Flight WW II Sci-Fi Movie Review

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A Bumpy Flight Through Alternate History

Flight World War II movie reviewSometimes a movie doesn’t have a massive budget or jaw-dropping special effects, yet still manages to be entertaining. Flight WW II falls squarely into that category.

Obviously the taglines on the movie poster conflict. True events. Um, maybe.  I guess they mean the fact that WW II happened. I doubt they mean the airliner from the future appearing in WW II. Then the The Greatest Battle that Never Happened. Hm.

The premise is simple but fun: a commercial airliner gets sucked into a vortex and ends up in another time. From there, the passengers and crew find themselves caught up in history. I was going to avoid a spoiler by not mentioning which event, but, well, it’s in the title.

The acting is actually quite good. It never felt stiff or robotic. You know when you can see actors trying to act? Thankfully, there wasn’t much of that. The performances helped carry the story and added some genuine suspense as the situation escalated.

Things get interesting when the events don’t quite match up with what we know about history. Ah, an alternate timeline. I think something the plane does (avoiding a spoiler) seems to push events back toward the history we know… maybe. That part is a little fuzzy, and the movie never fully explains it.

This is definitely one of those films you shouldn’t think too hard about. If you start pulling on the logic threads, the whole thing unravels, and that spoils the fun.

That said, the movie sparked my curiosity about WWII aircraft, so I ended up looking up some information afterward and learning a few things. Any movie that sends me down a mini research rabbit hole gets a little extra credit.

two beer ratingBecause of that, I’m upgrading the rating from 2.5 beers to 2 beers. Two beers would definitely make it better. It’s not a great film, but it’s far from terrible. It’s entertaining enough if you go in with the right expectations. It was made by the Asylum, the same brilliant folks that made Sharknado (one of my favs).

The ending, though… they were clearly trying to be clever. Instead, it left me with a lot of questions. If you watch it, let me know how you interpret the ending.

You can currently watch Flight WW II for free on YouTube. WATCH

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Who Wrangles in the Rogue AI?

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from the worlds of M. Pax…

Patchworker Quote

Rogue element

Rogue versus world. Who will win? New planets, hidden lands, and places no one would dare dream of arise from the elements of earth, air, fire, and water. Visions of the future where we verge on extinction and only daring can forge hope. Alternative realms on Earth lead to darkness. The Rogue Element is: “Patchworker 2.0”, “Corrosive”, “The Vagaries of Eloise Stanton”, and “The Wallows.”

ROGUE ELEMENT

 

 

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The Buntline Special by Mike Resnick

Book Review, Speculative Fiction / /

 

Steampunk, Magic, and Gunfights…

book review Buntline Special

If you’ve read my previous review of The Doctor and the Dinosaurs, you’ll know I read this Weird West Tales series in the wrong order. When I wrote that review, I looked up what else Mike Resnick had written and discovered there was an entire series, and that I read the last book first. The last book in the series was crazy fun enough, I decided to order the rest of the book in the series.

The Buntline Special is a wild, fun mashup of alternate history, magic, and steampunk. Tombstone, Arizona, gets a makeover: Thomas Edison lives there and equips the town with advanced inventions, making it the first city in America lit by electricity. (As a Buffalo native, I know that’s historically false. Buffalo was first to Nikola Tesla and Niagara Falls.)

The story reimagines the Earps in Tombstone and Doc Holliday arriving in a steampunk carriage made of bronze metal invented by Ned Buntline. (The real Buntline wasn’t an inventor, he was a writer.) Bat Masterson joins the story in a surprising way.

Geronimo and other Native shamans wield magical powers to keep the whites and America on the eastern side of the Mississippi. Geronimo tries to get Edison assassinated. Only Edison poses a threat to their magic. So, the Earps job in this retelling is to protect Edison. Holliday and Masterson are summoned to help them out.

There are robots, vampires, people brought back from the dead, and a touch of romance. The plot is crazy fun, and I feel like Resnick and I share author DNA.

Most of the story is told from Doc Holliday’s POV, giving it a sharp, entertaining edge. If you love inventive, creative speculative fiction or are just in the mood for a light, fun read, this series is definitely worth checking out. There’s something for everyone: history buffs, steampunk fans, magic lovers, western enthusiasts, and fantasy fans.

 

 

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Every Hero Needs a Family. This One Shapes the Rifters.

World Building Spotlight / /

 

Daelin Long’s Family

Daelins family

Daelin’s siblings didn’t grow up in a conventional family, but they are fiercely loyal to one another.

The eldest is Darlin “Daelin” Dae Long, followed by Charming Moon Knight, and the youngest is Cobra “Cobb” Moondae Buckley. Each sibling has a different father, which explains why they don’t share the same appearance or even the same last name. Family, for them, has never been about bloodlines or surnames. It’s about the bond they forged growing up together.

