I should start this review by disclaiming a remarkable fact: I purchased the complete series of Star Trek Enterprise a few years back without ever having watched a single episode of the show during its … more
So thorough is my space-themed science fiction obsession that factors such as decade of release or the regional games the studios like to play with their DVD releases matter not. Such was … more
I'll come right out with it: I've typically considered the Stargate franchise a cut below the rest. Now before you immediately close out my review and vote it "unhelpful", … more
Science fiction television is an interesting bag; one where all it takes a brief look at the multitude of space-centric serials and films throughout the years to realize that almost any genre of entertainment … more
There are many comic fans, a group that includes yours truly, who feel as though Bruce Timm’s 1992 Batman The Animated Series Batman: TAS) so thoroughly covered (and accurately portrayed) the franchise … more
If ever there was a series I planned to go into with anticipated disappointment, it would be Iron Man: Armored Adventures. After all, the idea of taking a mature, long-standing comic … more
If the name Gerry Anderson means anything to you at all, it’s likely the first science fiction work of his to spring to mind would be Space: 1999; a series credited as a cornerstone in setting … more
In the history of cinema, there are probably fewer than a dozen examples of television series that actually surpass the motion picture source material on which they are based. Alien … more
Conclusion: My love for science fiction television leads me to some strange places. What’s that you say? Reports are supposed to start with a hypothesis and end with a conclusion? … more
They are few and far between to be sure, but once in a great while an anime series comes along that combines excellent storytelling with just enough fantastical technology to make animation … more
Gravion follows the exploits of Eiji Shigure; a parentless teen that receives a letter apparently sent from his missing older sister Ayaka Shigure in the year 2041. His search for her leads … more
Ya know each time millions of fans the world over swoon to theaters to absorb the latest Pixar or DreamWorks CG animated film, do you ever stop to wonder just how many of them bother to ponder the slow … more
Sometimes being a science fiction fan demands the locating and viewing of programs that, save for the individuals involved in the show’s production, almost nobody knows exist! … more
It wasn’t overly apparent at the time, but 2005 is quickly becoming a year known for its primetime science fiction television. Don’t take my words for it- you could … more
Love it or hate it, Lost was responsible for inspiring a whole host of science fiction laced network television dramas throughout most of the 2000’s. The fall of 2005 saw a surge … more
To glance at Earth: Final Conflict, you would likely be overcome with the sensation of “been there, done that” either through earlier shows Alien Nation or V, all of which sound remarkably … more
As far as I can tell, there are two specific types of individuals likely reading this review right now; those who remember Space: 1999 in some capacity during it’s initial 1975 television broadest … more
Prime time space science fiction is a very rare occurrence on major network television these days. Sure we’ve got our "Stargate" shows and the recent "Battlestar … more
I’ll be honest; Buck Rogers reaches the very furthest reaches of my childhood. Until having purchased this DVD collection last week, about the only associations the title conjured up for me … more
While only 3-years separate the original Dune miniseries from this, the follow-up effort, there is little question that the production team involved came away with many lessons learned. This coupled … more
When you think of epic space opera science fiction motion pictures, it’s unlikely the company perhaps best known for their theme parks and an icon named Mickey Mouse will be the first to come to … more
As near as I can tell, never in the rich and illustrious history of domestic animation has there been a series that’s managed to do nearly everything well yet remain as unpopular as Stargate Infinity. … more
I’m of the opinion that the word “epic” is fairly overused when attempting to describe most science fiction space operas. Yet here in retrospection, I find myself quite unable … more
I like to consider myself an anime connoisseur and shy away from paying too much attention to specific genres (despite a penchant for mecha) figuring there’s almost something enduring in anime regardless … more
Well I better clear the air right from the get-go; this review isn’t going to be very positive. And don’t for a minute think that it’s due to the property’s lack of potential. … more
If you were to glance at El Cazador De La Bruja, you might find yourself wondering how in the world the wide-open desert, a couple gun slinging babes, slight supernatural themes, and a lot of behind-kicking … more
You can almost visualize the board meetings where Warner Brothers and DC discussed the possibility of making Birds of Prey a broadcast television reality: “We need a project to appeal to the … more
This is one of those rare boxed sets that I had been savoring for quite some time. It turns out that I somehow managed to completely overlook this series when it was originally syndicated for broadcast … more
For many fans of the franchise, it is incredible news that Funimation has decided to assemble the full previously Geneon-exclusive property and release it as a complete series box set. Black Lagoon is … more
Regular readers of my anime reviews may well remember Heroic Age The Complete Series Part One as one of very few titles to rate a perfect “5 Star” score. This feat was especially noteworthy … more
I don’t know about you, but I find it pretty difficult to relax with the glassy eyes of a creepy doll seemingly following me around the room. Well take that inherent creepiness and couple … more
Big Guns, Big Bugs, and Even Bigger Ambitions If there's one thing that drives me mad, it's the idea that I've somehow missed out on something great. For the past couple of years, the hype surrounding … more
To begin this review, allow me to first come clean with the fact that I'm a bit partial toward any and all mecha (robotic-based) anime titles. Some may fear that my opinion is thus tainted by this … more
Last Exile is one of those anime series that's been floating around for a few years now that I repeatedly made mental notes of considering while shopping. With commercials and trailers that hinted … more
The second and final volume of Prince Valiant The Complete Series picks up literally where the first volume ends and continues in the tradition of excellence both in terms of character development and … more
Seemingly no sooner than my sad goodbye to the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series, I've concluded my tour of the She-Ra Princess of Power DVDs last night. The second season of She-Ra represents … more
In continuing with my reviews of the BCI Eclipse She-Ra DVD sets, today we will be taking a look at the second volume of the first season of Filmation's fantastic She Ra: Princess of Power. To … more
Time for a confession: As an animation-loving kid in the 1980s, I didn't care much for She-Ra. Don't get me wrong, I gave her obligatory respect for being He-Man's twin-sister and all but I would be lying … more
I should begin this review with a confession: I remember very little about Hero High when it ran on broadcast television on Saturday mornings back in 1981. Presumably my attention was simply devoted to … more
Red Box: Well I finally completed my tour of the two Superfriends box sets (which are coupled together here) and can honestly state that the first volume is seriously the equivalent … more