<![CDATA[io9: The Last Starfighter]]> http://cache.io9.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/io9.com.png <![CDATA[io9: The Last Starfighter]]> http://io9.com/tag/the last starfighter http://io9.com/tag/the last starfighter <![CDATA[10 Signs You Could Be The Chosen Savior]]> You may feel like just a regular person — but in a science-fictional world, that usually means you're extra-special. Are you the Slayer? The One? The Last Starfighter? Take our quiz and find out for sure. It is your Destiny! More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5715097&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[10 awesome science fiction stories for gamers]]> Ever since ET for the Atari 2600 wowed gamers worldwide, science fiction and video games have been natural bedfellows. Here are 10 great scifi tales that embrace the aesthetics, technology, and popular tropes of the gaming world. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5624586&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Who'd win a battle between a Klingon battlecruiser and the Death Star? We found out!]]> Have you ever wondered which starship would prevail in a knock-down, drag-out space battle? The "Starship Smackdown" is a Comic Con institution, and we were able to marvel at the geeky knowledge and fannish quips from the celebrity panelists. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5601031&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[When Will We See Jerry Bruckheimer's Last Starfighter-esque Epic Gameboys?]]> A long time ago, we heard whispers about a Jerry Bruckheimer video-games-and-aliens film titled, Alien Wars. But little had been revealed, until screenwriter Eric Heisserer, who penned a draft, shed some light on the mysterious Last Starfighter-esque movie. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5527692&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[When A Bad Movie Has One Incredibly Great Scene]]> Why do so many bad movies have one good scene each? All of a sudden, the awfulness goes away, and the movie starts living up to its potential. The performances click, the action is exciting. Here are 20-odd examples. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5510050&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The Next-To-Last Starfighter Preps For Flight]]> The long list of totally unnecessary sequels just got a bit longer. A sequel to 1984's The Last Starfighter is finishing up script revisions, and producers are doing some location scouting. Not only that, but original star Lance Guest has verbally agreed to reprise his role. Everything's coming up death blossoms! More »
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]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=355353&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The Only Scene In "Last Starfighter" That Shows Starfighting]]> Thank the star-gods that CGI effects have improved since 1984's The Last Starfighter. Just check out this climactic scene, where our trailer-park video-game champ finally uses his skillz in the space battle you've waited the whole movie for. It looks like an unfinished version of modern CGI effects. Starfighter also takes the "young hero rejects call to adventure" cliche way too far. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=345125&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Must See: The Last Starfighter]]> Must-see movies are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale. Written by Sherilyn Connelly. More »
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