Infographic: There have been no women of color protagonists in top grossing sci-fi and fantasy films

My Top 5 FAIL Moments in Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror in 2011

This year was good for geeks and BAAAD for geeks. We had some ugly setbacks and foolishness in our world. I'm share my top 5 horrible moments.

  
The Wonder Woman Pilot - For some reason, NBC thought they could take an iconic comic book character and hand her over to a writer with no idea on who WW is. The result? A horrible, HORRIBLE pilot for a possible series. For those who read me, know I was on this like sluts on cocks. And when I saw the pilot, I had to be talked back from the ledge. NBC and DC Comics should've been beaten for that pilot. Beaten with a salted barbwire whip.

The Buffy Reboot - Earlier this year somebody said in some studio, "Let's reboot Buffy, for no ass reason!" The minute that idea was spoke into existence, the geeks revolted. It was considered an abomination, blasphemy in the geek world. Every BTVS cast members was against it and no producer, director or writer wanted to touch it. However, one (semi-unknown) writer did and failed. Now the project is in limbo with S'ym and Magik. I speak for everybody by saying, "Thank GOD!"

Green Lantern - This movie was a fail for 3 reasons: 1. no plot 2. bad CGI and 3. Ryan Reynolds. I know, I know he's cute, but it wasn't enough. The movie went nowhere and failed to capture what most geeks love about the Green Lantern.

Scream 4 - This was an attempt to reboot the series, but all we got was a flawed script and a story that was blah. The movie takes place 10 years later in Woodsboro. Sidney returns and so does the killer or killers. Murders happen and once the truth was revealed, it just went downhill from there. It was good to see Neve Campbell as Sidney, but there was no reason for a fourth movie.

Sucker Punch - Great Hera, this movie was snap mess! It was a 12 year-old boy's wet dream and nightmare rolled into one big ole can of crap. The plot was... What can I say, there was no plot! It was about a girl who could dance, well, it was about female empowerment; no, it was about ninjas and monsters... See? It was a bouillabaisse ideas that just didn't come together. It was a complete and utter FAIL. And waste of time during my Hawaii vacation.

My Top 5 Hot Actors in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films of 2011

This year gave us to hotness on Sci-Fi movie front. Some of our heroes we killing it in 2011and their bodies were killing us softly.

So here are my top 5 hot actors who were really saving the day.

Captain America's Chris Evans

Immortals' Henry Cavill

Conan's Jason Momoa

X-men: First Class' Michael Fassbender

Thor's Chris Hemsworth

New Web Series - 'Osiris'

A new creative web series is here and it's kind a cool. It's called 'Osiris':

“Osiris” is a new 10-episode indie scifi/thriller web series featuring gritty crime fiction, espionage and the supernatural. Much of its inspiration comes from classic network shows such as Lost, True Blood and 24.


The series follows the title character Osiris, a man with an eternally extended warranty on life. He can never die. If he’s shot, he comes back. If he’s stabbed, comes back. Even if he’s blown up, he comes back…in exactly 37 minutes, every time, in excruciating pain. This has been happening for over 300 years.


He’s become a cocky, tough-as-nails, suave womanizer that treats people like dirt because everyone he’s known eventually dies. All except for one person, his great great granddaughter, Paula. She’s one of the few people that know of his unique gift of immortality. She’s also one of the only people that can keep him in check.

Please go here and check out the website

New Trailer: Attack The Block

It's All Part of My Black Fantasy: My Favorite Black Characters in Sci-Fi/Horror/Fantasy

Since this is Black History Month, I wanted take this time to celebrate my favorite African-American roles in Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror films.

Seth from the Beastmaster John (James Evans) Amos played this role. He was a hot daddy.


Thulsa doom from Conan the Barbarian - James Earl Jones rocked this role


Kendra the Vampire Slayer from Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Gone too Soon


Shepherd Derrial Book - Firefly


Selena from 28 Days Later - Diva


Spider from Return of the Living Dead - he was my hero

My Top 5 Odd Teen Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movies

There are some odd Teen-aged Sci-Fi/Fantasy flicks out there; and I probably seen every one of them. But today, I will post my top 5 freaky ones.

