Summer of Sci-Fi

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” Makes the Kessel Run to DVD and Blu-ray!

As a Star Wars fan who had gotten used to loathing the prequels, both Rogue One and Solo: A Star Wars Story have been pleasant surprises. The former is a very adult tale of heroism and sacrifice about the Rebels’…

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Christopher Plummer: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country’s Cold (Space) Warrior

It had to happen sooner or later. In 1989, the big news was the fall of the Berlin Wall and the complete and utter chaos that followed after the Communist Russian government collapsed.The Klingons of the Star Trek Universe had,…

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FYI: “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” Roars Onto DVD & Blu-ray on September 18th

Fact: People can’t get enough of dinosaur movies. Since Jurassic Park was first released way back in 1993, the franchise has rivaled such juggernauts as Star Wars and the various entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in terms of box…

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Going Ape: A Review of the “Planet of the Apes” Film Series

My young friends Joel and Jonah recently completed a Planet of the Apes marathon with their father, so this seemed like an appropriate time to reflect on the five films comprising the original Apes series. It’s impossible to discuss these…

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