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The Future Of The U.S. Government, According To Science Fiction
Countless science fiction stories have asked the same question: What will America turn into next? The answers fall into three major categories, some more plausible than others. Take our poll to choose your favorite option.
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Comment by Smeagol92055: R.O.A.C.H.: Corporate feudalism all the way. We at ROACH are happy to welcome you all as our new underlings. We are... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Which Giant Robot Is the Greatest of Them All?
Soon Megatron will be conquering theaters, but would he really be the greatest robot if he didn't have Megan Fox in his orbit? Take our poll and vote on which giant robot is truly the most smashing. More » -
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What Summer TV Event Has You Most Excited?
Television doesn't hate you! In fact, the TV gods are trying to please you with a whole batch of special summer programming, including Virtuality, Warehouse 13, True Blood, Eureka and Impact. What are you most excited for? More » -
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A Decade On, Which Was Worse?
Now that we've had some time to think about it, it's time to ask yourself which was worse: the Star Wars prequel trilogy, or the Matrix trilogy? The Oregonian's Shawn Levy thinks it's the latter. More »
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Comment by nathanst: My first question for people that hated the Matrix sequels is "Did you understand them?" 75%-ish of the time the answer... 25 Responses | Other threads
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So What Did You Think Of Terminator Salvation?
We've told you what we thought of Terminator Salvation, but what about you? How does it stack up to the first three movies? If you can read this, you are the movie critic. More » -
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Which Season Finale Was The Best?
Lost, Fringe, even Smallville... This week saw the season finales of all, bringing another year of television greatness (and less than greatness) to a close. But which finale brought insane, nailbiting "must-see-what-happens-next" feelings the most? More »
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Comment by ProfWho: seriously, did you see Grey's Anatomy? The was really messed up. I didn't see the George thing coming... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Who Was The Silliest Member Of Lost's Love Quadrangle Last Night?
All the members of Lost's Jack-Kate-Sawyer-Juliet love quadrangle finally turned out to have something in common in last night's episode: a gift for somewhat quirky decision-making. Which one of them was the most irrational? Spoilers... More »
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Comment by seefive: I cheered thru the 1st hour... but jeered thru the 2nd. I couldn't believe they were the same characters making... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Choose Your Next Star Trek Villains
No sooner has Star Trek been released than people have started throwing around ideas for a sequel. Klingons? Khan? The Borg? We'd like your opinions, please: Who should NuKirk jerk around next? More » -
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So What Exactly Does Lost's Island Want Anyway?
People on Lost are always talking about what the Island wants, and what it doesn't want. It's making us wonder: what does the island really want? Click through to vote. More »
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Comment by 92BuickLeSabre: Isn't a cocktail the answer to every question? 6 Responses | Other threads
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What Present-Day Elements Would Improve Movie Remakes?
With every science fiction movie ever being remade, it's time to help Hollywood figure out ways to spice them up with 21st.-century technology, in our new poll. Plus, what phrase shoudl replace "raping my childhood?" More »
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Comment by PalinFreeborn: Logan's Run is an aptly chosen example for this article. I've always found fault in the first one because it had... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Which Underdog Movie Will Be The Summer's Biggest Sleeper Hit?
A lot of underdog movies are coming out this summer (and some of them will be just plain dogs.) Which of these scrappy up-and-comers will tear out your wallet with its bloody celluloid teeth? More »
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Comment by CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): I think '9' is going to be phenomenal. The trailer blew me away..besides all the usual big hype films im... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Which Summer Movie Will Be The Biggest Surprise Flop?
Some of the biggest icons in science fiction are battling for your dollars this summer, including Star Trek, Terminator and Transformers. Who's going to lose? More » -
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How Did The U.S. Ending To Life On Mars Compare To The BBC Version?
I still can't decide whether the U.S. Life On Mars ending was awesome or horrible. Please help me make up my mind! (Spoilers ahead.) More »
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Comment by amadyce: The U.S. ending was kack. It totally negated everything that had come before. What was the point of going thru... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Video Poll
Compare Piven's Pervy Cupid To The New Guy, Word For Word
ABC's new series Cupid is more or less Jeremy Piven's 1998 series of the same name, rebooted. What I didn't know was that they'd used the same 1998 pilot script. So who's better? More »
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Comment by tetracycloide: i am so glad we're not covering house m.d. to save blog-space for shows of this level of quality, originality,... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Nerd and Anti-Nerd
Is it time to retire the term "nerd"? It's had a good run, sure, but does anyone else feel it's not what it used to be? More »
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Comment by strider_mt2k: Vote Answer 5 It's a solution we can all live with. 43 Responses | Other threads
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How Did Battlestar Galactica's Ending Rank Among The Star Trek Finales?
Opinions are wildly divided about Battlestar Galactica's final episode, with some comparing it to "explosive diarrhea" and others calling it "near-perfect." What we need is an objective scale of awesomeness... like the Star Trek finales. More » -
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What Exactly Is Global Warming?
