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Frank Herbert’s massive novel was considered by some as “unfilmable, and when David Lynch’s version came out in 1984, Roger Ebert branded it “a real mess.” Not so Dennis Villeneuve 2021 version, which proved not only a big box office success, but also went on to be nominated for 10 Academy Awards. That version sets …
In a film based on Job, Kevin is shifted by Satan to another universe and strives to return to his wife Molly, but must make a hard choice.
The Na’vi family has to flee to a distant land of water & learn new ways when the humans return to Pandora’s moon to rape it for minerals.
Dune is the story of Paul Atreides on the desert planet Arrakis as he joins with Chani & her Fremans to fight against the evil empire that covets the planet’s priceless substance called spice.
I am assuming that you have read my review of HBO’s exciting new series Lovecraft Country and so know that it combines themes of racism with science fiction and fantasy horror, its three protagonists being African Americans. If you have not, then click on the title below and read that first, else much of the …
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In this roadtrip first episode a Black Korean War vet, his uncle, & f woman travel to Lovecraft Country in MS in search of his father, encountering much racism along the way.
This sci-fi film in which 2 teenagers of color try to change a tragedy by inventing time machines & traveling back a day is set amidst the Black Lives Matter protests.
I’m giving this movie 5 out of 5 stars. To read my entire review, click on the photo!
I’m giving this second film in the Hunger Games series 4 out of 5 stars. Actress Jennifer Lawrence is impressive, giving us a Katniss who is a remarkable heroine. Click the film title to read the whole review.
In this Sc-Fi film a boy is sent to a ilitary school to see if he is “the chosen one” to lead earth’s war against the alien race that had been beaten back frotaking over the Earth 50 years earlier.