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more about #transformers2 Jeyl: "who didn't like J.J. Abrams' breezy reinvention of the 1960s space adventure show" Me. more » NigelGallows: If you liked TROTF you might like shiney things like these jingly jangly keys. more » J_Frank_Parnell: Awesome post, more like this pretty please! more » Supernatural_Canary: God I hated Wanted. For many reasons, though the notion mentioned above about becoming a (nihilistic) ubermensch and subsequently treating everyone e... more » bipolarber003: If you think you'll like Avatar... you'll like "My Name is Joe" by Pohl Anderson... the novella the movie is ripped off from. more » Dirk Anger: I watched Knowing maybe two months ago, and I must have blocked it to protect my memory of that crapfest, because I don't remember absolutely anything... more » antimatty: if you liked wolverine...... then maybe you should go read a coloring book . #bookvortex more » MrBuffalo: thank you for the addition of good omens. great book. #bookvortex more » crashedpc - Haifisch: Last week I ordered a boatload of the older Culture novels by Iain M. Banks. I suspect I might need someone to tow me to work as I might forget what "... more » Servercat: Bolo's Hammer's Slammers Hellbore ftw :) #bookvortex more » engtech: For the last recommendation, the title of the book is missing. It's Consider Phlebas by Iain M Banks #bookvortex more » Dr Emilio Lizardo: Now we have a problem. David Drake is one of my guilty pleasures, especially Hammer's Slammers. But to insult me by lumping that in with Transformer... more » lorq: Why didn't anarcho-syndicaslists like Abrams' "Star Trek"? I'm pretty much an anarcho-syndicalist and I liked it. (Unless you're just doing a little... more » fraying: This article made me buy a book. Damn you, Charlie Jane! (By which, I mean, thank you, Charlie Jane.) #bookvortex more » Oz Mendoza: "...You'll love Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett" Personally, I didn't love it. Just didn't bring the funny, not for me anyway. And I'm ... more » Belabras: Like anyone needs an excuse to read Good Omens. If you haven't read it yet, read it. Period. more » Fanboy185: I sure love it when you guys do this. I still owe you for fledgling by Octavia Butler. #bookvortex more » omgwtflolbbqbye: If you liked 2012, Transformers 2, Knowing, and/or Wolverine, you'll enjoy taking a bath with a toaster oven. more » dogcow: You'd have to slog thru Children of Dune and the rest of the tedious sequels to get the story of Leto Atreides II. #bookvortex more » Franknbeans: I am impressed on how spot on some of these recommendations are. I like Star Trek and Ringworld, I like Wolverine and Santa Olivia, I watched Handcoc... more » -
#booklists
If You Like These Recent Movies, Here Are Books You'll Love
Movies may thrill us with their huge ideas and set pieces, but you always know that anything a movie did, a novel did it first... and better. If you liked these dozen recent movies, here are some books you'll love. More » -
#exclusive
Michael Bay Explains Why You Don't Need A Script To Start Making An Awesome Movie
Watch some great Decepticon-on-military-satellite action from Transformers 2, while director Michael Bay explains why you don't need to have a script when you start creating cool robot action, in this exclusive commentary clip from the Revenge Of The Fallen DVD. More » -
#transformers
What Blowing Stuff Up Looks Like From Behind the Cameras
Clips from behind-the-scenes featurettes on the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DVD show how anxious the crew was to destroy new and exciting locations, including a college campus and Egypt's pyramids. And learn how Michael Bay terrorized Megan Fox! More » -
#transformers2
Transformers 2 DVD Has More Focus on Toys, Less on Explosions
While lacking in Michael Bay-Megan Fox throw-downs, the Transformers 2 DVD release does look a the past 25 years of Transformers toys and, of course, the development of the film. And click through for clips from the new cartoon box-set. More » -
#rant
Escapism Is The Highest Form Of Art
Is escapism the enemy of smart science fiction? Are stories that let us escape reality always inconsequential fluff? That's what people argue — but the reverse is true. Escapism is a literary impulse, and escapist art is the highest art.
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#transformers
When The Concept Art Is Better Than The Actual Movie
It's almost painful to look through Transformers 2's beautiful concept art wondering, what happened? Similar to the red wandering eyes of the robotic Doctor, we too look for answers. And was Brendan Gleeson really the inspiration for the cement transformer? More » -
#movies
The Most Expensive Movies Of The Past Decade
The 2009 summer movie season ended, with a record-breaking box office. But 2009 will also go down as the year with the most movies that cost $200 million or more. We've compiled the most expensive movies of the past decade. More » -
#foundfootage
Exactly How Kinky Does He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe Get?
