NASA is Dead. US Air Force Space Command is Now the Vanguard of U.S. Spaceflight April 23, 2010
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NASA will soon no longer have the ability to put a human into space.
Good the U.S. Air Force isn’t as dumb. Yeaah we know the X-37B isn’t loaded with humans (yet), but it is the next generation space shuttle and it’s in orbit — today.
Fringe – Evil Walter Bishop from the Alternate Earth was on the Bridge April 22, 2010
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The Truth – Finally!! We knew Peter would pissed when he figured out he was from an alternate Earth – and that’s exactly how it went down.
The man on the bridge – clearly that’s Walter Bishop from the other Earth.
Will we see the two Dr. Bishop’s? I think so – likely the other Dr. Bishop is the most powerful man from that Earth — hell bent on getting his son back.
FlashForward – The Garden of forking Paths April 22, 2010
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Frost is dead – Dimitry is alive and we’ve got 6 more years worth of Flashforward to watch??!!
What a great episode – but now we see that Frost’s Garden of Forking Paths ends on Dec 12, 2016 – THE END.
Great to See Dr. Baltar as the eccentric – i’m sure we’ll be seeing lots more of him in the weeks ahead
callis is gabriel –
V – Joshua Saves Lisa – BUT is Lisa Now Going to Hatch Tyler’s Babies? April 21, 2010
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Great episode of V.
We don’t think that Lisa is Fifth Column – but having her turn against her mother will be fun – oh and is she pregnant by Tyler now? – that’s going to happen!
What exactly is Blue Energy – we don’t know — but the Secretary General of the UN (in V) is a smart dude – it’ll put millions out of work and leave humanity dependent on the Vs.
Buck Rogers #10 – Buck fights the Han and a dude that looks like Hawkman April 20, 2010
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issue #10 finds Buck on the Han airship — as it turns out they like prawns (eew).
A relatively simple romp in this issue, that doesn’t really solve much other than to lead us to the next set of bad guys.
Yeaah there is another set.
After fighting genetic mutations, humans that live below ground, humans that live in the air..
It’s now time for Buck to fight humans that live on the moon.
This story first appeared on our sister site Showmescificomics.com
Blue Harvest is Back! Star Wars: Dark Times #16 — Blue Harvest part 4 April 20, 2010
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With months in-between issue Dark Horse has made this a tough series to follow..
But we follow cause it’s soo freakin awesome.
Finally we get some action here and only one pirate group is left standing – sword law be damned.
But how is Das Jennir going to save everyone here? And will he reconnect with his pals bomo and crew?
One this is for sure when the next and final issue in this arc is out, we’re going back to re-read all five issues.
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Adventure Comics #10 – Zod is Evil and he isn’t going to Kneel before Braniac April 20, 2010
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Following directly after Last Stand of New Krypton #2 – where Kandor gets rebottled..
General Zod (KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!!) figures out how to get out of the bottle.
Man that was fast.
A bit too fast.
Then again after having been trapped in the bottle for so long the first time, it shouldn’t be a big surprise that he figured a way out right?
Zod also shows his true colors fighting Connor and saying he’d use him as a pawn against Kal-el. Good old Zod — we knew you couldn’t stay a decent being for long.
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Stargate Universe – Faith – TJ is messed up April 19, 2010
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Faith
It’s clear that the oblesik was communicating with something but what? I’m sure we’re going to find out…eventually.
kinda lame that some ppl wanted to stay behind on the planet on the blind hope that some higher power was looking out for them ..sucky that Chloe was going to stay and then didn’t. The show would be better off without her at this point.
The whole TJ is pregnant thing is an interesting twist – but would have been more interesting if she had been pregnant by the planet – instead of Col Young. But still will make for some drama.
The other dumb thing is how they gave up half their shuttle fleet — for what? Sure it was kind of broken but they have so few resources as it is…
Ohh and that robot they found in the newly opened section of the ship ..that’s going to be interesting …
Fringe – The White Tulip – What a Perfect Episode April 16, 2010
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White Tulip
Walter finds a man who is also trying to change fate – by going back in time to save his wife — BUT what a twist at the end!!
He knew he was toast and he just wanted to die with her.
The brilliance of having the White Tulip sent to Walter was also amazing. Now he has his sign that he has done the right thing – but has he?
Somehow i don’t think Peter will be happy – and what about alternate Earth Walter? I bet he’s pissed.
FlashForward – D Gibbons Has Dmitry April 16, 2010
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Great episode of FlashFoward this week – Olivia has fallen for Lloyd Simcoe
and
D Gibbons really is a bad man.
But what about the whole new sub-plot with FBI director ‘stan’ helping out to send Aron to Afghanistan because the Vice President asked him to?
That’s a neat twist –that will come back.
V – Sam Anders is John May! And the show is directed by Johnathan Frakes !! Make it So #1 April 13, 2010
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Michael Trucco the actor who played Sam Anders in Battlestar Galactica is V’s John May.
Nice.
Oh and V (at least this episode) was director by Star Trek’s Commander Riker – John Frakes!!
Isn’t it great how so many SciFi actors get recycled?
Ohh and John May Doesn’t Live does he?
