Sam Rodgers
can be found doing lame things all day long!
The Death of Objectivism (Atlas Shrugged (book)/Atlas Shrugged (film)/BioShock)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN3SXTy8Jms[/youtube] “Who is John Galt?” This is the question which drives Ayn Rand’s most famous novel, Atlas Shrugged, forward. Atlas Shrugged is also the last novel Ayn Rand wrote, and many consider it one of the most important books in […]
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones -> Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
This was George Lucas’s last chance with the Star Wars saga. Though the Phantom Menace was generally hated by fans of the series for its lack of character depth, logical story, Jar Jar Binks, baby Anakin, and midi-chlorians, the second […]
Super Mario Bros. Power Up Energy Drink -> Nintendo Cereal System
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REpiQnnp6p8&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] The video above is absolutely the best thing you will watch all day. The year was 1988. Nintendo was experiencing its early 8-bit heyday of popularity. Nintendo was still riding the success of Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo […]
Bioshock -> Atlas Shrugged
Bioshock is essentially a comprehensive response to Ayn Rand’s political philosophy in regards to the way society should work secretly packaged as a video game. Ayn Rand is very popular for her controversial ideology of “Objectivism.” What is so important […]
1984 -> Bioshock
1984 is a complex journey through the possibilities of a highly oppressive dystopian government. Bioshock also deals heavily with a complex society and ultimate power (especially the idea that “absolute power corrupts absolutely”). Bioshock does make some references to 1984, […]
Star Trek (original series) -> Star Trek (2009)
Star Trek is one of the biggest science fiction franchises in history. It has spanned hundreds of hours of television, over 10 feature films, and that’s only in the film format. In 2009, Paramount wanted to reinvigorate the Star Trek […]
LOST -> Star Trek (original series)
LOST has many connections to Star Trek, especially the original series. From the start, Star Trek was mentioned to Locke by Boone in the show, in a reference to the “redshirt” characters in the episode “All the Best Cowboys Have […]
Vector: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe -> LOST
One of the most well-known aspects of the ABC television show LOST is its extensive use of literary references. From the very first episode the show is full of historical and literary references. One of the main characters is named […]
Disney Theme Park Attractions as Adaptions
There has always been a connection between theme parks and films. Rides and live shows at theme parks around the world try to emulate the action in movies and television shows, and films often try to recreate the excitement and […]
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland -> Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham City is a videogame released in 2011. It was developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It is based off the DC Comics series following Bruce Wayne, the masked crime fighter and billionaire playboy. […]
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