Category Archives: Sci-Fi

If you enjoyed “Leave the World Behind…”

Posted on 19 December, 2023 by Eclipse Now

Cyberattack seems to be all the rage these days. If you enjoyed this – read John Birmingham. He’s one of Australia’s best speculative fiction authors. Seriously! ZERO DAY CODE describes this scenario – but with meticulous, analytical detail – and … Continue reading →

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Fat Boy Slim’s “Weapon of Choice” is all about DUNE.

Posted on 23 June, 2023 by Eclipse Now

“Walk without rhythm, you won’t attract the worm!” (Obviously the sand-walk to avoid the Worms.) “Don’t be shocked by the tone of my VOICE! It’s the new weapon, the weapon of choice, yeah” (Bene Gesserrit “Voice” really was their most … Continue reading →

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George Lucas ripped off Dune – again?

Posted on 10 April, 2023 by Eclipse Now

There are many ways all space-opera has been influenced by Dune. But this one is pretty bad. George Lucas ripped off Dune – again? There are many ways ALL space-opera has been influenced by Dune. But this one is pretty … Continue reading →

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Mistborn review – Brandon Sanderson

Posted on 27 November, 2022 by Eclipse Now

A few years back I read the Mistborn trilogy. In this the “magicians” must carry little vials of ground up metal particles they swig before using their talent. Most talented people in this world only have 1 ability – like … Continue reading →

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Review of end of SEE (Apple+)

Posted on 16 October, 2022 by Eclipse Now

Hi all, I want your opinion on a few key questions I’ll ask after my quick review. REVIEW – WARNING – SPOILERS!Now we come to the final episode – where all the main heroes of this story sacrifice something. Of … Continue reading →

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