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Monarch butterflies in flight (3)
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Gary Varner
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August 9, 2025
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Sound of Thunder: The Writers Are Committed to Their Story

In this final part of my review, I look at the way the writers did not flinch from the hard choices that their premise requires, which is a virtue
Gary Varner
August 9, 2025
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There are kernels of a good movie in A Sound of Thunder (2005), if one is willing to look past the poor production. Read More ›
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An explosive scene featuring multiple clocks in a chaotic, surreal setting, symbolizing the concept of time and its tumultuous nature.
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Gary Varner
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July 12, 2025
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A Sound of Thunder: Time Travel for Fun and Profit — and Tragedy

In this third part of my review, I look at the adaptations leading up to the climax — the ones that worked and the ones that didn’t
Gary Varner
July 12, 2025
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We learn that expedition leader Ryer is hoping to use his time travel trips to help bring extinct species back to life. Read More ›
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butterfly emerges from digital world showcasing beautiful effect of technology on nature wonders
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Gary Varner
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June 28, 2025
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A Sound of Thunder: Does the Famous Butterfly Effect Make Sense?

I am going to look at the 1952 short story first — the premises and the plot — before tackling the 2005 film
Gary Varner
June 28, 2025
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I think “A Sound of Thunder” has remained popular partially because the butterfly effect is a unique idea if nothing else. Read More ›