We Are Sci-Fi

07/12/2023

Almost all speculative fiction is actually fantasy fiction. Don't believe me? Here's my argument.

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We might call a lot of media science fiction or horror, or any other subgenre, but most of it is fantasy movies with different magic systems.

06/12/2023

Wow, there are a lot of Kryptonians in the comics. I only knew about two-thirds of these, and mostly only by name. If you want a primer on who you might see in future DC movies, give this list a read.

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From Superman to Supergirl to Doomsday, here's a brief primer to the Kryptonians of DC Comics. Up, up, and away.

05/12/2023

The title may give away part of this silly science fiction story's plot, but the twist in part two you'll never see coming.

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In today's Friday Fiction, we enter a dimension with a few different rules. One of which our main character is about to discover underneath a tree.

04/12/2023

Only one more Doctor Who special left!

01/12/2023

Elemental is one of the best romantic comedy movies I've seen in a long, long time.

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Elemental is an adorable romance with excellent character writing, gorgeous animation, and a strong understanding of the romance genre.

30/11/2023

Such a good Black Widow cosplay. The "hero landing" one is my favorite.

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Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff) / Avengers by Natashenka Cosplay

29/11/2023

Before we get the next episode on Saturday, let's look over what worked and what didn't in the newest Doctor Who special.

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Doctor Who: The Star Beast marks a return to so many beloved characters and plotlines, and is an absolute treat for fans of the sci-fi series.

28/11/2023

This series is beloved, especially its main character. But it's got a few structural issues to it.

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The Murderbot Diaries is one of those series that is super popular and well-regarded, but it was not really on my radar until I went into this review for its first book, All Systems Red.

27/11/2023

I'm already excited for the second special in the new Doctor Who season.

24/11/2023

The cube is a cube with so much more to it than any cube could ever have. The cube brings a future.

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A few secrets of the gray cube are reveled in this Friday Fiction, including what it wants with our main character. But how will this effect the world?

24/11/2023

In case you missed it this Thanksgiving, we have a special fantasy/sci-fi story for you.

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We hope this Thanksgiving is a happy one! As our contribution to this holiday, we have a short story of four men discussing what they're thankful for.

23/11/2023

So excited for this one. I grew up reading these books, and to see them get the full series treatment is just...incredible.

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Percy Jackson & The Olympians tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound supern...

22/11/2023

This looks like some pulpy sci-fi-style fun. I know nothing about the Marvel character this is based on, except that it probably has to do with the "web of fate" concept.

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Her web connects them all. 🕸 is coming soon exclusively to movie theaters.Visit our site: https://www.madameweb.movie/Follow Us on Social:https:/...

20/11/2023

Don't worry, all you squeamish viewers; it's not something monstrous thing happening in horror movies. No...it's, uh, just someone preparing a snack. Joking aside, I do think knowing this might help people be less bothered by certain scenes.

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17/11/2023

Yeah, okay, this looks incredible. This feels like something a lot of Star Wars stuff hasn't quite been able to reach lately.

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A new universe awaits on Netflix, starting December 22.From Zack Snyder, the filmmaker behind 300, Man of Steel, and Army of the Dead, comes REBEL MOON, a 2-...

16/11/2023

The cube is back. Lots of strange things are happening, and the cube is back.

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The cube is back in this week's Friday Fiction. And it clearly wants to let our main character know something. Or possibly just destroy him.

15/11/2023

Congratulation SAG-AFTRA! You fought hard, and you won!

14/11/2023

Well, who knows what there is to say about a dog, but this book seems like a delightful comedy from a writer with lots and lots of awards to her name.

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“Willis effortlessly juggles comedy of manners, chaos theory and a wide range of literary allusions [with a] near flawlessness of plot, character and prose.”—Publishers Weekly (starred...

13/11/2023

What's your favorite novel set during snowy times? How well does it capture the feeling of the cold?

10/11/2023

Short stories are such a different medium than novels. The pacing has to play by such different rules.

09/11/2023

Fans of Jim Butcher rejoice! He has a new fantasy series that sounds epic in scale and rich in worldbuilding.

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Jim Butcher, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files and the Codex Alera novels, conjures up a new series set in a fantastic world of noble families, steam-powered technology, and...

