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    Roklimber: Yes, it was epic. Yes, it had awesome visual effects. Yes, it had awesome world-building. But... The 3d was annoying and not all that great, with th... more »
    TomSkylark: Is there going to be a corollary "Favorite Sci-Fi of the Decade" open thread, or have I just missed it? I know we should all be critical consumers of ... more »
    HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.: This decade was bookended with hyper-realistic, overhyped CGI movies that promised to "change movie-making forever": Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within... more »
    PaisleyPajamas: What? No commentary about the crazy science in this movie? The Blackhawk helicopters with air foils rotating in opposite directions--and it flies???... more »
    scrapking: I was glad *not* to see any references to Terminator: the Sarah Connor Chronicles in the comments on this article. For those who only watched the fir... more »
    ThirteenOfTwo: David Tennant made this episode. I'm surprised that no one's really mentioned the scene where he's walking away from the station, and we see the crew ... more »
    tammygarrison: It was either 20 minutes too short, or 20 minutes too long. I'm not sure which. Either way, there was an awful big leap between "I can't alter fate" a... more »
    Pessimippöpötåmus: Star Trek and Heroes. Blarg inducing. Both of them. more »
    Lassus: I just re-watched the scene where he comes back to save the the base, and while we are all remembering the scariness of him after he succeeds, you can... more »
    Meirelle: "Dollhouse." Srsly. Also, "Knowing." That seriously remains one of the dumbest movies of all time. more »
    capntim: best part of the episode: "State your name, rank, and intention." "The Doctor, Doctor.... Fun. more »
    Happy cave of evilness is happy: V; Flash Forward; Dollhouse; anything by Pixar more »
    tetracycloide: i feel like the movie unrealistically pretends there is no afterward when clearly there will be. if the mineral is so valuable eventually people will... more »
    KhaiJB: anything by Joss Whedon. more »
    Dr Emilio Lizardo: I think it's still on the DVR. So I think I have my fingers in my ears going "LALALALALA." On Mars. more »
    gd01skorpius: 10) The day the earth stood still: All I remember is Timex watches and Audi's. What a pointless piece of poo. 9) The happening: The idea of trees kil... more »
    Scott Elsdon: He's supposed to be a Time Lord, how come he keeps having to ask the date ? more »
    samarkand: Wow, Americans! When this aired in the UK last month it was one of the most widely praised episodes of the new series and seemed to be something that ... more »
    TemporalOutLaw: I know it's not SF, but "30 Rock" is so overrated, I want to gauge my eyes and ears out. And maybe JJ Abrams, just a little. He is not the only one m... more »
    ironghost: Meh. Still too much running. The ending was classic (not in a good way) time travel/scifi. more »
  • #openthread

    What Did You Think of Waters Of Mars, BBC America Viewers?

    Last night, American audiences got their first screening of Doctor Who's "Waters of Mars," which we called "payoff, after all this time, on the promises that Russell T. Davies started making us back in 2005." But what did you think?
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    Overrated SF Of The Decade? You Tell Us

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    What Did You Think Of Avatar?

    By now a lot of you have seen Avatar - so what did you think? Did it live up to the hype? Were the blue people sexy? Did you like the 3D? More »
  • #openthread

    Did Stargate's Second Week Hold Up?

    Last night's Stargate Universe finished up the opening "Air" story in sandy, hallucinogenic style. Meredith's take will be forthcoming tomorrow, but while you're waiting, why don't you tell us what you thought in the comments below?
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    Tell Us What You Thought Of Stargate Universe

    In SF math, Does Lost + Battlestar Galactica = SGU: Stargate Universe? The new Syfy show started last night, and we liked it quite a bit. But what did you think? Use the comments below to share your thoughts.
  • #openthread

    Torchwood: Better Than Ever?

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    What Did You Think of Star Trek?

    By now you've seen the new Star Trek movie - or you're on your way there right now. So, what did you think? Did Spock kick ass or what? Was Kirk OK? Spoilers! More »
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    It's Your Very Last Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog

    Battlestar Galactica's originality and vision has changed science fiction television forever, but tonight it comes to an end. Tell your fellow io9ers what you think of the finale as it happens. Spoilers ahead! More »
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    It's Your Second-to-Last Battlestar Commenter Liveblog!

    Next week is the series finale of Battlestar Galactica, and I'm starting to freak out. Will we really "know the truth," as the ads promise? I'm dubious. Tell us what you think during the episode! More »
  • #openthread

    Strap Yourself in for the Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog!

    Only three more episodes of Battlestar Galactica to go, and things are getting hairy. Tell us what you're thinking about tonight's episode, "Islanded in a Stream of Stars," as it happens! Spoilers ahead. More »
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    Hell Yes - It's the Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog

    There was so much weird family bickering in last week's Battlestar Galactica episode that we thought we were reading Brideshead Revisited. Now you can tell us what you think as tonight's episode unfolds. Spoilers ahead! More »
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    It's Your Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog

    Last week, we learned almost everything there is to know about the Final Five's occasionally tawdry back story. This week, in "Deadlock," we can expect some major fallout. Spoilers ahead! More »
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    Talk Terminator To Us

    Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles returned last night, complete with wounded women and mechanical men. Charlie gave you her thoughts about the episode yesterday and now it's your chance to tell everyone what you thought.
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    It's Your Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog!

    Can Adama and Roslin ever be happy? Can Tigh and Ellen ever make peace, especially now that Six has a toaster in the oven? These are the questions that plague us this week. More »
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    It's Your Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog

    That was a helluva cliffhanger last week - the entire Fleet hangs in the balance as Zarek and Gaeta lead a mutiny on the Galactica. Tell us what you're thinking as tonight's episode unfolds! More »
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    It's Your Friday Night Battlestar Comment Liveblog

    Watch BSG with the io9 commenter crew tonight - this is an open thread for you to tell us what you're thinking each time Gaeta bitchslaps somebody - or gets bitchslapped. Spoilers ahead! More »
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