As something of a fanboy myself I have a great deal of respect for science fiction fandom. However I frequently find myself shaking my head in despair and the behavior of certain vocal elements. So, allow me to present my…

As an avid fan of fantasy and science fiction, I’ve read more than my share of terrible stories. I don’t mean dull or unoriginal. I mean monumentally stupid, packed with cliches, lacking any redeeming features what so ever. Just plain…

When I was compiling my list of Ten Science Fiction Books that Should Be Movies last week, I started thinking of all the fantasy books I would love to see on screen to. So here it is. My list of Ten…

I thought I’d list the ten science fiction books that I think really ought to be made into movies. My criteria were that they had to be: stories I liked; stories I thought would translate into film (though some might…

NBC recently announced that next season it will have a new series based on the wizard from Arthurian legend, Merlin. In a description that sends shivers of terror down my spine they say that it will be looking at his…

The subject of near future science fiction is still tumbling around my head (it echoes a bit because there’s not much else in there). I’ve been quite intrigued by what is happening on line and what appears to be the…

In their latest Mind Meld post, SFSignal are tackling the topic of Keeping Space Opera Relevant. Its a great read with some really strong contributions, but I found myself identifying most with the comments of Kage Baker.

Why does Space Opera…

For more years than I can personally remember, fan fiction has been a staple element of science fiction fandom. And for just as long it has been looked down upon. Recently the creative element of fandom has been rejuvenated by…

I was reminded recently that I really hate time travel stories. Time travel is of course a staple of science fiction in books, movies and TV form. It’s rare indeed for a sci-fi show to avoid using some form of…