Sci-Fi Now SyFy

On July 9, 2009 the Sci-Fi Channel changed its name to the SyFy Channel. What does this mean to the network's loyal viewers, well absolutely nothing. The change was made because the network wanted a more hip and up to date image. So they said.

What it really does is allow the network to justify its lack of true Science Fiction. Lets face it, over the last several years there has been a decline in the number of true Sci-Fi shows. Yes there are still some on, or soon to premiere, but if you break it down the network should have changed to the Horror Channel.

Granted Horror is a sub-genre to Sci-Fi, but it still should not completely dominate the schedule. The network also runs on a pinch of Fantasy with a dash of true Sci-Fi.

But with the name change they can now tell people "hey we're more than just starships and space aliens, we offer more to fans of the genre." In our opinion we need more starships and space aliens to restore the genre to its glory and to make the Sci-Fi, sorry, SyFy Channel a respectable network again. - GJ

Movie Review: Starship Troopers 3 - Marauder

Franchise savior. This third installment not only brings back beloved trooper Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien), but director Paul Verhoeven as well. With the return of Paul Verhoeven we get a movie that has more blood, gore, and even better nudity.

The story is on the same track as previous installments; new bug super weapon, troopers stranded fighting for their lives, and a hero looking to save the day. Our hero, Johnny Rico, must use the new Marauder advanced weapons to save Sky Marshall Anoke (Stephen Hogan) and Capt. Lola Beck (Jolene Blalock) who were stranded on the planet OM-1.


For positives we like the controversy with the faith and religion side story; It's about time the Mobile Infantry had some sort of vehicle, seriously this is suppose to be a future war; And finally, we get Johnny Rico back, what more could you ask for?

Well there's Ace (Jake Busy) and Carmen (Denise Richards) but hey maybe they were waiting to see how things went so they could rejoin the fight in the fourth film.


The biggest complaint we've seen circling the Internet was how bad the computer graphics were. Really they weren't that bad and were even better than expected when you remember that this film is a B film, which means low budget.

Greatest thing about this film, if you haven't seen the second film, well that's okay because you don't have to for this installment to make sense. So our advice, if your not a hardcore science fiction fan, you may want to bypass film two and go straight for three.

Well see you on the battlefield trooper, and remember it's a good day to die!

Random Black Hole Theories

Everyone has seen a television show or movie that involves a black hole at some point in their life. Though most times the black hole is portrayed as the ultimate destructive device; meaning anything sucked in is broken down to the littlest atom possible. But believe it or not there are other theories.

One theory that I enjoy and one that you would think to be more popular, but not, is that black holes are actually gateways. Be that a gateway to another time, or another dimension.

Another theory is that black holes are actually an interstellar transit system. Enter one at this end of the universe, exit from one on the other side of the universe. This way we don't need starships with light or warp speed. Makes things a little cheaper don't you think?

What if black holes were nothing more than planetary shields? Ever think about that. Everyone avoids black holes, so what better way to keep your planet from an invasion than to hide it behind a black hole. Seems like a smart idea to me. Just something else for your brain to chew on.

All in all, it ultimately doesn't matter what a black hole is. It's just too dangerous for us to explore them. Though, maybe we could talk some of the people that are tying up our court systems with frugal lawsuits that this would be a good money making opportunity. It's not like they'll be able to sue us. Just a thought.

UFO Hunters

"I don't believe in UFOs" - Dennis Anderson, NY SPI from Sci-Fi Channels new show UFO Hunters. Understand that this show is to follow the folks at NY SPI, who are skeptics, as they look to find evidence to disprove UFO sightings and alien abductions, but for the scholar of the group to make that statement is just baffling.

A UFO is an Unidentified Flying Object. If a blimp flies over a playground of children who have never seen one, is that not a UFO to them?

It's practical to assume that ninety-five percent of the world's population who hear the word UFO, will receive the image of silver circular metallic shapes floating in the sky long before anything else comes to mind.



Thousands of people a year claim to see some sort of UFO in the sky, most assuming it to have been a starship, and for those thousands, there are hundreds out there to prove or disprove their claims. These hunters, researchers, or the average joe looking to find something unique in this crazy world of ours, all have their own theories, thoughts and opinions on the subject, and nobody is afraid to express themselves.

The most important thing to remember is that everyone should keep their eyes to the sky, because you never know what you'll find, anything is possible.



*Special Note*
There are currently two unique shows on television running under the name UFO Hunters. One on the Sci-Fi channel, the other on the History channel. Check your local listings for showings.