“We have the same code.” “What does that mean exactly” “We seem to be the same person” It feels like a black hole has opened in the universe. The last 50 years have narrowed down to this moment. Technological advancement saves material space by virtualizing every valuable item one could own. From suitcases to dressers,…
This past summer at SHAD Waterloo, I got the chance to meet Sam Buer. Sam has gotten a couple of his stories published in a book titled, “Sci-Fi From the Rock.” The following are his answers to the questions in regards to publishing his works as a teen: 1. When did you decide to become a writer?…
*spoilers to follow* After watching the trailer, you may think Passengers is some version of a sci-fi thriller with a tinge of romance. Just imagine the potential storylines: 2 strangers wake up 90 years too soon on their interstellar trip to a new planet, and with no way to fall back asleep, fall in love…
O R P H A N B L A C K I will never regret picking this show up. I was skeptical (I always am) but the more episodes I watched the more I became a fan. It grabbed my attention from the very beginning with it’s creative and compelling story line. Now, if you haven’t heard…
My absolute favorite thing to do during my summer vacation is to go see all of the great movies that are released in the summer months. I am a movie fanatic and have created a list of the five biggest movies that have or are coming out just in time for summer vacation! 1. The…
For one week only at select theaters, Cineplex is hosting The Great Digital Film Festival, where cult, sci-fi, action, superhero and other classic films will be showing specially on the big screen in clear digital format. Not only do you get a chance to see some great movies in theatres again, but admission is only…
With the long awaited 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, the longest running sci-fi show in existence, premiering on Nov 23, I decided to do something special for the occasion. I’ve compiled a small list of some of my favourite fictional characters ever. Here it is, my top three favourite doctors through time and space. …
So, today I want to share with all you lovely folk one of my most treasured favorite pastimes — staring at fantastical art and architecture. Oh, and by the way, by “fantastical”, I don’t mean “really freakin’ awesome” (which, to be fair, most of these paintings are), but rather “magical” or “fantasy-inspired”. Like this: 1.…
Battle Royale by Koushun Takami seems be one of those books that most people have heard about, but few people have actually read. It’s premise is definitely memorable enough; in the future, Japan is now part of the totalitarian state of the Greater East Asia Republic. As part of a mysterious military program, a random…