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Not-too-nerdy sci-fi fan site heavy on promos.

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Parents need to know that this sci-fi fan site delivers news, rumors, opinion columns, and other factoids about a wide variety of science fiction and fantasy titles. Some stories highlight key fight scenes from popular titles, but there is little content that will raise red flags with parents.

Educational value: None, though some fans might argue that studying trivia about popular sci-fi franchises ("16 things you might not know about Star Trek's beloved villain Khan") is educational.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: The site analyzes many movies and TV shows, including some key battle scenes and particularly noteworthy fights. Many entries include photos, some feature video clips.
Sex: Some entries on the site feature photos from movies or films that include women in skimpy costumes.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: The fan site heavily promotes many popular sci-fi and fantasy films, TV shows, comics, and other types of media.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about the enduring popularity of science fiction. Few genres generate the intense devotion sci fi and fantasy does, yet the genres are sometimes mocked. Why do you think these stories have such a polarizing effect? Why do you think sci-fi and fantasy are so popular with some people, yet denigrated by others? Do you like sci-fi? Why or why not?

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SciFiWire.com will likely be immensely popular with die-hard fans of sci-fi and fantasy. It provides a fine balance between substance, with up-to-the-minute reports about favorite shows, and fluff, such as lists of great trailers for bad films or the most awesome werewolf special effects. The features are delivered in bite-sized nuggets, so visitors can quickly catch up on the latest entertainment news, or stay and browse for a while. Even casual enthusiasts will find plenty of stories worth reading, since the site follows both obscure, esoteric shows ("The Prisoner") and big Hollywood blockbusters ("The Terminator").

This review was written by Will Wade
 
 

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