Doc Savage’s Hair: The Coiffe of Bronze
Recently someone in a Doc Savage Facebook group asked a question, and it was a good one. The question was: How did we go from Read More
Author: Jack Mackenzie
The Domino Effect
There are many types of masks. Masks have been employed throughout human history to disguise identity or to represent the presence of a mythical creature Read More
The ‘Barely-There’ Costumes of Logan’s Run
by Jack Mackenzie In the year before Star Wars, a Science Fiction film made a scene with its costumes – or lack thereof! Science Fiction Read More
SF as Social Commentary: The Expanse
Currently in North America one of the highest profile television shows, The Expanse, does not shy away from reflecting current events. Although not as obvious Read More
SF as Social Commentary: Star Trek
Anyone who has been to college or university – even some quality high schools – knows that there are science fiction novels that are designed Read More
Science Fiction as Social Commentary
Despite its far flung settings and futuristic subjects, the best SF still has ties to the here and now The very best science fiction, whether Read More
Valerian: Spatio Temporal Agent
When French artist Jean-Claude Mézières saw the Star Wars films for the first time he admitted that he was “dazzled, jealous… and furious!” Why? Because Read More
Wonder Woman’s Surprising Origins
Wonder Woman has made a huge big screen debut. Patty Jenkin`s epic film has been doing fantastic box office and it has brought a new Read More