Prisoners of Gravity
About the Show
Prisoners of Gravity, the acclaimed comic book and science fiction news magazine series, is not television. It's the world's orbital oracle. It's the future now. Trapped in geosynchronous orbit, unable to escape the planet he's convinced is hurtling toward self-destuction, Commander Rick (Rick Green) commandeers the airwaves to transmit his weekly pirate broadcasts. Assisted by his on-board computer assistant Nan-Cy (his trusty NANo-CYbernetic 3000 computer) aboard the Reality-1 Communications Satellite, Commander Rick explores crucial issues of the late twentieth century in the language of the faithful: science fiction, comics, computers, fantasy, and horror, all respectfully recognized in the series as adult art forms. He interviews these genres' writers, artists, and filmmakers, focusing on a different theme in each program: politics, war, fears, dreams, addictions, children, new worlds, and even the current popularity of dinosaurs.
All Episodes
Commander Rick discusses the importance of awards with the award winners: science fiction writers John Brunner, Samuel R. Delany, Harlan Ellison, William Gibson, Joe Haldeman, and Nancy Kress.
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AwardsAbout this EpisodeCommander Rick discusses the importance of awards with the award winners: science fiction writers John Brunner, Samuel R. Delany, Harlan Ellison, William Gibson, Joe Haldeman, and Nancy Kress. |
Commander Rick examines the use of time travel in Science Fiction.
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Time TravelAbout this EpisodeCommander Rick examines the use of time travel in Science Fiction. |
Commander Rick captures the Hallowe'en spirit by exploring the allure of madness in science fiction and comics.
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MadnessAbout this EpisodeCommander Rick captures the Hallowe'en spirit by exploring the allure of madness in science fiction and comics. |
Commander Rick looks at why outlaws and rebels are such appealing characters in science fiction.
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OutlawsAbout this EpisodeCommander Rick looks at why outlaws and rebels are such appealing characters in science fiction. |
Commander Rick examines the impact of overpopulation and the Zero Population Growth movement on current ecological concerns.
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EcologyAbout this EpisodeCommander Rick examines the impact of overpopulation and the Zero Population Growth movement on current ecological concerns. |
As we enter the Information Age, science fiction grapples with the effect of this new culture. Commander Rick and guests discuss this issue.
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InformationAbout this EpisodeAs we enter the Information Age, science fiction grapples with the effect of this new culture. Commander Rick and guests discuss this issue. |
A tribute to science fiction writer Ray Bradbury, groundbreaking author of such timeless works as The Martian Chronicles.
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Ray BradburyAbout this EpisodeA tribute to science fiction writer Ray Bradbury, groundbreaking author of such timeless works as The Martian Chronicles. |
Commander Rick looks at the future of electronic books and the impact of new technologies on reading and literature.
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CyberbookAbout this EpisodeCommander Rick looks at the future of electronic books and the impact of new technologies on reading and literature. |
Guests offer their opinion on the direction that entertainment may be taking in relation to interactive media and virtual reality.
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Virtual RealityAbout this EpisodeGuests offer their opinion on the direction that entertainment may be taking in relation to interactive media and virtual reality. |
Commander Rick examines the portrayal of gay and lesbian characters in comics and speculative fiction.
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HomosexualityAbout this EpisodeCommander Rick examines the portrayal of gay and lesbian characters in comics and speculative fiction. |
Twenty years after America pulled out of Vietnam, that war is still a major theme in North American culture. So this week Commander Rick, N.C.O. (Non-Commissioned Orbiter) goes "in country" to examine the influence 'Nam has had on comics and SF.
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VietnamAbout this EpisodeTwenty years after America pulled out of Vietnam, that war is still a major theme in North American culture. So this week Commander Rick, N.C.O. (Non-Commissioned Orbiter) goes "in country" to examine the influence 'Nam has had on comics and SF. |
How does the city affect the characters who live there and the way the story is told is the question Commander Rick answers tonight.
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The CityAbout this EpisodeHow does the city affect the characters who live there and the way the story is told is the question Commander Rick answers tonight. |
