Category Archives: Science Fiction

Starfleet Academy’s First Three Episodes: Would Gene Roddenberry Be Disappointed?

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Erin Underwood

The first season of Starfleet Academy is off and running to mixed reviews. That said, any series or movie needs to be good enough to withstand internet chatter and all types of criticism. Continue reading →

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Mercy, Movie Review | Is Chris Pratt’s New AI Thriller Worth Watching?

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Erin Underwood

The new film Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, is a near future sci-fi story about a Los Angeles AI system that acts as judge, jury, and executioner for those found guilty. Continue reading →

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Mickey 17 Review: A Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Adventure

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Erin Underwood

Mickey 17 is the latest film from director Bong Joon-ho, known for Parasite, and it stars Robert Pattinson in a futuristic, thought-provoking story about cloning, identity, and human survival. Continue reading →

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Hypnotic Movie Review – This Film Will Bend Your Mind

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Erin Underwood

Hypnotic, directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Ben Affleck, is a film made for science fiction fans. I’ve got some things to say about this film, and I want you to stick around to the end because that is where … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Erin Underwood

Skyward by Brandon Sanderson is a supremely exciting and wonderful book! It’s an example of what young adult science fiction can do at its best. The audiobook was produced by Audible Studios, featuring narration by Suzy Jackson and runs 15 … Continue reading →

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Review & Contest: AFTER, edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Erin Underwood

Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling strike out into the young adult field of science fiction with their new anthology that tackles the question: “What happens AFTER the event that breaks down society?” The anthology’s contributing authors explore how humanity has … Continue reading →

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Review: Robot Series by Isaac Asimov

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Erin Underwood

The following is a guest post by Sci-Fi Bloggers. Sci-Fi Bloggers is an online magazine covering all things science fiction and fantasy: movies, TV, books, video games, comics and more. I’m not exaggerating when I say that Isaac Asimov was … Continue reading →

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Why SF?: An Interview with Alexander Falk, President & CEO of Altova

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Erin Underwood

Welcome to the newest install of Why SF? With each new interview, Underwords explores how “science fiction has affected the lives of a variety of creative and influential people.” In this interview, I talk with Alexander Falk, founder, President and CEO … Continue reading →

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Ray Bradbury, In Memory Of … (1920-2012) — SF Writers Pay Tribute to an Icon

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Erin Underwood

On June 6, 2012, I lost a hero. At the age of 91, Ray Bradbury passed away, leaving this world for the next. Bradbury was one of the most significant writers of our time and his influence helped to reshape … Continue reading →

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Why SF?: An Interview with Melinda Snodgrass, SF Novelist and Screenwriter

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Erin Underwood

Underwords’ first Why SF? interview is with the extremely talented science fiction novelist and screenwriter Melinda Snodgrass. I first met Melinda several years ago at Boskone, Boston’s local science fiction convention, where she was giving a presentation on writing for … Continue reading →

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