5 Links: The Frozen Chosen Edition
This edition of 5 Links includes some year-end lists, the Vatican’s take on The Simpsons, and fictional languages.
Rough Into to Anime: Action!
If you’re curious about anime and want to find something with a lot of action, here are five series that might be just what you’re looking for.
God and Religion in Science Fiction: Imagine Greater
Themes of faith seem to be everywhere in modern science fiction. While some would say it’s out of place…is it really?
Rainbow’s End
After 26 years on the air, the PBS staple Reading Rainbow is ending its run. Here we remember it and look at the future of educational programming.
Even More 5 Links!
Another random collection of quick hits from around the web.
Hey, you got your Wars on my Trek!
If you’ve been spending the summer months arguing with friends about which “Star” series is the best, well…I’m sorry. You need to get outside and enjoy this weather. Here in Minnesota we’ve gotten out of the strange cold snap that left us in the 50s and low 60s for the past week and now we’re [...]
A Tribute to Redshirts
It’s a cliche that’s now classic…don’t get attached to the unnamed security officers in any Star Trek incarnation. They’ll likely die — probably soon, and in a somewhat gruesome, odd, humorous, or painful fashion. It’s a tradition that even has carried into the new movie.
This video is a tribute to the sacrifices made by countless [...]
Star Trek Will Rock the Summer
As a lifelong Star Trek fan, I had my doubts about this movie. All the trailers looked great, so I had no worries about whether it would be a good film, full of exciting action…but would it be a good Star Trek movie?
Star Trek has always used the sci-fi genre the way it was meant [...]
More New Trailers: Up, Star Trek, and Harry Potter
Apparently everybody wants to have the trailer for their summer blockbuster seen by the Watchmen audience because three big new trailers released on Friday, and all of them feature exciting new footage of some highly anticipated films.
Superbowl Movie Trailers
Regardless of whether they watched it or not, most people probably know that the Superbowl was last night. It was a terrific game (much less one-sided than it could have been), but as any regular viewer of the NFL’s big event knows, the real highlights are the commercials.
While this was a better year than many [...]