You've read about global warming in newspapers, and you've seen pictures of what the world might look like after the Big Warm. But what do you think global warming really is? Take our poll. More »
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Comment by Roklimber: Global warming is the increase in the annual average temperature of the Earth. That's simple enough to understand and there... 27 Responses | Other threads
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Should TV Shows Feature Sagas, Or Standalone Episodes?
It used to be that most TV shows returned to the status quo at the end of every single episode. Now, shows have three-minute-long "previously on" montages. Do you prefer bite-sized adventures, or long-running arcs? More »
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Comment by MonkeyT: Best written show on TV right now is Burn Notice. Each episode stands alone, but the back plot moves... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Is There Too Much To Watch On Friday Nights?
Last night saw the premiere of Dollhouse, the return of Terminator an important episode of Battlestar Galactica... and the death of your social life. But was it worth it? Take part in our poll below. More »
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Comment by ThisDudeRufus: I wanted to vote for the last two. Nothing on now beats Firefly, and I won't waste time watching twenty... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Which Canceled TV Show Should Get A Movie Next?
Firefly blazed a trail, and now other canceled cult shows are rumored to be getting big-screen outings, including Jericho and Veronica Mars. Which gone-too-soon show should get a movie, with the original cast? Vote below! More »
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Comment by Mr. Strange: I may be alone here but 'The Dresden Files' were great books (Wizard PI) and they made a halfass attempt... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Is Christian Bale Your New Boogeyman?
By now you've heard his outburst and his apology, and maybe even seen pundits wonder whether it was a good PR move or not. But what do you think? Tell all in our poll below. More »
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Comment by David Drahos: He's such a bad actor, I just want him to go away.+ Watch video 5 Responses | Other threads
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What Drugs Should You Take Before Watching Darren Aronofsky's The Fountain?
So now that Darren Aronofsky is hot again, and he's remaking Robocop, you may feel tempted to revisit his loopy experiment The Fountain. Is there any way to do this safely? Can modern medicine help? More »
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Comment by omgwtflolbbqbye: I thought The Fountain made perfect sense when I saw it the first time sans drugs or alcohol. And I'm a... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Is The New U.S. President An Android Or A Vulcan?
We were so inspired by this morning's inauguration, we went scouring the internet for otherworldly images of our new president. And we found tons of Vulcan Obama and "Robama" images. So wait, which is he? More » -
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The Final Cylon SHOULD Have Been . . .
Last night, Battlestar Galactica gave us what we'd all been waiting for: The identity of the final cylon was revealed. For many, it was a let down. How can we make it right? More »
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Comment by TheThirdDave: You forgot "Who cares? This show went off the rails after the first season." 14 Responses | Other threads
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What's Going To Be The Biggest Letdown This Spring?
Half a dozen big genre productions are promising amazing thrills between now and May, but inevitably at least one of them will fall short. Vote now, so you can say you told us so. More »
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Comment by marlowespade: OK, I'm still confused as to the point of filming Watchmen. Is it going to bring hidden levels of meaning to... 33 Responses | Other threads
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Would You Boycott Science Fiction Writers Because Of Their Politics?
Most SF authors aim to make you think — but some of them make you think, "I disagree with everything this person stands for." Would you ever avoid someone's books based on his/her political views? More »
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Comment by ShamelessSingingRennie: I'll keep reading books I like. Case in point? Orson Scott Card. 26 Responses | Other threads
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What Would SF Look Like If Copyright Only Lasted 20 Years?
In Paul Melko's Walls Of The Universe, our hero visits an alternate world where patents and copyrights only last a short time. What would happen to science fiction if this was true in our world? More » -
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When Did Doctor Who Start To Go Downhill?
Admit it: You think the BBC's Doctor Who isn't quite as good as it was when your age was in single digits. Here's your chance to tell us just when it went wrong.
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Comment by JohnDeere: i only got into it for Rose. she was hot. couldnt watch after she was gone. but man her new... 11 Responses | Other threads
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What Happens To SF Now That The Publishing Industry Is Exploding?
Every day, we hear worse and worse news about the publishing industry. Editors laid off, whole publishers closed to manuscripts. What is this going to do to science fiction?
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Comment by Asari: Authors will probably have to focus more on self-promotion and self-publishing, rather than counting on a publisher to do it... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Which Cognitive Enhancers Should Be Legal?
Many scientists are coming out in favor of making it legal for people to use "cognitive enhancers," drugs that make us more productive workers by increasing attention spans, aiding memory, and making us more alert. Over the weekend, a group of prominent researchers published an op-ed in Nature outlining how to make cognitive enhancers legal and safe. What do you think? Take our poll.
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Comment by Alexis Brown: The idea of taking drugs to just function...not appealing to me. If it ain't broke... 7 Responses | Other threads
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What Superpower Should Wil Wheaton Have On Heroes?
Final proof that social networking can make the world a better place: Heroes' Greg Grunberg and baby-faced Wil Wheaton (Star Trek:The Next Generation) have been networking publicly on Twitter. And the upshot may be that Wheaton becomes the latest Trek veteran to pass on his wisdom to those troubled mutants. But which superpower should Wil Wheaton have? Click through to vote. -
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Which TV Shows Are You Actually Watching?
