Category Archives: Sci-Fi
As Seen on TV: The FBI
So, if you’re into the extraterrestrial or supernatural and you’ve ever been thinking about joining the FBI, this is the year to do it according to this fall’s TV shows. Let’s take a look at some offices around the country. Boston – Apparently, there are plenty of positions in this office that are working on “fringe science” cases. Sure, the … Continue reading
One and Done Vs. the Epic
What kind of shows do you like, the “one and done’s” like Stargate Universe and Dollhouse or the “epics” like Lost and FlashForward? For the sake of the article, we’re going to define “One and Done” shows as episodic programs that depend on little or no previous knowledge about the characters or situation in order to understand the show. Case … Continue reading
FlashForward: Playing Cards with Coyote (Episode 8)
Okay. We get it. The show is about fate and free will. We understand that now. Please show us something else. This week’s episode “Playing Cards with Coyote” gave audiences a healthy dose of discussion about predestination in nearly all of its storylines. Events did happen to advance the overall plotline of the show, but the themes were so heavy … Continue reading
Freestyle #4: Here Comes the Sun
“Oh, great. It’s my turn to go out for beer, isn’t it?” “Rotation comes around at some point,” Hank replied. “Yeah, yeah. Where’s the photon spear?” I asked. “Over by the fridge. Same place as always.” “All right. What spots are left for drinks in this town?” Just recently, things changed quite a bit. Numerous computer and technology companies had … Continue reading
