“Flash Gordon” And Other Faces Of The Cold War

When it comes to the Cold War, most people remember decades of quiet menace from beyond the Iron Curtain, and this is something that was very much reflected in our television shows and our media. For example, one of the big faces of the Cold War was Flash Gordon, a science fiction comic hero who originated from the thirties. His stories involved technological superiority and moving forward into a bright new future.

One face that is becoming familiar to geeks of all kinds today actually got his start in the Cold War. [...]

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The Rise And Fall Of “Dark Angel”

Sci-fi hits are a mixed blessing when they air on Fox. Many shows of this genre that the network picks up are witty and engaging but do not last long. “Dark Angel” is no different as this unique show quickly captured the heart of fans but was cancelled after two seasons.

Many citizens in “Dark Angel” are struggling to survive after a terrorist blast took out American computer systems and turned the nation into a third world country. Max is the show’s heroine who lives like anyone else [...]

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“Firefly”: Why Short-Lived Show Had Such Lasting Effect

When it comes to short-lived television shows that managed to inspire strong cult followings, you don’t get very far without talking about Firefly. Created by Joss Whedon directly after mega-cult hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly was a single-season show that garnered an amazing amount of support.

Part of the appeal of the show was the creator himself. Whedon is a great fan favorite with a strong interest in social justice and feminism, two topics that [...]

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Star Trek – The Original Series: Little-Known Facts About Spock

Mr. Spock, the pointy-eared, half-Vulcan science officer portrayed by Leonard Nimoy, is one of the most recognizable characters in popular culture. Even people who’ve never seen an episode of “Star Trek” could probably pick Spock out of a lineup. His struggle to suppress his emotional human side and his dedication to logic are well known, but there are some little-known facts about Spock that may surprise even “Star Trek” fans.

  • In Gene Roddenberry’s original concept [...]
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“Quantum Leap”: Why Time Traveler Needed More Time

Whether Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell really knew they were signing onto one of the most original, innovative science fiction programs of the 1980′s when they agreed to star in Quantum Leap is something we will never know. From watching the brilliant series, we will come to the said realization that a time traveler will never actually have enough time to do what he really wants to achieve. Well, you will not if you are a time traveler name Sam who’s goal is to ”set right what was once wrong.” When you are a time traveler [...]

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“V”: Why Some Fans Still Praise Failed Show

There were two incarnations of the V television series. Neither of which can be deemed a huge hit. The original V started as a 1983 miniseries and became a very short-lived television series that only lasted on season and 19 episodes. The series was considered awful by a lot of science-fiction fans. However, it did maintain a fan following for years. This following contributed to a much better, but also short-lived new series in 2009.

Many will wonder why both incarnations of V remain popular? The original series had a cheesy charm that helps [...]

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