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more about #battleforterra robmillernow: What about "Earth 2"? Evidently, that show's tagline WAS "This time, WE are the aliens." [www.mooncross.net] more » Bill-Lee: One of the problems is that a lot of contemporary film and television writers seem compelled to make up for the racist notion of the "barbaric savage"... more » Anekanta - Go Play!: The problem is that this type of story is the classic cautionary tale--warning us that we're really not nearly as enlightened or socially evolved as w... more » Alasdair Wilkins: Just as an addendum to my post, because I suppose I didn't make this point clearly enough... I wouldn't argue for a story that's all about peaceful c... more » capnrob: I'm pretty sure it's because peaceful coexistence is *pretty damn dull* in a story. The only - seriously, the *only* - peaceful coexistence story I ca... more » Lassus: Because we're not evolved enough yet to actually contemplate an existence without idiotic, debilitating conflict. And, sadly, I doubt any of us will ... more » Anekanta - Go Play!: Was I the only one who, on first seeing that initial image at the top of the story, thought the guy on the beach was the Burger King mascot? more » Vulcan Has No Moon: The Twilight Zone episode called "The Invaders". [www.imdb.com] Or "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?" [www.veoh.com] Or "Third from the Sun"... more » Dirk Anger: Really? then what about Alien? they're so friendly they even mate with us as soon as they get a chance more » honeybee111: Why have they never made a film of "The Sparrow"? more » cadrina: And tell me one example in real life where a group of people relocating to an area that is already populated that didn't end up with at very least a g... more » goldfarb: the other comments make the basic points...peace in boring etc... cj cherryh's Foreigner series is probably a good example of the pilgrim idea... more » Allen_Richards: --why aren't there any movies or TV shows where humans come in peace and try to coexist? Because art imitates life.... Besides, who REALLY wants to ... more » Alessar: Props for featuring Ultraman. I rented the entire original series from Netflix (old DVD set) and I was surprised how much fun I had. I actually had wa... more » Allen_Richards: I've mentioned on here a few weeks ago that I'd be willing to add more straight sci-fi to my Netflix Horror, Exploit, and Cult cinema new release list... more » HomicidalUnicorns: Even if Fox changes their mind about Sarah Connor Chronicles, it can't be made. Summer Glau is doing Dollhouse, and Lena Headey has been cast for the... more » MrTim: It's not so much that I try to block out Insurrection as I just . . . forget about it. First Contact was a blast, Nemesis was a train wreck, Insurrect... more » disatess: wheres Ultra -seven dvd set . more » Lassus: "Hardware" was awesome, so I'm excited to see this DVD that no one else cares about. more » Roklimber: Hah.... UltraMan... I used to watch that when I was a kid. more » -
#rant
Where Are All The Space Pilgrims?
As the U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving and we all prepare to watch Avatar, yet another movie where we invade the aliens, it's worth asking: why aren't there any movies or TV shows where humans come in peace and try to coexist? More » -
#falldvdpreview
The io9 Guide To 2009's Fall DVD Releases
Last week, we told you about the movies reaching theaters this fall, but it has to be said: Sometimes, even just going to the theater seems like too much hassle. Here's what you can watch at home, instead. More » -
#poll
When We Crush The Aliens, What Type Of Oppressor Will You Be?
Pop culture has an important message for you: When we finally meet an alien race, whether they're cute blue cat people or garbage-eating Prawn people, we'll oppress the hell out of them. So what kind of oppressor will you be? More » -
#poll
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 » -
#battleforterra
A Space Battle That Tears Through A Planet's Rings
Battle For Terra may be an overly simplistic story of evil humans attacking cute aliens, but the space-battle scenes will look gorgeous, judging from this newly released still. Two more images below. More » -
#battleforterra
Terra May Take Post-Apocalyptic Cuteness Too Far
I really want to like Battle for Terra, the 3-D animated movie where survivors of a destroyed Earth argue over whether to conquer the way-too-cute peace-loving aliens. But this new trailer makes it really hard. More » -
