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Opinion > SFScope Site News

August 15, 2011

The most popular SFScope articles during the last week and month, as well as those which were updated...

NYRSF Readings Close Out Second 20th Season with Gilman & DeCandido

Opinion > Event Reviews

August 10, 2011

Two wonderful readings and an unexpected, unscripted stand-up routine by Laura Anne Gilman and Keith R.A. DeCandido ring down the curtain on the second 20th anniversary of the NYRSF Readings Series...

The Walls Come Tumblin' Down—Warehouse 13's "3… 2… 1"

Opinion > Television Reviews

August 9, 2011

A first-class standalone story, the kind of creative and ambitious writing I love to see on television. And the directing and editing were top-notch, too... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)

Soul Power—True Blood's "The Cold Grey Light of Dawn"

Opinion > Television Reviews

August 8, 2011

We've got a hell of a battle brewing, and I'm not sure which side I want to be on... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)

Close Encounters of the TV Kind—Falling Skies' "Mutiny" and "Eight Hours"

Opinion > Television Reviews

August 8, 2011

Smart characters behaving stupidly for the sake of the plot, and then illogical things happening solely because the later plot will require them: ugh. But we'll tune in next summer to see what happens... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)

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Persuasion—Haven's "Sparks and Recreation"

Opinion > Television Reviews

August 8, 2011

Changing a character, jumping to conclusions, and a boring B-story are not the best choices, but there are a few interesting additions... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)

Opinion > SFScope Site News

August 8, 2011

The most popular SFScope articles during the last week and month, as well as those which were updated...

Whatever I Fear the Most—Haven's "Fear & Loathing"

Opinion > Television Reviews

August 3, 2011

The writers need to focus on telling the story, rather than selling it, because they turn an incredibly moving change into something humdrum, though Nathan does emerge the hero at the end... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)

Feat of Clay—Warehouse 13's "Love Sick"

Opinion > Television Reviews

August 1, 2011

The charm of this episode is that finally Pete and Myka got to stay home and play with the toys, while Claudia and Artie go out on assignment... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)

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Recycling—Falling Skies' "What Hides Beneath"

Opinion > Television Reviews

August 1, 2011

With John Pope back in the mix, this show suddenly became interesting again, but it's still contrived and stupid storytelling... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)