48hr film adapted for feature!
Released on 28 March 2025, Time Travel Is Dangerous is a wildly entertaining sci-fi comedy with sharp humour, clever twists, and a fantastic cast. Directed by Chris Reading, the film is based on his original short, which was created for the SCI-FI-LONDON 48-Hour Film Challenge, our film competition that is known for producing innovative and imaginative short films […]
SFL Winner gets an oscar!
We are stoked to learn that the winning film at SFL24 has won an Oscar! Well done to director Vanessa Warmerdam and her team—it is a fantastic and well-observed film. The cast gave amazing performances and a rich production design, draw you into the story so easily. Synopsis: After repeatedly failing Captcha tests, music producer […]
East German Gems on disk
Over at Eureka Video, they have been busy adding some sci-fi gems to their collection. Following the division of Germany in the aftermath of World War II, DEFA was established as the state-owned film studio of East Germany or the German Democratic Republic (GDR). The studio was active from 1946 until its dissolution in 1992, […]
Star Wars Encyclopedia Update
Book Review: Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy is a must-have for any Star Wars fan. This updated edition expands on the franchise’s vast universe, covering everything from the original films to the latest Disney+ series. One of the highlights […]
Star Trek: Section 31 – Disappointing.
When Star Trek: Section 31 was first announced, fans were eager to see how this secretive, morally grey organisation would be explored on the big screen. With Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, it had the potential to be a thrilling, espionage-driven entry into the Star Trek universe. Unfortunately, the film fails […]
SEVERANCE SEASON 2
Are you as excited as us to see Season 2 of Apple TV’s brilliant show? We loved the first season, beautifully designed, a sublime soundtrack, great performances, and an intriguing world. What the hell are they doing down there? If you haven’t seen the show, you have missed some grown-up and thrilling storytelling. It is […]
Star trek: Section 31
Here at SFL we are excited to be seeing the latest project to enter the Star Trek Universe. Section 31 is said to be the darkest iteration of the franchise, and we hope it doesn’t forget its roots and the Trek ethos — you know, like S1 of Picard or Generations! Starring the amazing Michelle Yeoh, […]
Cosmic cult classic colourised!
John Carradine is the tall salty stranger in this wonderful 50s scifi movie. The Cosmic Man (1959) tells the story of an orb that arrives on Earth and seems to have bought a passenger, The Cosmic Man, who is here to… warn us, frighten us, or threaten us? You decide. It is perfect ‘kick back’ […]
Folio Society: Dune Messiah
Always gorgeous, The Folio Society have some new titles coming and following on from their release of DUNE, which coincided with the latest movie version, they are releasing DUNE MESSIAH, Discover the true scope of Frank Herbert’s vision in Dune Messiah, the epic second act in the classic sci-fi saga, presented in a cinematic illustrated […]
The beginning of modern science fiction
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1818) is said to be one of the earliest ‘proper’ works of science fiction, but the pulp magazine established it in the USA and was one of the most influential publications for the genre. Hugo Gernsback published AMAZING STORIES in 1926 and put the genre on a fine trajectory. Take a read […]