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“The Avengers” Packs a SciFi Punch!
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsMany are looking at the movie, “The Avengers,” as strictly a comic book movie, but is so much more. In the area of action, the film rocked the house. It had mystery, intrigue, a little romance, and so much more. However, there is an aspect... -
The World Says Hail and Farewell to Joel Goldsmith
Posted on May 2, 2012 | No CommentsA popular songwriter once wrote that music is a universal language. Joel Goldsmith, son of legendary composer Jerry Goldsmith, was one of its best linguists. His style was at times similar to his famous father’s, but not totally as it truly reflected his own unique... -
Jonathan Frid – The Original Barnabas Collins
Posted on April 20, 2012 | 1 CommentIn the 1960′s, soap operas seemed to be cut from the same cloth, families in turmoil, struggling with the pressures, temptations and trials of life, and experiencing the end results of their decisions five days a week, 52 weeks a year. While there were different... -
Secret Talents of the Empire
Posted on April 19, 2012 | 1 CommentHave you ever wondered what stormtroopers do when they are not on duty? I mean, clones are people too, and they work hard for the Empire and they deserve to enjoy their hobbies, and to cut loose and have fun sometimes. Here is a video... -
2012 Hugo Nominations Bring Surprises and Shocks
Posted on April 9, 2012 | 5 CommentsIf there is one constant in the universe of awards and awards programs, it is that they never go quite the way you expect, and almost always throws a surprise and a shock at you. This constant once again presented itself in the recent announcement... -
The Odds are in Lionsgate’s Favor After Outstanding Opening for The Hunger Games
Posted on March 28, 2012 | No Comments“The Hunger Games” took in $152.5 million at the box office this weekend, not only placing this film on the list of top all-time openings, but putting it at number three. The final numbers are a bit lower than the estimates that were released during... -
The Hunger Games: The Movie on Fire!
Posted on March 25, 2012 | 1 Comment“The Hunger Games” is setting records this weekend, which is no surprise, and audiences and critics alike seem to be very happy with the big-screen adaptation of the wonderful novel by Suzanne Collins. Midnight showings of the movie occurred in 2,565 locations, with many theaters... -
The Hunger Games Blazes Onto the Internet
Posted on March 12, 2012 | No CommentsAs we get closer to the release of “The Hunger Games” I finally decided to check out the novel. I’m very glad that I did, and now I know why everyone is looking forward to the movie later this month. Having just finished the first... -
New Trailer for MIB III Generates Positive Buzz
Posted on March 11, 2012 | No CommentsThis past week, the newest trailer for this summer’s “Men in Black III” was released. The film, which hits theaters May 25th, just keeps looking better and better. While time travel is certainly nothing new in sci-fi movies, I think that this film will have... -
Remembering Ralph McQuarrie: A Visual Master of Science Fiction
Posted on March 4, 2012 | No CommentsIn the world of movies, a concept artist is truly a wonder. He or she takes the ideas of a script and a filmmaker, and creates an image on a canvas for them to see what their ideas might look like when filmed. While in...
