Fantasy for the Ages

Jim Scriven
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Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The STRANGEST SciFi, Fantasy, & Horror Movie Decisions Ever!

    Ever watched a movie and thought… “Wait… WHY did they do it like that?” Today on Fantasy for the Ages, we’re diving into the 25 STRANGEST decisions ever made in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror movie history — and yes… these are all real, documented choices that actually happened. From a remake that’s basically the exact same movie shot-for-shot, to films released with multiple endings depending on the theater, to actors who didn’t even know what was going to happen in their own scenes… 👉 This is Hollywood at its most experimental… 👉 its most chaotic… 👉 and sometimes, its most brilliant. We’re ranking the wildest behind-the-scenes choices, production risks, and distribution gambles — from legendary classics to modern blockbusters — and breaking down whether each one was: ✔️ Brilliant ❌ Completely Insane 🤯 Or somehow… both at the same time ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation: What’s the STRANGEST movie decision you’ve ever seen? Did any of these surprise you? Is there another that should’ve made #1? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 ⸻ 👍 Support the Channel: If you enjoy deep dives into fantasy, sci-fi, and horror: • Like the video 👍 • Subscribe for more SFF content 📺 • Hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode 🔔 Want to go deeper? Join the Patreon and help support the channel! patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges #SciFi #Fantasy #Horror #MovieFacts #FilmHistory #WeirdMovies #BlairWitch #Psycho #Piranha #FilmAnalysis #MovieNerd #FantasyForTheAges Ways to connect with us: Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening & Episode Explanation 1:30 - Numbers 25-11 14:40 - The Top 10 22:16 - Wrap-up & Conclusion ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

    23 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Dumb Fun or Just Dumb? | Not Sure 2025's Anaconda Works

    They remade Anaconda… and made it a comedy?! Oh boy. 🐍 In today’s episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim dives into the 2025 remake of Anaconda, a film that takes the cheesy creature-feature fun of the 1997 original and… does something VERY different with it. Starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, this version leans hard into comedy, meta-humor, and over-the-top ridiculousness. The question is… does it work? 👀 In this review, we cover: • What the movie actually is (because it might surprise you) • A spoiler-lite breakdown of the story • What works (yes… some things do!) • What really doesn’t • And whether this remake is worth your time… or totally skippable As someone who genuinely enjoys the original Anaconda, Jim went into this one with very mixed expectations. Curious? Concerned? Slightly afraid? Yeah… all of the above. ⸻ 👍 If you enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, and horror content with a little humor and honesty, make sure to: • LIKE the video • SUBSCRIBE to the channel • Ring the bell so you don’t miss future episodes 💬 And let us know in the comments: Did this remake work for you… or should they have left Anaconda alone? ⸻ 🔥 Want to support the channel and get more content? Check out the Patreon here:: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges ⸻ #Anaconda #MovieReview #HorrorMovies #ComedyMovies #CreatureFeature #JackBlack #PaulRudd #FantasyForTheAges Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening 1:16 - Film Details 2:30 - Why Jim Watched This 3:28 - Spoiler-Lite Summary 5:09 - Seven Reasons You May Enjoy This 7:04 - Four Reasons You Might Not 8:11 - Final Thoughts 9:18 - Conclusion & Wrap-up ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

    10 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    I Regret Ignoring Old Man's War for 20 Years — BIG Mistake!

    🚀 Jim waited 20 YEARS to read this… was it worth it?! In today’s episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim finally dives into Old Man’s War by John Scalzi—a sci-fi classic that’s been sitting on his shelf for way too long. After loving Scalzi’s newer books like Redshirts, The Kaiju Preservation Society, and Starter Villain, it was finally time to go back to where it all began. And wow… this one delivers. From its wildly fun premise — elderly recruits turned super-soldiers — to its sharp humor and fast-paced storytelling, Old Man’s War proves why it remains one of the most beloved gateway sci-fi novels out there. In this review, Jim covers: • What the book is about (spoiler-lite!) • Why it’s still so popular nearly 20 years later • Six reasons you might absolutely love it • Three reasons it might not work for you • And whether this series is worth committing to ⸻ 👍 If you enjoy sci-fi and fantasy reviews with energy, humor, and honesty, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell! 💬 Join the conversation! Have you read Old Man’s War? Is it worth the hype? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🎧 Want more discussion? Join our growing community on Discord and talk SFF with fellow fans. Find the link below! ❤️ Support the channel on Patreon! Get early access, shoutouts, and help shape future content:: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges #SciFiBooks #OldMansWar #JohnScalzi #BookReview #ScienceFiction #SpaceOpera #MilitarySciFi #BookTube #FantasyForTheAges Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode? The Kaiju Preservation Society: https://t.ly/BGopw Old Man’s War: https://t.ly/70Dbk Redshirts: https://t.ly/_ZPHk Starter Villain: https://t.ly/CGxLm Ways to connect with us: Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening 1:17 - Book Details 2:31 - Why Did Jim Read This? 4:30 - Spoiler-Lite Summary 5:46 - Six Reasons You Might Enjoy This Book 7:51 - Three Reasons You Might Not 8:52 - Jim’s Final Thoughts 9:50 - Closing & Wrap-Up ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

    10 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Zach vs Terrible Book Descriptions | Can He Guess Them?

