Science Fiction – Cinematic Discussion

Film of the Day (06/03/19): 41

Like Primer, this matches a high concept with a low budget and produces something memorable for fans of both science fiction and drama. It can also be quite funny at times.

‘Brightburn’ Review Haiku: Concept Over Execution

If this expands into its own twisted universe, I will keep on tuning in because the concept is too intriguing, but I was certainly hoping for a bit more here.

‘High Life’ Review Haiku: The Edge of Oblivion

Any way you look at this film, it is bold. The choices are striking and it will not be for everyone, but it will reward those with the patience and interest in a deep thinker that welcomes every chance to make them uncomfortable.

Film of the Day (10/04/18): 2001: A Space Odyssey

Everything on display is crafted with exquisite detail, giving it an incredibly high level of craftsmanship that is bound to reward viewers more and more with each viewing as the years pass.

Film of the Day (09/17/18): Midnight Special

The script instantly drops you into the action without exposition, an extremely effective tool that grips you from the opening shot and builds its narrative mystery outward.

Film of the Day (09/09/18): Source Code

You won’t find a lot of sci-fi thrillers that accomplish this much and leave you this satisfied in 90 minutes.

Film of the Day (08/03/18): Logan’s Run

I think at the end of the day, the best word I could use to describe this is uneven.

Film of the Day (07/24/18): Paul

With the array of jokes about alien genitals and anal probes, I’m sure plenty of people wrote this off as a one-note act, but it’s got a surprising amount of charm in its humor.

Film of the Day (07/07/18): Galaxy Quest

It’s great that something can function so well as satire and a standalone comedy in it’s own right, with a surprisingly affecting ending.

Film of the Day (06/29/18): The Thing

Carpenter created a masterful horror film that speaks to our inherent distrust of one another and our willingness to resort to violence when pressed into a confined, uncomfortable situation.

Haiku Review: Solo

I wanted a fun, popcorn blockbuster in space and that’s exactly what I got.

Film of the Day (06/08/18): Close Encounters of The Third Kind

Spielberg has always had a way with wowing an audience, and a lot of that dates back to this film, capturing the awe that I imagine we would all feel if we were ever able to confirm contact with an alien race.