Epaminondas commented on The Original Speed Racer, at 9:40 AM on May 9 @MilesFromNowhere: Yeah, damn those American production standards! more »

Epaminondas commented on A Buck Rogers Movie, Sin City Style, at 9:17 AM on May 9 Some fracking 50 something man-child thinks what a great idea it would be if we remade King Kong, or Flash Gordon, or now Buck Rogers. more »

Epaminondas commented on Finally, A Video Game Movie For Smart People, at 8:57 AM on May 9 I remember thinking what great potential it had as a movie while playing, but I don't see anyone attached to the project so far who impresses me. Color me cautiously optimistic. more »

Epaminondas commented on Nine Reasons Why I Hate E.T., at 3:04 PM on May 8 Went and saw it as a kid and spent the 2nd half of the movie in the lobby playing video games. more »

Epaminondas commented on U.S.S. Independence: A Triple Hulled, Weapon-Laden Monster That is Surprisingly Affordable, at 5:25 PM on May 7 Yeah but what happens when someone pulls a TNT ladden speed boat up next to it? more » [gizmodo]

Epaminondas commented on What Would Make Speed Racer Better Than The Matrix?, at 4:14 PM on May 7 Hang on, I don't think that those of us who thought 2 & 3 were tripe didn't understand it, the same story has been told before, and told better. Sorry, you can polish this turd as long as you want, but it's just not that complex! more »

Epaminondas commented on Star Wars Saga Has An End -- And An Ever-Expanding Middle, at 4:08 PM on May 7 @Plague: Ah Plague, I do so enjoy your cynicism!! more »

Epaminondas commented on What Would Make Speed Racer Better Than The Matrix?, at 3:06 PM on May 7 Speed Racer is hovering around 35% on the Tomatometer, and that's the word of God as far as I'm concerned. ...and some of you, whom I respect no less, talking like Matrix 2 & 3 were any good at all? more »

Epaminondas commented on SF Writers Use Islam To Explore The Familiar Alien, at 1:13 PM on May 7 I'm asking here, but to what extent did Frank Herbert actually say he was using Islam as a basis for Dune? more »

Epaminondas commented on DIY R2-D2 Is Even Better than the Real Thing, at 12:35 PM on May 7 My shields cannot possibly deflect a nerdgasim of this magnitude! more » [gizmodo]

Epaminondas commented on Pioneer Kuro 2008 First Impressions: New Thin Plasma and Projector Beat All, at 12:29 PM on May 7 @Aloof: Agreed, the 5080 is the best TV I've ever owned... more » [gizmodo]

Epaminondas commented on What's The Best Scifi Show To Get Your Kid Hooked On?, at 4:16 PM on May 6 @Velireon: Where are the peeps out there that want their kids to understand the depths of Minbari and Narn philosophies? Thanks, but I'm worried about my daughter's ability to repel shitty dialog of that magnitude. more »

Epaminondas commented on Battlestar Galactica Prequel Gets Its Crafty Matriarch, at 3:47 PM on May 6 Confused? more »

Epaminondas commented on Clubs of the Future with Mick Jagger, Jerry Hall, and Crazy Outfits!, at 9:27 AM on May 6 @Priam: Demo man, if you thought Stallone couldn't act, wait til' you see Snipes!! Ice Pirates FTW!!! more »

Epaminondas commented on Who Should Be The Next Marvel Movie Star?, at 1:26 PM on May 5 @Final: Can't say I ever understood the draw of the Avengers or the West Coast flavor. more »

Epaminondas commented on Satellite Smackdown -- Which Moon is the Solar System's Awesomest?, at 2:51 PM on May 2 @Grey_Area: Well, those crab puffs were something wonderful! more »

Epaminondas commented on Training for the Automated Office of Tomorrow--Today! 1984, at 2:39 PM on May 1 I'd pay to get my hands on some of those old keyboards though, those things were damn near indestructable. more »

Epaminondas commented on Question of the Day: Leave Your Computer On Or Turn It Off?, at 4:52 PM on Apr 30 I never use to, but my current gaming rig has an 800 watt power supply which even in low consumption mode is a lot of drain. more » [gizmodo]