Diana Biller, Author at Gizmodo

The Essential Cyberpunk Reading List

It’s now been over three decades since cyberpunk first exploded, and in that time we’ve seen gorgeous movies, read fascinating books, and seen dozens of offshoots like steampunk (and my new favorite, deco punk) develop. Here are the 21 cyberpunk books you absolutely must read. The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester This 1956 novel,…

Books & Comics Diana Biller Dec 25

10 Most Hilariously Unfaithful TV Shows Based On Books

You think Game of Thrones is taking liberties with George R.R. Martin’s books? That’s nothing. All too often, when people adapt books for television, they basically treat the source material as a series of suggestions. Here are the 10 science fiction and fantasy shows that veered farthest from their book origins. 1) Beauty and the…

Television Diana Biller Jun 15

7 TV Episodes That Resolved Age-Old Philosophical Questions

Philosophers, scientists and metaphysicians have spent thousands of years trying to untangle the mysteries of human existence. Questions like “nature vs. nurture,” or “fate vs. free will” have no easy answer — unless you watch television, that is. Here are 7 TV episodes that sorted out questions that the great minds couldn’t resolve. 1) “Mirror,…

Movies Diana Biller Apr 20

Great Science Fiction Stories That Can Help You Make Sense Of Economics

We all know that economists love science fiction — especially Isaac Asimov fan Paul Krugman. But science fiction and fantasy can also help teach ordinary people about the Dismal Science. Here are 22 great science fiction and fantasy stories that can help you make sense of economics. Top image: Making Money by Terry Pratchett The…

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The 12 Plot Ideas That Every Single Classic TV Show Did To Death

Making a TV show is a terrible grind — especially back in the day, when shows were entirely made up of standalone episodes. So it’s no wonder that so many classic shows reached for the same handful of plots, over and over. Here are 12 storylines you’ll find in every old science fiction and fantasy…

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The Greatest TV Episodes Where Someone Lives A Whole Lifetime In One Day

One of the annoying things about real life is, you can only gain experience by getting older. You can’t just luck into a trove of experience points and level up painlessly. Except on a lot of science fiction TV shows, there’s a loophole. Here are seven episodes where someone lives for years, while no time…

io9 Diana Biller Feb 20

The Most Ingeniously Cheapskate Props And Sets From Classic Movies

Some of the best TV shows were made for a song — but did you know that some of your favorite movies have featured ridiculously cheap scenery and props, as well? We’re not just talking 1950s “B” movies, but more recent stuff. Here are some of the most wonderfully cheap sets and props from classic…

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Low Budget TV Shows That Are Better Than Most Huge Blockbuster Series

Television has always been an expensive medium, with Lost having an estimated per-episode budget of $4 million, and Game of Thrones clocking in at a whopping $6 million. And sometimes, these hugely expensive shows fail. But here are 10 of the best science fiction and fantasy shows, which were made for surprisingly low budgets. https://gizmodo.com/the-10-most-expensive-flops-in-television-history-1649881502…

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Gifts for Epic Fantasy Fans

Game of Thrones Wax Seal Coasters Silicon makes it easy to wash the blood off. Living Language Dothraki, by David J. Peterson Written by the guy who developed the language for the show—who’s also a language consultant for Defiance and Dominion, and who worked on the alien language for Star-Crossed…sorry, I’ve just gotten distracted by…

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Gifts for Monster Fans

Dracula Text Poster For the friend who’s too lazy to physically open a book. Rampaging Kaiju Garden Gnome He will conquer your garden. Harpy Skeleton Just profoundly upsetting. Squishable Cerberus Three times the heads, three times the heart. Mummy Wrap Headphone Cord Who says that mummies have to be messy? Super Action Wolf Gloves Perfect…

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Gifts for Fans of Classic Movies

Ghostrescuers T-Shirt Someone needs to give this very sad ghost a home. And maybe a hug. And a drink. Back to the Future – Movie Parts Poster Hoverboard? Check. DeLorean? Check. A pair of very stylish purple Calvin Klein underwear? Check. The Art of John Alvin John Alvin created the movie posters for E.T., Blade…

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Gifts for Fans of Young Adult Heroes

Ender’s Game—Giclée Print Pretty. Nerf Rebelle Agent Bow Blaster Those tributes aren’t going to kill themselves. Ideal Bookshelf Take your fandom to the next level with some art commemorating your favorite books (can even by customized!) Just a Girl T-Shirt Goals. Divergent Faction Bookmark Picking a faction can be stressful. Why not choose them all?…

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Gifts for Zombie Fans

Zombie Alpaca Plush She wants to cuddle your brains, not eat them. She promises. Zombie Attack Apron Because there’s no need to let a little thing like a zombie attack interfere with a perfectly good dinner party. Zombie Bottle Opener Come the apocalypse, you’re going to want a drink. Zombie Apocalypse Pack & Tent Set…

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Diana Biller

The Essential Cyberpunk Reading List

10 Most Hilariously Unfaithful TV Shows Based On Books

7 TV Episodes That Resolved Age-Old Philosophical Questions

Great Science Fiction Stories That Can Help You Make Sense Of Economics

The 12 Plot Ideas That Every Single Classic TV Show Did To Death

The Greatest TV Episodes Where Someone Lives A Whole Lifetime In One Day

The Most Ingeniously Cheapskate Props And Sets From Classic Movies

Low Budget TV Shows That Are Better Than Most Huge Blockbuster Series

Gifts for Epic Fantasy Fans

Gifts for Monster Fans

Gifts for Fans of Classic Movies

Gifts for Fans of Young Adult Heroes

Gifts for Zombie Fans

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