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FeatureSciFriday: The Hodge-Podge Of A Genre

This edition of SciFriday contains MAJOR SPOILERS for the "Battlestar Galactica" telemovie "Razor." I really hate taking time off from this column, only because by the time I get back, there is so much to talk about, and my mailbox is overflowing. I was really hoping that with a writer's strike and ...

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FeatureWayne's Worlds: What The Hell Is Up With 'Reaper'?

"Of course you don't like it! It wasn't meant for you!" That's what a co-worker of mine always says when I complain about a show I don't like that isn't intended for "mature" (in a good way) adults such as animation or those aimed at a younger demographics. Since I am 52 years old, I can't consider ...

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FeatureReview: 'Journeyman' - Blowback

The following contains MAJOR SPOILERS for the "Blowback" episode of the NBC series, "Journeman." "So what, trying to get a kidnapper behind bars gets me shot? Who in the hell are we working for?" - Dan Vasser "You have to stay focused. You have a job here. You finish it and you go back, cry about it ...

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FeaturePrepare To Be Adapted: Attack Of The Writers

"Without writers, I'm standing here talking to you like a dummy. And as fascinating as that is, no one will watch it." -- Gary ColeACT I Hello, viewers. Welcome to the second exciting episode of "Prepared To Be Adapted." This time out, I'm going to touch on a topic that is affecting everyone in the ...

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FeatureReview: 'Heroes' - Truth And Consequences

The following contains MAJOR SPOILERS for the "Truth and Consequences" episode of NBC's "Heroes." With one more episode left before "Heroes" disappears into the ether, the stakes -- and the body count -- are getting higher. The pervasive themes in this episode is whether or not people are who they a ...

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FeatureReview: 'Moonlight' - Fleur De Lis

The following contains MAJOR SPOILERS for the "Fleur De Lis" episode of CBS' "Moonlight." Both Mick and Beth have gotten themselves into a bit of a pickle. Mick (Alex O'Loughlin) is in big trouble with Beth (Sophia Myles), and Beth is in big trouble with Mick, if not the law. In the center of this m ...

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FeatureSFOTV: A Look At Returning Shows

Last time out, I took a look at the new genre-related shows that premiered this fall. Fair is fair, so this time around, I take a look at the returning genre shows, and how they're doing. Blood Ties: I like this little vampire show. At the core is a romantic triangle which includes Vicki (Christina ...

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FeatureReview: 'Pushing Daisies' - Smell Of Success

The following contains MAJOR SPOILERS for the "Smell of Success" episode of the ABC series, "Pushing Daisies." Change doesn't come easily to Ned the Pie Maker, and "smell can get you killed." These are just a couple of things we learned on "Smell of Success," this week's installment of "Pushing Dais ...

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FeatureReview: 'Razor' Worth Spending Saturday At Home

This review contains NO SPOILERS of Saturday's SciFi Channel broadcast of "Battlestar Galactica: Razor." It was a story told to us in passing during the second season of "Battlestar Galactica," and now we're getting all of it right in front of our eyes. "Razor" is the story of the Battlestar Pegasus ...

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FeatureSciFriday: Say Goodbye To 'Bionic Woman'

It may have been the one to watch this season, but after only a handful of episodes David Eicks re-invented "Bionic Woman" series hit ratings free-fall and has thus far been unable to pull itself together. Viewership is down by 60 percent and it shows no signs of getting better. The series hasnt bee ...

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FeatureReview: 'Journeyman' - Emily

The following contains MAJOR SPOILERS for the "Emily" episode of NBC's show, "Journeyman." "Emily" starts us off with a jogging Dan who suddenly: zaps into a rave in 1992. Dan bumps into a partying Livia who hasnt met him yet, which was funny. At first I thought this was the current Livia and she wa ...

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FeatureReview: 'Heroes' - Cautionary Tales

This review contains MAJOR SPOILERS for "Cautionary Tales," the ninth episode of Season 2 of "Heroes." Holy ....! "Heroes" is back, revived from what many feared was a premature death. This week's installment, "Cautionary Tales," was the "Company Man" of Season 2. Is it just a coincidence that the ...

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FeatureReview: 'Pushing Daisies' - Bitches

The following contains MAJOR SPOILERS for the "Bitches" episode of the ABC series, "Pushing Daisies." Previously on "Pushing Daisies," Ned rescued Olive from a charging horse, and she gave him a great big gratitude kiss. Our story opens with Ned awakening and watching Chuck sleep. She awakes and, wh ...

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FeatureReview: 'Stargate: Atlantis' - The Seer

The following contains MAJOR SPOILERS for "The Seer," the latest episode of "Stargate: Atlantis.""Never before have I sensed that the future of so many worlds can turn on the actions of so few." - Davos Desperate to find out what happened to her people, Teyla asks if the Atlantis team can investigat ...

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FeatureReview: 'Moonlight' - 12:04 a.m.

This review contains MAJOR SPOILERS for "12:04 a.m.," the eighth episode of "Moonlight." "12:04 a.m.," has proven that "Moonlight" has truly come into its own as a series. Not only has it becoming a well-crafted, stylish show, but as it gets deeper into its own mythology, the stories have become mo ...

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