"If you ask 'Should we be in space?' you ask a nonsense question. We are in space." -Frank Herbert

SEVERANCE, A No Spoiler Review

By Susi Jensen | April 27, 2022 |

6 Reasons You Want to Watch Severance Two unique settings within a contained, small-story universe. (I will write more about this in the longer review) Amazing cast. Adam Scott as the stoic lead, Mark, with a supporting cast that includes Patricia Arquette, John Turturro and Christopher Walken Superb characterization and story-telling. The main character and…

THE BATMAN, God and Justice. Warning: So Many Spoilers

By Susi Jensen | March 16, 2022 |

Last night I had the privilege of watching Matt Reeve’s THE BATMAN. I enjoyed the film, though it was tough to watch, a tense experience. Graphic violence is implied more than shown, but evil and darkness are palpable in every scene. Not that the film isn’t a beautifully crafted story…it is, but the narrative, the…

THE SILENT SEA, More Brilliance From the Korean Film Industry, A No-Spoiler Review of the Netflix Miniseries

By Susi Jensen | February 8, 2022 |

First, the Short Review 6 Reasons I Recommend THE SILENT SEA Beautiful production overall, including visuals that underlie the creepy vibe Featured a number of my favorite Korean actors, a few you might recognize if Squid Game was on your watch list this past year Plenty tension and surprises/frights A number of science fiction and…

STATION ELEVEN, A No-Spoiler Review

By Susi Jensen | January 26, 2022 |

ALL SYSTEMS RED, by Martha Wells, A No-Spoiler Review of the first novella in the Murderbot Diaries Series

By Susi Jensen | December 8, 2021 |

A novella. Hey, what’s that? Well…it’s shorter than a novel. And…as with all printed matter, it’s a pleasure to read when it’s entertaining and well written. ALL SYSTEMS RED is a 127 pages story, entertaining and well-written, that one can read in about 4 hours. Rated PG-13 for adult themes. I read this novella on…

Space Sweepers, A No Spoiler Review

By Susi Jensen | November 22, 2021 |

What to expect when watching SPACE SWEEPERS…Great storytelling, compelling characters and a science fiction setting that evokes the best of a well-produced space opera. This film is free on Netflix. I rate it PG-13 for some violence, but it’s a bit like Star Wars type violence. Not a lot of blood, but definitely carnage. 5…

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DUNE Part 1, The film. A No-Spoiler Review

By Susi Jensen | November 16, 2021 |

DUNE, the 2021 film is a true hit and a must-see large screen theater event. It drew millions across the globe to the theater. I was among those who saw it and loved it. I saw it a second time within a week and the film was still breathtaking, and I’ll see it again though…

ONE SECOND AFTER, A No-Spoiler Review of the Novel, by William R. Forstchen

By Susi Jensen | October 23, 2021 |

My son handed me this paperback during the pandemic. Here, Mom. I think you’d like this book. I read at night before bed. This book gave me nightmares. And…I did like this novel, mostly. Here are 5 Reason I recommend ONE SECOND AFTER Decent story-telling and an interesting unique setting A thoughtful and action-oriented main…

SQUID GAME, A Review without Spoilers

By Susi Jensen | October 8, 2021 |

Netflix has done it again. It has found another international gem, this one created by South Korean writer/director, Hwang Dong-hyuk. I had barely heard of SQUID GAME until about a week ago, but now the buzz is everywhere. If you’re like me, you’re wondering…Why all the hype about this Korean dystopian series? So, last night,…

FOUNDATION, A No Spoiler Reveiw of the first 2 Episodes

By Susi Jensen | September 27, 2021 |

Science fiction fans were delivered a treat over the weekend. Asimov’s Foundation Series is finally consumable via screen, television streaming to be precise. Writers/Creators, David S. Goyer (Batman Begins, 2005) and Josh Friedman (Terminator: Dark Fate, 2019) have teamed up to attempt what many had believed unthinkable. Why unthinkable? The Foundation Series, which began as…