Die feministische Autorin Margaret Atwood, Verfasserin der Science Fiction Bücher Der Report der Magd und Oryx und Krake mit einem kurzen aber lesenswerten Essay im Guardian: ‘Aliens have taken the place of angels‘
More than one commentator has mentioned that science fiction as a form is where theological narrative went after Paradise Lost, and this is undoubtedly true. Supernatural creatures with wings, and burning bushes that speak, are unlikely to be encountered in a novel about stockbrokers, unless the stockbrokers have been taking a few mind-altering substances, but they are not out of place on Planet X. The form is often used as a way of acting out the consequences of a theological doctrine. The theological resonances in films such as Star Wars are more than obvious. Extraterrestrials have taken the place of angels, demons, fairies and saints, though it must be said that this last group is now making a comeback.
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ALIEN VERSUS NINJA. FUCK YEAH!
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"Though its world premiere at SXSW is just days away now, Gareth Edwards' Monsters remains a film deliberately shrouded in secrecy. The image above is all that has been released, along with a very cursory synopsis that tells us only that the earth was invaded by aliens six years previously and that the main characters are a journalist escorting an American tourist through an alien infested zone of Mexico back to the safety of home. And that's it. That's all.
Or, at least it was until just now. Twitch are very proud to present an exclusive look at the very first footage from Monsters to be seen in public. And though they're still keeping the creature design hidden away this is very fun, very clever stuff. Yes, please."
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The Onion mit Berichterstattung im "Newswipe"-Style
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"The animal kingdom is loaded with some pretty formidable creatures, a few of which we as humans are only barely able to keep in line even with modern technology. As it turns out, many of these species are the diminutive descendents of giants so mind bogglingly huge and terrifying that they could probably take over the entire world with minimal effort."
Nach Genosse Mario nun Stalin Mario, die Anzeichen verdichten sich…
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“Professor Brian Cox visits some of the most stunning locations on earth to describe how the laws of nature have carved natural wonders across the solar system. In this first episode, Brian explores the powerhouse of them all, the sun. In India, he witnesses a total solar eclipse, and in Norway he watches the battle between the sun’s wind and earth, as the night sky glows with the northern lights.”
Wie tdw schreibt haben Studenten der University of Rocheseter, NY diese ganz reizende und weniger heteronormative Version von Taylor Swifts – “you belong with me” auf youtube gestellt. Gefällt mir gleich viel besser, (auch wenn der “Jock” im Original schnuckliger ist):
Ich bin ja schon seit langem ein Fan von Moki. Gerade bin ich über thisisnthappiness mal wieder über ihre Homepage gestoplert. Anscheinend hat diese ein Facelift bekommen und ist jetzt etwas übersichtlicher geworden, aber leider immer noch mit Flash gestaltet: Moike.de
Another Science Fiction ist der Titel von Megan Prelingers neuem Buch mit Anzeigen aus der Ära des großen Weltraumrennens.
Prelinger in dem NY Times Feature über das Buch:
These images suggest that the furthest reach of what humankind hoped to find in space was in fact the very essence of infinity.
Die Illustration oben ist von Willi K. Baum. Mehr Wissenschafts- und Technologie-Anzeigen aus den 50ern und 60ern finden sich in diesem flickr Set.
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“TRON LEGACY will un-rape my childhood!”
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“Übrigens habe ich eine ziemlich geniale Theorie, was den Alien aus dem ersten Teil betrifft. Und zwar ist der nämlich gar nicht böse, der sieht nur ein bisschen scheiße aus. “
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“das Teil wurde von Studio 4°C animiert und wer ein bisschen aufpasst wird auch die Handschrift von Shojiro Nishimi erkennen, der schon beim brillianten Tekkonkinkreet für das außergewöhnliche Charakterdesign zuständig war.”
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speculative fiction news, reading notes and chat from the galactic suburbs of Australia.
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|Fantastische Illustrationen im doppelten Sinn, mehr auf Kakotomirai’s deviantART Galerie; via agaudi|
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