Solarbabies - this was weird and kinda sexy (Jason Patric & Peter DeLuise)to watch


Deadly Friend - cute nerd makes a cyborg from a dead girl


Prayer for the Rollerboys - Corey was hot in this flick and the concept was orginial


The Wraith - I fell in love with Charlie Sheen because of this movie


Zapped - Scott Baio with mental powers

2011's Big Questions in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Geek World

There's a lot happening this year when it comes to the Sci-Fi, Comics and Fantasy world. Some things will be epic, some things will be a soggy mess.

But I have some questions about these big happenings in 2011?

Will we see A Cabin in the Woods in 2011?
Joss Whedon created a horror movie that was the talk of the town a couple of years ago. Well, last year the movie hit a snag. MGM, the studio behind the movie, was in big money trouble. Many fans got worry if the movie will see the light of day. However, there hope... MGM is out of a financial bind; so maybe, hopefully we will this movie.

Will X-Men: First Class fly or flop?
This movie will either give Fox credit or solidify reasons why they should NEVER do any comic projects again. So far, the movie sounds like bad mix of 90s X-Men stories. The X-Men timeline does not exist in this film and feels like a free-for-all. But who knows, it could save the X-Men film machine... But I highly doubt that.

Will the Buffy fans KILL the blasphemous Buffy remake?
I hope so. This movie doesn't seem to have much fan support and if we are powerful enough, this flick will die before it's even cast. It is a bad idea, they know it, we know it. However, we will how much info they will put out and how bad we (fans) will trash it.

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Who is going to die in Fantastic Four?
Johnny is my pick.

What will be the breakout TV hit in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy world?
I think Misfits will get worldwide props. This show changes the game when it comes to the 'heroes', The characters are so right on and stories are really strong. You really care about them and feel their pain, happiness and silliness. I hope we (USA) do not try to remake this show. It's just fine as is. Now, it's not available in the US, but check it out on YouTube.

Who will rule the comic world, DC or Marvel?
I don't know.

Which Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie will dominate this year?
Transformers 3, Harry Potter, Thor, Captain America or Green Lantern? Who will be the biggest hit in 2011? I hope it's not Transformers 3.

Will Jean Grey come back?

And Torchwood the US Season deliver?
With Starz strongly backing this project and a cast of gifted actors, will this show truly shine? My fingers are crossed.

My Top Sci-Fi/Fantasy Songs from the 80s

I feel that the 80s were the best times for sci-fi and fantasy movies. Sure some of them were campy, but they were kind of pure at heart. It's nothing like they are now, all money driven and soulless.

But right now, I want to focus on the songs that helped sell these odd and crazy movies to my over-creative young mind. So let me show you my favorite songs from this fantastic genre.


BTW io9 beat me to this already! Oh well, still here's my list

Never Ending Story - Never Ending Story


Good Enough - Goonies


Underground- Labyrinth


The Touch- Transformers The Movie


Flash- Flash Gordon


We Don't Need Another Hero- Mad Max Beyond the Thunderdome


Who's Johnny- Short Circuit

My Top 5 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Royal Ladies

Time to share my top 5 list. This time it's geeky world of Sci-Fi/Fantasy Royalty, staring with the ladies.

The Childlike Empress - This was such a great scene


Princess Diana - You knew she would be here


Queen Akasha (Queen of the Damned) - She was the best part of the movie


Princess Adora - SHE-RA


The Borg Queen

My Top 8 Worst Fathers in the Sci-Fi/Horror World

i09 inspired me to talk about fathers from the Sci-Fi/Horror world. However, I will focus on the worst ones.

So I will present my top 8 bad dads in Sci-Fi/Horror.

Lucius Malfoy: Harry Potter - He is a Death Eater and raised his son to follow suit.


Trigon: New Teen Titans - Raven's Demon daddy.
Always trying to destroy the world.

Ming the Merciless: Flash Gordon - watched his own daughter being tortured and enjoyed it.



Freddy Kruger - child killer and evil dream being actually had a daughter.





Slade Wilson/Deathstroke: Teen Titans (best known for storyline-The Judas Contract) - this assassin put his own kids in danger, resorting to one of his sons' death. His daughter Rose, also became a killer. Oh, Slade slept will a 16 year-old psychopath named, Terra. She killed herself out of rage.


Joe MacTaggert: Uncanny X-Men 127-128 - Joe was abusive and rotten husband and father. He beat Moira MacTaggert in the early years of their marriage. She later left him, wounded and pregnant. Several years later, Moira confronted Joe. She told him he had a son and demanded a divorce, but he would not let her go. Moira was a powerful scientist and her name was useful for his political career. However he was possessed by his son, Proteus and became one of the X-Men's deadliest enemies.

