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.
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?
Caprica – End of Line for Season 1, Amanda Greystone and Maybe the Series? April 5, 2010
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The final episode of Caprica Season 1 before its mid-season break was easily one of the best episodes — if not the best episode – of Caprica so far.
Too bad the rest of the season has been sooo slow. It has been so slow that we taped this episode a week ago but only bothered to watch it now.
Big stuff happening all around in this episode – Amanda Greystone commits suicide – that was a shocker.
Joseph Adama’s assistant – the former doctor from Stargate SG-1 – turns out to be his helper in V-world and trick his daughter into killing him off. That was powerful too.
Then there is the Cylon killing poor lab boy – another swift shocker.
All this going on with the backdrop of Greystone loosing the military contract. Great stuff all around, no shortage of drama and action.
Let’s hope that Caprica does come back and SOON. Currently the plan as we understand it is not to have Caprica return until the end of the year. That’s frakking nuts in our opinion. This show has just now started to gain real traction and we want more – alot more.
Stargate Universe – Rush is Back and Lt. James is Lonely April 4, 2010
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After it’s mid-season break Stargate Universe is back with its first new episode in months (Divided
Wow that was fast – we would have like to see Rush lost for a bit longer ..it just seems too fast and too convenient the way he got back.
And who are the bad aliens? They look like Asgards on Steroids.
The other weird bit was seeing Lt. Vanessa James (our friend with the natural assets) crying at the end because no one wanted to get busy with her. Kinda weird but after Scott ended up with Chole, James is feeling lonely.
In any event – great having SGU back. The dynamic on board Destiny will be even more tense now then before with Rush plotting to take over and the Aliens out there trying to take them all on.
FlashForward – Better Angels – D Gibbons Message to Dmitri in 1991 April 2, 2010
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Yet another solid episode that once again shows that the future is not set in stone.
The Somali warlord is dead and that’s now how he saw himself in the future is it?
But at the same time Olivia and Mark are drifting apart – much as that FlashForward predicted – strange..
But at least we now know what the D gibbons is a bad man and that leads to Mark Benford’s death – perhaps.
We also know beyond any doubt that D Gibbons is behind the black outs but who is that dude and how does he know so much about the future?
Fringe – The Boy is Important – Finally the full story on how Peter came over from the other side April 1, 2010
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What a fantastic episode ! We finally get the full story of how Peter ended up on this side.
And yes alternate reality mom and walter are missing their boy too – and that sucks.
We know that Walter brought over Peter from the other side because his Peter died but now we’ve seen the whole story. We also get some interesting side bits on Nina sharp too ..is she Peter’s real mother??
I suppose that alternate reality Walter is pretty pissed too – will be neat to see when Peter goes back and what will happen when he finds out.
Happy Birthday Leonard Nimoy ‘Spock’ May you – Live Long & Prosper March 26, 2010
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Today Leonard Nimoy turns 79.
Happy Birthday Mr. Spock!
It was just the other day that Captain/Admiral William ‘ Kirk’ Shatner celebrated his birthday too.
While Nimoy like Shatner has been in other TV/movies beyond Trek – including his new cameo in Fringe — Just like Shatner, for Nimoy the role of Spock is one he will never escape.
He may not be in the next Star Trek – but he’ll always be Spock.
Live Long and Prosper Leonard Nimoy!
Happy 79th Birthday – William Shatner! March 22, 2010
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William Shatner turns 79 today. Happy Birthday Captain/Admiral!!
In recognition today is also talk like William Shatner day…but now we don’t joke about Shatner here..
Shatner is one of the most iconic figures in all of SciFi and he demands our respect.
Sure Kirk is now a caricature of a cartoon character but everyone knows who he is – and that’s not because of J J Abrams Frakin BS version of Star Trek either.
Kirk is Shatner and Shatner will always be Kirk.
Star Wars 501st An Imperial Commandos Novel – Has little to do with the 501st – and no it’s not a good book March 22, 2010
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We’ve reviewed previous Star Wars Republic Commando before – most recently Order 66 -so we should have known what we were getting..
The 501st is the most legendary of all Stormtrooper legions – it is Vader’s Fist – the legion that Anakin/Darth Vader used to destroy the Jedi Temple.
So you’d think that a book called ‘ 501st’ would actually be about the 501st — but no that’s not the case with Karen Traviss’ book.
We get on scene with Vader – and the only part of the 501st in this whole book are two clone that are trying to desert. No big legion activity at all.
This book is just a continuation of the clone commander saga from Order 66 – and if you take it as such it’s not that bad a story. It’s all about how former Republic commandoes try and make a life for themselves on Mandalore while somehow trying to figure out how to reverse the aging process.
Kal ‘buir’ is a great heroic figure and we like him, the various clones – Niner, Darman in particular are great fun. The influx of Jedi in this book with Bardan, Kina Ha, Atis and Scout is also kinda of interesting.
But this is a book without a real ending and without real purpose – it’s just a bunch of ‘scenes’ stitched together – and that’s what makes this book so unsatisfying in the end. You keep reading hoping for something to happen or looking for some big action – but that isn’t what this book delivers.
FlashForward Revelation Zero – Simon is Suspect Zero March 18, 2010
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So much happened in tonight’s FlashForward episode – Revelation Zero – it’s hard to keep track.
We know now that Simon is at the heart of the whole conspiracy around the black out…
Amazing to see the whole suspect zero footage at the baseball stadium and the call from D Gibbons.
Simon’s whole family thing was neat too…and yeah this episode was all about him — wasn’t it?
So where does the show go from here? HOw much longer can they string this out?
Stargate Universe’s Lt. Scott (Brian J. Smith) IS amazed at how Rush makes it back and angry with season 1 finale March 17, 2010
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Really solid interview with Brian J Smith the actor that plays Lt Scott in Stargate Universe.
He basically reveals that how Rush gets back to the ship will shock us and oh yeah he was angry with the season 1 finale (to come).
Check out the full interview below:
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