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August 29th, 2008 by Davodd

Review of Reviews: Critics find Babylon A.D. incomprehensible

OPENS: August 29, 2008 Rating: PG-13 (Intense violence, Language) Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopia Starring: Vin Diesel, Gerard Depardieu “Veteran-turned-mercenary Thoorop takes the high-risk job of escorting a woman from Russia to America. Little does he know that she is host to an organism that a cult wants to harvest in order to produce a genetically [...]

August 29th, 2008 by Davodd

Trailer: Fringe

When an unlikely trio uncovers a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable events, they discover it may be part of a larger, disturbing pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology on the new FOX series Fringe, starting Sept. 9.

August 25th, 2008 by Davodd

Genre TV Top 8: Sci-Fi reruns vs. Olympics

Following are the ratings for speculative fiction shows that aired on the broadcast networks August 18-24, 2008 (all shows were in repeat): SHOW | [NETWORK] | Rating (Air Date) 1. (tie) Madagascar [ABC] 1.1 (August 23) 1. (tie) Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles [FOX] 1.1 (August 20) 3. (tie) Smallville [CW] 0.9 (August 24) 3. (tie) Terminator: The Sarah Connor [...]

August 25th, 2008 by Davodd

Top 10 Genre Movies: Death Race finishes first

Fans of action, dark science fiction and racing lined up this past weekend to ensure Death Race crosses the finish line in first place for genre movies. With a total take of just over $12.6 million in 2,532 theatres, the film was No. 3 overall, bested by comedies, Tropic Thunder and The House Bunny.  Race [...]

August 22nd, 2008 by Davodd

Review of Reviews: Most critics praise Death Race

<!– {rw_text} What happens when Executive Producer Tom Cruise hires a cast and crew to re-make the schocky 1970s grindhouse drive-in film, Death Race 2000 for a modern audience? Why, 2008′s ultra-violent dytopic sci fi bloodbath, Death Race, of course. And the ciritcs are loving it, believe it or not. {/rw_text} –> OPENS: August 22, 2008 [...]

August 21st, 2008 by Davodd

Trailer: Babylon A.D.

OPENS: August 29, 2008 RATING: PG-13 GENRE: Science Fiction, Dystopia, Action, Thriller Starring: Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh Director: Mathieu Kassovitz Writer: Eric Besnard (based on the nevel by Maurice G. Dantec) Plot: Veteran-turned-mercenary Thoorop (Diesel) takes the high-risk job of escorting a woman from Russia to China. Little does he know that she is host to [...]

August 17th, 2008 by Davodd

Top 10 Genre Movies: Dark Knight dethroned by Ben Stiller

After more than a month as the top-grossing film in theatres, The Dark Knight was knocked aside as box office king this past weekend by Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder, a non-genre comedy. Still, out of Genre films, the latest Batman installment reigned supreme, finishing second overall with a weekend take of just under $17 million, [...]

August 17th, 2008 by Davodd

Review of Reviews: ‘Henry Poole is Here’ a modern Christian fantasy

<!– {rw_text} Henry Poole abandons his fiancée and family business to spend what he believes are his remaining days alone. The discovery of a “miracle” by a nosy neighbor ruptures his solitude. {/rw_text} –> OPENS: AUgust 15, 2008 RATING: PG (Adult themes, Language) GENRE: Christian Fantasy, Dark Comedy, Independent Film Ever wonder about the lives [...]

August 16th, 2008 by Davodd

Review of Reviews: Fly Me to the Moon a so-so historical kiddie flick

Three young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.

August 15th, 2008 by Davodd

Top 12 Genre TV: War of the Worlds takes top spot

Broadcast networks turned to a record 12 Science Fiction and Fantasy programs to counter the Summer Olympics – with mixed results. A repeat showing of the Tom Cruise film, War of the Worlds ranked at the most-watched genre TV show of the past week.