, not least Covid-19 and library cuts, but my sibling very kindly allowed me to borrow their copy and I picked it up one slumpy, fidgety Sunday last month. It didn’t grab me straight away (slumpy, as I said), and I found […]| bookforager
It’s a review of 2001: A Space Odyssey from my Hollywood history newsletter GROSS, but it’s also an essay about working in space and a comparison with Director Bong’s Mickey 17.| Bowblog
Published: 3 March 2014 Publisher: Black Library Pages: 128 Series: Stand Alone Format Read: Physical Owned Blurp: The swarms of Hive Fleet Hydra descend upon the world of Vondrak, and the Knights of Cadmus answer the call to war. Baron Roland of Cadmus seeks to throw off the yoke of Adeptus Mechanicus control, but the […]| Wordaholicanonymous
Published: 26 February 2006Publisher: Black LibraryPages: 320Series: Ultramarines #1Format Read: Physical Owned Blurp: Newly promoted Ultramarines Captain Uriel Ventris is assigned to investigate P…| Wordaholicanonymous
The Comet is not only considered as a sci-fi classic but also written by one of the earliest Black American sci-fi writers--W.E.B. DuBois.| Black Girl Nerds
A lot of building blocks were laid when Phase 5 of Marvel's big-screen project came to a close.| Radio Times
The latest MCU flick is now available to stream – and as usual it's a star-studded affair.| Radio Times
The film has been released on digital platforms in the US, but how can fans watch the movie in the UK?| Radio Times
The man is non-stop!| Radio Times
by Daniel Crépault “Zagosian Holographics, my name is Sam. How may I assist you today?” “You’re not one of those damned bots, are you?” a gruff voice asked through the phone. “No, sir, thank God.” Sometimes, a small lie was necessary to put customers at ease. “May I get your name before we proceed?” “It’s […]| The Lit Nerds
The Fantastic Four: First Steps(2025) starring Pedro| Trophy Unlocked
After Paramount merged with Skydance, fans worried about the future of Star Trek. Paramount Pictures and Paramount Television co-chair Dana … Continue reading "Paramount Canceled A Star Trek Show So Good It’s Still Getting Awards, Big Mistake"| GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
Today I’m joined again by Rachel S. Cordasco, the creator of the indispensable website and resource Speculative Fiction in Translation, for the fifth installment of our series exploring non-English language SF worlds. Last time we covered Kathinka Lannoy’s strange (and unsuccessful) Dutch language story “Drugs’ll Do You” (1978, trans. 1981). Please note that Rachel and … Continue reading Short Story Review: Arkady and Boris Strugatsky’s “Wanderers and Travellers” (1963, tra...| Science Fiction and Other Suspect Ruminations
Here are 10 great Sci-fi films.| Rambling Ever On
As TV show Alien: Earth debuts on Disney Plus, we've ranked all seven of the big-screen outings for the series.| Radio Times
Your complete guide to the two warring sci-fi franchises.| Radio Times
Production for the anticipated sequel is set to kick off next year.| Radio Times
The project remains shrouded in mystery, but at least it's finally moving forward.| Radio Times
According to reports, Smith will play a villain opposite Ryan Gosling in the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter.| Radio Times
Taking the Alien franchise into the world of television is not the obvious, slam dunk it might seem. Traveling between … Continue reading "Thrilling New Sci-Fi Series Trades Horror For Superhuman Ex Machina"| GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
Total Recall 2012 is exactly the kind of sci-fi movie action movie that lazy Saturday afternoon streamers live for. Look it up and hit play.| GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
In 2006, the Wachowskis, the minds behind The Matrix, poured the proceeds of their success into a lie. A lie they … Continue reading "How Society Neutered Sci-Fi’s Most Dangerous Movie"| GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
There is a dystopian sci-fi thriller series streaming on Netflix that is sitting right there waiting to be binged sooner than later.| GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
Throughout much of the medium’s history, television programming followed a similar formula based on episodic storytelling. Episodic storytelling means that … Continue reading "How The 2000s Biggest Sci-Fi Hit Destroyed Itself"| GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has spent pieces of its third season building up a mystery, a mystery that may … Continue reading "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Is Now Answering Next Generation’s Biggest Unanswered Question"| GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
Predator: Killer of Killers opens the door of possibilities wide open for the franchise with glee, delivering one of the best animated movies of the year.| DiscussingFilm
Alien: Romulus doesn't reinvent the wheel, but like most legacy sequels does a fine job of rehashing the old while introducing fresh ideas.| DiscussingFilm
The Cowboy Bebop anime follows the journey of Spike, Jet, Fey, Edward, and Ein as they hunt bounties across the solar system.| But Why Tho?
