Fantasy for the Ages

Art is subjective. Film is art. More or less. So long as we acknowledge some art is bad. But what you think is bad, I might think is great. And that's where we get today's episode, Jim's Top 10 controversial opinions about films of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Will anyone agree with him on all of these? We'll be shocked! #Top10 #SciFi #fantasy #horror #SFF #movies We hope...

Another great read from the world of Malazan, but is it as worthy as those before it? Well... Jim brings his spoiler-lite reaction to this Ian C. Esslemont novel. #Malazan #SFF #malazanbookofthefallen #fantasy #Booktube #Booktuber #ReturnOfTheCrimsonGuard We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyF...

Jim reflected on his favorite monsters and other creatures of film over the years, and put together another Top 10 list for you all. Though, it ending up being a little more than he expected. Check out DOUBLE the goodness, and see how many of your favorite creature features made the list! 0:00 - Opening 1:09 - Explanation of Episode 3:03 - 20th 3:56 - 19th 5:06 - 18th 5:39 - 17th 6:13 - 16th 7:20...

Skin Game, book 15 of Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files, is a whole load of fun. But it also introduces some new, quite dark elements to the series. Lots to dig into here, which Zach and Jim do as Zach recently completed the book. Spoiler-lite, so we end up talking rather cryptically at times, but if you know, you know! #DresdenFiles #urbanfantasy #Booktube #Booktuber #SFF #Fantasy #Fantasybooks...

Time to heat things up by moving into a spoiler-lite reaction of Cold Days, the 14th book in Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files. Zach just recently read it, and here he discusses his thoughts with dear old Dad. Safe to watch, whether or not you've read this yet. #DresdenFiles #urbanfantasy #Booktube #Booktuber #SFF #Fantasy #Fantasybooks We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Disco...

As requested by one of our subscribers, let's jump into alien invasion movies today, another Top 10 list. Although, I couldn't limit the discussion to just 10; 16 movies get some love! Are your favorites included? WAFO 0:00 - Opening / Explanation of Episode 1:35 - SIX Honorable Mentions 6:37 - Number 10 7:55 - Number 9 9:10 - Number 8 10:42 - Number 7 11:26 - Number 6 12:32 - Number 5 13:...

Time to turn up the darkness! That's how it feels as we moved into Dark Age, Pierce Brown's fifth installment in the Red Rising Saga. Jim & Zach gather here for a full spoil discussion of events, characters, and themes. Only for those who have already enjoyed this novel. #RedRising #SFF #SciFi #fantasy #booktube #booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: http...

Moving on through The Dresden Files, Zach got together with his dad to discuss Ghost Story, Book 13, a very different style of book, and a big shift in the series. His thoughts? Here for you in a spoiler-lite reaction format. #DresdenFiles #urbanfantasy #Booktube #Booktuber #SFF #Fantasy #Fantasybooks We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support...

Saw a terrific disaster movie recently, reminded me of how much I love these flicks. Decided to rank the top 10 such movies I've enjoyed over the years. Have you seen all of these??? #Top10 #SciFi #disastermovie #SFF #movies We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our mer...

Moving on further into Pierce Brown's Red Rising Saga, Jim & Zach recently got together to discuss the plot, characters, and themes of Iron Gold. This is a full spoil episode, as they dive deep. Some find this a weaker book of the series, others love it. Where do Jim & Zach fall on that spectrum? #RedRising #SFF #SciFi #fantasy #booktube #booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe...

Zach recently completely what many feel is their favorite book of The Dresden Files. Does he agree? Here he joins his dad to discuss his reaction and thoughts to Changes. Safe for those who haven't read this, but we do include spoilers of previous books in the series. #DresdenFiles #urbanfantasy #Booktube #Booktuber #SFF #Fantasy #Fantasybooks We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on...

There are so many great books coming out... soon? Some dates we know, some remain mystery, but for Jim's reading experience and preference, here are his Top 10 fantasy and sci-fi books he is most looking forward to seeing (and reading). #Top10 #SciFi #Booktube #Booktuber #SFF #Fantasy #Fantasybooks We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support...