08/11/2023

It's truly wild to think about how, in movies, not only is it all acting, but most of the costumes are not made of the materials they look like they are.

07/11/2023

If horror movies scare you, just imagine this whenever you hear the big monstrous footsteps.

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I'm using peanut shells here to create an unusual creaky texture to add to the oddity of these creature's steps and make them unique sounding.

07/11/2023

We covered them in their own articles, but now it's time to answer the question: which is the best of the best?

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After reviewing all of the stories in the Creature Feature collection, which story turned out to be the most entertaining to read this October?

06/11/2023

He saw a cube. It was a strange cube. Things are about to get even stranger in this surreal Friday Fiction.

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In this multi-part Friday Fiction, our narrator sees a big, gray cube in the middle of nowhere. Then things get a lot weirder from there.

03/11/2023

Planning on working with leather? Or just stitching in general? This video is a very in-depth look at a few different techniques - with lots of visual examples.

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Today we get back to basics and go over 5 different ways to sew leather as well as some handy tips and tricks!🛒 These ARE affiliate links, so we may receive...

02/11/2023

Fandom, as a concept, is incredible sometimes. It really does show the power of art.

01/11/2023

The puppet book was a highlight of the year in terms of horror. So, let's see how the other book in this series fares. Spoiler alert...I do have a little more to criticize this time around. For one thing, it needed more clowns.

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It is not as good or as scary as the puppet book, but I have never seen a circus tent itself turned into such a disturbing cosmic horror monster.

01/11/2023

It's Halloween night! And we have a scare for you. It's a longer tale with some seriously creepy imagery. So, enjoy your candy, apple cider, or whatever else you enjoy - and start into the fear.

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It's Halloween, and we have a scary story to tell you. It's the tale of a street full of dangerous decorations that will terrify all who find them at night.

31/10/2023

It's time for our final Creature Feature review. It's been a lot of fun. All of these stories, despite their flaws, have been creative and unique. And this one certainly has a lot to say about society and parenthood. But is the final story the best one?

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"Big Bad" finishes out the Creature Feature collection with the only traditional monster and a few choices that knock it out of contention for best story.

30/10/2023

The second level of The Phobia Box continues, and it's getting stranger.

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I'm pretty sure this horrifying ghost thing from Unspeakably Scary Things is just messing with me at this point. But then what is it going to do?

27/10/2023

The ultimate battle of best Halloween candy. The results are shocking. I have a feeling a lot of people are going to disagree with many, many of these conclusions. Also, now I want candy.

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Andrew Rea (AKA Binging With Babish) pits 32 classic Halloween candies head-to-head in a single elimination bracket to determine—once and for all—the absolut...

25/10/2023

And, spoilers, I found my favorite of the Creature Feature collection. It's such a strong concept for a horror story.

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"Best of Luck" takes a simple premise, expands on its in all sorts of interesting ways, and delivers on some solid horror. Just a great short story.

24/10/2023

We're still waiting to cover any major visual media until the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike. We're planning on a few more book reviews, podcast reviews, and such in the meantime.

23/10/2023

Can you make flora scary? Well, yes - but this story doesn't quite manage to stick that landing.

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"In Bloom" has a great concept for a horror story, but between the constant info dumps and pacing issues, it simply doesn't work.

23/10/2023

The absolute craftspersonship that goes into some of these Halloween decorations and costumes. I am in awe. People are so creative.

21/10/2023

Any horror books you would like to see us review?

20/10/2023

What does the second round of The Phobia Box have in store for him?

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The Phobia Box I got from Unspeakably Scary Things is just actively changing the layout of my house at this point. I'm so screwed.

18/10/2023

Interesting moments...less interesting presentation. Let's take a look at the third of the Creature Feature collection.

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"It Waits in the Woods" has a lot of ideas going for it, but the way it's written and paced just make it a lot harder to enjoy as a horror story.

17/10/2023

Why do characters so often go into enchanted woods? Well, this article goes over a few reasons - and references a few books that fantasy fans might like to look into soon.

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Enchanted forests test heroes in ways the civilized world never could. Here is why fantasy stories always return to the dark woods.