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Are the special effects in the Science Fiction channel movie Wyvern good?"
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Thanks to the near theatrical quality computer effects used to bring it to life, the wyvern ranks as one of the most impressive CGI monsters to ever appear in a Sci-Fi Channel movie. Top notch special effects for a Sci-Fi Channel flick. The rest of t
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How Has Katherine Applegate Revolutionized The Science Fiction Genres?
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Katherine Ann Applegate has continued the legacy of writing science fiction and fantasy books which started decades ago. When people read her books, they always crave for more because the world, situations and the characters that she has created are
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How do you see the genre of science fiction intersecting with Asian American identity in "Robot Stories"?
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I'll support any Asian American film, 'cause I'm all 'bout that, but frankly, I get bored of message movies, of movies which are too one-dimensionally about exactly what they're about. I'm a big fan of subtext, of movies which can be enjoyed and appr
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Is Bladerunner the greatest science fiction film of all time?"
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Initially, I tired to think of my other favorites - some of which I enjoy more than Bladerunner - in terms of "greatest", and they fail the comparison. Star Wars - great, but it’s a farther away and a more black and white future. Rebels GOOD, Empire
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How Important Is The Science Fiction Genre In Books According To Katherine Applegate?
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According to the popular science fiction and fantasy author Katherine Applegate, science fiction genre is very important in every person's life. Due to this genre, a person's mind gets open and his imagination starts reaching new heights. The normal
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Why is science fiction considered as a genre for geeks?
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Since some people are skeptical of my premise, here's some evidence: From last Sunday's Boston Globe (2/3/08): http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/brainiac/2008/01/books_that_make.html David Langford's Hugo award winning newsletter Ansible, which
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How Do You Draw Comic Book Science Fiction?
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Science fiction comic books are a staple in any collection of great comics. If you want to draw your own illustrations, then you need to know the nuances and methods of comic book drawing. These methods are tricky enough without worrying about drawin
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What's Quasar's Standard Operating Procedure?
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1. Contain. Q encounters someone who looks menacing. Immediate reaction: whip up a containment vessel around him to prevent further danger. 2. Drain. If it appears this menace has energy-based powers, Q taps those powers and drains them off. The leng
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Do any novels cover both science fiction and 'normal' fiction?
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A.Yes - 'State of the Art' (Iain Banks has said so in interview). Possibly also 'The Business' (possible starting point of something like the Culture on earth) and, as often mentioned on the Iain Banks Forum, 'The Bridge'.
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Does anyone know when the SG-1 DVD Movies are due out?
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Actually those two movies were supposed to be released in the fall of 2007, so right about now but they had to postpone them. The movies are entitled "STARGATE: THE ARK OF TRUTH" and "STARGATE: CONTINUUM". The Ark of Truth will take place immediately
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