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  • Ramblings on Sci-Fi Cheesiness and Suspension of Disbelief…

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    How believable is science fiction supposed to be? Some sci-fi is incredibly rich and realistic. Especially when reading it, I’m able to visualize exactly how the world and all of its inhabitants — including alien races described as being completely different than anything we know on this planet — appear in this fictional universe. I…

  • Gearing Up For “Doctor Who” and the New Companion

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    This is turning out to be a fantastic week for my inner geek, with Bioshock Infinite just out and my two favorite TV shows returning this weekend — namely, Game of Thrones and Doctor Who. But it’s the last one that has me most excited, thanks to the new companion we’ll see on the long-running BBC show. First, I have…

  • 5 Ambiguous Characters of Science Fiction TV

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    When I watch a TV show, I love characters with a little moral ambiguity. Fortunately, science fiction television is packed with conflicted characters. Every decision they make says something about their trembling inner state. Sci-fi is very much about big ideas, but without stellar character conflicts, there’s no emotional depth to support a show’s premise.…