Tag Archives: sci fi

Solaris (2002)

Posted on May 10, 2021 by smkelly8

Solaris (2002): A weak adaptation/remake From the first scenes, Steven Soderbergh’s Solaris was a weak film compared with Andrei Tarkovsky’s. The 2002 film begins with the hero Chris (George Clooney) preparing for his space mission. Chris’ environment on earth mimics … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Black and White Challenge

Posted on May 6, 2021 by smkelly8

Cute Factor Each week Cee challenges bloggers to share black and white photos based on a theme. This week we’re challenged to share photos with a cute factor. So many of great possibilities. What will you share? To see more … Continue reading →

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Solaris (1972)

Posted on March 22, 2021 by smkelly8

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, Solaris presented a completely different kind of science fiction. It doesn’t center on the battle of good vs. evil as usual sci-fi fare does. Instead it’s a psychological drama like no other I’ve seen. It is … Continue reading →

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Omega Man (1971)

Posted on March 6, 2021 by smkelly8

Starring Charlton Heston, Omega Man takes place in a post-apocalypse Los Angeles. It’s 1977 and a bizarre pandemic has left the city deserted except for Dr. Robert Neville (Heston) who right before the mysterious virus took hold, he vaccinated himself … Continue reading →