No matter how wild G.I. Joe gets, it can't out-crazy 1987's toy movie, He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe. The spangle-breasted Evil-Lyn puts an obedience collar on Kevin, while below, Skeletor has He-Man whipped so he'll agree to kneel. More » -
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#exclusive
Roberto Orci: Star Trek 2 Won't Follow Transformers 2 Formula
We cornered Roberto Orci last weekend and asked him whether the second Star Trek would follow the same pattern as Transformers 2: the hero refuses the call to heroism. He explained why Trek will be different, and talked Fringe. More » -
#conceptart
A Haunting Alien Cathedral, From Transformers 2 Concept Art
Star Trek concept artist Ryan Church also created some breathtaking vistas for Transformers: 2, including this scene inside an alien vessel called The Ark. All of a sudden, those big alien robots really do look alien. A few more, below. More » -
#transformers
Transformers 2: The Complete Film In One Minute
Haven't seen Transformers 2 yet? Here's an excellent recap of the film. For the full effect, punch yourself in the stomach once it's done. [Topless Robot] -
#exclusive
Orci And Kurtzman Talk Robo-Testicles And Transformers 3
How do things like robot urination and teabagging end up in the Transformers movies? We asked co-writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. And the duo hinted that, contrary to press reports, they may be up for Transformers 3. Spoilers ahead... More » -
#morningspoilers
New Transformers Vids And Gamer Photo Will Make You Feel Dirty
Today's spoilers include a last sneak peek at Transformers and a slutty new Gamer photo. Plus Doug Jones talks Frankenstein and Hobbit. All this, plus Harry Potter, Cowboys And Aliens, Frankenstein, Battlestar Galactica, Fringe, Heroes, Virtuality and True Blood. Spoilerati! More » -
#morningspoilers
What Villains Could Be Returning For Star Trek 12 And Spider-Man 4?
A new Transformers 2 clip shows all-out robo-chaos. Meanwhile, Roberto Orci talks Trek sequel villains (again) and a Spider-Man villain actor says he'll be back. Also, there are spoilers and pics from The Box, FlashForward, Fringe, Heroes and Warehouse 13! More » -
#morningspoilers
Awesome New Pics From Transformers, Harry Potter, Heroes, Green Lantern And FlashForward!
Thank spoilers it's Friday! It's almost your last chance to savor high-res pics of robots and Megan Fox, but the Iron Man 2 tidbits will keep coming. Plus there are pics and tidbits for Heroes, FlashForward, Harry Potter, and Zombieland. More » -
#productplacement
The Good And The Bad Of Recent Sci Fi Product Placement
Product placement has always been a huge part of science fiction, because it's just not the future without big-name brands. But in the last couple years, it's gotten way out of hand. Just check out our list of recent examples. More » -
#transformers
Transformer Vs. Regular Car: No Contest
Shia, Megan and New Guy flee the Decepticons. Too bad their getaway car isn't more than meets the eye, in this new Transformers 2 clip. A flying Decepticon skewers their car, flips it in mid-air, then slices it in half. -
#morningspoilers
Thrilling Secrets Of Transformers, Ghostbusters, Torchwood, V And FlashForward!
Spoilers include new Transformers 2 concept art, and Ghostbusters 3 hints. Plus new Torchwood promos, Lost and Heroes casting news, and hints about FlashForward's first season finale. Also: V, Fringe, Warehouse 13, New Moon, True Blood and Impact. Spoilers, dudes! More » -
#movies
So When Does The Writers Strike Stop Ruining Movies?
Hollywood writers went on strike in 2007-2008, but we're only seeing the results now, in a crop of summer movies with half-baked scripts and abnormally dunderheaded writing. So when do we start seeing some movies that the strike didn't wreck?
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#morningspoilers
First Reviews Of Transformers 2, And What's Next On Futurama. Plus A Supernatural Stunner!
Spoilergeddon is here! New Transformers 2 reviews include mountains of bizarre details. David X. Cohen talks you through Futurama's next season. Supernatural has a very special casting call. Plus Torchwood hints, Reiko Aylesworth on Stargate, and Gamer, V and Heroes. More »