Their mother, Roslyn, is a free spirit who embraces the nomadic life of a rock-and-roll drummer. She drifts from band to band every few years, chasing the next gig and the next adventure. While Roslyn loves her children in her own way, the constant moving and uncertainty left them craving stability.

As the eldest, Daelin naturally stepped into the role of caretaker, often acting more like a parent than a sister. That responsibility shaped who she became, but it also created tension. When Daelin left for college and eventually moved to New York City, Charming and Cobb struggled with feelings of abandonment.

Each sibling chose a very different path. Charming pursued a career in paleontology, fascinated by the stories hidden in Earth’s distant past. Cobb found his place in computer engineering, attending school near Atlanta and thriving in a world built on logic and technology. Daelin sought a stable life far removed from the chaos of her childhood.

Their relationships with Roslyn took different paths. Daelin has no interest in speaking with her mother, while Charming and Cobb maintain occasional contact. Despite their differing views, the siblings remain deeply devoted to one another.

Years later, fate brings all three back together in Settler, where they’ll face dangers far greater than the instability of their childhood. No matter how different their lives have become, they will always be there for each.

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Had to Steer Around a Singularity, But Back on Coarse.

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Short Stories are in progress…

M. Pax upcoming releases

🛰️ Project Zero: Short Stories

Status: In progress. My major life disruption robbed me of a lot of brainwidth. Editing needs a lot of brainwidth. Instead of continuously fighting, I decided to pivot. Recently, I constructed a new way of building and writing stories. So, I decided to use this time practicing. It’s not that my writing is changing, just how I approach it and construct a story. It’s less instinct and more conscious thought.

I finished the first story called, “An Origin Signal,” and am working on a second with the working title of “Mood Bubbles.”

🌌 Project One: Completing the Rifters Series

Status: Editing had been on hold for The Generals, Rifters Book 5 and The Warder, Rifters Book 6. Still in the second edit of The Generals, which is just as demanding as the first. I’m a free woman now, so I expect editing to resume shortly. The delay is good. I can now use my new approach to make these books better.

I’ll be releasing these new books through Kickstarter first. After the campaign ends, the books will be available at retailers, but there will be a 3–6 month delay. If you want early access, you can sign up for the Kickstarter pre-launch so you’re notified the moment it goes live. Signup to be notified the second it goes live! PRELAUNCH

  • The Generals (Rifters Book 5): First edit has started
  • The Warder (Rifters Book 6): First draft is done!
  • Kickstarter exclusive story, The Legacy, outlined.

🚀 Project Two: Ravenwind

Status: Outlining in progress!

This is an unexpected new series based on my love of The Witcher, Legends & Lattes, The Khthonia LitRPG series (so good!) by Christine Rains, T. Kingfisher, Lois MacMaster Bujold, Murderbot, and Morrowind, which I maybe did play at least 100 times.

Currently, I’m getting to know my main cast better. There are more details about this brewing series on Discord. If you want to come hang out, you can also help shape cover design and other story decisions. Come join me at Paxport!

🌙 Project Three: Hetty Locklear Series Now The Hybrids Series

Status: In the line up after the Ravenwind series is complete

I’ll be giving The Renaissance of Hetty Locklear a partial rewrite, new title, and a new cover, but it will be the same content. Currently, I unpublished the first book until I get the rest of it written and ready to go. I have the new covers! Hate that I have to wait to show them off.  Have made more notes on what to do with the new stories. The titles will be: Cloaks, Powers, and Masks. Planned a permafree story with a working title of Invisible, an extra story for fans called Lairs, and a Kickstarter exclusive comic. Have rough ideas as to what each book will be about.

 

The Backworlds and Space Squad 51 series are now complete.

Stay connected for more adventures from the M. Pax Dimension. If you haven’t joined yet, I’d love to have you along! MPAX DIMENSION

Stay tuned and peace out,
M. Pax

 

 

 

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The Holiday in July Sale Ends Soon!

Science Fiction Books / /

 

Hurry to get your savings on M. Pax books!

Enter the Portal!

MPax Event July 2026

 

A Holiday in July is almost over, and the portal to the M. Pax Dimension savings is almost over! Shop my exclusive bookshop, The Not of This Earth Bookshop, and stock up on my deals!

For the month of july, step into worlds of space opera, steampunk adventure, magical realism, and strange discoveries with exclusive store-only deals.

✨ Grab a FREE magical realism story bundle USE COUPON CODE PT08FANB4I
✨ Save 30% on complete series bundles and boxed sets USE COUPON CODE JGPZ4LIE21

✨ Get 50% off select continuation books USE COUPON CODE Y4Q0ZKIK73

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Whether you’re new to my worlds or ready to complete your collection, now’s the perfect time to explore.

The portal closes in just a few days. Step through while the Dimension is active!

 

 

 

 

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