I absolutely love taking photos of sunrises and sunsets, so much so that I have created an extensive portfolio of images documenting many of the most beautiful scenes from my own town and neighboring … more
So far it's merely causing travel delays. Some 500 flights have been canceled across Europe. Nothing quite major other than inconveniences for now. Hopefully, that's all there is to it! Just lots … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Supervolcano.
May 09, 2011
The last one erupted some 74,000 years ago at Lake Toba, Sumatra, Indonesia. That's where my childhood playground was! Yellowstone is expected to erupt anytime soon or possibly not in the next few … more
If we are able to survive a supervolcano eruption, then it'll be a marvel to watch it! Otherwise, God save us all! In the meantime, if you don't know this already, there … more
Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) is a man working for the Lunar Industries on a trip by himself to the moon. He has a three year contract to live there alongside the most helpful computer GERTY (Kevin … more
The 2 hour show attempts to paint the very grim pictures in the next 89 years. Filmed in 2009, it looks into the future and reflects how global warming affects different regions in the world and the dynamics … more
I finally got to see this much talked about, minimalist science fiction film from debut director David Bowie's Son (Duncan Jones). I have to say up-front that I was bothered about … more
This book attempts to explain Earth, the solar system, our galaxy and our universe, in clear and easy-to-understand language. For thousands of years, humans had made quite detailed observations about … more
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saralogan posted a Quick Tip about Moon (2009 movie).
September 19, 2010
Not for everyone. Those expecting a SciFi adventure with lots of action and dumbed down dialogue will be disappointed. Instead, this is a slow, nuanced, quiet, powerful movie that features Sam Rockwell … more
Duncan Jones' psychological mind trip "Moon" is perhaps one of the most complex and original Science Fiction films to come out since Steven Soderbergh's "Solaris" and Christopher’s … more
I liked it, but I came in with much higher expectations. The concept was unique and compelling but the movie felt either too short or too long. After finding about what the movie was about there were … more
Moon is sci-fi in the order of 2001 A Space Odyssey, not Star Wars. It's great film to make you think. I don't wanna give things away either. I watched Moon not … more
Another BBC documentary by Prof. Iain Stewart which tells the story of natural forces that shaped our world history. Some incredible coverage on off the beaten tracks of the world; places we would never … more
Highly informative & an enjoyable way to learn about our planet as well as the sciences of our world. Excellent filming and one of BBC's best. Available on Blu-ray disc. Highly recommended!
Initially, Moon might seem like a remake of 2001 - A Space Odyssey - it even has a HAL-like computer called Gerty - but it takes a different turn. In fact, after the first half-hour, Moon is more about … more
Once in a while, and more frequently in this genre than most others it seems; a film comes along with a very modest budget (in this case $5M), a limited cast, and a whole lot of heart. In the case … more
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Count_Orlok_22 posted a Quick Tip about Moon (2009 movie).
April 09, 2010
There was a time when Science Fiction movies were about big ideas, not big explosions. The 1960's and 70's produced movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Silent Running, Solaris, and Dark Star. Moon, the … more
If ever there were a debut with an elephant in the room this is it. And, here, it's an elephant which no-one seems to want to acknowledge: not the director, not the marketers, and curiously, not the critics: … more
In a not-so-distant future, Earth's energy is being supplied through extraction of Helium-3 from the Moon. Sam Rockwell plays Sam Bell, a space miner whose job is to make sure that the massive mining … more
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nateandersen reviewed Earth Days.
February 07, 2010
Earth Days, by celebrated documentary filmmaker Robert Stone, begins with a powerful montage of United States presidents, beginning with John F. Kennedy, proclaiming the urgency of the mission to clean … more
Going around the World in almost 2 hour and seeing what no one has ever seen before. Up in the air mostly and through Yann Arthus-Bertrand's eyes. It is riveting and … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Home (movie).
January 26, 2010
I thought this was a great movie that really makes you contemplate the issues. I highly recommend adding this to your Netflix Queue now! Solid acting was performance by Rockwell, … more