by Drew Ellenwood | May 8, 2018 | Fantasy & Theology
Here’s a blog from my daughter Lucy on one of her and my favorite movies, Signs. A great discussion starter. Enjoy. Let me go ahead and offend 95% of evangelical Christians: I do not like Christian movies. I’ll let the evangelicals freak out for a moment…they’re...
by Drew Ellenwood | Jan 13, 2016 | Fantasy & Science Fiction
With the new Star Wars movie hitting big, people unfamiliar with fantasy and science fiction may feel out of their depth. For you normal folks, I offer a short introduction – a non-nerd primer so to speak – of accessible examples from fantasy and science fiction in...
by Drew Ellenwood | Jun 25, 2015 | Fantasy & Science Fiction
The Martian: A Review of a Science Fiction Novel Samuel recommended a science fiction novel to me: The Martian by Andy Weir. Mr. Weir is a first-novel hero in my view. He published his chapters in 2011 through his blog. Subsequently a publisher put the book into...
by Drew Ellenwood | Jul 3, 2014 | Out-Genre
No, this blog isn’t about fantasy or science fiction, though we’ll touch on these. I’m giving you three Independence Day movies to watch with your family. We’re going to have to go to some older movies, made when America was more celebrated than bashed. Once the...
by Drew Ellenwood | Jun 11, 2014 | Fantasy & Science Fiction
Summer is the time for blockbusters. I remember the summer the quintessential blockbuster opened in theaters. This movie spawned five sequels, an animated series, millions of product tie-ins, and a Christmas special. (The producers would like to forget the...
