SFDebris, and in particular, his original work, BushidoBots

[Ixthos Luke/Luke]

So SFDebris is one of my favourite reviewers - I enjoy his wide range of reviews, from films, TV series, and even some books. I don't agree with all his points, but he is very insightful, and very entertaining. https://sfdebris.com/index.php

Of the things he's made, though, my two favourites are probably his review of the Rise and Fall of the Comic Empire, though I'm not that into comics myself, and BushidoBots. BushidoBots is one of his original works of fiction, which ties into the topic of comics and of science fiction as legitimate art. The four videos together, in the form of audio narration, are the story of a comic book writer who, at a convention to honour his work, a work he himself secretly despises, he finds his efforts and the avenues of "legitimate", literary writing that he's been trying to pursue are being stymied, and he's put face to face with the value and joy his genre work has added to others' lives, and made to truly consider and question his own attitude towards his work of "shilling plastic". You can find the videos in the links below.

 

[Edit: Quick note, there is moderately strong language at a few points, just be aware.]

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8_B0cHd-aU

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XpSo2OBCc4

Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akqrmCaQ1kU

Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxGJ_dzAgvA

 

I really enjoy these videos, and I think it's a shame they don't have many views on YouTube. If you give them a look maybe check out some more of his stuff, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this, as it reminds me of something Brandon said about the snobs who look down on genre work. Anyhow, take care 

 

Edited February 9, 2022 by Ixthos