fantasy

The 'Space Wizards' Argument: Why Sci-Fi and Fantasy Narratives Need To Be Better
The “Space Wizards” Argument: Why Sci-Fi & Fantasy Narratives Need To Be Better

Fantasy and sci-fi films push our suspension of disbelief regularly – but can we complain about them being unrealistic if this is pushed too far?

Lumos: The power and influence of the HARRY POTTER generation
Lumos: The Political Power & Influence Of The HARRY POTTER Generation

A form of political agenda has been present in film since the dawn of cinem, with YA adaptations like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games influencing a new generation.

THE BASTARD SWORD: Inspiring For Micro-Budget Feature Filmmakers
THE BASTARD SWORD: Inspiring For Micro-Budget Feature Filmmakers

It’s undeniably flawed, but considering its mindbogglingly low £2,000 budget, The Bastard Sword is an impressive achievement.

Trash Caviar: The Accidental Magic of TEEN WITCH
Trash Caviar: The Accidental Magic Of TEEN WITCH

A happy accident spit out the low-budget Hollywood machine, Teen Witch is compelling in a way that no individual person could pull off on their own.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA: (S1E11) "Chapter Eleven: A Midwinter's Tale": Christmas Is The Perfect Time for Ghost Stories
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA: (S1E11) “A Midwinter’s Tale”: Christmas Is The Perfect Time For Ghost Stories

“A Midwinter’s Tale” was a solid episode, packed with holiday cheer, ill-willed entities, and potential demonic tragedies, making it one of the best in the series thus far.

Jacob Is The Hero Of FANTASTIC BEASTS, And Warner Bros. Needs To See That
Jacob Is The Hero Of FANTASTIC BEASTS, And Warner Bros. Needs To See That

If the Fantastic Beasts films are going to recapture the magic of Harry Potter, they need to focus on where their true magic lies, and that might be with one man named Jacob Kowalski.

WELCOME TO MARWEN: Zemeckis By Way Of Doll Horror

Welcome to Marwen is an unfortunately shallow endeavor, with trite dialogue and a saccahrine portrait of very serious issues.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: The Touching Festive Gift That Keeps On Giving
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: The Touching Festive Gift That Keeps On Giving

Yes, It’s a Wonderful Life is wholeheartedly a festive classic of the highest order, but it is, more importantly, a lesson that teaches us true richness cannot be determined by wealth.

MORTAL ENGINES: Better Than It Could Have Been; Worse Than It Should Have Been
MORTAL ENGINES: Better Than It Could Have Been; Worse Than It Should Have Been

Mortal Engines clearly understands its source material, which makes for a fantastic first act, but has trouble successfully adapting it, resulting in the rest of the film being lackluster.

Fantasy Science Pt. 17: The 3D Glasses Of DOCTOR WHO
Fantasy Science Pt. 17: The 3D Glasses Of DOCTOR WHO

EM Waves. Polarization. 3D. Have you heard terms like these flying around sci-fi movies and TV? Have you ever wondered about their scientific accuracy?

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA: This is Not Your 90s Sitcom
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 1: This is Not Your 90s Sitcom

For those in love with the Archie comics, the original Sabrina and Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is sure to please, with its reimagining providing a little something for everyone.

Fantasy Science Pt. 16: Extendable Ears In HARRY POTTER
Fantasy Science Pt. 16: Extendable Ears In HARRY POTTER

In the 16th part of Fantasy Science, we are going to look at how the extendable ears from Harry Potter might work in the muggle world. Let’s begin.

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD: Overstuffed & Messy Sequel Fails To Impress
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD: Overstuffed & Messy Sequel Fails To Impress

The Crimes of Grindelwald introduces us to a plethora of new characters, attempts to do too much with them, and then, unfortunately, overly relies on the nostalgic factor of the original films.

SLAUGHTERHOUSE RULEZ: Uneven Comedic Horror That Needs To Go Back To School
SLAUGHTERHOUSE RULEZ: Uneven Comedic Horror That Needs To Go Back To School

With Slaughterhouse Rulez, it seems Simon Pegg and Nick Frost haven’t quite let go of the comedy/horror genre, only this time with a different director and with uneven results.

SONG OF THE SEA: A wave of emotion
SONG OF THE SEA: A Wave Of Emotion

Tomm Moore’s 2014 animation Song of the Sea is an unapologetically emotional tale, that aims to make the viewer embrace what it means to be human.