I couldn't disagree more.  The chapters shifting between varying character's perspectives has been entirely refreshing to me.  Contrary to your opinion, I felt that the books had gotten progressively more entertaining from the first book through the third (I have yet to read the Feast or Dance).

I couldn't disagree more.  The chapters shifting between varying character's perspectives has been entirely refreshing to me.  Contrary to your opinion, I felt that the books had gotten progressively more entertaining from the first book through the third (I have yet to read the Feast or Dance).

I actually quite enjoyed the 3rd act of "Sunshine" though many people seem to have a problem with the jarring change in gears.  Frankly, I think it's brilliant and I just love how just when you think you know where the movie is going it turns itself on its head and is uncomfortable and intense in the final act.

I actually quite enjoyed the 3rd act of "Sunshine" though many people seem to have a problem with the jarring change in gears.  Frankly, I think it's brilliant and I just love how just when you think you know where the movie is going it turns itself on its head and is uncomfortable and intense in the final act.

Definitely disagree with the 'Essentials' listed in this article.  How I'd rank them:

The first two tracks I think of for happy-but-sad songs are:

The first two tracks I think of for happy-but-sad songs are:

My question is this: why do/did the Alien films have to be about Ripley "standing alone"?  Why keep re-hashing the same concept every sequel (but, of course, upping the ante each time)?

Put me in the camp that has Alien and Aliens labeled as masterpieces.

To be honest, I enjoyed much of Alien Resurrection up until they introduced the Alien/Human hybrid.  From that point on it, indeed, turned into a shit-stain.

William Gibson's treatment makes Hicks a main character (along with Bishop) and Newt has a sizable role herself.  In fact, Ripley herself is relegated to a very minor supporting character in his version.

My biggest issue is where the hell all of the other NYC based superheroes are during an alien apocalypse.  Was Peter Parker on vacation?  What about the X-Men?  Hmmm….

Agreed.  Roy's final speech loses much of its power if isn't a human Deckard listening.  Having said that, Rutger improvised that entire "tears in rain" soliloquy and, regardless of its mysteries (what exactly is a c-beam or tannhauser gate??), it remains one of the most moving speeches ever put to film.  Batty is…

Abomination?!  Really??

Speaking of Cut Copy, I could listen to "Sun God" all day.  15 minutes of amazing.

I would heartily disagree… though if we're comparing it to everything that came afterwards, than yes, I would heartily agree.

VNV Nation were most certainly an EBM band when they started (see 'Advance and Follow' and 'Praise the Fallen'). They have since progressed/evolved from the genre and our now usually referred to as 'Future Pop'.  Similarly, bands such as Apoptygma Berzerk, Covenant and even Project Pitchfork have moved on from the…

They really need a geek list for EBM/Darkwave/Industrial/Future Pop/etc.

Every time a goal is scored by the Toronto Rock (professional lacrosse team) that track is blared.  Imagine hearing that 10-15 times in one night?

Who cares about Sneaker Pimps when you can listen to Chris Corner's far superior act, IAMX?