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Better Plots, Better Stories
Even the least interested science fiction fan over the last century could tell you that plots are becoming more complex and interesting. The updates between versions of Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, and V are only the three most obvious examples. Watch the original … Continue reading
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Tagged Battlestar Galactica, Isaac Asimov, Star Trek, Stargate
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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
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
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Tagged Arthur C. Clarke, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov
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Most Interesting Science Fiction Characters 5
1 Balthazar’s Angel: Is she in Balthazar’s head? Is she part of his programming or a symptom of psychological disorder. Is she real? Why can’t anyone else see her? This breathtaking blonde was generous, cruel, absolutely devoted to the one … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthur C. Clarke, Dr. Who, Isaac Asimov, Orson Scott Card, Paul Atreides, Riddick, Star Trek, Stargate, Tardis, Time Lord
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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
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Tagged Dr. Who, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, Necromongers, Orson Scott Card, Tardis, Time Lord
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Most Interesting Characters in Science Fiction 2
20 Tyr Anasazi: Left for dead as a child, this gray character from Andromeda always had two or more plans for every occasion. What made him so intriguing was that his objectives were always so straightforward and he made no secrets about … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthur C. Clarke, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, Orson Scott Card, Paul Atreides, Riddick, Star Trek, Time Lord
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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
Pacific Rim Matter Bridge
Pacific Rim is an interesting combination of several genres that have never been readily accepted by the American public; oversized monsters called Kaiju have been a part of Japanese entertainment for decades (Godzilla among them). Jaegers are a common name … Continue reading
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