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“RESET” – Where planning intersects sci-fi and John Lennon

Posted on September 14, 2021 by problogic

Imagine if you will, a place and time where society has barely survived nuclear armageddon (the Last War) and reestablished itself in four (4) distinct, unique, climate-controlled, and self-sustained cities in the Mojave Desert – Callisto, Lysithea, Europa, and Elara. This utopian society was founded by an omnipotent Planner by employing wisdom derived from the lyrics of John Lennon’s most enduring song – “Imagine.” Continue reading →

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“Project Hail Mary” – Science fiction at its very best!

Posted on July 18, 2021 by problogic

I cannot express enough accolades about Andy Weir’s newest novel, Project Hail Mary. The book is simply outstanding. It’s one of those books that is hard to put down and you never want to end. I don’t want to give … Continue reading →

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Favorite dystopian literature and films – update #5

Posted on January 11, 2018 by problogic

Dystopian literature is my favorite genre of fiction and dystopian films are one of my top choices in cinema. Below, I have listed my favorite classic (25 years or older) and modern (less 25 years old) dystopian stories. They are … Continue reading →

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“Interstellar” is indescribably awesome!

Posted on November 15, 2014 by problogic

Kathy and I saw Interstellar last night. This science-fiction epic is so good that a description cannot and should not be compartmentalized into a blog post. The cast, including a surprise un-billed guest appearance, were superb, the visual images were … Continue reading →

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Groot: A loveable and sentimental sentient

Posted on September 22, 2014 by problogic

If you have not seen the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, please do. It is a fun and adventuresome cinematic treat for all ages.  Among the cast of very likeable heroes is Groot, a walking sentient tree a la the … Continue reading →

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“Oblivion” – one hell of a sci-fi flick

Posted on February 15, 2014 by problogic

We never got a chance to see Oblivion in the theaters last year, so Kathy and I watched the movie on dvd last night. Wow, what a terrific film! Oblivion is easily one of my all-time favorite science fiction films, … Continue reading →

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A zombie film with a heart

Posted on March 9, 2013 by problogic

I went to see the movie Warm Bodies last night with two of my sons, as we decided to shy away from Oz due to its reviews. We were very pleasantly surprised by this introspective,  heartfelt, and at times, quite … Continue reading →

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“Looper” is quite a mind trip!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by problogic

Saw the new science-fiction thriller, Looper starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Jeff Daniels, and Emily Blunt, last night. The theater was fully packed for the 9:30 pm showing and the movie did not disappoint for the most part. The story … Continue reading →

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“MIB 3” – half a terrific movie thanks to Josh Brolin

Posted on May 30, 2012 by problogic

If one could combine the terrific first half of Dark Shadows with the terrific second half of MIB 3, you would have one special film. Once MIB 3 goes back into the past (to 1969), it becomes a superb science … Continue reading →

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