Tag Archives: fantasy/scifi

Equinox – the only equality happening today

Posted on 09/22/2016 by I.M. Pangs

The September equinox happened this morning.  Axis and orbit conspired to set things just right.  If only for a little while. You probably already knew this if you happen to have an ancient stone observatory in your backyard.  Like folks … Continue reading →

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Flying Leap, take one and pass it on

Posted on 02/29/2016 by I.M. Pangs

Today is a day like any and every other day.  More or less.  It’s also a rare day, if that’s possible. Of course it’s possible.  Anything is possible when you’re making shit up. The calendar is made up.  It’s useful, … Continue reading →

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Sometimes they die, but always They Live

Posted on 08/02/2015 by I.M. Pangs

Another famous person died recently.  This still happens.  It’s almost as if they’re just like regular citizens. In particular, Rowdy Roddy Piper went on to bouncier wrestling rings or flouncier kilts or wherever dead entertainment wrestling villains go when they leave … Continue reading →

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Seven years for Seveneves

Posted on 05/22/2015 by I.M. Pangs

I have enjoyed some Neal Stephenson novels in my time.  Cryptonomicon and Quicksilver, if we’re going to name names. His new novel Seveneves is ready for ingestion. However, the book’s informational blurb came with the line “a grand story of annihilation … Continue reading →

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Not the disaster I was expecting

Posted on 10/02/2013 by I.M. Pangs

As I wound down late last night, I found myself watching It’s a Disaster. This is not a film I was aware of.  An end of world scenario seemed pretty good to end the night while I waited for some … Continue reading →

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Tech Tech Boom, The story of Oblivion

Posted on 09/27/2013 by I.M. Pangs

“Tech.  Tech.  Boom.” That would be the very short, and possibly preferable, version of Oblivion. I was blissfully ignorant of Oblivion starring Tom Cruise.  I can only assume that I repressed any memory of its existence as I might any … Continue reading →

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The 5,000 Annoyances of an Allegedly Glorious Film

Posted on 02/24/2013 by I.M. Pangs

I’ve heard the many praises of The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. Despite this fact, I had never gotten around to watching it.  I have been too busy watching absolute trash like Alex Cross. As happenstance happens, I stumbled upon those … Continue reading →

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Gill-Man Takes Revenge!

Posted on 01/12/2013 by I.M. Pangs

Revenge of the Creature is a classic old monster movie.  The Creature has always been a favorite of mine.  He had depth of character for a monster. The scene where he climbs out of the water and walks into The … Continue reading →

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The Underwater Realm – A Quick Peek

Posted on 11/29/2012 by I.M. Pangs

Indy film makers are working on a movie underwater.  You’ve got to admire their pluck.  I don’t know how successful this will be, but it’s always good to see people putting themselves out there.  

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The Watch, man

Posted on 11/27/2012 by I.M. Pangs

I watched The Watch.  There isn’t much to say about this movie.  Either you think the schtick that Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill produce regularly is funny or not. You get dick jokes, physical comedy, aliens and alien dick jokes.  And Costco.   Do … Continue reading →

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