-minor spoilers- Starring: Patrick Stewart, Alison Pill, Isa Briones, Michelle Hurd, Santiago Cabrera, Harry Treadaway, Evan Evagora, Peyton List, Jeri Ryan, Brent Spiner Episodes: 10 Genre: Social SF, Space Opera Broadcaster: Amazon Prime (UK) First Aired: 23/01/2020 Verdict: 5/5 Star Trek: Picard set itself an almost impossible task right from the start. Take one of … Continue reading TV REVIEW: Star Trek: Picard, Season 1
Tag: Star Trek
LET’S SEE THEM ALIENS: The Fermi Paradox & The Kardashev Scale
Aliens have been a part of science fiction for a very long time. You only need to look the success of Star Wars and Star Trek to see this. Both franchises suggest a galaxy teeming with alien life, from the cellular level to interstellar empires. Aliens that could be anything from a human with a … Continue reading LET’S SEE THEM ALIENS: The Fermi Paradox & The Kardashev Scale
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME: Upcoming SF in 2020
As we head into the futuristic space year 2020, it's time to look ahead at what sort of SF we're going to be treated to. This list is by no means comprehensive, as I'm not the omniscient superbeing I'd like to be. But here's a sampling of what we can look forward to. All dates … Continue reading THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME: Upcoming SF in 2020
Boundy Awards 2019
Today marks a full year since I started this blog. While there have been times it felt more like a chore than a hobby, overall it's been fun. It's brought me into conversation with both creators and fans from across the SF community, and I know at least one person has picked up a book … Continue reading Boundy Awards 2019
A BARREN WASTELAND: The State of SF RPGs
Last Friday, I ran a session of Star Wars Saga. It did not go well. For one thing, the rules are so complicated it makes Pathfinder look like D&D 5E. leaving aside my own GMing style, I can't see how anyone can be expected to learn every feature of a ruleset so sprawling. Then there's … Continue reading A BARREN WASTELAND: The State of SF RPGs
PRIORITY TARGETS: Upcoming SF in 2019
Another year approaches, bringing with it a buffet of science fictional delights. Here are some that I'm particularly looking forward to. January 10 The Shadow Captain - Alastair Campbell I have a rocky relationship with Campbell's writing, but this sequel to Revenger already has me intrigued. January 12 The Anarch - Dan Abnett The fifteenth … Continue reading PRIORITY TARGETS: Upcoming SF in 2019
