1. Introduction Ridley Scott’s Prometheus (2012) is a visually stunning and philosophically ambitious science fiction film that serves as a prequel—both narratively and thematically—to the Alien franchise. Rather than providing …
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Film & TV
Tron: Legacy — Digital Dreams, Legacy, and the Price of Perfection
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinReleased in 2010, Tron: Legacy is a visually stunning and thematically ambitious sequel to the 1982 cult classic Tron. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and scored by the French electronic duo …
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When Supreme Commander 2 was released in 2010, expectations were sky-high. Its predecessor, Supreme Commander (2007), had redefined the real-time strategy (RTS) genre with immense scale, deep economic systems, and …
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PC Gaming
Mass Effect 2: A Sci-Fi Masterpiece of Storytelling and Design
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinReleased in 2010 by BioWare, Mass Effect 2 stands as one of the most celebrated video games of its generation and arguably the crown jewel of the Mass Effect trilogy. …
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), directed by Scott Derrickson, is a contemporary reimagining of the 1951 science fiction classic. Starring Keanu Reeves as the enigmatic alien Klaatu and …
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In the world of real-time strategy (RTS) games, few titles have dared to match the ambition, scale, and depth of Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance. Released in November 2007 as a …
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When Supreme Commander was released in 2007, it immediately set itself apart from other real-time strategy (RTS) games with its scale, ambition, and systems-level approach to warfare. Designed by Chris …
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PC Gaming
Mass Effect: A Sci-Fi Epic that Redefined Narrative Gaming
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe Mass Effect series is a critically acclaimed sci-fi action RPG franchise developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. First released in 2007, the original Mass Effect launched what …
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Film & TV
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith – The Fall of Anakin Skywalker and the Birth of Darth Vader (2005)
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinWhen Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith premiered in 2005, it carried the immense responsibility of connecting two trilogies separated by nearly three decades of cinematic history. …
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Film & TV
The Island (2005): Cloning, Control, and the Ethics of Identity
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinMichael Bay’s The Island (2005) is a science fiction action thriller that presents a visually rich and thematically charged exploration of cloning, human autonomy, and the ethical boundaries of science. …
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Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009): A Dark, Complex, and Brilliant Reinvention of Science Fiction Television
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction When Battlestar Galactica premiered in 2004, few expected that a reboot of a relatively short-lived 1978 TV series could redefine the science fiction genre. Yet, over four seasons and …
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Film & TV
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones – The Rise of Darkness and the Fall of the Republic (2002)
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinWhen Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones premiered in 2002, it faced the monumental task of deepening the story set in motion by The Phantom Menace and …
