SciFi4Me: The H2O Podcast

It's our 300th episode! So, how about we discuss Zack Snyder's adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel, '300'? Mr. Hunt has never seen it (not a big Snyder fan), so this will be a reaction, analysis, discussion, and more. Join us and share with us what you think about this film. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com  Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/...

H.P. Lovecraft was one of the first. He took psychological horror and cosmic weirdness and blended it in a concoction of suspicion and noxious fear. He gave us the Ancient Ones, the dreaded Cthulu, Azathoth, the shoggoths, and the Necronomicon. Lovecraft's influence can be felt throughout science fiction and horror tales. Creators such as Stephen King, Robert Bloch, August Derleth, Mike Mignola, a...

What makes a spinoff successful? What factors go into a spinoff failing spectacularly? Tonight, we'll take a look at a few spinoffs that have hit the screen over the years, and we'll see just what it takes to get it right. SPECIES FELIS DOMINARUS - https://youtu.be/vSUcB1vjD78 Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com  Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi...

Tomorrow, April 5th, is the day a lot of us have been anticipating for a long while now. It's the day we'll get to see, for the first time, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE in remastered 4K resolution. The work that's gone into this project is just ... well, we can't wait to see it. The teases and glimpses we've seen so far have only whetted the appetites. So, what are we hoping to get with this new...

We're back! The Stone Marten Weasels can only slow us down. They can't stop us. Tonight, we're taking a look at those times when a character gets recast. For whatever reason, sometimes it just works out that one actor will start playing a part, and then sometime later it's another actor in the role. Sometimes it works out. Sometimes... not so much. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com  Tip Jar: https:/...

On March 1st, author Brandon Sanderson released a video on YouTube, announcing that over the past two years he's been working on not one, but four new novels -- three in his Cosmere universe and one in a brand new story setting. These will roll out quarterly, and he's launched all four on a Kickstarter campaign that has tongues wagging -- and not everyone is happy about it. https://www.kickstarter...

We had the opportunity to see THE BATMAN last week, and now that the embargo has been lifted, we're able to talk about it. No spoilers, but we'll discuss the new Bat-film from Matt Reeves and Warner Bros. Does it hold up? Is it one of the best Batman movies ever?  Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com  Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me News...

Last week, we got the news that visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull had passed away. He was responsible for the effects on so many of our formative films -- 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, BLADE RUNNER, and more.  Then just yesterday, we learned that Ivan Reitman had died. And again, we're reminded of so many films that influenced...

We've been there, or we know someone who has. It's time to start your experience with a long-running franchise for the very first time. Where to start? First episode? Best episode? Which writer or artist gets that first arc for you to read? First novel out of how many?  Continuity Lockout - how to avoid it and when it shouldn't be an issue. Next Dr. Phil. Feedback: h2o@scifi4me.com  Tip...

Ah, the days of yore. Those thrilling days of yesteryear. Those deep-seated memories, the ones that pop up when we smell a certain perfume or see a specific shape. Those dark secrets that lay buried in our subconscious waiting to be unleashed... wait. No, not those. It seems that Hollywood wants to continue dipping into the well for past lives to revive, and 2021 gave us a few rare moments when no...

Last week, we talked about a few resolutions we have for the new year. This week, we take a look back at 2021 and review just how good (or bad) things got for sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. Does it serve as a precursor to another year of mayhem and chaos? Or do things get better from here? Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http:/...

It's our first show of the new year, so of course we have to talk about some resolutions. And we may even keep a few of them! Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4me Odysee: https://odysee.com/@SciFi4Me http://www.facebook.com/scifi4me http://www.instagram.com/scifi4me http://www...

It's our LAST show of the year! And we have some holiday cheer! Well, at least it's a discussion about some stories to enjoy around the holidays, and we hope yours are safe and satisfying. Here's hoping 2022 is brighter, healthier, and a lot more sane! Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch...

J.R.R. Tolkien did it in THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Marc Okrand did it for STAR TREK. From Elvish to Klingon to Vulcan to Esperanto and all points in between, there are times when it's necessary to craft a language from scratch. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4me Odysee: https:/...

Have you ever noticed that when there's a villain in a story, it seems more often than not the character is British. Why is that? It hasn't always been like that, you know... Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4me Odysee: https://odysee.com/@SciFi4Me http://www.facebook.com/scif...

It's the movie we've been awaiting for a long while now, and it's finally out in theaters. Is GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE everything we'd hoped? Is it worthy of the title? Does it meet our expectations, or is it an underwhelming flop? How much did they get right, and how much did they get wrong? Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: ht...

So, on Friday the 12th, we got a few bits and bites about the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe series coming soon to Disney Plus. And we got -- well, not very much about the new series in the Star Wars universe. Let's discuss. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4me Odysee: htt...

"There's no such thing as an original idea anymore." Do you find yourself wondering where all the new ideas have gone? Do you frequently experience frustration at all of the remakes and reboots and requels and reimaginings? Well...this may be a conversation that either helps or hurts. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://ee...

Something we haven't done in a while: talk about books. So we're going to take a little time tonight and discuss some titles we've read in recent days, and give you some (possible?) recommendations for books you can read while you're holed up for the winter. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www....

Well, we've seen it. So now we're going to talk about it in a special Tuesday edition. Bring your thoughts about Part One of Dune, and let's talk about what works, what doesn't work, how it compares to Lynch's version (does it?), and what we might expect for Part Two. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 h...

So...DC Fandome came and went, and in the past week or so there's been a lot of talk about Superman (no, not that one...the other one). So we're pulling from our planned-ahead-of-time list to take a look at the Man of Steel with an eye toward the question: would Superman be best considered science fiction or fantasy? Because there's an argument to be made either way. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me...

Last week we got word that there's a new BABYLON 5 on the way, and it got us thinking: what are some of the old TV shows and movies that absolutely NEED a remake? The stories that -- for whatever reason -- didn't quite take off the first time and deserve another chance. Got any suggestions? Share them with us. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scif...

BREAKING: Today we got the news that The CW is rebooting BABYLON 5, a series that some feel is one of the best science fiction series of all time. J. Michael Straczynski is on board, and it's described as a "from the ground up" reboot. Are we ready for this? Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www....

Last week, we focused our attention on the upcoming DUNE adaptation and our expectations -- cautiously optimistic hopes, if you will -- along with a look at David Lynch's version from oh, so long ago. Will it live up to the hype? Because DUNE has been seen as one of *those* stories that's almost impossible to get right. This week, we broaden our scope to those other stories that would seem to fit...

Arthur P Jacobs, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Ridley Scott, David Lynch, the Sci Fi Channel ... and now Denis Villeneuve takes a crack at Arrakis. There's a lot of buzz about this movie, and there's a lot riding on its success. Not just the potential for part two, but also the impact that it may have on distribution models as we continue to crawl out of the pandemic chaos. Can this adaptation of Frank He...