Though a dynamic and eye-catching adventure with some fine acting sprinkled in, Netflix’ reboot of Lost in Space just doesn’t quite grab me. Though I’m interested enough to “tune in” again next season, I don’t think its because of the gripping plot-line. Maybe its because I’m secretly hoping it becomes more like the original? Well, […]

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Last week I posted about what the original LIS series got wrong in terms of Physics, Astronomy and some related subjects. Today I’ll talk about what they got right. 1. Non-humanoid intelligent aliens: In just their second show back in the autumn of 1965 they encountered intelligent “bubble-like” creatures. They didn’t speak at all (in […]

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OK, I get it, LIS was a corny and campy show even if it was sci fi. So, maybe I shouldn’t be too punishing to the show for its lapses in astronomy and physics. But some of their blunders were pretty big! Although I loved the show dearly, I hope the reboot does a better […]

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