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What's The Most Overrated Classic Scifi TV Show?

We've all had the experience of looking back at a movie or TV show that rocked our worlds a few decades ago, and going, "Oh." Suddenly, the awesome classic of the 1970s or 1980s looks kind of cheesy and silly. The robot pets, the speechifying, the Klingons in cowboy hats. You expect the special effects not to be that special or effective, but you're not prepared for the dialog or the acting. Which "classic" scifi show deserves to be kicked out of the canon? More »

1:14 PM on Mon Apr 7 2008
By Charlie Jane Anders
12,308 views, 137 comments

Latest by n/a: @Garrison Dean, King Awesome: @Annalee Newitz: Yeah, or like saying that Seinfeld isn't funny because observational humor is overdone more »

scifi confessions

Tell Us About Your Science Fiction Sex Experiences (Part 1: Izzy)

As we prepare for Valentine's Day, we've started asking random people to tell us about their science fiction sex experiences. Some people ran away screaming, others told us in confidence, but two brave individuals were willing to go on camera and tell us about them. Today we bring you part one of "Tell Us About Your Scifi Sex Experiences," starring a poet named Izzy. Nothing naughty happens visually in this clip, but what she's saying is NSFW. So put on some headphones!

11:00 AM on Tue Feb 12 2008
By Annalee Newitz
6,854 views, 83 comments

Latest by n/a: It's absolutely fascinating how many people are debating over whether Izzy is "Hot or Not". What I want to know is: How many of you would even care about that if she'd been male? How about considering what she's saying, instead more »

mobile device fantasies

Six Awesomest Scifi Gadgets That Fit in Your Pocket

A spaceship or a gigantic death ray is cool, but wouldn't you rather have an awesome scifi gadget you could slip into your pocket or clip to your belt for easy access? When you're on the interstellar warpath, you want the very best, so we've put together a list of some science fiction mobile devices that will make your life a little bit easier in about a century. Start filling up your pockets! More »

11:00 AM on Wed Jan 2 2008
By Kevin Kelly
20,239 views, 70 comments