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Dollhouse Started With Desire, But Ended With Paranoia

It's been a week since Joss Whedon's Dollhouse closed up its rent-a-slave operation, and we're still grieving, for the stories that will never be told now. Dollhouse kept exceeding its limitations — but never reached its potential. Spoilers rising... More »

02/05/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#dollhouserecap

Dollhouse Isn't Really Over

Dollhouse, Joss Whedon's weirdest show, started out being about people who can be anybody. But last night, every one of the show's characters was so clearly defined, so much themselves, that their personalities are imprinted on our brains forever. Spoilers... More »

01/30/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#dollhouse

10 Reasons We'll Miss Joss Whedon's Dollhouse

Joss Whedon's mind-warping Dollhouse ends tonight, and then we'll enter the "endless rewatching and overanalyzing" phase of our relationship with this show. Here are 10 things we'll miss most about Dollhouse, plus some clips from tonight's finale. More »

01/29/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#firefly

Own Your Own Firefly Replica For Just $10

Couldn't afford the deluxe 19-inch replica of Serenity? Now Quantum Mechanix is unveiling a keychain version for just $10, going up for sale on their website later today. And you can win a one-of-a-kind chrome-plated version. More »

01/22/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#poll

Stunt Casting In Science Fiction: Does Anybody Care?

Here's your first official look at James Marsters in Caprica, and he looks... well, just like James Marsters always does. (Full image at EW.) Does anybody still care about science-fiction stunt casting at this point? More »

01/22/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#josswhedon

Joss Whedon Launching A New Show On FX?

01/20/10

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#theothertwilight

Buffy's Big Bad Causes Trouble In The Real World

Sometimes, sharing doesn't always work out easily, as has been revealed in the public fallout over the revelation of the identity of the Big Bad in the current Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season Eight comic. Spoilers ahead. More »

01/18/10

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By Graeme McMillan

#dollhouse

Whedon: Dollhouse Is Definitely Over

The last episode of troubled drama Dollhouse is definitely the end of the story, according to creator Joss Whedon. He's confirmed that there's no chance of continuing it in other media, and explained why (Not necessarily what you think). More »

01/17/10

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By Graeme McMillan

#dollhouserecap

Dollhouse Gives Us The Happy Ending We Deserve

On last night's Dollhouse, we went deep inside the curiously understaffed heart of Rossum Corp., met the man in charge, and dished out sweet, brain-soaking justice. Yay, the good guys won! Well, sort of. Spoilers ahead. More »

01/16/10

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#firefly

New Firefly Anthology Will Stir Your Broken Heart All Over Again

01/13/10

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#exclusive

The Truth About Dollhouse's Evil Mastermind

The man who shot Mal Reynolds in the gut came back to kick us in the teeth, with Friday's Dollhouse episode. Tim Minear's brilliant episode left us with tons of questions. Luckily, he was willing to answer them. Spoilers below... More »

01/11/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#dollhouse

Did Summer Glau Really Just Namecheck io9 On Dollhouse?

In Friday night's Dollhouse episode, is Summer Glau really saying "You routed through an io9 to seize control of my chair?" It appears so. Check out the clip and Tim Minear's actual script for the episode. More »

01/10/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#dollhouserecap

Does Dollhouse's Latest Head-Twister Actually Make Sense?

The closer Dollhouse gets to its unjust cancellation, the nearer the end of civilization gets. And once again, the apocalypse just makes everyone, and everything, better. But what was up with that last plot twist? Spoilers ahead... More »

01/09/10

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#poll

Who Is Your Master Now?

If there's one thing that Dollhouse's cancellation has proven, it's that Joss Whedon is no longer your Master. But who is waiting in the wings to get their name on your next devotional t-shirt? We consider some potentials; you vote. More »

12/25/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#chartporn

Chart Reveals Who The True Masters Of Science Fiction Were This Decade

Have any movie directors or producers revealed themselves to be "masters" of science fiction in recent years? In this chart, we look at how some of the contenders for SF mastery have fared. More »

12/25/09

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#dollhouserecap

Dollhouse: The Attic Is Other People

Last night, Dollhouse served up a blend of the Borg, The Matrix and The Cell... and then revealed how they all fit together, in a wholly original story. And then we finally learned the secret origins of Rossum. Spoilers ahead. More »

12/19/09

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#dollhouserecap

If Dollhouse's Corporation Was Real, You'd Be Its Bitch Too

Most television shows either accept their limitations or transcend them. Dollhouse started out bashing its head against its limitations, before finally leaping over them. And after last night, I'm not sure it still has any. Spoilers and mindwipes ahead... More »

12/12/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#drhorrible

Why Giving May Be The Geekiest Gift (To Yourself) Of All

How would you like to own the original artwork to this page from Dark Horse's recent Dr. Horrible comic? Enough to violate your supervillain code, and give to charity? Click through to find out how it could be yours. More »

12/08/09

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#dollhouserecap

Dollhouse Gets Political, And Our Minds Are Blown

With last night's double-header, Dollhouse swung firmly back towards "best thing Joss Whedon's ever done" territory. There was only one slight problem... the weak subplot involving Summer Glau. Mega spoilers below! More »

12/05/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#dollhouse

Dollhouse's Creative Battles Were Over Sex, Not Mythos

We all know Fox wouldn't let Joss Whedon tell the stories he wanted to tell in his mind-bitches-for-money show Dollhouse, resulting in some hit-and-miss early installments. But in a new interview, Whedon explains that Fox's biggest problem was with sexuality. More »

12/03/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#scifigiftguide

Gift Ideas for the Ten Major Species of Science Fiction Fan

Stumped on what to get the Doctor Who fan in your life? Still need gifts for lovers of Star Wars, zombies, and Transformers? Our gift guide has plenty of ideas for ten species of science fiction fan. More »

12/02/09

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