I've been wrangling with just what to say in a spoiler-lite format for this reaction video. Is it perfect? Doubtful. But I believe I've covered the key elements introduced. And you definitely get my thoughts. But sheesh, these Malazan books are becoming quite intimidating! Still, though - wonderful fantasy fiction. #Malazan #SFF #malazanbookofthefallen #fantasy #Booktube #Booktuber #Reaper...

There's a lot of energy put into hitting 1,000 subscribers here on YouTube. Maybe TOO much energy? Here today Jim pokes a little fun at all the effort that seems to go into reaching that magic YouTube milestone. #1000subscriber #1000subscribers #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreo...

Zach continues through the Dresden Files (Jim Butcher), bringing us today his spoiler-lite thoughts on book 11, Turn Coat. Some great, small, highs. What? He explains... #DresdenFiles #SFF #UrbanFantasy #fantasy #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our...

Zach and Jim get together here to discuss the epic conclusion of the Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown. This book delivers! Enjoy this full spoil discussion - only for those who've already read this book. Nothing beyond book 3 is spoiled. We'll cover the rest of the books in the saga soon! #RedRising #SFF #SciFi #fantasy #booktube #booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us...

We may favor fantasy here on our channel, and in our reading preferences, but science fiction definitely gets some love as well. In this episode, Jim takes time to consider and rank his Top 10 Science Fiction reads of all time... so far. Plenty still sitting on the TBR that can't be included, but check out these bad boys! #SFF #SciFi #top10 #tbr #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and...

We'd like to welcome the Romantasy sub-genre to Fantasy for the Ages, as Zach chooses to broaden his horizons and diversify his reading portfolio. Diving into a book Jim won't touch with a 10-foot pole, what did Zach think? Was it worthy? Here are his spoiler-lite thoughts. #Outlander #SFF #HistoricalFiction #fantasy #scifi #TimeTravel #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subsc...

Many SFF series start good, but become great, and it may take a couple books or so before we fall completely in love with the story. But others? They hit you hard, knock you down, and command your complete attention from book 1, chapter 1 - heck, page 1. This list is about those types of SFF series, with Zach and Jim bringing a Top 20 list for your consideration. #Top20 #SFF #fantasy #scifi #Bookt...

Three chapters for you today! The first chapter has the meat of the material, while the last chapter is the most action packed. But they all have great things to reveal, as we follow the women of our story today. Check it out! #WoT #WheelOfTime #LordOfChaos #fantasy We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...

After allowing time for the thoughts to fully process, Jim is ready to share his full breakdown on the most critical aspects of this first Ian C. Esslemont entry into the Malazan universe. Included in here, THREE full series PREDICTIONS! Will Jim guess correctly, using the clues of the first six core books added to this novel of the Malazan Empire? WAFO. Obviously, this is a FULL SPOILER episode!...

Jim has to step his game up in March to keep his 2024 reading goal in his sights. But in the end, it doesn't matter how many books he reads. What really matters are WHICH books he reads, and whether or not they are any good. Let's see which books are in the crosshairs for March. #TBR #Fantasy #SFF #SciFi #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https:...

With another month in the books, Jim's coming at you today to share what he read for February 2024. 16 books were planned. You know what they say about the best laid plans... #TBR #Fantasy #SFF #SciFi #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch:...

Jim really enjoyed his first experience with the works of Mark Lawrence, The Broken Empire Trilogy. Did that carry over to the next trilogy set in the same world, The Red Queen's War? That's what Jim is here to share, in the spoiler-lite Book Blast format. #RedQueensWar #Fantasy #SFF #Booktube #Booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6q...

Jim continues to move through this fantastic series by Pierce Brown, which son Zach read last year. Finally, they can talk without hints or holding back. So come along and enjoy this full spoil discussion - only for those who've already read this book. Nothing beyond book 2 is spoiled. #RedRising #SFF #SciFi #fantasy #booktube #booktuber We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discor...