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Isaac Asimov
So, the “Grandmaster of Science Fiction”. I’ve read his stuff. His descriptions of technology are generally lacking (though the positronic brain idea is pretty cool) and his character development seems nonexistent. I recently read The Foundation, which focuses on one … Continue reading
Sequels, Prequels, and all that Rut
I admit to being a little behind, but I just watched Agents of Shield last night. I was already impressed with the interwoven plots of the Avengers movies, but this, timed with the aftermath of The Winter Soldier, was amazing. … Continue reading
Posted in Comic book heroes, George Lucas, Sci Fi/Fantasy, Stan Lee, Star Wars, The Force
Tagged Avenger, Avengers, captain america, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hobbit, Joss Whedon, Marvel, Nick Fury, Star Wars, Tolkien, Whedon, Yoda
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Influences: Frank Herbert
I think everyone who recognizes Frank Herbert will know Dune and its universe, which was synonymous with him. Six books, and a saga left unfinished that was and continues to be fleshed out by his son. But Frank wrote a … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Herbert, Sci Fi/Fantasy, Science Fiction
Tagged Arthur C. Clarke, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov
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Christopher Nolan and Joss Whedon
I think it’s kind of neat that two individuals who did not make a name for themselves in comics have been centrally responsible for the rise of comic book movies in film of late and think a little background on … Continue reading
Posted in Comic book heroes, Sci Fi/Fantasy, Science Fiction
Tagged Avengers, Batman, DC, Justice League, Marvel, Nolan, Superman, Whedon
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Most Interesting Characters in Science Fiction 4
7 Robert Neville: Imagine surviving an apocalypse because you are the only person who is immune to a plague that changes the human genome into something feral. Now imagine watching your wife, child, and even your dog dying because of … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Herbert, Sci Fi/Fantasy, Science Fiction
Tagged Dr. Who, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, Necromongers, Orson Scott Card, Tardis, Time Lord
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Most Interesting Characters in Science Fiction 3
13 Jack Harkness: The immortal Jack, polysexual, fun-loving, lover of the Dr. Sure he started off as a time agent, but how many times did he save the world? He ran Torchwood, all the while flirting with any sentient male, … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthur C. Clarke, Frank Herbert, Orson Scott Card, Riddick, Star Trek
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Most Interesting Characters in Science Fiction
Science fiction in the visual media has really come into its own in the last twenty-five years, but it has had a long history of some very interesting characters – many of whom have been wonderfully explored but a few … Continue reading
Realism
It is often overlooked now, but one of the many crazy things that George Lucas insisted on in Star Wars was that his sets have a dirty, lived-in feel to them. He didn’t think that space would be any more … Continue reading
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