It’s October 12, my birthday, if you hadn’t circled it on your calendar, and TIFF Bell Lightbox will be my birthday starbase today apparently. First up, at 6:30 this evening is the first of the fantastic sounding Trek Talks programs, this evening’s topic, An Astronaut’s Voyage to the Final Frontier. Presented by Lt. Col. Jeremy…
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Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) – Ted Post
The next stop in the Sci-Fi Chronicles book is the long-running Planet of the Apes series, I’d previously reviewed the first film for the blog, so leapt forward into the first sequel, which sees Earth Astronaut, Brent (James Franciscus) travelling through some kind of space anomaly in his search for Taylor (Charlton Heston), who…
The Martian (2011) – Andy Weir
I’ve been wanting to read this book since I heard Ridley Scott had been tapped to direct the film, and having finished it, I think he’s the perfect choice. I can’t wait to see what he does with it, and if his film will wrap me up as completely as Weir’s novel did. Despite…
The Mind Reels Chats with Gene Cernan & Mark Craig
Sue and I were very fortunate to have the opportunity to sit down and chat with Apollo astronaut Gene Cernan and director Mark Craig about their documentary The Last Man On The Moon currently screening at the Bloor Cinema. To say I was elated and excited doesn’t even begin to cover it. Check it out…
An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth – Chris Hadfield
Usually when I read a book, I am transported to some faraway land and introduced to characters and situations which ignite my imagination and leave me breathless in anticipation of what might come next. The really good ones have had me scrambling for more from the moment I read the final few lines. I…
Defiance S01E08 – I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times
Defiance, as a series, started out great for me, and it has constantly engaged me every time I’ve watched an episode, but this week’s episode felt above and beyond… I think we have my favorite episode, after the pilot. And it seemed the Votans, particularly the Indogenes were up to some pretty horrific stuff…
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