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ondigo recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

I've been re-watching the series for the first time since it originally aired. Interesting how some of the themes (terrorism, government fear-mongering to subjugate people, xenophobia) have such relevance today.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

Even for people who don't like science fiction, this series is compelling and addictive. The characters are exceptionally well-drawn and the dialog sparkles.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

As a kid, I loved the original Star Trek. Later, I had no patience for Next Generation, tolerated DS9, and moderately enjoyed Voyager. But I never watched Enterprise while it was being broadcast. Now, thanks to Netflix, I have found the best ST series (even topping the the original series, which is saying a lot). The scripts are compelling, the acting good, and effects up-to-date. Watch it!

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

The glory of the Cosmos series is not just the science, but the sheer poetry of Sagan's scripting. He makes science not only interesting, but beautiful as well.

It was recently announced by Sagan's widow that they will be remaking Cosmos. I hope they keep as much of Sagan's original writing as possible.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

This is an arresting example of someone taking an everyday object, thinking about it differently, and creating a work of art out of it.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

Very intense in spots, so it is not for the faint of heart. But the acting is exceptional and the cinematography is very evocative.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

I get sweaty palms just walking into this place, there's so much to covet.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

These guys started out of a food cart, which is where I first tried their stuff. It is not unusual at the cart to see a 30-minute line, even in the rain. The food is that good. And the restaurant's food is just as good, but without the wait.

I heartily recommend the carnitas. Ask for the habanero sauce on the side.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

Hulu Plus came on my Roku box, and I've been pretty happy with the selection. I know the selection isn't as good as the Hulu website, but I also know that Hulu is trying to get the content providers to renegotiate more streaming agreements. So hopefully, things will get even better.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

Netflix's streaming movies made it possible for me to drop cable TV and just get a Roku box.

One of the best things I like about the streaming is that I feel comfortable trying "fringe" movies (foreign language films, etc), because if I'm 10 minutes into it and find I don't like it, I can just pick something else.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

Very powerful, very flexible. One of the first things I load on any new computer.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

At last, my family pay heed to my wish list at Think Geek. And in case YOU want to get me something, I still need that "Stand back! I know regular expressions!" t-shirt.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

I really needed this house before I discovered ebooks a decade ago.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

Like the original, the story is weak. But the visual effects more than make up for it.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

One of the best geek-oriented shows ever. Plus, because its British, the dialogue is quick and witty. This is one of the few shows I will re-watch over and over.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

While billed as a young adult novel, this is definitely a book for older kids, at least HS age. Because it does not talk down to its audience, adults will enjoy it as well. It teaches the valuable lesson that one should be cautious of trusting the government, and the equally valuable lessons of how to protect one's electronic life.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

This book pre-dated the Web as we know it, and particularly such things as Second Life. Yet the world Stephenson creates not only predicted such things but makes them still seem fresh and fun. The characters are a hoot, and the world he paints is a little dystopian but not depressing; it is even a little inviting. (If that sounds odd to you, read the book. You'll see what I mean.)

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

There are *very* few books on my "to re-read" list. But I knew this would be one, even before I finished it. Stephenson does have a tendency to let his climaxes become so epic-scale that I find them a little unsatisfying. But the rest of the book is so inventive and fun, I can forgive that.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

I had wondered how they were going to handle the whole "godhood" thing. I thought the writers handled it quite well. The art direction and SFX for Asgard were quite good. All in all: a fun comic book adaptation; nothing more or less.

ondigo recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

Not for everyone, and doesn't do everything. BUT... I believe Google will keep expanding its capabilities to the point where it will be good enough (and the hardware cheap enough) that many, many people will use it rather than by a Windows or Apple machine. Meanwhile, I'm having fun with it.