January 2023 – D.W. Richards

Is one of your favourite video games inspired by a sci-fi novel?

Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged” and “The Fountainhead” were the inspiration for the first-person shooter game Bioshock, which tackles objectivism and the effects of unbridled ambition. Deus Ex is an action role-playing game that is based on Philip K. Dick’s novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” It explores transhumanism, cutting-edge technology, and the nature of […]

Is one of your favourite video games inspired by a sci-fi novel? Read More »

Has Hollywood lost its ability to tell a good story?

Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Writing

Perhaps the greatest lesson of the comic book industry’s self-immolation, is that if those running the show prove unteachable, the business model will change to their exclusion.

Has Hollywood lost its ability to tell a good story? Read More »

5 Sci-fi Authors Who Predicted the Future

Sci-Fi

5 Sci-fi Authors Who Predicted the Future Read More »

Sci-Fi and the Occult: 4 Series that Blur the Lines:

Occult, Sci-Fi

The Chronicles of Narnia are a collection of fantasy books by C.S. Lewis that incorporate aspects of science fiction and the occult. The show chronicles the exploits of a group of kids who travel to the mythical land of Narnia and come into contact with talking animals, fantastical creatures, and other paranormal elements. J.K. Rowling’s

Sci-Fi and the Occult: 4 Series that Blur the Lines: Read More »

5 Classic Sci-Fi Books Influenced by Isaac Asimov’s Foundation

Sci-Fi

Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series has been widely influential in the science fiction genre, and many other works have been influenced by its ideas and themes. Here are a few examples of works that have been influenced by the Foundation series: Frank Herbert’s Dune is a sweeping epic that, like the Foundation trilogy, covers political, religious,

5 Classic Sci-Fi Books Influenced by Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Read More »

9 Must-Read Sci-Fi Authors

Sci-Fi, Writing

With that caveat that it is difficult to rank a definitive big nine list of science fiction writers (in English), here is my list: This is certainly not a complete list. It is just a small selection of writers who have made significant contributions to the genre. Who would make your top nine?

9 Must-Read Sci-Fi Authors Read More »

Science Fiction’s Top 5 up-and-coming Writers

Sci-Fi, Writing

It is difficult to identify specific “up and coming” science fiction writers (English language), as the field is constantly evolving and new writers are emerging all the time. That being said, here are five science fiction writers who have gained recognition in recent years: This is just a sampling of the great talent out there

Science Fiction’s Top 5 up-and-coming Writers Read More »

Sci-Fi Women in Leadership: A Round-Up of 5 Female Protagonists

Sci-Fi

Here are five female protagonists from sci-fi who are often cited as being particularly well-developed and memorable: Ellen Ripley, portrayed by Sigourney Weaver in the Alien film series, is a courageous and resourceful character who takes on the terrifying alien xenomorphs in a her bid for survival. Sarah Connor, portrayed by Linda Hamilton, is a

Sci-Fi Women in Leadership: A Round-Up of 5 Female Protagonists Read More »

Dune Essentials: 3 Important Themes in this Sci-Fi Classic

Occult, Sci-Fi

The Dune saga is a layered work of science fiction with many interwoven themes. Here are the big three: Religion and faith in the story: The characters in Dune are fervently religious, and their faith has a big impact on how they act and why they do what they do. For instance, the Bene Gesserit

Dune Essentials: 3 Important Themes in this Sci-Fi Classic Read More »

The Ultimate Guide to the Lord of the Rings Plot Controversies: Top 5 Contentious Plot Points

Fantasy

The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien is a highly influential work of fantasy literature that has inspired countless debates and discussions among fans. Here are five plot points in the series that remain unresolved: The nature of Frodo and Sam’s relationship: Some readers consider Frodo and Sam’s relationship as being solely platonic,

The Ultimate Guide to the Lord of the Rings Plot Controversies: Top 5 Contentious Plot Points Read More »