Kurt Kuenne of Theatre Junkies reunites with T.J. Thyne of the short film Validation for Shuffle, a time travel film reminiscent of Quamtum Leap and Star Trek.
Tag: time travel
Surprises Found in Hot Tub Time Machine
'Hot Tub Time Machine', despite its name, is a fun and clever time-travel comedy that deserves to be seen, if not taken seriously.
A Glimpse of Life on Mars
I've been eager for developing news on the American TV series Life on Mars ever since it was first announced more than a year ago. Based on the British series of the same name, this local adaptation similarly tells the tale of a modern-day detective involved in a car accident who wakes up to find…
Carry On Wayward Man
My siblings and I don't have many television viewing habits in common — and not only because I cancelled my service eight years ago. So I was surprised recently to receive this email from my oldest brother: I know you don't watch TV per se, but you might find this past Monday night's NBC show…
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…
TNG at 20: The Voyage Continues
Twenty years ago this autumn, I was a sophomore in college. I remember watching the premiere of Star Trek: The Next Generation (or TNG) with friends. While most of us were fans of speculative fiction, we had little idea of how entertaining and influential TNG would become. I had grown up on the writings of…
TNG at 20: To Everything, There Is a Season
Star Trek: The Next Generation was the first Star Trek to enjoy a full, cancellation-free run. This October 2nd, its 176 episodes will be available in a new box set (watch the trailer, read the press release). Though $40/season is a fair deal, $278.89, after shipping, is still no small amount of change. And, as…
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…