“The Black Fortress…where does it rise?“ My relationship with the 1983 film Krull is an odd one. I didn’t actually see the film when it was first released in theaters but my parents bought me the Atari 2600 game that tied into the film because I was enthralled with the movie. I also had aContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Krull (1983)”
Category Archives: Science Fiction
Dime Store Reads: Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?
“The electric things have their life too.” First published in the late 1960’s, Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is an odd book that plays straight for the most part but wanders into disjointed realms (on purpose) at times. I picked this book up for three bucks at a local Dollar GeneralContinue reading “Dime Store Reads: Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?”
The Pop Ninja Podcast
From Punxsutawney To The Swamp Lands Of Louisiana If you grew up in the 70’s and 80’s like I did and have fond memories of those decades, you should be listening to the Pop Ninja Podcast! Hosts Lisa Everetts and Patrick Bennett take listeners on a journey back in time to the days of TheContinue reading “The Pop Ninja Podcast”
Fave Five From Fans Podcast
“From the creepy swamps deep in the heart of Cajun Country…” I’ve been attending conventions for over a decade now and one of the things that I enjoy most about going to them is the journey there and the ride back home. Why? Because while me and my friends are cruising down the highway toContinue reading “Fave Five From Fans Podcast”
Dime Store Reads: The Predator: The Official Movie Novelization
In reverse….. Welcome to the first entry in a new category that I’m testing out: Dime Store Reads. In this category I will be reviewing books that I purchase at stores such as Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Ollie’s, and other bargain outlets. None of the books that I review will cost more thanContinue reading “Dime Store Reads: The Predator: The Official Movie Novelization”
A Look At November
Lift Your Cares….. With Thirty-One Days O’Horror behind us for the year, let’s take a quick glimpse at what’s ahead for Ken’s Alternate Universe in November. The first episode of season two of The Mandalorian was released on Friday, October 30th, and instead of giving a general review of the series, I think that I’mContinue reading “A Look At November”
Mega Construx MOTU Set: Battle Cat Vs. Roton
“I have the power!!!” Growing up as a kid in the 1980’s meant that I was exposed to a number of awesome toys. From Star Wars to G.I. Joe and from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Thundercats, I tried to get my hands on all of them. In the early part of the decade, He-ManContinue reading “Mega Construx MOTU Set: Battle Cat Vs. Roton”
The Forgotten Island
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977) Bookended by a beloved classic and a notorious flop, 1977’s The Island of Dr. Moreau is often forgotten by science fiction fans despite being a decent adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel of the same name. 1932’s Island of Lost Souls has become an influential classic despite being dislikedContinue reading “The Forgotten Island”
In Defense of Battle: Los Angeles (2011)
Retreat? Hell! I saw Battle: Los Angeles in the theater way back in 2011. A sleeper hit, the film debuted at number one amidst a bunch of films that just weren’t that great including Red Riding Hood and Mars Needs Moms. Panned by critics and dethroned in its second week by the animated Rango, Battle:Continue reading “In Defense of Battle: Los Angeles (2011)”
May The Fourth Be With You!
It’s Star Wars Day! I’ve been a Star Wars fan for my entire life, literally. Although I was just a few days away from being one year old when it was released, my family went to the theater to see Star Wars (now known as Star Wars IV: A New Hope). I’ve seen every otherContinue reading “May The Fourth Be With You!”
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