Tag Archives: Science Fiction

Re-opening The X-Files

Posted on January 28, 2010 by John-Booth

Fox Mulder’s government contact once told him, “They’ve been here a very long time.” He was talking about aliens. I’m talking about my almost ten-year-old X-Files Season One DVD set, which I’ve been waiting to dust off and share with my daughter.
Honestly, I thought it would have happened before now. She’s almost 13 and a […] Continue reading →

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Starting the New Year Hungry

Posted on January 9, 2010 by John-Booth

Less than a week into 2010, I’ve already plowed through a pair of good science fiction reads and tagged a third on this year’s “can’t wait” list. And the best thing is, I get to blame my kid.
I started Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games late last Saturday night, planning for a little wind-down reading before […] Continue reading →

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Okay, It’s 2010. Is the Future Here Yet?

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Curtis-Silver

It’s 2010. Is the future here yet? Where are my flying skateboards and food replicators? I take a look back to 1950 to see if the vision of the future has been realized or not. Continue reading →

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Science Channel and Dr. Michio Kaku Explain Sci-Fi Science

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Matt-Blum

If you’re a geek and enjoy science fiction TV and movies, you’ve probably spent at least a little time pondering how likely some of the fake science in them is. We’re willing to suspend disbelief for things like time travel, cloaking devices, and ray guns, but are we ever quite sure how much suspension is […] Continue reading →

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