Data Exposes Gender Fault Lines

Data Exposes Gender Fault Lines

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by: Team Slated

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Unfortunately, this doesn't include post production, such as editors and composers, nor does it include effects or support positions. I don't think these other specialties would change the larger picture, but it would be interesting to see the comparison. I have understood that some of the best editors in the past 30+ years have been women, but is the gender bias still true for their department?

Sea Quest

Reminiscing  

Anyone else remember SeaQuest DSV? This show was set in 2018 after another world war and colonization of the sea had begun.

I re-watched Sea Quest recently and I understand why it was ended in the middle of the third season. The first two seasons spent too much time on the paranormal, mostly poor writing, and didn't have enough actual science. The third season completely changed the parameters with a new focus on peacekeeping and war. The writing was much better in the third season, but I can see how fans from the beginnin...g might be turned off, ultimately making it a loser during sweeps.

I loved the show as a kid and only really appreciate the flaws now. I still think it would an interesting concept if it was tried again if they can put it far enough into the future to be believable. I'd like to see an exploration and science basis, but perhaps the peacekeeping and geopolitics would make for better drama.

Check it out on Netflix, but be warned - season 3 episode 11 'Brainlock' is out of order (it actually aired out of order) and feels like jumping the shark. Watch it after episode 4 and before episode 6 to keep the timeline intact.

Independence Day: Resurgence

Independence Day: Resurgence

Of this week's film releases we chose Independence Day and it is worth the price of admission. We chose to see the 3D version because the 3D reviews were great. If you loved the first film you are going to adore the sequel.

They did a nice job of intercutting the new heroes with the old, handing off the torch very nicely. I like how David is still trying to understand what the aliens were after even 20yrs after the first attack. Lots of explosions and destruction as expected, but it didn't give me the same feeling of dread that was accomplished in the first film.

We laughed and laughed a lot. Have a good time this weekend and take the family.

Celebrating Father's Day at the movies

Celebrating Father's Day At The Movies.

Just watched 'TMNT 2 Out of the Shadows.' It is a barrel of laughs so long as you aren't expecting a serious action flick. You don't have to know the Ninja Turtles start to finish to get a kick out of this but it helps. The wit of the writers really makes this a fun choice for everyone.

Kids? Absolutely (7+) and anyone that gets a kick out of the heroes on a half shell.

NYSM2

Now You See Me 2 Review

Now You See Me 2 was a fun movie and stayed true to the characters developed in the first. Of the performances, I love Daniel Radcliffe's. He is a wonderful villain. The tricks aren't as fantastic this time around, but we get to see each move the horsemen make, so it is a trade off. It's a lot of fun and worth the ticket cost.

Pretty clean language throughout and only one fight scene makes this kid appropriate (10+) in my opinion, but as always if you're not sure your child can handle it watch first before taking him/her along

The Core - again

The Core - again!

"I built the ship in three months. I didn't think I'd be intentionally sabotaging her. I'm sorry" - Brass in The Core
I love disaster films and re-watching this one reminds me why I love this genre. It always comes down to a small group of people making sacrifices for each other and their (often times) self appointed mission. I think we make these stories to reaffirm our faith in humanity. The Core is also about correcting a human error and doing the needful without a massive audience.