Interstellar 2014, Part 5: Time Travel Saves — But Also Destroys

_{Time travel solves some problems for planet Earth but it turns out to be no match for human mortality and sundered relationships} _{Gary Varner
July 6, 2024

8

Science Fiction}

While the film begins well, it eventually falls into the trap of spectacle over substance. But I recommend it for the music, the acting, and the visuals. Read More ›

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Gary Varner
Date
June 29, 2024

Categorized
Science Fiction

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Dr. Brand (Interstellar 2014), Edmunds planet (Interstellar 2014), Joseph Cooper (Interstellar 2014), Murphy Cooper (Interstellar 2014), Romilly (Interstellar 2014), TARS (Interstellar 2014), They (Interstellar 2014), Time travel (in science fiction)}

Interstellar (2014), Review Part 4: So Who Are “They” Anyway?

_{Will we at last find out?} _{Gary Varner
June 29, 2024

8

Science Fiction}

Cooper says that the mysterious "They" have “evolved.” How in the world did natural selection select the fifth dimension? Read More ›

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Gary Varner
Date
June 16, 2024

Categorized
Relationships, Science Fiction

Tagged
Christopher Nolan, Dr. Brand (Interstellar 2014), Dr. Mann’s planet (Interstellar 2014), Joseph Cooper (Interstellar 2014), Murphy Cooper Interstellar (2014), Professor Brand (Interstellar 2014), TARS (Interstellar 2014)}

Interstellar (2014): The Plot Thickens—Well, Relatively…

_{Aside from adventures and misadventures exploring Miller’s planet, discovery of a dreadful secret awaits the crew} _{Gary Varner
June 16, 2024

8

Relationships, Science Fiction}

Interstellar succeeds in the difficult task of creating sympathy for an initially unlikeable character via a harrowing plot turn. Read More ›

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Gary Varner
Date
June 8, 2024

Categorized
Science Fiction

Tagged
Christopher Nolan, Dr. Brand (Interstellar 2014), Interstellar (film 2014), Joseph Cooper (Interstellar 2014), Murphy Cooper (Interstellar 2014), Murphy Cooper Interstellar (2014), Professor Brand (Interstellar 2014), TARS (Interstellar 2014), They (Interstellar 2014)}

Interstellar (2014): Starting Out at the End of the World

_{As Earth’s surface is turning to dust, a former NASA pilot is offered another mission, to help find a way to transport humanity to a habitable planet} _{Gary Varner
June 8, 2024

9

Science Fiction}

Interstellar’s visuals and music score are excellent but more backstory would have helped orient the reader. We are largely left to guess how disaster occurred. Read More ›