space entertainment

All posts tagged space entertainment

Futureworld - (1976 movie)

2018-05-11
, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Futureworld - (1976 movie) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074559/

After a disaster, a pleasure theme park re-opens with a new population of robots.

Although this one has held up well, it does show its age. It's still spectacularly well-made, and especially well-written.



Continue Reading

Comment

The Orville - (2017 show)

2017-11-10
, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
The Orville - (2017 show) image

Entertainment > Television >

(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5691552/
http://www.fox.com/the-orville

Its first impression is that it's sort of Star Trek parody-thing, it quickly unfolds into its own unique space-adventure-drama.

Fantastic originality and mood. Recommended, rapidly approaching highly recommended.

Like other shows these days, I became interested in this purely because "those people" "hate" it.

Comment

Stellaris - (2016 game)

2017-05-27
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Stellaris - (2016 game) cover

Entertainment > Games >

(on Wikipedia)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/
http://www.stellarisgame.com/

Build and expand a space-faring race who learns they are not alone in the universe.

Master of Orion - (1993 game) but with updated graphics and a confusing interface. I expect would have loved this in the past, but now it's just awkward. I'll still tag this as 'liked', as it's pretty good. It's very hard in the eyes. Take a lot of breaks.

Extremely stupidly hard.. and confusing. I'm shelving it. I only paid $12 USD for it, so it's not a big loss.. still, I wish the UI was better and the tutorial was better and the gameplay was better..



Continue Reading

Comment

Passengers - (2016 movie)

2017-05-01
, , , , , , , , ,
No, her eyes are not like that
No, her eyes are not like that

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1355644/
http://www.passengersmovie.com/

A ship malfunctions, and a passenger on a deep-space voyage to a new colony is woken from hibernation early.

Good and not good at the same time. It works out quite well, and has a good overall tone to it, but the story itself is sad.



Continue Reading

Comment

Approaching the Unknown - (2016 movie)

2016-07-02
, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Approaching the Unknown (2016) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2674430/

A guy who builds the technology to turn dirt into water goes to Mars, and even though he knows the ship better than anyone else, somehow, he has trouble on the way.

A patient, somewhat interesting movie. Worth watching if you're into such things, but definitely not if you're new to this style.

I watched the whole thing, and don't really regret it, but I wouldn't categorize this as anywhere near awesome.



Continue Reading

Comment

Babylon 5 - (1994 TV show)

2015-11-09
, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Babylon 5 (1994-1998) title

Entertainment > Television >
Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105946/

Upon contact with aliens, humans set up a space station to promote ambassadorial relations among species.

Easily among the best television I've seen. Everything about this series is phenomenal: acting, stories, sets, etc. Unfortunately, the graphics do appear dated in places, but it otherwise holds up very well.

Mandatory viewing.



Continue Reading

Comment

Spaceballs - (1987 movie)

2015-11-07
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Spaceballs (1987) poster

Entertainment > Movies >

(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094012/

Primarily a parody the original Star Wars trilogy.

It technically holds up well, but there are references which wouldn't make sense to a younger person. Bits and pieces feel old, but a surprising amount of it doesn't. All in all, I can see why it was a cult classic, but it's almost entirely boring to me. 1980s comedy has a specific flavour which is really simplistic and underwhelming out of context.

Recommended as a one-off watch for those who have seen and appreciated other bubblegum 1980s comedies. Otherwise, pass on this.



Continue Reading

Comment