SciFi4Me: The H2O Podcast

It's a discussion that may (or may not, depending on how much you care) set off some comments and ire. Maybe. Did The 100 and The Walking Dead play into the well-worn tropes of "The Lesbian Sacrifice" or the "Bury Your Gays" or the "fridging" like some have complained? And is the trope actually the trope everyone says it is? Or is it much broader and people are just reading into it based on their...

Zack Snyder is not the only one running afoul of the Internet this week because of something he said. We also have the Gawker-owned io9.com (or is it io9.gizmodo.com?) also diving into the shallow end of the gene pool with some ill-advised comments about pirating one of the most successful genre films of all time. And J.K. Rowling runs amok in American history, with historical events that weren't....

With the official news that we're getting a fifth Indiana Jones film, we take a look at the renowned franchise and discuss the story possibilities and the expectations we have for what could be Harrison Ford's swan song as the swashbuckling archaeologist. Will he pass the fedora to Mutt? Will he drink of the magic elixir that transforms him into Chris Pratt? And what of Rick Deckard? With the demi...

We spend so much time talking about what everyone else is doing. Studios. Networks. We talk about movies. We talk about TV shows. We talk about books. But it's been pointed out that the two of us actually work on things, too, so here we are kicking around a few details on the pies that hold our fingers. For Mr. Harvey, it's the task of art direction on the web series  Paradox City , as well a...

Pilot season. No rabbits or ducks to be seen, but plenty of new faces on new shows. This week, we talk about all the casting news that's come down the pipeline over the last couple of weeks, with surface-level analysis of some of the shows, and a look at some of the new movies that have started to announce cast members as well. Plus: is Riverdale going to be genre? And there's a new name attached...

This week, in our musings about our topic, we wander into a whole mess of topics -- the Hugo Awards, public libraries, politics and social commentary, as well as a thought or two on the upcoming remake of Battlestar Galactica . Do we need it? Do we want it? And kids these days... the discussion touches on the quality of schools, the reading lists for students, the conspiracy to dumb down America,...

It was only a matter of time, according to director James Gunn : the suits would look at the success of Deadpool and learn the wrong lessons. And it's not like it would be a new thing. Just take a look at what's been going on over at Warner Bros. with regard to the DC Comics properties. Can you make an R-rated superhero movie? Sure. Should you? Maybe. Maybe not. Like everything else, it depends on...

Episode ONE HUNDRED.  It's something we figured would eventually be happening, and now suddenly we've blinked and it's here. A major achievement for us, and we're proud to share it with you. Because you helped us make this episode, with your questions prompting our discussion. So sit back and enjoy this extended special episode.  And if you'd like to see the video version: https://www.yo...

Paramount Pictures and CBS are suing the Axanar production. Marvel issued a take-down order on X-Men: Danger Room Protocols . And there's this copyright infringement case that looks to be headed to the Supreme Court. The argument, over whether or not cheerleader uniforms can be protected under copyright, has some wondering if there will be implications for cosplayers. Is the era of fan-created art...

"Steven Moffat is leaving Doctor Who , and the show is in peril! Whatever shall we do? It's a disaster!" "Steven Moffat is leaving Doctor Who ! Break out the keg! Woo hoo!" Take your pick; there's no denying that Steven Moffat has both fans and detractors who will be reacting very strongly to his departure from the show. And what does this mean for Peter Capaldi's presence? How long will he last a...

'Tis a great time to be a geek, as many have noted. And while sometimes we're a bit overwhelmed by how much there is to talk about, we come around eventually — settling in on the fact that we've got so much genre programming to watch these days. Which is your favorite? Sound off in the comments.

This week, genre fans — and the general population — have had plenty of reason to mourn. The loss of David Bowie and Alan Rickman, both finally losing their fights with cancer, hit people right where it counts. And for some of us, the impact was more acutely felt. Those of us who are of an age get prompted to take a look around and see who else is out there — celebrities sometimes, but family and...

It's the case that has everyone talking and everyone's an expert! CBS and Paramount Pictures have filed a lawsuit against the Axanar fan film production, claiming copyright infringement. The million-dollar project has plenty of supporters, and some of them are quite vocal, but the controversy surrounding the lawsuit has bigger implications. Not only could this shut down Axanar , but it could have...

Happy 2016, everyone! It's that time once again. Out with the old, in with the new, and all that. Time to make resolutions that you might (or might not) keep throughout the first month of the year... *ahem* ... anyway... It's time for us to take a look at all of the great things going on here at SciFi4Me and do an accounting, as it were. Plans and schemes are afoot, and we discuss some of them her...

In recent years, Syfy has been making the effort to get back to its roots: being a channel dedicated to science fiction. And while it's been hit-and-miss so far, this week we saw three big projects that reinforce the face that Syfy is at least trying. Are they firing all thrusters? Not yet, but it's a solid effort. We discuss The Expanse , The Magicians , and Childhood's End . Click Here to Visit...

The mid-season finales are dropping fast and furious; we only have a few more to go before we're in the holiday special season. And no, we don't mean that Holiday Special... so we take a look at the lull. Plus, it's time to announce our new project! Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the internet... CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR NEW SITE — Horror4Me.com

This week, Warner Bros. released a new trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice , and we dissect and analyze it a bit. (For more in-depth discussion on this and other DC TV and movies, be sure to listen to Rogues Gallery.