Sounds like Sia. Who wrote it?
Hollywood hates science-fiction. Hollywood writers hate scientists; they are always mad, dangerous or if they’re lucky, just hopelessly misguided. Hollywood producers hate a visionary exploration of space because that inspires hope, and hope doesn’t sell movie tickets; fear does. They even managed to undermine Star…
That’s not quite correct. Alec knew he was about to contacted by Paramount regarding guidelines, so he asked some of the other producers for their input. Some offered their ideas; a few declined. Ultimately, it was up to Paramount to consider the suggestions or not.
Like many others here, I blame the studio. They’re waffling, and making decisions by committee. Make a war movie; but now make a Star Wars movie. Make it dark like Dark Knight; make it light like Guardians of the Galaxy. All of the studios want next year’s hit by copying last year’s hit instead of taking a risk. Which…
Sigh. Gillian. She’s sweet as hell and adorable. Haven’t spoken to her in years, unfortunately.
The 1979 feature film version of Time After Time depended on a crazy premise, but it succeeded as a terrifying thriller (filled with social commentary) in large part due to the three amazing leads. This TV version looks like a fan film remake without a shred of anything new worth watching. How on earth can it even…
Mazel tov! You should be feeling good.
A lot of the sort of thing we’ve seen many times before. But, I’m definitely looking forward to The Sudden Appearance of Hope by Claire North. Her previous novel was both original and hugely entertaining.
Charlie Jane, I’m not at all surprised that you chose to sign off with a post that’s both insightful and inspirational. The best science-fiction makes us think; it also makes us feel. I’ve always respected that you get that. Good luck in all future endeavours, professional and otherwise.
I heard this quote by actor Jack Lemmon years ago, and I think of it every time I write drama:
Yes, I loved this idea when Frederik Pohl and Cyril Kornbluth called it “The Space Merchants” back in 1952 ;)
It started in the 70s (think Rockford Files) but sure.
Awesomely beautiful. I’ve said for years that filmmakers need to spend more time studying photography and less time playing video games.
Definitely sounds silent but deadly serious to me.
Luge to hell.
I actually enjoyed the Lone Gunmen series but it clearly never had time to find its own voice and direction. Killing them off seemed, I dunno, spiteful. Like Space: Above and Beyond. But I don’t mind a flashback if it’s well-written and appropriate.
I actually loved the original film. Younger viewers need to remember that 1976 might have been a great year for cinema (Rocky, Network) but it was not a great time for mainstream science-fiction. Zardoz had come out in 74, Rollerball in 75. So by 1976, Logan’s Run looked thoughtful and well-executed in comparison, and…
Ah, looks like that’s right. The series is shooting in Vancouver, but the pilot shot in Toronto. So, expect lots of scenes at the library. It’s very popular. It was the Fringe Headquarters in the Alternate Universe.
Since it’s shooting in Vancouver, I assume that’s Vancouver Public Library, an outrageously popular shooting location for scifi shows.