Henry Morrison: Stepfather - Henry goes crazy, kills his family, changed his identity and hopes to kill again.


Nathan Grantham: Creepshow - From the famous story Father's Day. Nathan comes back to get revenge on his greedy family.

They are Coming... the Visitors

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Interesting Quote: Leonard Nimony

Well, I'm concerned about the positioning of story in terms of importance. When I see a lot of explosions, a lot of chases, I'm not terribly impressed. I think there are three terribly important elements that must be given position — priority position — in science fiction as well as in any other kind of drama: the first is story, the second is story, and the third is story. Story, story, story, story, story. If the story is compelling and interesting, I think all the rest will find its place. We have great technology in our industry and that technology can be overused at the expense of story, and that's a problem for me. But when the story is in place, I think the special effects can find their proper place. I think Fringe uses the technology brilliantly, but in the service of excellent storytelling.

his views on the state of Science Fiction TV


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See District 9!

Finally, we got another SAM, A Smart Action Movie.

District 9 was a great Sci-Fi movie that really made sense. It wasn't stupid or filled with cheesy one liners, it was a smartly written and produced film.

I will be very, very vague about the plot. The story follows Wikus Van De Merwe, a mid-level manager in the alien affairs office, as he learns the truth about the aliens and the failures of our own humanity. Yes, I know, very vague.

Please see this movie! It is so good, one of the best this summer.

Comic Con is Coming!!

I'm there on Friday!!

Torchwood Season 3 is Coming

Sci-Fi Writer, Orson Scott Card joins NOM

It's sad when one of our Sci-Fi folks is living in a parallel world, like hate-a-gay-world.

Okay bad joke, but I'm just talking about Orson Scott Card's latest stab in the LGBT geeks' hearts.

Orson is a well known science fiction author. His works includes Ender's Game, Speaker for the Dead and Ultimate Iron Man. And then there is his other passions...a Mormon Times columnist and a huge hater of us. In fact he said that if Prop 8 passed, the goverment should be overthrown.

He said:

How long before married people answer the dictators thus: Regardless of law, marriage has only one definition, and any government that attempts to change it is my mortal enemy. I will act to destroy that government and bring it down, so it can be replaced with a government that will respect and support marriage, and help me raise my children in a society where they will expect to marry in their turn.

Interesting...Crazy...

So fast forward a bit to now, where we have been entertained by Maggie Gallagher's comedy troupe, the National Organization for Marriage. Just when I thought they were through, Orson joins them. Why, I don't know.

However, he talks about why we want marriage...

The dark secret of homosexual society — the one that dares not speak its name — is how many homosexuals first entered into that world through a disturbing seduction or rape or molestation or abuse, and how many of them yearn to get out of the homosexual community and live normally.

It’s that desire for normality, that discontent with perpetual adolescent sexuality, that is at least partly behind this hunger for homosexual “marriage.”

Sorry, Orson. I wasn't molested, abuse or raped, and the same for other LGBT folks. So that theory is busted. But I am curious to see how he might mix his Sci-Fi stuff into NOM's silly agenda.

Diana will Attack the Earth again

Well, if you were tired of Horror remakes, Sci-Fi is next in line for the rehash bomb.

I give you, the return of ...V

ABC has officially greenlit a pilot for its reworking of "V," the 1980s miniseries about alien lizards coming down to Earth (Daily Variety, Oct. 10).

New adaptation of the franchise was written by "The 4400" co-creator/exec producer Scott Peters. Peters is aboard to exec produce along with HDFilms principal Jason Hall. Warner Bros. TV, which was behind the original longform, is producing.

The new "V" centers on Erica Evans, a Homeland Security agent with an aimless son. When the aliens arrive, her son gloms on to them -- causing tension within the family.

Like the original, show centers on visitors who say they've come to help the Earth -- but their motives are nefarious.

Original "V" writer-producer Kenneth Johnson is not involved in the new edition. The 1983 longform spawned a sequel and then a weekly series that lasted one season.

It could be good, so I'll keep an open mind

70 Sci-fi lives again

i09.com posted this great image of the 70 sci-fi stars. So fun...do y'all recognize anyone from this?
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Jesse's Next Move

Instead of being a Governor again, Jesse Ventura is getting ready to rule Mongo.