Tag Archives: Science Fiction

RIP James Horner

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Steve

A great composer whose music accompanied numerous Sci-Fi and other kinds of movies. He was often associated with James Cameron (Aliens, Titanic and Avatar) but Star Trek fans knew him for the best movie in the franchise, Wrath of Khan. I have a couple albums … Continue reading →

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Jurassic World: Rental at Best

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Steve

The short version? If you’ve seen Jurassic Park, you’ve seen this. Amoral Scientist? Check. Well-meaning billionaire founder? Check. Villain looking to make a profit on the dinosaurs despite the dangers? Check. Child dinosaur expert? Check. Humans armed to the gills with … Continue reading →

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RIP Christopher Lee

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Steve

The consummate villain for sixty years and Ian Fleming’s cousin to boot! I had the good (or bad) fortune to see his work in the Hammer films as a kid. For some reason, WCIA-3 in Champaign, IL would have a … Continue reading →

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Tomorrowland Worth Seeing

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Steve

They had me at the mention of Brad Bird directing. If anyone can direct a movie about the future many envisioned during the somewhat more optimistic Fifties/early Sixties, Brad is definitely near the top three. In short Tomorrowland isn’t a knockoff … Continue reading →

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Free Comic Book Day 2015!

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Steve

Nerd High Holiday Number Three and the oldest of them has grown enormously this year. There was quite a line in front of Rogues Gallery. I wasn’t there as soon as they opened because I had the opportunity to have … Continue reading →

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RIP Geoffrey Lewis

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Steve

Another one of the great supporting actors who also had the misfortune of being that guy, you know, he was in insert film/TV show here. Geoffrey was often in Clint Eastwood movies as a sidekick (Every Which Way But Loose) or minor villain … Continue reading →

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Star Trek team-up comics!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Steve

If there’s one medium people can have in which two well-loved franchises can team up, it has always been comics! Despite them being on a roll at the movies, TV and video games, comics seem to be lucrative enough while not … Continue reading →

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A rare time Rolling Stone and I agree

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Steve

Well, the list does entail the Seventies which was the last decade the ol’ Hippie rag knew anything about when it came to music. Given some turkeys, they should’ve trimmed it down to 30 or 40 because I’m not a fan … Continue reading →

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Now here are some positive role models!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Steve

I bought this design for a young lady who I want to know that women heroes (or heroines) have been kicking ass, saving the world/galaxy/human race and are in charge. Of course I have this shirt too, I grew up … Continue reading →

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“d-b-d-b-d-b-d-b-d-b” shoot again Buck!

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Steve

Right on the heels of Glen A Larson’s passing, a beautiful pinball machine to promote probably what was the movie that was released in the Spring of 1979 before it became a TV series. The back glass needs some work … Continue reading →

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RIP: Glen A. Larson

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Steve

I remember loosely connecting the dots with his name from the opening/ending credits whenever I watched Battlestar Galactica and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. It was the same guy who created/developed them. Big discovery eh? I’m sure there’s a sarcastic comment my … Continue reading →

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Interstellar: Rental at Best

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Steve

The defending mantra I’ve heard from Interstellar‘s fans have been, “it’s just a movie.” It sure was, a movie with a mediocre plot and terrible science pushing it through. I’m in the same camp as Dr. Plait, I can accept a … Continue reading →

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No special glasses needed!

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Steve

New shirt number one from the recent Austin Comic Con. Normally I don’t wear anything that promotes Faux News but sometimes I have to get a little ironic.

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Future Cities Quiz

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Steve

See if you can ace it. I got a measly 9 out of 10. As always, this quiz is courtesy of The Guardian. Click here.

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Worth Seeing

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Steve

I’m wondering if every horrendous Tim Burton reboot will eventually get another attempt and result in a good franchise like Apes. Probably not since all the others had little to go on beyond their original flicks. Anyway, the same team behind the … Continue reading →

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