Pushing Daisies is falling off our screens, and many other promising science fiction shows are teetering on the edge of cancellation as well. Blame the Nielsen box, the most fail-ridden technology in history. The networks don't actually know what you, the real people, are watching, but that doesn't mean you don't count. We're curious — which current TV shows are you actually watching? More »
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Comment by themidnighter: Supernatural is, to my great great great surprise, the best genre show currently airing new episodes on TV. There. I... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Is Robert Downey Jr. Really The Entertainer Of The Year?
Entertainment Weekly has named Iron Man's Robert Downey Jr. as their choice for the entertainer of 2008 - and while we may have loved Jon Favreau's metal Marvel hero movie, we're unconvinced that Downey Jr.'s necessarily the right man for the title. What about Heath Ledger, the unintentionally-entertaining Michael Bay (C'mon, "Bayhem" is definitely the word of the year), JJ Abrams, or even - considering Clone Wars and The Force Unleashed - George Lucas? Vote in our poll below, or use the comments to make the case for your write-in vote. More »
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Comment by zegota: @Dano: Oh please. SW EU is decent, and Force Unleashed was pretty entertaining. Anyway, Downey Jr. was great as Iron Man,... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Who Should Lose Their Superhero Card?
Some superheroes are just more "super" than others. It's just a fact that the superhero genre is a catch-all, which includes a bunch of costumed adventurers and monsters — some of whom aren't even that heroic. So it's time to clean house at the Hall of Justice. Which characters should be stripped of the superhero label? It's up to you! More »
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Comment by NigelGallows: Punisher: I can only hope I am preaching to the choir here but this psychopath is a murderer. The ends... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Which Technical Inaccuracies in Scifi Annoy You the Most?
They're doing it again! With the brain surgery in the back of a moving van and shiny computers that can magically find 150-year-old articles about obscure murders online! We've all had that *facepalm* moment when reading or watching a scifi tale. Why couldn't the writers spend five minutes researching things like, I dunno, GERM THEORY? Or how about going online themselves to figure out that search results on the internet are mostly spam, not perfectly relevant information that solves your science mystery? What are the technical inaccuracies that bug you the most in scifi? Take our poll. More »
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Comment by twDarkflame: Surely of surely the "all photos and videos have infinite resolution" is the biggest/worst one? Computers magically provide all the information... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Who's Really The Greatest SF Director Working Today?
We caused some consternation last week when we said Danny Boyle might be the most gifted director currently working in science fiction. So it's time to settle the issue. Who's really the greatest and most talented director creating science fiction movies today? More »
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Comment by AlucardNoir: Shouldn't Gene Roddenberry and George Lucas be there? 7 Responses | Other threads
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heroes recap
Vote to Kick One Subplot Out of the Heroes Timeline
Things heated up and came together in last night's Heroes, just like when you put a bunch of peeps in the microwave and they swell up really big and kind of merge into a sugary, hardened blob. A blob that tastes really good. Our patience was rewarded last night: Disparate plot lines met in intriguing ways, and a conspiracy was revealed. And while there wasn't that feeling of character abundance fatigue from last week, this week's "Dying of the Light" was still packed with just one too many subplots. We'll go over those subplots for you, and give you a chance to vote for which one you'd eliminate. Spoilers ahead, my monsters. More »
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Comment by IvanaCroakster: Hiro actually said "Hello? Mr. Arfican Isaac?" If you really want to complain about everything this shows does, how about... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Which Blood Should You Drink To Save Your Life?
Now that we know shark's blood may be a key ingredient in the fight against cancer, it's time to ponder what other types of blood have healing potential. Which one would you drink, should your life depend on it? Take our poll. More »
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Comment by Werrick: Superman's blood was my first choice, but then I thought about it and figured on two things. 1. How the hell... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Will the Neo-Depression Create a Drug Epidemic?
Many economic crisis periods in the U.S. have spawned drug epidemics. During the late-nineteenth century "long depression" or "crisis," the use of opium reached epidemic proportions, and a few decades later the innovation of intravenous injection made heroin the drug of choice among 1930s Depression-era junkies. Heroin made a comeback during the 1973 Oil Crisis, while cocaine and crack use spiked directly after the early 1980s Recession. Meth was the drug of choice during the early 1990s recession, and we're sure to get another dose as the Neo-Depression of the early twenty-first century marches on. We've got some ideas about what drug it might be — and you can offer your opinion in our poll below. More »
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Comment by Zidel333: Theanine. All the way. Or, not to sound too steampunk, but Victorian era drugs coming back would be hilarious. Absinthe, opium,... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Who Should Be The First Female Ghostbuster?
Original Ghostbuster Bill Murray says he thinks the third GB film should include a woman putting on the gray boiler suit and showing she ain't afraid of no ghosts. Since the film will probably introduce a younger generation of ghost-smacking recruits, we're guessing it won't be Whoopi Goldberg or Ellen DeGeneres... let alone Diane Keaton. But what female comedy great should get out there and bust some ghosts? More »
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Comment by Forsakenchild: Not going to vote on this poll since my choice has been left off. Janeane Garofalo would fit in... 6 Responses | Other threads
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