Sep 24, 2020 Movies Last and First Men by Jóhann Jóhannsson (Review) Jóhann Jóhannsson’s final work is this adaptation of a 1930 sci-fi novel about the end of humanity in the distant future.
Jul 7, 2020 TV Netflix’s Dark Is an Intricate & Ominous Time Travel Story (Review) The show’s three seasons, which span multiple eras in an isolated German town, make for some confusing and captivating viewing.
Jun 2, 2020 Movies The Vast of Night by Andrew Patterson (Review) This understated indie sci-fi film breathes new life into a familiar storyline thanks to assured direction and solid performances.
May 22, 2020 TV Amazon’s Tales From the Loop Is a Haunting and Melancholy Sci-Fi Anthology (Review) Amazon’s latest sci-fi series is set in a small midwestern town where strange phenomena occurs every day.
May 10, 2020 Anime SAC_2045 Is an Empty Shell of a Ghost in the Shell Title (Review) From its lifeless 3DCG animation to its nonsensical storyline, the latest Ghost in the Shell title underwhelms in every way.
May 3, 2020 TV Alex Garland’s Devs Is Heady, Philosophical Sci-Fi Destined for a Cult Following (Review) Alex Garland’s latest explores free will, determinism, and the nature of reality against a Silicon Valley backdrop.
Apr 11, 2020 Anime Iria: Zeiram the Animation by Tetsurō Amino (Review) Thanks to its exotic-looking visual aesthetic, this sci-fi/action anime title is an overlooked gem from the mid ’90s.
Feb 21, 2020 Comics Silver Surfer: Black Is a Trippy, Existential Story About Preserving Light in the Darkness (Review) Donny Cates and Tradd Moore have delivered an epic Silver Surfer tale that looks unlike anything else out there.
Dec 24, 2019 Movies The Rise of Skywalker Brings Star Wars to an Exhausting Conclusion (Review) I’m ready to be done with the Skywalkers and their saga.
Nov 29, 2019 Best of Opus Comics Black Science Is a Mind-blowing Trip Through Alternate Realities & Family Dysfunction (Review) Filled with stunning artwork and a trippy-yet-emotional storyline, Black Science is a top-shelf sci-fi adventure.
Jan 14, 2019 Anime Netflix’s Godzilla Anime Trilogy is an Interesting, Disappointing Extension of the Kaijū Mythos (Review) Though not lacking in ambition or scope, the trilogy ultimately leaves you wondering what might’ve been.
Dec 22, 2018 Best of Opus Movies Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and the Exhilaration of Representation (Review) Easily one of the most exhilarating and entertaining superhero movies I’ve ever seen, and all the moreso for its inclusivity.
Sep 27, 2018 Movies The Endless by Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead (Review) While frequently billed as a horror movie, that term actually undersells this movie.
Feb 24, 2018 Movies Duncan Jones’ Mute Is an Interesting Film, It’s Just Not a Good One (Review) Though it features some interesting visuals, Mute is a significant misstep for the talented director.
Feb 8, 2018 Best of Opus Comics Soaring Through the Spaceways With the Silver Surfer (Review) Dan Slott and Mike Allred’s take on the Silver Surfer is a far cry from the comics of my youth — for better and worse.
Jan 16, 2018 Comics Black Science, Volume 1 by Rick Remender, Matteo Scalera (Review) On its surface, Black Science feels like an homage to classic and pulp sci-fi.
Jan 16, 2018 Literature The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell (Review) A brilliant modern fantasy that weaves in various genre tropes without ever feeling like a mere fantasy novel.
Dec 30, 2017 Best of Opus Movies The Last Jedi Challenges the Star Wars Status Quo to Go Beyond Mere Nostalgia (Review) By striking it down, Rian Johnson helped ensure that Star Wars could become more powerful than we can possibly imagine.
May 22, 2017 Anime Netflix’s Blame! Adequately Captures the Spirit of Tsutomu Nihei’s Cyberpunk Manga (Review) But those hoping to see lots of the manga’s vast, dystopian weirdness may be slightly disappointed.
Apr 10, 2017 Movies Summer Wars by Mamoru Hosoda (Review) Summer Wars adroitly balances sci-fi geekiness, technology-focused social commentary, and family melodrama.