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Is Avatar Too Realistic For Its Own Good?

Chinese writers condemned Avatar, a branch of the Russian communist party condemned it, the Vatican has weighed in, and other groups are endlessly debating its political meaning. What makes people respond so strongly to this flick? It's the realism. More »

01/21/10

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By Annalee Newitz

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Skynet's Terminator 2 Symphony Of Abuse

Listen to the sweeping sounds of this Terminator 2 symphony, composed entirely out of T2 sound effects. Who knew the dying whimpers of some metalic punk could be so beautiful?

01/13/10

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By Meredith Woerner

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James Cameron's Love-Hate Relationship With Technology

James Cameron started as an effects wizard for Roger Corman, and all of his films have expanded the technology of movie-making. But his films are also all about the ways technology can fail us or destroy us. What gives? More »

12/29/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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Actors Reprise Their Iconic Roles, Without Costumes

The film magazine Empire celebrated its 20th birthday with a photoshoot of famous actors returning to their most recognized roles. The shots finally leaked online, and here are the most geektastic. More »

12/03/09

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By Tim Barribeau

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Terminator 2 Storyboards Show The Destruction Of Skynet

Terminator 2 storyboards include some sequences that were too expensive to film — like an extended future war sequence, where we see Skynet's destruction from the point of view of a wounded soldier. Gallery below. More »

08/13/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#triviagasm

50 Glorious Scifi Movie Intro Voiceovers

Any movie that starts with Morgan Freeman's cask-aged voice, telling us we're screwed, is off to a great start. Many science-fiction movies open with voiceovers, which prepare you for greatness... or bombard you with backstory. Here are 50 of our favorites. More »

06/12/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#crazyvoiceovers

You Can't Have An Apocalypse Without A Gloomy Voiceover

06/12/09

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10 Different Timelines From The Terminator Universe

Are you confused by all the alternate timelines in the Terminator franchise? So are we. That's why we created a list of every timeline, and ran it past Sarah Connor Chronicles producer Josh Friedman. Spoilers... More »

03/30/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#terminatorrevolution

New Terminator Aims To Outdo Sarah Connor With Time Travel Insanity

10/22/08

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Cameron Talks Avatar And Teases The Dark Knight

10/15/08

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#sciencefictiondeaths

12 Coolest Deaths In Science Fiction History

It's never great to watch a beloved science fiction hero die — but sometimes a memorable heroic death can help turn a science fiction story into a real epic. And some science fiction characters are unforgettable and bad-ass precisely because they died in a memorable way. Here's our list of the dozen greatest deaths in the history of science fiction. With some spoilers, natch. More »

09/29/08

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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Which Skull Stomping Terminator Future Is Your Favorite?

The time line for Terminator 4 plops John Connor in the year of 2018, in between Judgment Day and the eventual triumph of the human race in 2029. When you start to wrap your head around the many timelines of the Terminators, it's easy to get them confused. For example, the original Terminator includes robot-sniffing dogs and rat-eating people, while T3 features Nick Stahl (easily as disgusting). Click through for a video round-up of all of the possible Terminator futures and voice your vote on the best doomed world of the future. More »

08/07/08

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By Meredith Woerner

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