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more about #dansimmons SeeingI: By the way, the zombies in "Re-Animator" aren't cannibals, just berserk. more » SeeingI: The "Undead Owen" plotline on Torchwood was just idiotic. No breath, no heartbeat - so why didn't his muscles seize up from oxygen starvation? He's ... more » Sorcha: When Buffy came back to life the second time she wasn't fully human. Spike had that chip in his brain that wouldn't allow him to hurt human, only demo... more » Alizarin: Woot on the Carnivale shout out. I am just finishing the series. It's fantastic! more » RavenNemain: THe X-Files Ep with the genie, "Je Souhaite"? She brings a guy back from the dead, and he definitely has an odor problem; he also can't talk, so his ... more » veeerules: Duncan Idaho was a successful brought-back-to-life story. The original ghola overcame the desire to kill that was programmed into him. Leto is over 30... more » Ghede: I've always like the Ray Bradbury story about the guy who comes back from the dead after they start digging up graveyards and cremating the remains. H... more » Chuck: Lexx plays it both ways -- sure the Divine Order got their comeuppance for resurrecting Kai, but Lyekka brought back Zev as Xev, arguably no more evi... more » CarrerCrytharis: Another Venture Brothers example (from '¡Viva los Muertos!'): "Could bring up irreconcilable feelings of moral confusion and guilt" more » Elle: But, but, I miss Ianto. ;-; more » ktoth04: As for FMA, I'm not sure if Ed lost his left leg or his right arm while resurrecting his mom (and the other while tying his brothers soul to the armor... more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: #11: The smell. Let's face it, they're past their expiration date...and nobody likes being the one who has to sniff the milk and see if it's still good. more » AngriestGeek: They inadvertently give birth to a new, particularly intolerant religion whose biggest target is ironically the very faith they [the deceased] followe... more » it must be bunnies: The best repercussion of bringing Buffy back from heaven was "Once More with Feeling" so that was a win. Thanks for mentioning Full Metal Alchemist -... more » laughingacademy: Another reason: You Do Too Good a Job and Now They May Never Die — see Rose Tyler/Bad Wolf’s resurrection of Jack Harkness, and his subsequent exp... more » octaslash: Buffy nails the "brings death with them". Her resurrection caused the death of dozens of teenage girls, Spike, Tara, Anya, Xander's left eye and whoe... more » twophrasebark: Anna Friel is definitely a good reason to bring people back from the dead. more » Bill-Lee: "Suncan Idaho": Jesus Christ Superstar, are the copy editors all on vacation? I've found four or five errors in today's articles. more » LittleDragon: Suncan Idaho? more » Platypus Man: Interesting that you mention Torchwood 3 times, but don't mention the fact that good ol' Captain Jack was himself brought back from the dead -- foreve... more » -
#triviagasm
10 Reasons Not to Bring Someone Back from the Dead
When you've got amazing technologies or strong magical powers, death doesn't have to have the final word. But is bringing the dead back to life always a good idea? We look the reasons it's better to say no to resurrection.
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#jackvance
Science Fiction's Unsung Old Master Getting A New Appreciation?
Is Jack Vance finally getting the literary cred his famous admirers say he deserves? The New York Times has a massive article about the Dying Earth author, quoting fans like Michael Chabon and Dan Simmons. More » -
#hyperion
Hyperion To Stand Still For New Director
The movie version of Dan Simmons' Hyperion has found its director: Scott Derrickson, the man who helped Keanu Reeves make the Earth Stand Still in last year's remake. Should we be afraid? More » -
#giantsofscifi
The Mystery of Dan Simmons
We once asked who would replace Philip K. Dick as the most adapted SF writer, and Peoria's own prolific Dan Simmons is definitely a credible candidate. Bringing an educated, literate eye to whatever he writes - be it historical fiction or sci-fi, short story or novel cycle - Simmons is one of the most imaginative writers around. For those of you who have yet to worship the ground Simmons walks on, read on and get your credit card ready. More »
