Links for February 5th through February 6th

This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on February 6, 2009). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

Sometime between February 5th and February 6th, I thought this stuff was interesting. You might think so too!

  • Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Caprica on DVD 4/21/09: More info from iO9: "Can't wait to see Caprica, the prequel series showing the tawdry origins of the robotic Cylons? Now you won't have to: the show's pilot is going direct to DVD on April 26. ¶ The show isn't scheduled to start airing on Sci Fi until 2010, but an unrated, uncut version will be out on DVD in April."
  • Dollhouse: Dollhouse’s Sexuality Is Creepy on Purpose: "…the marketing reflects the fact that sexuality is woven into the fabric of the show — and it goes to some very creepy places on purpose. The show is about men and women being brainwashed and hired out, and some of their assigments have to do with sex, says Whedon. The show goes into some situations that make Whedon himself intensely uncomfortable, even if they don't bother any of the show's other writers. ¶ Dushku was adamant that whatever TV show she made next should address sexuality, 'not just by virtue of being all hot, but by talking about sexuality: why it drives us and how it works.' One of the show's goals is to 'get the audience to ask what of their desire is acceptable, and what is creepy. In order to ask that we had to go to kind of a creepy place,' says Whedon. 'We may have crossed the line.'"
  • Base System: xkcd explains the "base system" of making out. It's all so clear now!
  • Movie Review – Coraline – Cornered in a Parallel World: "There are many scenes and images in 'Coraline' that are likely to scare children. This is not a warning but rather a recommendation, since the cultivation of fright can be one of the great pleasures of youthful moviegoing. As long as it doesn't go too far toward violence or mortal dread, a film that elicits a tingle of unease or a tremor of spookiness can be a tonic to sensibilities dulled by wholesome, anodyne, school-approved entertainments. "
  • All the Way Through to "Kerplunk": Some teasers on the final three episodes of Pushing Daisies: "I'm keeping this as spoiler-free as I can, in case you hadn't noticed. I'm not gonna tell you what happens. The discs will be out at some point in the future and it's something you should experience yourselves. There's singing, there's swimming, there's sadness, there's love and broken hearts and broken hearts mended. There's everything this show has offered us before, only three more blessed-be episodes of it." (via @nedthepiemaker, of all people!)
  • Neil Gaiman’s favorite bad review for Coraline:: "While watching this movie I couldn't help thinking it's Invasion of the Body Snatchers for kids." (Neil's reaction: "Coraline is currently 84% at Rottentomatoes.com: of the bad reviews, this is my favourite. I wish it was on the posters."