by Christie | Jun 21, 2017 | Film & TV, Science Fiction
The other night, I was tired. Instead of reading, I dug out my collection of films, looking for something fun and not too taxing on the cerebral cortex. Unfortunately, all I had available was science fiction films and other “thinkers.” But then I eyed one...
by Christie | Dec 22, 2016 | Film & TV
I loved Love Actually the first time I saw it. And I loved it every time I’ve seen it since its release, which adds up to a lot of viewings if I watch it every December. But this year, something changed. It all started with the stupidest line in the film: “Shut up,...
by Christie | Sep 21, 2016 | Film & TV, Science Fiction
The Matrix is one of my favorite science fiction films of all time. I saw it for the first time NOT when it came out in the theater, but when it came out on DVD. I have a flashbulb memory of watching it in the afternoon before heading out for an event, and...
by Christie | Sep 15, 2016 | Film & TV
Spoiler Alert: I’m going to spoil the film here. Which probably doesn’t matter, because pretty much everyone has seen this classic… Well, on Star Date 9/13/16, this rogue scientist finally–FINALLY–saw the film that many Star Trek fans say...
by Christie | Jul 28, 2016 | Film & TV, Science, Science Fiction
I saw The Martian last night at the Denver Science Museum’s IMAX theater, as part of the Denver Film Society’s annual sci-fi film fest. It was good to see the film again, especially on a giant screen, and especially when a Mars expert joined us to discuss...
by Christie | Jul 19, 2016 | Film & TV, Science Fiction
In a desire to build up my science fiction film education, I’ve been slowly adding to my Science Fiction Film Extravaganza list of films. Finally, I decided to delve into the classics. That, of course, includes The Day the Earth Stood Still, the original 1951...
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