The stars of Super Megafest 2011 were Sir Patrick Stewart (Star Trek's Captain Picard) and Sean Astin (Lord of the Ring's Samwise Gamgee hobbit).
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Up the Slipstream Without a Paddle
When a student of mine wrote an essay on why the little-known sci-fi film Slipstream was one of the best films of 2005, my interest was piqued. I was already a sucker for any movie featuring time travel, so mix in a glowing review and a famous hobbit, and I was sold. Too bad I…
Is There a Temporal Mechanic in the House?
Time travel is a fascinating concept that is bafflingly unpopular at the box office. With the exception of Back to the Future, few films that dabble in this science fiction staple have become household names — and those that do, such as The Lakehouse and Click, owe their recognition more to the stars than the…
Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out
In Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel, Louise asks if it's possible "for someone to hit you hard like that — real loud and hard, and it not hurt you at all?" Or, to place the question in a personal, modern context: can I watch Adam Sandler's Click and still have a good time? By most accounts,…