sci-fi - Evan Crean's Film Reviews

Elysium poster with Matt Damon looking over his shoulder holding a gun

Blomkamp’s ELYSIUM is a compelling yarn filled with complex characters, sickening violence, and brilliant social critique.

2013 Book Reviews Books

July 30, 2013March 12, 2017 Evan Crean

Book Review: ‘Ecko Rising’

Ware’s locations that she constructs for ECKO RISING are fascinating places to inhabit, brought to life by descriptive language that is quite colorful.

Man of Steel Movie poster with Superman flying fast at you

2013 Movie Reviews Movies

June 16, 2013September 2, 2018 Evan Crean

Movie Reviews: ‘Man of Steel’ and ‘This Is the End’

Check out my thoughts on the Superman reboot MAN OF STEEL and the apocalyptic comedy THIS IS THE END.

Oblivion Movie poster with Tom Cruise in a space suit walking across a warped suspension bridge

2013 Movie Reviews Movies

April 20, 2013August 23, 2018 Evan Crean

Sci-Fi Cinema Did It Better Before ‘Oblivion’

OBLIVION isn’t a remake of anything; although it might as well be. And like most remakes, you’ll feel like the films that it mimics did things better.

2013 Book Reviews BOFCA Books

March 4, 2013June 3, 2018 Evan Crean

Book Review: ‘Shh! It’s a Secret’ by Daniel M. Kimmel

Daniel M. Kimmel’s debut novel SHH! IT’S A SECRET is brilliant satire of the film industry and heartwarming science fiction story about unexpected friendship.