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Bittersweet 10 year Anniversary for Firefly

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The San Diego Comic-Con this year had a panel with several Firefly cast members and others involved in the show.  November will be the 10th anniversary of the show premiere.  The show initially aired on Fox TV; out of order and switching the night it played; but was recently acquired by Science.  General Manager and Executive Vice President of Science Debbie Myers says “Firefly is a landmark work of science fiction and a favorite with … Read more

Falling Skies Season 2 Episode 6: Homecoming Review

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Note: Episode review contains minor spoilers. Looks like we have some trouble in paradise.  Episode 6 opened with the unsettling shots of Captain Weaver (Will Patton) collapsing to the floor as his veins began to bulge in violet canyons across his body.  I really have to give it to the effects and makeup team for the job they did illustrating this alien infection taking over him.  Lo and behold that is not the only violent … Read more

Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 1: Live Free or Die Review

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Note: Episode review contains minor spoilers. The camera doesn’t lie. Welcome back to another face melting season of Breaking Bad, those who have not caught up with the show can read our past reviews starting here.  According to Walt (Bryan Cranston), the whole issue with Gus and his gang is summed up in two words, “I won.”  Won, eh ‒ then what’s this whole business in a bathroom of a diner and the flowing locks of … Read more

DirecTv and Viacom Channel Blackout: Spongebob Walks the Plank

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Since Tuesday, DirecTv and Viacom have engaged in a battle royale over drafting a new contract to replace the now expired 7 year contract that the two companies agreed to.  Viacom, upset with being denied an increase that they describe as being “less than 2 cents per subscriber per day for all 26 channels, NOT 2 cents per channel,” (source: Update on the DirecTV Viacom Dispute) have gone on a blitz to tweak the noses … Read more

Falling Skies Season 2 Episode 5: Love and Other Acts of Courage Review

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Note: Episode review contains minor spoilers. Episode 5 chalked up some pleasantly surprising moments.  Ben (Connor Jessup) is really starting to come out of his shell and finding his own way of dealing with the Skitters.  His brother Hal (Drew Roy) naturally continues to look after the camp and dig up the necessary medical supplies for Dr. Glass.  Interestingly enough, each of these life or death missions provide him plenty of time to try and … Read more

Falling Skies Season 2 Episode 4: Young Bloods Review

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Note: Episode review contains minor spoilers. Who says only adults should have all the Skitter killing fun?    Matt (Maxim Knight), much to the displeasure of his father Tom (Noah Wyle), is up for a bit of Skitter demolition and doesn’t mind acting as live bait.  Meanwhile, Hal (Drew Roy) and Ben (Connor Jessup) conduct their scouting missions and come upon a heavily guarded harness production factory.  What, no line of poor defenseless masses streaming inside?  … Read more

Falling Skies Season 2 Episode 3: Compass Review

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Note: Episode review contains minor spoilers. Second Mass prepares to endure a harsh winter with the Skitters in this episode of Falling Skies.  Tom (Noah Wyle) still harbors self doubts about his loyalties while Captain Weaver (Will Patton) claps him on the back in support.  It’s quite obvious that Weaver has a real desire to be in a fatherly role again.   While the comradery between Tom and Weaver is admirable, it like many of the … Read more

Review of Brave by Pixar

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Have you forgiven Pixar yet for Cars 2? Perhaps a girl with red, untamed locks will help you change your mind. Brave is Pixar’s latest CG adventure to hit the big screen, and if you were disappointed by the studio’s 2011 poor vehicular outing, then consider this a peace offering. There is a caveat, however: You need to be patient at the beginning of the film; it’s not immediately apparent that you’re in for a … Read more

Falling Skies Season 2 Premiere Review

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Note: Episode review contains minor spoilers. The Resistance is still hanging tough heading into the second season of Falling Skies.  In a Hail Mary play Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) steps aboard the Skitter ship as Captain Weaver (Will Patton) looks on in shock and wonder.  Fast forward 3 months after this bold decision, we see the likes of Pope (Colin Cunningham) at the front lines of a squad rallying them on with the war cry … Read more

Hawken E3 Machinima Party Video and Beta Details

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I have been twitching with excitement after getting my hands on an alpha build of the upcoming mech FPS HAWKEN. I was invited to the exclusive HAWKEN E3 Machinima Party and spent the evening battling other game reviewers and machinima makers. Below is my account of what happened and a few details about what you can expect to see in the beta. Party Details Waiting for me at the top of the balcony of the LUXE Hotel was an experience I had been … Read more

Prometheus Review: Ridley Scott brings movie fire to humanity!

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  Things I learned watching Prometheus: A very good way to recover from invasive surgery and shock (with a stapled incision) is by running around. Running around a LOT! Relatively young Archaeologists are like the Swiss Army knife of exploration teams. They seem to have a working knowledge about…almost any other science put in front of them. The first explanation that pops into your head about something mysterious usually is right on. I admit, so … Read more

The Avengers Review: Earth’s Mightiest Opening Weekend!

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What I learned from Avengers: Why our National deficit is so high and where all the money is going (SHIELD Helicarrier, SHIELD secret weapons, SHIELD secret bases…there is little related to SHIELD in this movie that wouldn’t cost at least a few billion. G. I. Joe wishes they had this kind of operating budget). Bruce Banner’s unique problem can be quantified as a ‘condition’. Shawarma…gotta try it.   Synopsis: (no real spoilers, you get all … Read more

Review of The Hunger Games: The Most Extreme Sport Yet

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What I learned from The Hunger Games: In film-making, it is perfectly logical to cut from one of the most touching, heartfelt scenes in a movie to one of the ugliest people in the cast for no specific reason. Wasps cannot feel the branch their hive is on vibrating and shaking from the branch being sawed through…or if they do, they don’t take it as a threat. At least, Tracker-jacker wasps can’t. Whatever role he takes, … Read more

Apple Introduces iTunes U: Digital Catalog for Education Content

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Apple is again creating history, with its never ending innovations and applications, with yet another ground breaking revelation of a whole new world of books and education content for all those who want to learn new things and stuff. Yes Apple has now announced their new iTunes U, which will be the world’s largest digital catalog of free education content. Now this is completely different from innovation, which is more like a social responsibility taken … Read more

Apple Announces iBooks Author to Create & Publish Multi-touch Books

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Apple today has announced a new application called the iBooks Author, at the Educational event which was held today. With the help of this new application, literally anybody can now create their own version of iBooks textbooks, cookbooks, history books, picture books, and more for iPad. All you need to have is a new idea and access to a Mac and thats it. Users will be able to use the wide range of templates and … Read more

Jonathan Ive Working on 50-inch Apple HDTV

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Technology has been moving ahead in leaps and bounds, with new gadgets and gizmos taking place in our everyday life. From the iPods, to the iPhones and iPads, it has been a complete transformation of devices, which have made our life much easier, thanks to amazing innovations. But there is one company which has completely changed the trend and mindset of people, from the past decade. Yes you guessed that right, it is the Apple … Read more