SF as Social Commentary: Star Trek
Anyone who has been to college or university – even some quality high schools – knows that there are science fiction novels that are designed Read More
Category: Television
Science Fiction as Social Commentary
Despite its far flung settings and futuristic subjects, the best SF still has ties to the here and now The very best science fiction, whether Read More
Star Trek: Discovery – a Review
Magnificent. I loved the way this one began. I was very impressed that someone just didn’t return to the cookie cutter Star Trek that was Read More
Science Fiction Television Series, Volumes 1 and 2
You like science fiction. But do you like science fiction when it’s on TV? Science Fiction series on television have had a real hit-and-miss history. Read More
Star Trek: Discovery Opening Sequence
Now this is different. What do you think? Look for our review of the premiere episode as soon as it is available!
Big Brain Aliens
Aliens have big heads. Big heads mean big brains. Makes sense, right? Or does it? With the increase in understanding of our ancestral roots, we Read More
Phillip Wylie and the End of the World
This June I had a lot of fun writing about George Allan England’s “June 6, 2016” (www.michaelmayadventureblog.com/2016/06/june-6-2016-predictions-and.html). In that piece I compared England’s version of Read More
Handmaid’s Tale Wins Emmy for Best Drama
The Handmaid’s Tale, Hulu’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel, won the Emmy Award last night for Best Dramatic Series. Along with that award the series Read More
DARK WORLDS QUARTERLY #2: Coming Soon!
There’s still a little bit of summer left, but not much. Fall is creeping around the corner like some shambling monster ready to pounce unexpectedly. Read More
Star Trek Discovery Trailer #2 premieres at SDCC
So much cool stuff dropped at San Diego Comic Con over the weekend that it will take a while to sort through it all. One Read More