On April 25th, Fathom Events presented Star Trek: The Next Generation fans with the highly anticipated screening of The Best of Both Worlds in movie theaters across North America. The anticipation was well merited in light of the episodes’ staying power since Part 1 first aired on June 18, 1990 and Part 2 on September 24, 1990. TV Guide honored The Best of of Both Worlds twice over the years, ranking it
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I am writing a short story which explores artificial intelligence and the very human quest for meaning. The following article is part of a series exploring neurobiology, religion and spirituality. Please note that I use the following working definition of terms (inspired by neuro-scientist and author Andrew Newberg). They are as follows: The sacred: (subjective) what an individual perceives as a “divine being”, ultimate “reality” or ultimate “truth”. Spirituality: (subjective) the feelings,
Review: Batman Beyond, The First Season
When it first came out in 1999 I started watching Batman Beyond, but I stopped after the first season. I’m not sure why. I moved abroad that year, though, and this was before the proliferation of cable and DSL paved the way for global, streaming content. I remember liking it, but being a little frustrated that they didn’t just make more episodes of Batman: The Animated Series. The next time I hopped
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True story: I sold He-Man action figures in high school. Lots of He-Man action figures. Reluctantly. In 1984 I was a stock boy at the local dime store in town, and the busiest section of the store by far was the toy aisle. As an Advanced Dungeons and Dragons geek deep in the throes of a cynical adolescence, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe made me indignant. The toy line represented
SFF Abroad Movie Review: Tai Chi Zero
Title: Tai Chi Zero Director: Stephen Fung Starring: Yuan Xiaochao, Angela Yeung Wing Genre: Martial Arts/Steampunk Some things are just too hard to resist. I mean, seriously, what I assume is 19th century China + Martial Arts + Steampunk? It conjures a world where fussy, Victorian era ladies and stuffy gentlemen with monocles are replaced with armies of swordsmen and martial artists! I dare you to watch the trailer and not be
