"Star Wars" #1 is coming from Marvel. It will track the adventures of Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, and the droids in the days between the explosion of the Death Star and the Battle of Hoth. It also heralds a renewed interest in Luke Skywalker. Expect to see a lot more Luke between now and the release of "Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens" in Dec. of 2015.
Unless you're an animation buff you've probably never heard of "The King and the Mockingbird," even though its influence can be seen in everything from "Princess Mononoke" to "The Iron Giant." The French classic will finally see an American release this year.
Jabba the Hutt is a backwoods hick, running a crime syndicate on the planet Tatooine. So how does he keep getting mixed up in interstellar affairs? A new preview for the first issue of upcoming Marvel comic "Darth Vader," has Jabba going toe-to-toe with the most powerful Sith Lord in the galaxy. So what could Jabba possibly offer Vader?
"The Three-Body Problem" introduces American readers to Chinese phenom Liu Cixin. Detailing humanity's first contact with aliens and the conflict that will inevitably follow, "The Three-Body Problem" is full of fresh visions of a very different future. Plus, "The Three-Body Problem" is just the opening book in a trilogy that will change the way science fiction fans look at aliens forever.
"Big Hero 6" gets off to a great start, with an expansive and exciting science fiction universe. Too bad it quickly settles into the kind of superhero movie Marvel can produce in its sleep.
"Interstellar" is both Christopher Nolan's most interesting movie and one of his worst. "Interstellar" reaches for the stars, asking us to consider humanity as a whole and our future in the galaxy. In this, it is worthwhile. But a number of flaws keep it from achieving science fiction greatness.
The new episode of "South Park," "Freemium Isn't Free," is the best of Season 18 so far. Not only does it tackle freemium games with all the explosive wrath they deserve, but it manages to wrap demon battles into the mix as well.
What can the author of Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin (GRRM), teach us about public policy regarding the death penalty in the United States? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Here's George R.R. Martin on why we should switch from lethal injection to guillotines (or, preferably, get rid of the death penalty entirely).
"John Wick" is a movie loaded with the best kind of violence. It's full of lots of people getting things pressed into their skulls... usually bullets. "John Wick" will remind you of Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix," showing what an actor with limited range is capable of when given a role perfect for him.
Why does no one believe in the humble alien UFO anymore? A new video of a supposed Area 51 "scientist" has the Internet abuzz, but has been meant by a collective shrug from the usually foaming skeptic crowd. As conspiracy theories have grown stranger and stranger, the UFO has largely been left behind except for all but the diehard.
'Interstellar' is going to make a ton of money and Christopher Nolan gets to take home 10%. We should tax it at 90%. It's not about Christopher Nolan, it's about everyone.
Medical marijuana may have many uses, but could it cure Ebola? No, of course not. But at least one major marijuana company wants you to believe that marijuana could be instrumental in fighting the Ebola virus outbreak and the weed press has been eating it up. It's time for us to be more skeptical of marijuana companies, especially as they begin to emulate big corporations in the wake of legalization.
If Disney or Lucasfilm can't or won't make available the pre-Special Edition "Star Wars" films, is it okay to pirate them? With the existence of the "Star Wars Despecialized Edition" I believe there's a strong argument for the ethical righteousness of piracy, at least for "Star Wars."
Netflix killed all the video stores by having the most comprehensive movie collection ever available. But now that they make more money streaming, Netflix is slowly strangling it's own DVD delivery service. This is a little like a bartender putting everyone out of business with an incredible beer selection, then switching to Natty Light once he/she is the only game in town. So watch horror movies this Halloween, but leave Netflix behind.
"Rick and Morty" Season 1 came out on Blu-ray and DVD on Oct. 7. But does the pilot still hold up to the rest of the series? I'll let you know exactly how you should feel about it in my rewatch review of "Rick and Morty" Season 1, Episode 1.
4Chan loves headlines suggesting that Ebola Chan is spreading panic and uncertainty in Africa. Too bad it's not true. They're obnoxious teens, not supervillains.
"Rick and Morty" has been one of the highlights of the recent Adult Swim line-up. But with Season 1 wrapped we're back to a waiting game. We know that Season 2 of "Rick and Morty" is in the works and thanks to a recent Facebook post we have a better sense of when it may actually see the light of day.
Looking for 911 Truth Videos? You know, the kind that proves that controlled demolition brought down the towers to fulfill Mossad's Illuminati plan? These are the guys that make those videos. Here's what they've been watching.
While you wait for "Rick and Morty" Season 2 check out this episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" that inspired a joke from the Comic-Con preview for the next season of "Rick and Morty."
