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On "Rosa" - 'Doctor Who'
At the end of last year, British TV was introduced to the new face of Doctor Who with its first-ever female actress, Jodie Whittaker, as the leading protagonist. Being a person who’s generally interested in the discourse of popular culture, as well as being a veteran “Whovian,” this was something that really intrigued me. It pushed many questions to the front of my mind about the show and its agenda in a way that I never considered before as a sci-fi loving pre-teen. What sort of messages were to be made about diversity and inclusivity? Were they ready for the potential backlash that could come from it? To be honest, after a while these questions fell from my mind and public interest shortly after the announcement; the UK government’s falling to pieces and I had a history essay due to think about. But it was one day recently, after stumbling upon my favourite childhood show, that Doctor Who came to the forefront of my mind once more but for some less than comfortable reasons.
By Kofo Ajala7 years ago in Futurism
Choker Chain
Niso Quan, 20 and buoyant, walked down the street. It was the middle of the night in May. His chain wrapped around his neck like slave apparel. He listened to his music via his smartphones and earbuds. He ambled with a theatricality that spoke of rhythm and precise paces. He didn’t dance to the music. He was the music. He got all the way to the West Side in Wilmington, Delaware on Fifth Street. He approached his door when he stopped in mid-march. A few coughs and a gasp expelled from his mouth as he tugged at his chain. The thing would not come off of his neck. He gasped and gasped as he tried to use the butterfly knife that he carried around to slice through the links to no avail. More coughs came. Deep breaths came afterward. The chain only squeezed tighter like an anaconda wrapping around its prey. At last, he gave out his final breath. Quan perished right in front of his house with not a witness around.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Futurism
Good Vibrations: February 2019's New Moon in Aquarius
The next New Moon, occurring at 15'45 degrees of Aquarius, will be exact at 4:03 PM EST on Monday, February 4th. Eclipse season may technically be over, but that doesn't mean that the revolution and evolution brought on by the last two eclipses has come to an end. The effects of an eclipse, in general, are said to last up until six months, and the upcoming New Moon in Aquarius will be a continuation of the eclipses' themes. Themes of revolution, evolution and social change.
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
Review of 'Outlander' 4.12
A powerful episode 4.12 of Outlander, with the best line offered by Roger, who explains to the priest who "sinned" by sleeping with a Mohawk woman and fathering her child, that he (Roger) has traveled through time and space. I like that kind of talk in a time-travel story.
By Paul Levinson7 years ago in Futurism
A Near High-Tech Lynching
On a dusty road lined with trees, in Lewes, Delaware the moon’s glow permitted thirty-three-year-old Phillips Colby an added amount of light that his smartphone provided. His skin looked like coffee grounds. He looked for a ride sharing service vehicle that had been running late. He walked with his head in the screen. Just as he picked up his face there stood before him four white men, one with a noose. The three others held a camera with a light affixed to it, a laptop and a microphone, respectively.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Futurism
The Astrological Houses in a Natal Chart: An Overview
In your natal chart, you will come across a design that may appear intimidating and confusing at first. From the many different planetary placements to the aspect lines, it is a lot to take in at first glance, but each symbol and feature are crucial and telling of your personality and yourself as a whole. An important part of your natal chart are your houses.
By Jessica Almaraz7 years ago in Futurism
The Retrospective Series: 'Attack the Block'
It started out as a nice idea to focus on Joe Cornish's debut feature as his latest film, The Kid Who Would Be King, hits US cinemas. Unfortunately, it seems the two are destined to share the same fate as The Kid Who Would Be King grossed $10.8 million worldwide... from a $59 million budget. Back in 2011, Attack the Block earned half of its $8 million budget. Cornish has the talent, directing two critically-acclaimed features and penning Adventures of Tintin and Ant-Man, but he can't seem to get the audience he deserves. Are the masses conditioned to only pay attention to franchises and event movies? People cry for originality in cinema, yet here we have a filmmaker creating original films only to lose money.
By Gavin Spoors7 years ago in Futurism
Review of 'The Orville' 2.6
That's the way episode 2.6 of The Orville ends—with Gene Kelly's dulcet rendition of "Singin' in the Rain," and rain actually falling over everyone in the command cabin, as Isaac and Claire walk off, a newly reunited couple, with Isaac in human simulation, to a restaurant to have dinner, and likely her bedroom after...
By Paul Levinson7 years ago in Futurism
