Category Archives: Sci-fi

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 15, 2016 by laurarachel4

Rip Hunter is a time traveling rogue who recruits a group of villains and heroes in the DC world to prevent an apocalypse. Starring Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Arthur Darvill, Ciara Renée, Franz Drameh, Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, … Continue reading →

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The X-Files (Fox) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

A pair of FBI agents investigates the unexplained. Starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi. I confess, I never did watch the original show, so I can’t compare between the two.  I have had it on my viewing bucket list, … Continue reading →

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The Shannara Chronicles (MTV) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 31, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the novels by Terry Brooks. A series chronicling the history of adventure, war, and evil between four lands. Starring Austin Butler, Poppy Drayton, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett, Aaron Jakubenko, Emilia Burns, John Rhys-Davies. I was surprised to see … Continue reading →

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Men in Black III (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 10, 2015 by laurarachel4

Agent J travels back in time to the 60’s, when M.I.B. were just getting started, to save his partner Agent K from being assassinated by an alien. Starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement, Emma Thompson. I … Continue reading →

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Supergirl (CBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 4, 2015 by laurarachel4

The adventures Supergirl, cousin of Superman, as she navigates her own career as a super-heroine. Starring Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks, Chyler Leigh, Jeremy Jordan, David Harewood, Calista Flockhart. Just like her cousin, and in the spirit of DC Comics’ Superman, … Continue reading →

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Melancholia (2011) Rated R

Posted on November 22, 2015 by laurarachel4

The strained relationship between two sisters is further challenged when they discover that another planet is on course to collide with Earth. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alexander Skarsgard, John Hurt, Stellan Skarsgard, Kiefer Sutherland. This film is visually stunning, … Continue reading →

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The Martian (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 18, 2015 by laurarachel4

Astronaut Mark Watney accidentally gets left on Mars. Now, he must learn to survive on this hostile planet. Based on the novel by Andy Weir.  Starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Sean Bean, Kate Mara, … Continue reading →

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Minority Report (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

Precrime unit has ended and the three PreCogs are trying to live a normal life while still getting visions of the future. Based on the 2002 film and the 1956 short story by Philip K. Dick. Starring Meagan Good, Stark Sands, Nick Zano, Daniel … Continue reading →

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Zoo (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 28, 2015 by laurarachel4

A scientist tries to figure out what’s behind a streak of violent animal attacks. Based on the novel of the same name by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. Starring James Wolk, Kristen Connolly, Nonso Anozie, Billy Burke I’m torn about this show (no pun … Continue reading →

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Limitless (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 26, 2015 by laurarachel4

A man takes a pill which allows him to reach the full extent of his brain’s capacity. Based on the 2011 film Limitless. Starring Jake McDorman, Jennifer Carpenter, Hill Harper, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio The pilot episode was amazing. It offered enough of an explanation … Continue reading →

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