It’s been a pretty brutal week for fans of science fiction television. The cancellation axe has either fallen on or is threatening to cleave some of our favorite shows from existence. As Montgomery Scott might say, “We canna take much more!” Netflix has mercifully delivered us from the scifi slaughterhouse by giving Lost In Space […]
In the original Lost In Space, most of the big decisions were made by John and Don. That was then, this is now. In Netflix’s updated version, it’s Maureen Robinson who’s the take-charge decision maker. This lady is an aerospace engineer, a natural leader, and one of the smartest people you’ve seen on TV. She’s […]
It’s true that first impressions are important. That initial encounter will set your mood and expectations for what’s to come, so it needs to be just right. With Lost In Space, composer Christopher Lennertz (@CLennertz) has hit the musical nail on the head. Just like the series it introduces, the opening theme for the new […]
Warning! This post may contain mild spoilers. While considered a spoiler-free review, everyone has a different spoiler threshold. Consider this fair warning before reading any further. On Friday, April 13 Netflix subscribers will have the chance to see one of the streamer’s best original series yet. The rebooted Lost In Space is a visual feast. […]
Science fiction on TV has matured a lot recently. As a result of this maturation, viewers get a more realistic viewing experience. Gone are the days of foil suits, pointed shoulders, and high collars. No longer will you a see spacesuits that seem like someone’s mom made them from a jumpsuit and a fishbowl. Today, […]
This Lost In Space Featurette emphasizes the show’s focus on family. “The Robinsons stick together” is a line uttered by Will Robinson and I think that sums up the show perfectly. All the best science fiction stories focus around a family unit, so this is encouraging. We can all find out on Friday, April 13 […]
With barely over a month before the series premiere, Netflix has finally dropped a new full Lost In Space trailer. Sporting very high quality visuals, the little we’ve seen of the show so far looks very promising. That promise comes mainly from this iteration’s focus on family. The original had that, but it was quickly eclipsed […]
When I was a very young child, there wasn’t much in the way of science fiction programming on TV, especially compared to today. My earliest memories of outer space adventures include Star Trek (of course), but also another, less serious show; one that, despite its many flaws, hooked me as deeply as Trek. That show […]
Well, I’ve waited for news like this for fifty damned years. I saw a bit of hope when they made a Lost In Space motion picture, but it just didn’t capture the spirit of the original. It left out the camp, and somehow in the process killed the spark that gave the original series its charm. There […]
When it comes to television programming, genre fans have had it pretty good lately, but it’s not all Klingon blood wine and tribbles. Yes, there are a good many genre shows on the air than maybe ever before, but there’s an empty pan in our smorgasbord-o-geekery that needs a-fillin’, and fast. Where have all the […]
