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eradicating camp

21 Ways To Eradicate Campiness From Science Fiction

Ever since the first cheesy monster or goofy robot leered out from the cover of a pulpy magazine, science fiction has struggled to shake off a certain tinge of campiness. No matter how hard creators may try to tell cool stories, that slightly ironic silliness is always lurking just outside the frame. And there will always be science fiction which takes those little hints of camp and amplifies them a million-fold. A little campiness may be fun to get stoned and giggle at, but it also stands in the way of telling amazing tales about the impact of technology on humans. Here's a rulebook for rooting out the campiness from science fiction. More »

4:00 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Charlie Jane Anders
17,741 views, 92 comments

Latest by Charlie Jane Anders: @X: The Eliminator: We actually featured that video on io9 a month or so back, in our roundup of the best dance sequences from science fiction! [io9.com] more »

poll

What's The Most Overrated Classic Scifi TV Show?

We've all had the experience of looking back at a movie or TV show that rocked our worlds a few decades ago, and going, "Oh." Suddenly, the awesome classic of the 1970s or 1980s looks kind of cheesy and silly. The robot pets, the speechifying, the Klingons in cowboy hats. You expect the special effects not to be that special or effective, but you're not prepared for the dialog or the acting. Which "classic" scifi show deserves to be kicked out of the canon? More »

1:14 PM on Mon Apr 7 2008
By Charlie Jane Anders
11,759 views, 136 comments

Latest by A3rd.Zero: @shadownode: I don't see how anyone can think B5 was overrated. There were some poor filler eps. but on the whole it was , and still is, one of the only "epic" SF shows to ever be on American more »

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Do Real-World Politics Affect Star Trek's Prime Directive?

The cardinal rule in the Star Trek universe is the Prime Directive, which forbids the super-advanced Federation from interfering with the development of less-advanced cultures. Of course every crew breaks it regularly, but some crews have broken it more than others. Since Star Trek often tries to make reference to current U.S. politics, we decided to see if there was a relationship between these imaginary violations and what the US was doing in the world. Click through for a comparison of U.S. overseas troop levels and Star Trek's meddling, which may surprise you. More »

11:12 AM on Fri Mar 28 2008
By Charlie Jane Anders
4,898 views, 37 comments

Latest by Zapp Brannigan's Girdle: @inconstant_reader: If you and I are thinking of the same episode (Homeward), it was Worf's brother Nikolai who interfered, not Riker. I probably can't offer you an explanation of letting a planet die out instead of saving it, either. But if more »

battlestar galactica

Welcome Back Starbuck! Every Leak, Hint, Rumor or Spoiler There Is to Know About Battlestar Season 4

Starbuck and Boomer clown around on a recent episode of Canadian scifi show Hypaspace — and show a bit of new footage from the next season of Battlestar Galactica, airing April 4. With two weeks still to go, a surprising amount of information and footage from the new season has already leaked out or been officially released. We covered this information in bits and pieces as it broke, but now we've got a complete mega-digest of everything that's come out so far. Mega-spoilers ahead! More »

12:00 PM on Mon Mar 24 2008
By Charlie Jane Anders
6,907 views, 23 comments

Latest by vanthuenu: Romo being the fifth cylon is highly possible. I think he has a much larger role than the producers say he'll have and I can see him sitting next to Apollo in the "last supper" picture. In Razor more »

feng shui

How To Improve Your Starship's Feng Shui

When you're cruising across the galaxy at faster-than-light speeds and battling super-intelligent crystaline beings, the slightest mistake can spell disaster. So it's vital to have good feng shui on your starship's bridge. Just look at this flight deck from the movie Red Planet: cramped, ugly and angular, with no way for energy to "flow" around the space. We asked experts how to improve your starship's feng shui. Click through for tips, plus a gallery of command centers with good and bad feng shui. More »

10:00 AM on Wed Mar 5 2008
By Charlie Jane Anders
4,790 views, 23 comments

Latest by donkeygoat: Don't forget the Normandy! more »

tv theme tunes

5 Eras In Science Fiction TV Theme Tunes

Here's a catchy compilation of theme tunes from the late 70s and early 80s, featuring Shaft-esque guitars and stomping drum-beats. It's amazing how every science fiction TV show from a particular era features a similar-sounding opening theme tune. And the trends in theme music say something about the shows of the eras they belong to. Click through for a complete history of TV openings. More »

6:30 AM on Tue Feb 19 2008
By Charlie Jane Anders
3,501 views, 40 comments

poll

What Slash Fiction Pairings Do You Wish You'd See?

Slash fiction has let us down. Yes, fans are constantly writing their own stories about sexual/romantic liaisons between Luke Skywalker and Jabba the Hutt, among other bizarre pairings. But there are still places that naughty fanfic hasn't gone yet, and it's time to give it a little push. What are the couples you wish fans would bring together in the teeming cottage industry of slash? More »

8:20 AM on Tue Jan 22 2008
By charliejane
4,171 views, 36 comments

star trek

Must See: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Must-see TV shows are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale.

Title: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Date: 1992-1999

Vitals: This time, the Federation boldly stays put, while the crazy forehead people come and go, talking of Michelangelo. And everybody wants to control a galaxy-spanning wormhole.

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10:22 PM on Sun Sep 30 2007
By charliejane
109 views, Comment

star trek

Must See: Star Trek

Must-see movies are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale.

Title: Star Trek
Date: 1966-1969

Vitals: A paramilitary science squad in color-coded pajamas grapples (and sometimes makes whoopie) with the unknown. Captain Kirk almost loses control of the Enterprise in almost every episode — usually to a man who's either younger and hungrier, or even older and creepier.

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10:10 PM on Sun Sep 30 2007
By charliejane
74 views, Comment