    What happens when you take some of the greatest fantasy, sci-fi, and horror stories ever… and explain them TERRIBLY? In today’s episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim puts Zach to the test with a game of “Explain the Plot… Badly.” The rules are simple: • Jim gives the worst possible description of a book or movie • Over-simplified, misleading, and occasionally ridiculous • And Zach has to figure out what it is Sounds easy… right? Yeah… not so much. From iconic stories like The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter to sci-fi and fantasy favorites like The Matrix and Dune, things go off the rails pretty quickly. Along the way: • Some guesses are shockingly fast • Some are… painfully slow • And a few completely derail into chaos Play along and see how many you can guess before Zach does! ⸻ 👍 If you enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, and horror content like this, be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell! 💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: How many did YOU get right—and which one was the hardest? Drop your own “bad plot explanations” in the comments—we might use them in a future episode! ⸻ 🔥 Support the channel on Patreon! Join the Tolkien, Abercrombie, and Brooks tiers for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges #FantasyForTheAges #FantasyBooks #SciFi #BookTube #MovieTrivia #GuessingGame #LordOfTheRings #Dune #TheMatrix #HarryPotter Ways to connect with us: Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening & Episode Explanation 3:06 - The Regular Game Rounds 13:09 - The More Difficult Round 16:13 - The Chaos Round 20:32 - The Lightning Round 21:04 - Final Thoughts 22:18 - Wrap-up & Conclusion ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

    23 min

  5. 31 MAR

    Books So Intimidating We Can't Even Start Them?

    Some books don’t just sit on your shelf… they judge you. In today’s episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim and Zach confess the most intimidating fantasy, sci-fi, and horror books they still haven’t read — even though they really want to. We’re talking about the massive, the dense, the legendary, and the “I’ll get to it someday…” reads that every SFF fan knows all too well. From sprawling epics like The Wheel of Time to notoriously complex reads like The Malazan Book of the Fallen, and even all-time classics like Dune — these are the books that feel less like a casual read… and more like a full-on commitment. Along the way, we talk about: • Why some books feel so intimidating to start • Whether the hype actually makes it harder to dive in • Which ones we might finally read soon • And which ones might stay on the shelf just a little longer… If you’ve ever looked at a giant fantasy series or dense sci-fi classic and thought, “Yeah… not yet,” this episode is for you. ⸻ 👍 If you enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, and horror content, be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell! 💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: What’s the most intimidating SFF book YOU still haven’t read? ⸻ 🔥 Support the channel on Patreon! Join the Tolkien, Abercrombie, and Brooks tiers for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges 🔥 Join the Community 💬 Join the conversation on Discord (invite below) 📊 Participate in daily polls 🎥 Be part of future livestreams and discussions #FantasyForTheAges #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #BookTube #EpicFantasy #Malazan #ReadingGoals #TBR Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Anathem: https://t.ly/Iph54The Book of the New Sun: https://t.ly/klihiThe Darkness That Comes Before: https://t.ly/aDLrIEmpire of Silence: https://t.ly/31rjoHyperion: https://t.ly/UlIAMJonathan Strange and Mr Norell: https://t.ly/8MoJBMemories of Ice: https://t.ly/N45ptThe Stand: https://t.ly/UG_4mThe Wise Man’s Fear: https://t.ly/zKufn Ways to connect with us: Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening 1:23 - Episode Explanation 2:30 - How This Works 4:02 - Our Nine Intimidating Books 18:53 - Which Will We Read First, & Which Likely Last (if ever) 20:22 - Final Thought 21:02 - Wrap-up & Conclusion ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

    22 min

  6. 30 MAR

    Did Project Hail Mary REALLY Live Up To The HYPE?

    🚀 Project Hail Mary is finally here… and we’ve got a LOT to say. The long-awaited adaptation of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir has hit theaters, and after a strong second weekend, it’s clear this one has people talking. But the big question is… Did they actually pull it off? In today’s episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim and Zach break down the new Project Hail Mary — starting with a spoiler-lite discussion covering what works (and what doesn’t), before diving into a full spoiler conversation about THAT character, the adaptation choices, and whether the ending truly lands. Jim went into this as a huge fan of the book and someone who loved The Martian — so expectations were high. Did the movie live up to them? Let’s talk about it. ⸻ 💬 Join the conversation: • Did Project Hail Mary live up to the book? • What did you think of that relationship? • Is this one of the best sci-fi adaptations in years? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ⸻ 👍 If you enjoyed this video: • Like 👍 • Subscribe 🔔 • Share with a fellow sci-fi fan ⸻ 💙 Support the Channel on Patreon: Join the FFTA community and get exclusive content, shoutouts, and more!: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges ⸻ #ProjectHailMary #SciFiMovies #AndyWeir #MovieReview #ScienceFiction #FFTA #FantasyForTheAges #BookToMovie #RyanGosling #SpaceMovies Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening 1:32 - Film Details 3:30 - Why We Watched This 5:57 - Spoiler-Lite Summary 7:01 - Five Reasons You Might Enjoy This Movie 10:08 - Three Reasons You Might Not 13:09 - Begin Full Spoiler Discussion Here 25:28 - Final Thoughts 26:46 - Conclusion & Wrap-up ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

