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Time travel concept. Abstract spiral of flying clocks in a colorful vortex.
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Gary Varner
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May 3, 2025
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Terminator Genisys Review, Part 10: Too Many Time Machines!

Terminator Genisys was simply removed from the canon, and for good reason, as we will see
Gary Varner
May 3, 2025
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I have warned about the perils of using time travel in storytelling. This movie is a prime example of the problems I was talking about. Read More ›
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Gary Varner
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March 22, 2025
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Terminator Genisys Review, Part 4: The Fatal Flaw, Revisited

Genisys didn’t perform well but it makes a good illustration of the issues science fiction writers face
Gary Varner
March 22, 2025
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I don’t know if the inconsistencies were enough to convince the powers that be in Hollywood to try to make an entirely different sequel but viewers tuned out. Read More ›
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Gary Varner
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March 8, 2025
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Terminator Genisys Review Part 2: A Colossal Monster Mash

The writers wanted the recreated scenes to be fond “memory berries” for the audience but they ran into problems setting them up properly
Gary Varner
March 8, 2025
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Terminator Genisys is one of those movies where that create a growing sense of unease that viewers can’t quite put a finger on. Read More ›