George Romero died this week. His most noteworthy film, Night of the Living Dead, combined Afro-Caribbean zombies with Middle Eastern ghouls and his own concepts and invented the modern zombie.
May he Rest in Peace.
Jul 18, 2017
Unusual Suspects (5×10): X-Files Retrospective Podcast #110
The latest episode of the X-Files Retrospective podcast, covering Unusual Suspects (5×10), is now available here for your listening pleasure. Intro and outro music attribution is below. You can also follow the show from its own feed (RSS, iTunes, Stitcher) or through the Bureau 42 Master Audio Feed (RSS, iTunes, Stitcher).
Jul 17, 2017
Discusson: War for the Planet of the Apes
Opening at #1, the third movie in the new “Apes” series has received critical praise.
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel (Woody Harrelson). After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.
None of our reviewers made it to the theater, but did anyone else make it?
Jul 16, 2017
Orphan Black Review: “Slim Manacled Wrists”
While not one of the strongest episodes, this week’s Orphan Black accomplishes much, revealing the truth behind P.T. Westmoreland, Mud, and the island, reintroducing Krystal for some broad comedy, and setting up the possible demise of several characters by taking the Island of Dr. Moreau parallels to the brink of their dark, logical conclusion.
Jul 16, 2017
Jodie Whittaker is the 13th Doctor
BBC announced after Wimbledon and on Twitter that the 13th Doctor is Jodie Whittaker.
Jul 16, 2017
TV Review: Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 1
Long time Bureau 42 reader and commenter Blackadder has submitted his review of the returned Twin Peaks for all to enjoy.
Jul 16, 2017
Greatest Science Fiction Novel Tournament – Week Nineteen, Round One
The latest round of voting takes place here.
Jul 14, 2017
RoboCop (1987): Make Me Watch It podcast #7
The latest subject of Make Me Watch It is RoboCop (1987), directed by Paul Verhoeven. The series can also be found on Stitcher, on iTunes, or in a direct RSS feed.
Jul 20, 2017
Newspace
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San Diego Comic-Con starts this week, but it’s not the only thing happening of interest to nerds. Click for news (and signals) from space, an update on the prehistoric Tyrannosaur, and modern tech used to save a turtle’s life.
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