    27 min

  7. 29 MAR

    Wicked for Good Vs Part 1 | A Major Step Down

    They called it Wicked for Good… but was it really?After loving the first film and being a longtime fan of the stage musical, I went into this one expecting a powerful, emotional finale. Instead… well, let’s just say I didn’t exactly stay off my phone while watching.In this review, I break down what Wicked for Good gets right (there are a few things!)… and where it completely loses the magic that made the first film so special. From pacing problems to that unmistakable “this didn’t need to be this long” feeling, we’ve got a lot to talk about.Is this a satisfying conclusion to the story of Elphaba and Glinda?Or is this another case of Hollywood stretching something great past its breaking point?Let’s talk about it.⸻🎬 In This Episode:• Full review of Wicked for Good (spoiler-lite)• What worked (yes, there are some positives!)• What REALLY didn’t work• Why this felt like a major step down from Part 1• My honest reaction (yeah… it’s not glowing)⸻💬 Join the ConversationWhat did YOU think of Wicked for Good?Did it land for you emotionally? Or were you as disappointed as I was?Drop your thoughts in the comments — I read and respond!⸻👍 Don’t ForgetIf you enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, and horror reviews with honest takes:• 👍 Like the video• 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell• 📢 Share with a fellow Oz fan⸻⭐ Support the ChannelA huge thank you to all of our Patreon supporters — you make Fantasy for the Ages possible!Want to join and get early access, bonus content, and shoutouts?👉 Check out Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges⸻#WickedForGood #WickedMovie #MovieReview #FantasyForTheAges #FantasyMovies #MusicalMovies #FilmReview #MovieTube #Oz #WickedReviewWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:10 - Film Details2:09 - Why Jim Watched This2:54 - Spoiler-Lite Summary3:34 - Seven Reasons You Might Enjoy It4:31 - Five Reasons You Might Not5:14 - Jim’s Final Thoughts6:06 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

    7 min

  8. 28 MAR

    This Sequel's Apocalypse Scenario Gets WORSE!

    What happens when an already wild apocalypse story decides to crank everything up to eleven? You get Devils Desk 2… and let me just say — this thing ESCALATES. We’re talking impossible situations, relentless danger, bizarre twists… and yes… a whole mess of yetis. Because of course we are. In today’s episode of Fantasy for the Ages, I’m diving into the sequel to one of the most unique entries in the Michael Talbot universe by Mark Tufo. If you’ve read the first Devils Desk, you already know things get weird — but book two? It takes that weirdness and launches it straight into chaos. ⸻ 📚 What You’ll Get in This Video: • A spoiler-lite review of Devils Desk 2 • Why this sequel ramps up the stakes in a BIG way • What makes this one feel different from other Talbot stories • Who this book is PERFECT for (and who should probably skip it… for now) • Why the audiobook, narrated by Sean Runnette, might be the BEST way to experience Tufo ⸻ ⚠️ Quick Heads Up: This is not a starting point. You’ll absolutely want to read Devils Desk first — and honestly, the more Michael Talbot books you’ve read, the better this experience is going to be. ⸻ 💬 Let’s Talk: Have you read Devils Desk 2 yet? Did it live up to the first book, or go even crazier than you expected? Drop your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear your take! ⸻ 👍 Support the Channel: If you enjoyed this video: • Hit that Like button 👍 • Subscribe for more fantasy, sci-fi, and horror content • Ring the 🔔 so you don’t miss future reviews Want to go deeper? Join the Patreon and be part of the FFTA community!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges #FantasyForTheAges #BookReview #MarkTufo #DevilsDesk #HorrorBooks #ApocalypseFiction #Bigfoot #Yeti #Audiobooks #MichaelTalbot Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode? Devils Desk: https://t.ly/PibjR Devils Desk 2: https://t.ly/9chjc Ways to connect with us: Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening 1:20 - Book Details 1:57 - Why Did Jim Read This? 2:33 - Spoiler-Lite Summary 3:31 - 10 Reasons You Might Enjoy This Book 5:40 - Three Reasons You Might Not 6:16 - Jim’s Final Thoughts 7:09 - Closing & Wrap-Up ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

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Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.

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  • Creator
    Jim Scriven
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    933
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jim Scriven
  • Show Website
    Fantasy for the Ages