top of page
MIKEL J. WISLER
A Storyteller's Quest for Meaning
Meaningful Science Fiction for a Better Future


How SF Helps Us Live Through Rapid Change
In the latest episode of my podcast, Vint and I discuss how this book came about and what she wishes more people understood about SF.


Why Does Storytelling Even Matter?
Yes, I love science fiction. It is by far my favorite genre. But even more foundational than my affinity for this wonderful genre is the...


Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy: The Ultimate Smack Down!
Which genre is the best? Find out once and for all! Just kidding. How the hell could one even sort that out? Not to mention the fact that...


Arrival, Four Years Later...
Just after the 2016 presidential election, one of the best films of the 2010s came out. "Arrival" was exactly what I needed that weekend....


Cinema: Burning Holes in Our Metaphysical Walls
A profound divide exists between you and me. It is so basic to our daily human existence that most of us never really acknowledge it. But...


Only a Movie - Blade Runner 2049
I got a chance to shoot a new episode for the Stories by the River YouTube series, Only a Movie. This one's a little different as it was...


Storytelling in the Age of Hot Buttons
We're having THE debate again. You know the one I'm talking about. Gun Control. I don't tend to get too political on this blog. But I am...


We Need Movies to Make Sense of Life
Life is exhausting and complicated and at times quite overwhelming. I think most people can relate to those feelings at some point or...


3 Dark Observations From The Circle
Sometimes movies sneak up and surprise us. But not that often these days, if I'm honest. Not, at least, when looking a most of what the...


Four Essential Reasons Sci-fi is the Most Philosophical Genre
While I believe all storytelling helps us examine life, there's one particular genre that stands out to me as the most uniquely equipped...

His sees a film of himself committing that hasn’t happened yet.
Can it be changed?
Search By Tags
bottom of page