Category: Sci-fi

In this category, I’ll be posting articles about Science Fiction, Super Heroes, etc.

Fantasy Sci-fi

Krull: Science Fiction and Epic Fantasy

Since this post had many views, I’m updating it with some extra content. On this occasion, I will talk about a great fantasy movie from the ’80s that, although not very successful at that time, became a cult film: Krull, from 1983, an exquisite combination of epic fantasy and science fiction.…Continue readingKrull: Science Fiction and Epic Fantasy

Fantasy Sci-fi

Smart Characters: Are They Cool or Overrated?

I commonly see fans of series, movies and other pop culture products, admire characters who are presented as super-intelligent. I’ve even heard discussions about who would win in a fight between an intelligent character and another with, let’s say, more direct abilities.…Continue readingSmart Characters: Are They Cool or Overrated?

Sci-fi

Silver Surfer: The Hero Who Didn’t Make it

Our Silver Friend got off started with the wrong foot in the movies: He was included as a supporting character in a movie that, for some reason, was not very successful. I´m not going to analyze the quality of the film here. I prefer to focus on the character himself who, in my opinion, still has a lot to offer. An animated series was made, with the intention of continuing it until chapter 22 of the second season. But due to budget problems, they left us expectant, with the cliffhanger from chapter 13 of the first season.…Continue readingSilver Surfer: The Hero Who Didn’t Make it