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The Stigma Around the 'Star Wars' Prequels
Star Wars fans are a tricky people. Even if you’re not a fan yourself, a person could be pretty familiar with the caricatured portrayal of Star Wars / Trek fans in the media. Which is not to say some portrayals aren’t accurate, the general population has come to the point where being dorky is almost just cool. Star Wars is a huge franchise based on an amazing science fiction story. But there is one part of this story that a lot of fans would like to forget and have seen a lot of critical scrutiny over the years, the Prequels. These films would be; The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002) & Revenge of the Sith (2005). But a funny thing has happened as years passed; the younger generations seems to have adopted a love for these films that was lost on the generation before.
By Jaime Burbatt8 years ago in Futurism
Alex the Inventor - Chapter 11 (Pt. 2)
Chapters 1 - 11 can be read at: Deep Sky Stories & Illustrations Chapter 11 (Part 2) - In Deep Trouble Sunday passed slowly for Dart the Dragonfly, lying as still as death at the bottom of the slowly sinking cargo trailer. Where was everybody, he wondered with a quizzical twist of his soccer-ball head. Night fell and still no one came. Could they have forgotten about him? With power loss now approaching a grave threshold, the Guardian reasoned that his situation was now grim. Therefore, Dart followed logical survival protocols and stepped down the rest of his dwindling resources to the bare minimum. The flashing circuits within his delicate brain unit dimmed down to a faint gaslight flicker so that only the core of his cerebral remained active. The weak emergency beacon continued pinging, but only barely so. The Dragonfly clung to existence by a thin thread and lay as stiff and still as the smaller cadavers all around him. Just before sinking into the coma-like power-saver mode though, Dart sensed something ominous happening around him. Was that only the soft breeze sighing through the mouth of the cold metal cave he was trapped in... or did it sound more like a faint, dry chuckle of satisfaction? Was there a rustling of dry autumn leaves near the cave mouth, or did something else begin to move musty, clicking little legs? Slowly. Delicately. The trap had been sprung well. The already narrow tunnel back to his world constricted further down toward nothingness and cold shadows closed closer round the snared Dragonfly, seeking to smoother him forever.
By G.F. Brynn8 years ago in Futurism
What Is Hoodoo?
Hoodoo is one of the many witchcraft practices available to study. Hoodoo and Voodoo are often linked but hoodoo is also called rootwork. Hoodoo comes from the South, a region in the United States that fosters this path also called Conjure. Hoodoo is not necessarily Vodou, but it does mix the religion of the Congo slaves that were kidnapped from Africa to use in the slave trade. Also found under the heading of hoodoo is Native American herbal folklore, some European folk magic, and a dose of Jewish mysticism. Witchcraft of the type of Hoodoo is not necessarily a religion but a magical system that requires study. Some rootworkers are Protestant Southern Baptists who read the bible as well as pray Christian prayers such as reciting psalms.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Futurism
The Shape of Things to Come
He didn’t like the idea of the foil hat. He didn’t want to become the mad stereotype the cheap tabloids make a joyous mockery out of whenever there are spare pages to be filled. But he needed protection. He didn’t want to be the crazy, dishevelled man who hadn’t showered or shaved in weeks that sits on his front porch, shotgun barrels resting on his legs, spoiling for a fight he’s confident is about to explode into life. And yet that is who he has become.
By Phil Weller8 years ago in Futurism
Destiny or Purpose
Destiny or purpose? Does it matter if we are good or bad? A preordained destiny is like being on a train journey; you cannot change the destination once you have boarded the train. It does not matter how you behave, you will reach that preset destination.
By Peter Rose8 years ago in Futurism
The Misplaced: Segment 3
CHAPTER 17: PANGA The dagger was a welcome addition to Panga’s wardrobe. She wasn’t as vocal about it, but she didn’t like being sent to safety any more than Jadin did. She often thought that her abilities were the weakest of the group. Unlike Alectra she couldn’t manipulate emotions. She could only influence an emotion that she, her target, or people nearby were currently feeling. In addition, those emotions had to be naturally occurring. She couldn’t tag team with Alectra or Jadin. She couldn’t spread Jadin’s ecstasy or an emotion that Alectra had manipulated. The only way she had been able to work with Alectra against the Sheriff, for all the good it did, was because she herself was feeling scared.
By Richard Jones8 years ago in Futurism
The Sontarans Set to Make an Epic Comeback to 'Doctor Who' After a 10-Year Break
Starting way back in 1963, Doctor Who today remains one of the most loved television shows on the BBC. The hit science-fiction show originally ran from 1963 to 1989 when it was tragically canceled due to large drops in ratings and viewing figures. However, fans of the show were relieved when news broke that the show will be back in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor. The man behind the revival is Russell T Davies, who then passed the showrunner tools over to Steven Moffat, who has now passed the baton over to Chris Chibnall.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Futurism
Review of 'The Crossing' 1.6
The most intriguing aspect of The Crossing 1.6 last night was Sophie's thought that Reece's Apex antibodies might be life-saving not just for Reece's daughter, but humans suffering from all kinds of otherwise fatal illnesses—including, it turns out, Sophie herself.
By Paul Levinson8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars the Clone Wars: Chapter Eight
~~Karri P.O.V~~ Lina. I gazed at Lina as she walked inside the command room quietly. Everyone's eyes were on Lina and quickly looked away. Lina walked slowly towards me. Her face was stern as if she was cold as stone. Her arms tightly held a strange metal box. I sensed Lina was very troubled. Cody and Rex exchanged glances.
By Linaflame L78 years ago in Futurism
