Writing

Corstae – Available Now!

Let me just say that I am actually really proud of this book (which you can buy here!). I want to document how it came to be. It started all the way back right after I had finished my undergraduate degree. I was languishing and a bit directionless, but I used my time to write… Continue reading Corstae – Available Now!

1960s · 2/4 · Ishiro Honda · Review · Science Fiction

Gorath

I never knew that Ishiro Honda made a prequel to Moonfall. Okay, this is slightly less stupid, but it's still pretty stupid. Also, I much prefer miniature effects to CGI, so this has some charm to it in overdelivering special effects. This isn't near the top of Honda's science-fiction oeuvre, but it does provide a… Continue reading Gorath

1950s · 2.5/4 · Ishiro Honda · Review · Science Fiction

Battle in Outer Space

Ishiro Honda returns to the cinemas with another big, special effect spectacle ala The Mysterians. I'd say that this is a step down from the previous film, not having the same kind of narrative verve (the modest amount that The Mysterians demonstrated) and is more of a straightforward sci-fi adventure. That could work if, again,… Continue reading Battle in Outer Space