Hugh Jackman returns, playing the most successful Marvel character who is not a part of the MCU, and playing him (according to some reports) for the last time.
What do we think of the film?
Author Archives: JD DeLuzio
Does Life on Earth stretch back 3.7 Billion Years?
A paper published yesterday in Nature argues, not without some some controversy, that fossils discovered in Canada push back the origins of life on earth to very early in the planet’s history.
The implications for natural history– and the possibility of life elsewhere, given harsh Terran conditions 3.7 billion years ago– are significant.
The Flash Review: “Attack on Central City”
Gorilla Grodd returns to Central City– and he’s not alone.
CW-DC Universe Discussion
Supergirl, “Homecoming”
Kara and Alex’s father returns– but he appears to be working for Lillian Luthor. Supergirl and Mon-El’s relationship takes a serious turn, but it appears he‘s keeping a secret his new girlfriend won’t like.
Question: What sort of contraceptives do superhumans use? I’m asking for a friend.
Arrow, “Fighting Fire with Fire”
Team Arrow encounter double problems with Helix and Vigilante.
Legends of Tomorrow takes a week off, but they’re visiting the “Land of the Lost” in the next ep. I wonder if they’ll rescue Rick, Will, and Holly?
The Flash will receive its own review this week. I’m still hoping for a purple gorilla in the crowd.1
SpaceX plans to send private citizens around the moon…. Next year
SpaceX plans to fly two wealthy tourists around the moon next year. NASA has certainly been involved here but, given that the current U.S. president plans to ask for cuts to science spending, it will be increasingly necessary for private visionaries to step up their game.
The Expanse: “Home” and Mid-Season Review
With the remarkable episode “Home,” we reach the heart of Season Two, and a major turning point in the series.
While I believe the discussion should be open to “series-thus-far” spoilers, please use spoiler tags when referencing future events from the novels.
NASA announces existence of a system with multiple potentially-habitable planets
NASA has announced that a nearby star-system, TRAPPIST-1, contains seven rocky, earth-sized planets, three of which are in the star’s Goldilocks Zone.
Of course, we cannot know what we will find there, but it’s a great place to examine more closely.
The Flash Review: “Attack on Gorilla City” (Part One)
The first half of the long-awaited Gorilla City two-parter really stands alone, though it sets up next week.
Let’s gear up for some gorilla warfare.
DC-CW Discussion: Legends, “Camelot/3000” and Arrow, “The Sin Eater”
Legends of Tomorrow: “Camelot/3000”
The Legends play “Connecticut Yankee,” with even less historical accuracy than usual. We expect nothing less from a story set in Ye Olde Arthurian Times; at least, this time, the writers have an explanation for the anachronisms.
Arrow: “The Sin Eater”
The Team take on a metahuman girl gang, and authorities seek the Green Arrow… because he’s wanted for murder.
The Flash receives his own review, later today.
Supergirl Discussion: “Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk”
Not an imaginary story! Not a dream!
Supergirl becomes…
The Bride of Mxyzptlk!
PLUS:
Supergirl and Mon-El’s Super-date!
Why can’t Supergirl’s sister celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Winn’s groovy alien girlfriend!
The Martian love-message!
For better and worse, this belated Valentine’s episode played very much like a Silver Age Special. Pity Mxyzptlk wasn’t as whimsical as his Silver Age counterpart.
Discuss.