A thirteen-year-old makes a breakthrough in solar power– or maybe he hasn’t. Plus Robo-Tweets from Outer Space, Robo-Puzzler from earth, hard discoveries about an alien world, current thoughts on dreaming, a newly-discovered supernova, and more.
Author Archives: JD DeLuzio
Hugo Awards 2011
The Hugo Awards for 2011 were given out at WorldCon/ on Sunday. They include a big winner our reviewer didn’t enjoy, new awards for the Doctor, and more.
Torchwood Discussion: “Immortal Sins”
This week felt more like Torchwood, certainly gave us more of Jack, introduced an alien, and….
This week, we want your reviews.
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Click for the “Lost Cut” edit of the Mos Eisley cantina, lots of space-related news, and a legal update of some interest.
The Space Hotel opens in five years, but the price is a little steep….
Weekend Review/Discussion: Conan the Barbarian
This is the place to discuss the new, big-budget, CGI-filled, 3-D Conan film starring Jason Momoa— but our flashback Saturday Review examines the 1982 breakout hit featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Ridley Scott to direct Blade Runner II
Actually, we don’t know if it’s going to be a prequel or a sequel, but Scott apparently intends to make a second Blade Runner picture.
So many things contributed to the (eventual) success of the original. Do you applaud or fear the near-future film?
Torchwood Review: “The Middle Men”
This week’s installment of Miracle Day brings us head-scratching decisions, a new mystery, and an expected revelation, all unfolding with the breakneck pace of a brontosaurus on barbiturates.
Meteors and Medics and Hackers! Oh My!
Superman: Grounded #704-714
Awhile back, I reviewed the start of Superman‘s “Grounded” story. I soon lost interest, as it really didn’t live up to expectations. However, as it has ended prematurely and become the final Superman adventure before the Great Reboot, and the last one with the original numbering, it seems that a concluding review may be in order.
Torchwood: “The Categories of Life”
The heat is on, though they could fire up the pacing just a little more.
This week’s episode improves on last week’s. We have some interesting developments, Nazi echoes, a new (if likely temporary) villain, and an arguably Jackass decision. Please remember to use Spoiler tags where necessary.