In 2520, the atmosphere of Terra/Earth has become contaminated, leading to the invasion of planet Rexar IV for its resources, one of the attacking soldiers being decorated… Read more “Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams: “Human Is””
Tag: Sci-fi
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Blade Runner 2049” (2017)
Contains Potential Spoilers (never can be too sure!) Carrying on from Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi masterpiece, Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 centres around the Blade Runner known as “K”… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Blade Runner 2049” (2017)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Flatliners” (2017)
A remake of Joel Schumacher’s 1990 cult film, Niels Arden Oplev’s Flatliners is about five medical students who venture to explore the mysteries of life after death, stopping… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Flatliners” (2017)”
Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams: “Impossible Planet”
In deep space, leisure and tourism agents Norton and Andrews (Jack Reynor and Benedict Wong) show tourists the wonders of the galaxy, subtly altering colour and sound… Read more “Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams: “Impossible Planet””
Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams: “The Hood Maker”
New to Channel 4 on Sunday nights, “Electric Dreams” is a brand new 10-part anthology series based on the short stories of Philip K. Dick, produced by… Read more “Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams: “The Hood Maker””
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Alien: Covenant” (2017)
Contains Minor Spoilers Ridley Scott’s follow-up to 2012’s Prometheus and a further continuation of the popular Alien franchise, Alien: Covenant follows the crew of a colonisation ship who receive a beacon that leads… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Alien: Covenant” (2017)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017)
Contains minor spoilers. The much anticipated sequel to 2014’s beloved Marvel hit, Volume 2 brings back our favourite space rogues: Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and (Baby) Groot as… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Spaceballs” (1987)
Mel Brooks’ comedic send-up of Star Wars, Spaceballs features Bill Pullman as renegade space pilot Lone Starr who must protect runaway bride Princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga) from the evil… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Spaceballs” (1987)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Life” (2017)
Getting in on this apparent “Spring Blockbuster” craze, Life, directed by Daniel Espinosa and penned by Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, is about a six person team… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Life” (2017)”
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