Superman Last Stand of New Krypton – Kandor Goes Back into the Bottle April 13, 2010
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Yes we love Superman here at ShowMeSciFi
and yes we have enjoyed ever minute of the New Krypton saga — it is quite possibly the best Superman storyline of the last 30 years.
All of the story rests on the premise that the bottle city of Kandor is finally freed – now in Last Stand of New Krypton #2 – Braniac win and puts the city back in the bottle.
Amazing.
We did not see that coming, and it’s what makes this series great.
We’ve got a few more thoughts on this issue up on our sister site – showmescificomics.com too.
Star Wars Legacy #46 Cade Skywalker Turns to the Light April 12, 2010
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Cade Skywalker isn’t a Jedi
He isn’t a Sith either.
He is what the Force made him – or so he says.
This issue we get to see Cade unleash his Dark Side and his Light Side – yeaah it was cheesy that he used the light to save the Zeltron Delilah Blue – but also VERY VERY cool.
Cade is not a total stim junkie – he does have the heart of Jedi – and the power of the Sith within him.
Ohh and there’s more in this issue too isn’t there? Emperor Fel’s daughter is captured by the Sith!! how did that happen?
Star Wars Purge – The Hidden Blade – aka When Vader FAILS April 12, 2010
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We really like Dark Horse’s Star Wars one-shots.
These are 1 issue stories – no need to buy multiple issues to get the whole story.
The latest one-shot – Purge – the Hidden Blade – is a basic but fun story.
And oh yeah the artwork by Chris Scalf is AMAZING – its a neat waterbrush kinda of effect that is soo different than what we’re used too and really a treat for the eyes.
The end of this story – is Vader disappointing the Emperor – not a terribly dramatic twist – but a fun read for sure.
Big Bang Theory Wil Wheaton Returns – DESTROY all hu-MANs April 12, 2010
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Wil Wheaton returns in what is yet another classic Big Bang Theory episode..
This time it’s not a card game challenge – but the bowling alley – and he somehow manages to get penny to break-up with Leonard! I LOATHE YOU WIL WHEATON!!
Stargate Universe – Divided was one AWESOME episode. Military 1 Civillians 0 April 12, 2010
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Stargate Universe is a GREAT show. You need to look no further than this weeks episode Divided to see that.
Rush and the civilians try to take over the ship – but loose out to the military that take it right back.
Wasn’t it sweet to see Col Young just walk into the room where Rush was – after the mutiny? What drama!
Chloe is also clearly a beeatch choosing Rush over her sleeping buddy – not the right choice for her. And let’s hope Eli doesn’t fall for her either.
Somehow the crew will get along – or not – but it just adds to the dynamic aboard that makes this show so much fun to watch. Added to that is the ongoing power issue with Destiny itself. Eli and Rush will need to figure out how to get more power so they can have full shield and be able to return fire when next the super-Asgard attack.
The Domino Pattern : The Quadrail series continues and this time the Modhri isn’t the only bad guy April 9, 2010
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The Domino Pattern by Timothy Zahn is the fourth book in the Quadrail series (so far) and follows Odd Girl Out, The Third Lynx and Night Train to Rigel.
The short review is that NO this isn’t the best book in the series, but it is still very enjoyable especially at the end.
Our ‘hero’ Frank Compton is on the Quadrail again – but this time it’s a murder mystery on the Quadrail itself. For three quarter of the book Frank and the rest of us are trying to figure out who could be killing the passengers.
The final resolution of ‘whodunnit’ was a bit stunning and we won’t do a total spoiler here , but no we didn’t see it coming and no we didn’t see the connection to Compton’s former employer either.
The other big stunner (minor spoiler) that the Modhri isn’t the worst being/entity on the train becomes apparent mid-way through, but again the twist at the end is STUNNING.
Once again, it was fun to ride the rails with Compton and crew, Zahn is an excellent storyteller and we look forward to whatever the next Quadrail adventure will bring.
Fringe – Olivia. In the Lab. With the Revolver. April 9, 2010
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So Olivia isn’t going to tell Peter he’s from the other side??
Looks like Dr. Bishop himself will spill the news eventually..but more shocking is Agent Broyles really a Massive Dynamics employee? and we still don’t know the deal with Nina Sharp/ Walter and Peter – is she peter’s real mother?
Overall –Olivia. In the Lab. With the Revolver. was another fine episode – with a freak that can give ppl cancer just by touching them –
FlashForward Janis Hawk is the mole!! WOW wHAT A twist! April 8, 2010
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What an amazing twist!!
Who would have ever thought there were two moles in the FBI – and that Janis was one of them — or is she?
Maybe she’s playing us all – then again maybe not.
She did after all identify suspect zero and many other important parts of the case. She was also shot by the same hit squad that went after the rest of the Mosaic team.
Still it was amazing to see Marcie get nabbed as the mole, but first go nuts shooting up the office – only to be stopped by the double agent.
V Pound of Flesh expands on the Legend of John May – and what’s the deal with Tyler April 7, 2010
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This week’s V episode –Pound of Flesh
How many Fifth Column are aboard the New York mothership? seems like a bunch ..shame Georgie got caught though.
And what will the V baby look like? I bet it’ll be a bit green…
But the big mystery is about Tyler Evans – what are his parents hiding and why is he so special? Is he really some kind of Alien too?
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