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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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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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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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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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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
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Walt Disney was rascist, and yet he created one of the most beloved children’s franchises in the world. J.F.K. was a notorious adulterer who led our nation through the Cuban Missile Crisis. Babe Ruth was a drunk and a womanizer … Continue reading
Ender’s Game
On Saturday I watched a movie with a novel plot; aliens were driven off by the “genius” of one man fifty years ago, and the planet has been preparing for a second invasion ever since. The movie didn’t stop there, … Continue reading
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