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On 01.27.10, In Reviews, Transhumanisn, Posted by Sharon K. Gilbert
Now that the SyFy Channel has officially begun broadcasting the Caprica series, we thought we’d repost our review from last summer. — WM
By SHARON K. GILBERT
Originally posted on June 10, 2009
“The battle for humanity has a beginning.”
PREPARE to hit the skip scene button once or twice as you begin your journey into the world of Caprica. The opening sequence depicts nearly every human depravity, including but not limited to murder, suicide, ritual sacrifice, sexual perversions, and pharmacological experimentation. Perhaps that is why SciFi chose to release the pilot episode for the Battlestar Galactica prequel on DVD rather that air it–to sneak past censors.
However, it’s important to note that beyond appealing (sadly) to teens and pre-teens, the graphic hedonism reflects our own culture. Which gets to the point of the entire show–Caprica is the United States. Without revealing too much about the plot, let me share my observations. (more…)
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An audience in China watches 'Avatar' (AFP)
(AP) — A 42-year-old Taiwanese man with a history of high blood pressure has died of a stroke likely triggered by over-excitement from watching the blockbuster Avatar in 3D, a doctor says.
The man, identified only by his surname Kuo, started to feel unwell during the screening earlier this month in the northern city of Hsinchu and was taken to hospital.
via Man died after watching Avatar – doctor | News.com.au.
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On the fan forum site “Avatar Forums,” a topic thread entitled “Ways to cope with the depression of the dream of Pandora being intangible,” has received more than 1,000 posts from people experiencing depression and fans trying to help them cope. The topic became so popular last month that forum administrator Philippe Baghdassarian had to create a second thread so people could continue to post their confused feelings about the movie.
via Audiences experience ‘Avatar’ blues – CNN.com.
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