It’s almost refreshing when you discover a movie that is so bad it becomes a feat of amazement. Pitching a War of the Worlds remake primarily starring Ice Cube staring at his work computer sounds akin to pitching a Pride and Prejudice remake starring Jojo Siwa and it’s entirely about her gardening. You could do […]| nathanzoebl
As you might know, I've been on a worldbuilding kick recently, brainstorming out planets.| Adamas Nemesis
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is a pure labor of love that shows a deep respect and appreciation for these timeless characters.| DiscussingFilm
Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth television series manages to shine when it's not preoccupied with exploring old themes that past films have done better.| DiscussingFilm
Another Wednesday, another meme!! WWW Wednesday is hosted by Sam over at Taking On A World Of Words with a lovely little community of folks where we talk through the three Ws. What are we reading, …| Lost In The Narrative
The quartet's iconic space ship had previously been glimpsed in a post-credits scene.| Radio Times
The story is set to continue!| Radio Times
"He would rehearse it once or twice, and then just be like, 'Cool, let's do it.'"| Radio Times
It's Marvel's best opening of the year by far.| Radio Times
One of Marvel's most popular and powerful villains has finally arrived.| Radio Times
Edvin Ryding's post-Young Royals career is going from strength to strength.| Radio Times
With The Fantastic Four: First Steps now in cinemas, Phase 6 is officially underway.| Radio Times
Dive into ten sci-fi flicks with creepy AI, from body-horror mashups to mind-bending tech that messes with reality.| Ranker Trending
There's a surprise cameo from Red Ghost at the very end of the new MCU entry...| Radio Times
There's a fifth member of Marvel's First Family with a very important role to play... Warning: big spoilers ahead!| Radio Times
The final moment has some pretty major significance for upcoming MCU projects...| Radio Times
The latest MCU entry is in cinemas now – warning: spoilers ahead!| Radio Times
Matt Shakman spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the new film starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.| Radio Times
Marvel has officially announced the cast for the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot.| Radio Times
Just how Fantastic is this new version of Marvel's first family?| Radio Times
The studio's latest film is a vivacious, beautifully rendered and largely enjoyable comic book spectacle.| Radio Times
Expect big changes ahead as the forthcoming blockbuster ushers in a new era.| Radio Times
I love science fiction. Ever since I read Crisis on| POCGamer
The Fly II failed in a way that not might be immediately apparent if you just looked at its box office returns.| GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
Mummy Shark is a 2024 sci-fi horror film about a mummified alien shark discovered in an Egyptian pyramid. Trailer. Free online and YouTube.| MOVIES & MANIA
This is the 21st post in my series of vintage generation ship short fiction reviews. While not technically a short story, George Hay’s novel clocks in at a mere 112 pages. I’ve decided …| Science Fiction and Other Suspect Ruminations
*½/****starring Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Jenna Davis, Jemaine Clementwritten and directed by Gerald Johnstone by Walter Chaw Gerald Johnstone’s M3GAN 2.0 feels like one of those 1980s teensploitation sci-fi adventure flicks. D.A.R.Y.L., for instance–D.A.R.Y.L. exactly, let’s face it. Given that D.A.R.Y.L. hardly set the world on fire, this does not bode well for M3GAN 2.0. To its credit, it takes a wild swing at relevance, M3GAN 2.0 does, in a way that’s at complete odds with...| FILM FREAK CENTRAL
Declaring who’s the best actor in a repeat role is a fool’s game, but there’s nothing more fun.| Radio Times
Yikes it's March and I'm only posting January's books now! Gotta go fast!| philwilson.org
New Book Spotlight| Space Cowboy Books
Dear Reader, By the time you read this a lot of things have happened during the month of June. It was quiet here on the blog, too quiet on my side of things and for that I am sorry. I feel like an …| Wordaholicanonymous
https://secondcutpod.substack.com/p/jurassic-world-rebirth-2025-review SSP| SSP Thinks Film
Beware what you wake in the dark...| Shadow & Fae
Some characters are left underused, but David Corenswet makes for a genial hero and his chemistry with Rachel Brosnahan bodes well.| Radio Times
4 ships and 9 treasures of the megastructure nomads.| archons-court.blogspot.com
The "gunsmith's society" is an occult ritual organization within the clan-ship society of the Navigators, specializing in military leadership, mutual aid, and mediation across the lines of the three Navigator "assemblies".| Archon's Court
Marvel's First Family are almost here.| Radio Times
