Solar Flare: Science Fiction News

This is the first in a series of posts where I will be exploring the history of science fiction and staying true to the remit of the site I will be looking at science fiction in all media. Obviously I plan on it being a long series. To kick things off I thought I should discuss the…

Charlie Jade Insomniac?

Its bad news for Charlie Jade fans because the Sci Fi Channel has moved it from a decent Friday 8PM slot to a Monday 3AM slot due to poor ratings. It seems unlikely that the new slot will improve the ratings, so I guess they’ve given up on the series.

I guess we can now line up the usual arguments about lack of advertising (I didn’t see any), the…

Science fiction seems to be the genre of choice in Hollywood these days, but it mainly comes in the forms of superheroes or action based sci-fi. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy both types of movies when I’m in the right mood, but I’m starting to wonder if Hollywood just isn’t capble of making a good hard science fiction movie.

What is Hard SF?

Well now there’s a question. I’m not a…

Solar Flare: Science Fiction News is looking for contributors. I’m looking to make this blog a premier site on the web for coverage of all aspects of science fiction and fantasy. I want to take things to the next level and provide more information about a wide range of fantasy and science fiction. I’m particularly interested in reviews of books, tv shows, comics, films etc. Anything fantasy or science fiction…

Well I’ve been back from vacation for a week now and I’m almost caught up on things so it’s time to bring back my regular columns. Starting with the Sci-Fi Podcast Roundup.

Podcast Spotlight - Lipstick Aliens

Lipstick Aliens features blogger Cat (AKA Sci Fi Ranter Girl) and video podcaster Lynne Gryphon and the two offer a female perspective on all…