Summer of SciFi Announcement

Sad news, folks. I'm having to put a hold on my Summer of Sci Fi and epic exploration of tons of the awesome sub-genres, niche genres and genre mashing goodness. Originally I just delayed the marathon but I've realized it's just too much at the moment. I've never, ever, stopped a marathon, challenge or anything-a-thon once I've started our of the 16 I've participated in, led or done on my own over the years. Since I first announced the Summer of SciFi I've found out that I'll be moving smack-dab in the middle of summer and I know with that in mind I can't do this marathon to justice with the time and attention it deserves. I'll still be reviewing all the 2011 summer science fiction films that I see (and that's still lots!) and hope to come back to this exploration in the future.

I'll keep the original post as a home base for reviews for summer SciFi films, and it already includes X-Men First Class and the awesome film Super 8 and I look forward to Cowboys and Aliens, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and many more of the films coming out this summer.

Thanks so much for your understanding! Looking forward to getting settled in a new place soon.

Summer of SciFi Announcement

Sad news, folks. I'm having to put a hold on my Summer of Sci Fi and epic exploration of tons of the awesome sub-genres, niche genres and genre mashing goodness. Originally I just delayed the marathon but I've realized it's just too much at the moment. I've never, ever, stopped a marathon, challenge or anything-a-thon once I've started our of the 16 I've participated in, led or done on my own over the years. Since I first announced the Summer of SciFi I've found out that I'll be moving smack-dab in the middle of summer and I know with that in mind I can't do this marathon to justice with the time and attention it deserves. I'll still be reviewing all the 2011 summer science fiction films that I see (and that's still lots!) and hope to come back to this exploration in the future.

I'll keep the original post as a home base for reviews for summer SciFi films, and it already includes X-Men First Class and the awesome film Super 8 and I look forward to Cowboys and Aliens, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and many more of the films coming out this summer.

Thanks so much for your understanding! Looking forward to getting settled in a new place soon.

Summer of Sci Fi Will Begin Next Week!

Note: I have no idea what settings my camera was on to get such a crazy washed out pic!

So. Today was to be my first post and review and exploration for the epicness of Summer of SciFi. But, here's the thing. Somehow I didn't really factor in the fact I would be away for a week while at the World Domination Summit and that during that time, I may ... perhaps... may not see a SciFi film. Ah, I should have seen that one coming! Must have been distracted by all the great coffee and general awesomeness of Portland. But don't worry, I'll still have 12 weeks of SciFi goodness to share and explore.

For those chomping at the bit to get going, I'll be starting next week with X-Men: First Class and/or Super 8 and/or The Tree of Life and their possible SciFi goodness (still have to see Super 8 to figure out which subgenre category it fits in). I've also posted a poll where you can vote for which of the subgenres you are most interested in. It's a vote for as many as you like poll, so click as many options as you like!

Thanks for your patience.

Summer of Sci Fi Will Begin Next Week!

Note: I have no idea what settings my camera was on to get such a crazy washed out pic!

So. Today was to be my first post and review and exploration for the epicness of Summer of SciFi. But, here's the thing. Somehow I didn't really factor in the fact I would be away for a week while at the World Domination Summit and that during that time, I may ... perhaps... may not see a SciFi film. Ah, I should have seen that one coming! Must have been distracted by all the great coffee and general awesomeness of Portland. But don't worry, I'll still have 12 weeks of SciFi goodness to share and explore.

For those chomping at the bit to get going, I'll be starting next week with X-Men: First Class and/or Super 8 and/or The Tree of Life and their possible SciFi goodness (still have to see Super 8 to figure out which subgenre category it fits in). I've also posted a poll where you can vote for which of the subgenres you are most interested in. It's a vote for as many as you like poll, so click as many options as you like!

Thanks for your patience.

Movie Moxie's The Summer of SciFi

Please note that the Summer of SciFi is on hiatus, see announcement here.

Yes, it's time. Time to take on a new marathon. After the epic 33 genres analyzed on the Movie Moxie Podcast I've decided to take a less lengthy, but still genre-centric marathon with: Movie Moxie's Summer of Sci Fi. That's right, it's time to open those pod bay doors and see what's out there.

Every week I'll be taking on a subgenre or microgenre of science fiction films and looking at it through reviewing and older and/or new theatrical release on the site & the Movie Moxie Podcast through June, July and August. Subgenres can including anything from disaster films to dystopic film, robots to aliens, time travel to space travel. Originally I thought it might be a stretch to get 12 weeks worth of minigenres but I actually have a list of 37 (an counting!) so far. It's going to be so much fun and there are so many great films to explore. I'm really looking forward to revisiting some classic science fiction (see header for hints) as well as enjoying many of the theatrical releases will see through the summer months.

Summer 2011 titles for consideration include: X-Men: First Class, The Tree of Life, Super 8, The Green Lantern, Captain America: The First Avenger, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Cowboys & Aliens. And although it's not likely that I'll be taking in Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon, but for the super-completist it techincally is science fiction.

When I'm back in town I'll be sharing more on the specifics, but I'll hint now that I'm a big fan of 70's SciFi, dystopic/uptopic SciFi, realistic & futuristic SciFi and of course aliens. Feel free to join me in watching along. I can't wait to get started!

Movie Moxie's Summer of SciFi - Delayed (see announcement):
Begins: Wednesday June 15, 2011 (revised)
Ends: Wednesday August 31, 2011

Reviews of 2011 Summer SciFi Films:
Super 8
The Tree of Life
X-Men: First Class

Movie Moxie's The Summer of SciFi

Please note that the Summer of SciFi is on hiatus, see announcement here.

Yes, it's time. Time to take on a new marathon. After the epic 33 genres analyzed on the Movie Moxie Podcast I've decided to take a less lengthy, but still genre-centric marathon with: Movie Moxie's Summer of Sci Fi. That's right, it's time to open those pod bay doors and see what's out there.

Every week I'll be taking on a subgenre or microgenre of science fiction films and looking at it through reviewing and older and/or new theatrical release on the site & the Movie Moxie Podcast through June, July and August. Subgenres can including anything from disaster films to dystopic film, robots to aliens, time travel to space travel. Originally I thought it might be a stretch to get 12 weeks worth of minigenres but I actually have a list of 37 (an counting!) so far. It's going to be so much fun and there are so many great films to explore. I'm really looking forward to revisiting some classic science fiction (see header for hints) as well as enjoying many of the theatrical releases will see through the summer months.

Summer 2011 titles for consideration include: X-Men: First Class, The Tree of Life, Super 8, The Green Lantern, Captain America: The First Avenger, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Cowboys & Aliens. And although it's not likely that I'll be taking in Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon, but for the super-completist it techincally is science fiction.

When I'm back in town I'll be sharing more on the specifics, but I'll hint now that I'm a big fan of 70's SciFi, dystopic/uptopic SciFi, realistic & futuristic SciFi and of course aliens. Feel free to join me in watching along. I can't wait to get started!

Movie Moxie's Summer of SciFi - Delayed (see announcement):
Begins: Wednesday June 15, 2011 (revised)
Ends: Wednesday August 31, 2011

Reviews of 2011 Summer SciFi Films:
Super 8
The Tree of Life
X-Men: First Class