The idea of alien invasions has been explored in very different ways in film history. Films like Arrivaland Annihilation show a surreal and cerebral view of what occurs during these invasions, while films like Independence Dayand War of the Worldsshow the destructive intent these…
‘Captive State’ teaser poetically validates Ancient Aliens guy
“Let us give thanks.” And why not, honestly? Through their efforts, joblessness, economic hardship and criminality have become concepts of the old world. Remember, though, that “their” does not denote humans — or anything Earth-bound. Such is life in Captive…
‘Friday the 13th’ DLC Canceled Due To Legal Battle
Jason Voorhees has met his bitter end in a battle set in the stages of the multiplayer game, Friday the 13th. But who was the Final Girl that finished the job? Lady Justice. Announced on Monday through a post on…
Bad Times at the El Royale Delivers, Expectedly, A Cryptic Trailer
“The El Royale — No Place for a Priest!” Actually, it’s not for anyone, dear Mr. Vacuum Salesman (Jon Hamm). Something is coming for the guests of this declining “bi-state” hotel, so described since it lies between California and Nevada,…
Fresh Eyes: Aliens
I’ve had a rather strange relationship with the Alien franchise. It’s taken me forever and a day to finally catch up on them (I watched the original only two years ago) and have essentially spent the last 21 years hearing…
Independence Day’s Impact on the Film Industry
In 1996 the world was rocked by Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day, a gigantic science fiction action movie that redefined the term “Summer Blockbuster.” Everyone has had a different experience watching this film, which makes it so much fun to talk…
This Month In Books: February 2015
I have been simulataneously awaiting and dreading February 2015 for months now (specifically since July 29, 2014) because the last and final Bloodlines novel is finally going to be released! Richelle Mead’s Vampire Academy/Bloodlines novels have been what I’ve been…