Tag Archives: sci-fi

Avatar (2009)

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Joel

I took the day off today, and met up with my friend Doug to see James Cameron’s big CGI epic Avatar.  Even better, we saw it in IMAX 3D. I’ve actually not seen any mainstream movies in 3D that have recently … Continue reading →

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Josh is now a Star Wars fan

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Joel

It’s like a dream come true. Joshua is, I think, officially a Star Wars fan. He’s only 4.5 years old, but I think I can get continue my corruption, er, I mean, nurture his budding love for geekiness.  We’ve been watching … Continue reading →

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The movie 9 debuted today and I want to see it

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Joel

The movie 9 has finally debuted.  It’s getting decent reviews, and I would love to see it.  i09.com posted their review of 9. I don’t have any free time (sans kids) so I’m not sure what I’m going to do. … Continue reading →

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io9.com: The Top 100 Science Fiction/Fantasy Shows Of All Time

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Joel

io9.com had a pretty neat list of their Top 100 Science Fiction / Fantasy Shows of All Time.  It’s a good list. Check it out.  A lot of good shows that I grew up on are on here.  Quantum Leap … Continue reading →

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District 9

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Joel

Whoa. Now that’s what I call good sci-fi. Over the weekend, my wife and I went to see District 9. I’m not sure why my wife agreed to see it, but I suppose she realized we’ve seen a number of rom-com … Continue reading →

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Warehouse 13

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Joel

On Tuesday, Syfi (here lie the old Sci-Fi Channel) premiered a new sci-fi series named Warehouse 13.  From what  I saw, it was a mash-up of Men in Black meets the big warehouse at the end of Raiders of the … Continue reading →

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Why is hotel TV so entertaining?

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Joel

Do you know what I don’t get? When I’m home, I watch very little TV.  Maybe I don’t have a lot of time at home, maybe there’s not much on.  I’ve at the TV on at 2am while I was … Continue reading →

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Terminator Salvation (2009)

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Joel

Saturday night, I drove out to the Garden State Plaza mall to meet up with my friend Doug, and see Terminator Salvation. As you undoubtedly know, this is the latest sequel in the Terminator franchise, and the first not starring … Continue reading →

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Yahoo Japan plans facial recognizing, content personalizing billboards

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Joel

Dang, tell me this doesn’t sound familiar?  Yahoo Japan and a Japanese billboard manufacturer are collaborating on electronic signage that photographs the faces of a passersby, analyses it using NEC’s facial analysis technology, and estimates his or her age. Once … Continue reading →

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The Island (2005)

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Joel

On a Saturday night (when we can’t go anywhere fun with the kids), I had some quality geeky alone time.  I watched my latest Netflix movie, The Island, starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson, among other well-known character actors.  It’s … Continue reading →

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