Monday, August 1 2011
TV Highpoints and Lowpoints of 2010-2011… Number 6
There was both good and bad news for the so-called geek and nerd audience, as Fringe survived its move to Friday night, but they were left with no Space Opera with the cancellation of Caprica and Stargate Universe.
Tuesday, March 22 2011
The Death of Utopia: ‘Firefly’ and the Return to Human Realism in TV Sci-Fi
Joss Whedon's science fiction western Firefly was revolutionary in several ways, not least its embrace of a degree of realism regarding human motivation, in contrast to the utopianism of earlier TV sci-fi such as Star Trek.
Tuesday, January 4 2011
A Happy New Year of Science Fiction, or 2010 Repackaged?
Before viewers resolve to watch or avoid new SF offerings, they might want to look carefully at the packaging. Among the shiny new series are also remakes and pilots being “re-gifted” to a new audience.
Tuesday, November 23 2010
The New Champion: An Interview with Bear McCreary of ‘Human Target’
Bear McCreary’s musical versatility has made him one of the most sought-after composers in television. In an interview with PopMatters, McCreary reveals his unabashed love of film and television scoring as he talks about his latest release, the soundtrack to Season One of Human Target.
Monday, August 16 2010
Your Virtual Fall TV Preview: Mondays
If you want to know what’s new on primetime TV this fall, stop right here.
Tuesday, January 12 2010
Top 10 Episodes of 2009
As I continue to look back on the best TV of 2009, these are the ten best episodes...
