{"id":1541,"date":"2005-06-02T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2005-06-02T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtiscchen.com\/journal\/2005\/06\/02\/summer-of-sci-fi\/"},"modified":"2005-06-02T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2005-06-02T17:30:00","slug":"summer-of-sci-fi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.curtiscchen.com\/journal\/2005\/06\/02\/summer-of-sci-fi\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer of Sci Fi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though the current state of genre TV is pretty abysmal, a decent number of science fiction and fantasy films are invading your local cineplex in the coming months. Some of them may even be good. I made a list for myself, and now, I’m sharing it with you. Enjoy.<\/p>\n

Note: I require “genre” films to have some essential, fantastic element, which is why you won’t see many straight horror or action flicks in this list.<\/span><\/p>\n

Howl’s Moving Castle<\/a> (6\/10\/2005)
Witches, man!
Interest: Must See<\/b><\/p>\n

The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl in 3-D<\/a> (6\/10\/2005)
Like Sin City, but, you know, for kids.
Interest: Medium<\/p>\n

Batman Begins<\/a> (6\/17\/2005)
Some dude running around in a cape.
Interest: Must See<\/b><\/p>\n

Land of the Dead<\/a> (6\/24\/2005)
Dear George A. Romero: Enough with the zombies already!
Interest: Low<\/p>\n

Bewitched<\/a> (6\/24\/2005)
No.
Interest: None<\/p>\n

War of the Worlds<\/a> (7\/1\/2005)
Some dude running away from aliens.
Interest: Must See<\/b><\/p>\n

Undead<\/a> (7\/1\/2005)
Some chick running away from zombies.
Interest: Medium<\/p>\n

Fantastic Four<\/a> (7\/8\/2005)
I only see three.
Interest: High<\/p>\n

Dark Water<\/a> (7\/8\/2005)
Jennifer Connelly in a wet T-shirt contest. You wish.
Interest: Low<\/p>\n

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<\/a> (7\/15\/2005)
Johnny Depp, you are so hot, but so freakin’ weird.
Interest: High<\/p>\n

The Island<\/a> (7\/22\/2005)
Obi-Wan is a clone!
Interest: Low<\/p>\n

The Brothers Grimm<\/a> (7\/29\/2005)
Terry Gilliam finishes a movie.
Interest: Must See<\/b><\/p>\n

Night Watch<\/a> (7\/29\/2005)
In Soviet Russia, VAMPIRES watch YOU!
Interest: High<\/p>\n

Sky High<\/a> (7\/29\/2005)
Disney rips off Aaron Williams’ PS238<\/a>.
Interest: Medium<\/p>\n

Stealth<\/a> (7\/29\/2005)
Ray Charles is a fighter pilot?
Interest: Low<\/p>\n

2046<\/a> (8\/5\/2005)
See those future trains runnin’, watch ’em disappear…
Interest: High<\/p>\n

The Skeleton Key<\/a> (8\/12\/2005)
Kate Hudson don’t practice Santeria, she ain’t got no crystal ball…
Interest: None<\/p>\n

Valiant<\/a> (8\/19\/2005)
Obi-Wan is a pigeon!
Interest: Medium<\/p>\n

The Cave<\/a> (8\/26\/2005)
My, it’s dark in here. “Black,” one could say; perhaps even “pitch.”
Interest: Low<\/p>\n

A Sound of Thunder<\/a> (9\/2\/2005)
Ray Bradbury is spinning in his grave.<\/strike> (UPDATE 6\/3:<\/span> BHB points out that Mr. Bradbury is still alive<\/a>. Oops.)
Interest: None<\/p>\n

Corpse Bride<\/a> (9\/23\/2005)
Tim Burton directs computer animated puppets.
Interest: High<\/p>\n

Serenity<\/a> (9\/30\/2005)
Big Damn Movie based on Joss Whedon’s FIREFLY.
Interest: Must See<\/b><\/p>\n

Actually, I know Serenity<\/span> will be good, having already seen a preview screening. Fans will love it, but who knows how it’ll play in Peoria. More on that later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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