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'Sense8' - What a Cluster
Sometimes as we find out in life, there are rules that need breaking. Now I'm not necessarily talking about breaking the law, however, I am talking about the social norms, the constructs that keep us confined in our own little space. Too often these "rules" dictate our lives; where we go to school, where we work, what we wear, what we say, who our friends are, and who we love. Now if you haven't seen Sense8, I very highly recommend that you watch it, but for those of you that have, you know that this show does nothing but challenge these rules of society. We are given eight different perspectives from eight complete strangers with varying views, beliefs, sexuality, race, religious preference, and see how they come together despite all their differences. So, follow me as we take a deeper dive and see just some of the ways that Sense8 pushes the envelope on what it is to be normal.
By Michael Hardacker8 years ago in Futurism
The Legacy of 'Timeless'
History Class Two words that make kids either beeline straight for the nurse's office or turn into history geeks. I fell somewhere in the middle during my school years; I enjoyed learning about history but dreaded memorizing dates and names for exams. College stepped it up a notch for me, when I could choose the history class I wanted to attend: Marx and Marxism, Music History, and Music of the 20th Century inspired the reading of nearly all of George Orwell's literary catalog and an appreciation of everything from Gregorian Chants to John Cage and Robert Johnson.
By Kristi Jacobsen8 years ago in Futurism
How the New Doctor Who Will Revolutionize the Show!
In July 2017, Jodie Whittaker was unveiled to the world as the first female incarnation of TV's beloved time-travelling hero. This is no news to most people nowadays, as Whittaker has quickly embedded herself into the 'Whovian' fan-base with this sudden and defiant change to the show. However, although the Thirteenth Doctor has become cemented with such speed ahead of her full-series debut in October 2018, a crack has emerged between fans of the show. Whilst a vast majority of viewers have welcomed the new Doctor with open arms, ready to help her embrace the weird wonders of time and space, other individuals struggled to grasp this reformed concept - leading to social media uproars and the occasional outburst of hateful comments. Last year's reveal has truly created a new dawn for fans both supportive and against the casting of Jodie Whittaker. In lieu of such times, here is how this will potentially lead to a revolutionary new direction for the longest running science-fiction show in the world...
By Sam Sharpe8 years ago in Futurism
The Mystery of Dark
Dark is a complex German show produced by Netflix. It has many twists and turns but the biggest mystery is how Claudia's dog opened the doors. It's a tiny dog and those doors are hard to open. Who opened them for her? Did they open on their own? If that is so, then that opens new possibilities for the show. Are the doors sentient beings?
By Katherine Bullion8 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who': Revisiting "The Ice Warriors". Top Story - June 2018.
Doctor Who's fifth season is an interesting one. Essentially one long series of "base under siege" stories, it was the season that gave the series many of its iconic monsters. Coming smack dab in the middle of it, and just before the monster-less "The Enemy Of The World," came "The Ice Warriors." With the titular creatures still appearing in the series as recently as Peter Capaldi's final season, it's safe to say that they've become mainstays across TV and spin-off media. How does their debut story stand up after fifty-one years?
By Matthew Kresal8 years ago in Futurism
'Lost in Space'
The Netflix reboot series Lost in Space hasn't received the best reviews. I have no idea why! I'm settling down to binge re-watch (yes, I am one of THOSE people!) what has become one of my favorite series. As I start the first season over, I am reminded why it blew me away upon its release in April 2018. I watched the original reruns of shows like Lost in Space, Green Acres, The Munsters, The Addams Family, Knight Rider, and The Love Boat growing up in the 1980s. Those were the best years of my childhood and I am always nostalgic for these shows! Even weekend morning cartoons were the best! Who else misses Bugs Bunny and the original Looney Tunes? You know you loved this one, too! Read on as I share my fondness for what is one of the better (remade) series that Netflix has for us...
By Lady Sunday8 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who': Revisiting 'The Deadly Assassin'
"The Deadly Assassin." It's the story that changed Doctor Who forever. Coming nearly half-way through its original run, it was the story that forever altered the show and its mythology. Writer Robert Holmes (along with producer Philip Hinchcliffe and the production team) crafted four episodes that remain among the most watched and talked about it in the history of the show. Looking at the story, it's not surprising.
By Matthew Kresal8 years ago in Futurism
'Doctor Who': Revisiting 'The Crimson Horror'
For some time now, there's been some chatter among Doctor Who fans for a spin-off based on the Paternoster Gang of Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint, and Strax. Nearly five years after their last on-screen appearance in "Deep Breath," such a thing has yet to appear. If such a series were to appear chances are "The Crimson Horror," aired as part of the second half of Series Seven in 2013, would be the template for such a series.
By Matthew Kresal8 years ago in Futurism
Why 'Timeless' Deserves to Get Cancelled, AGAIN
No, this is no case of deja vu, nor the result of a closed time-like curve. Timeless fans are looking at their favorite show, potentially being canceled again, because that's what happens when you do the same thing over and over. You get the same results. Einstein even said so and added, that to expect anything different is the definition of insanity. As a result, if the show producers, writers, and their beloved Clockblockers thought anything else would be happening now, they're all nuts, which of course, doesn't surprise me at all. I predicted these circumstances way before the middle of its first season, when I was still a fan. All that's over now.
By Marshall Barnes8 years ago in Futurism
'The Crossing': A Comment on Our Present and a Prediction for Our Future
Warning: Minor series spoilers below. ABC's new show The Crossing, created by the same producers who brought us Lost, follows the story of a police sheriff named Jude Ellis who discovers tons of bodies washed up on a beach in his small town. After talking to the few survivors, it doesn't take long for him to realize that this isn't just a shipwreck, these people have a more interesting story to tell.
By Sarah Franchi8 years ago in Futurism
The Sontarans Set to Make an Epic Comeback to 'Doctor Who' After a 10-Year Break
Starting way back in 1963, Doctor Who today remains one of the most loved television shows on the BBC. The hit science-fiction show originally ran from 1963 to 1989 when it was tragically canceled due to large drops in ratings and viewing figures. However, fans of the show were relieved when news broke that the show will be back in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor. The man behind the revival is Russell T Davies, who then passed the showrunner tools over to Steven Moffat, who has now passed the baton over to Chris Chibnall.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
