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APOCALYPSE ANONYMOUS by

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Top 10 science fiction movie of all time

Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by Ridley Scott, this film is a visually stunning and thought-provoking exploration of identity, humanity, and what it means to be alive.

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece, based on Arthur C. Clarke’s work, is a visually groundbreaking film that explores the evolution of humanity and the mysteries of the universe.

The Matrix (1999)

A revolutionary film in terms of visual effects and storytelling, the Wachowskis' "The Matrix" explores themes of reality, consciousness, and freedom in a dystopian future.

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)

George Lucas's epic space opera changed the landscape of filmmaking, blending sci-fi with fantasy and creating a massive cultural phenomenon.

Alien (1979)

Ridley Scott’s "Alien" is a tense, atmospheric horror sci-fi film that introduced the iconic xenomorph and redefined the genre with its blend of suspense and high-stakes survival.

Inception (2010)

Directed by Christopher Nolan, "Inception" is a mind-bending exploration of dreams within dreams, blending action, sci-fi, and philosophical questions about reality.

The Terminator (1984)

James Cameron's film introduced the world to the relentless T-800, a time-traveling cyborg, and blended sci-fi with intense action, becoming a staple of the genre.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming story about a boy and an alien is a beloved classic, balancing sci-fi elements with deep emotional resonance.

Back to the Future (1985)

Robert Zemeckis's film is a perfect blend of sci-fi, comedy, and adventure, with its imaginative take on time travel and its impact on the past, present, and future.

The Fifth Element (1997)

Directed by Luc Besson, this film is known for its vibrant visual style, quirky characters, and unique blend of action and humor in a futuristic setting.

These films have been selected based on their innovation, influence on the genre, and enduring popularity among fans and critics alike. There are many more great sci-fi movies out there, but these have left a particularly lasting impact on the genre.

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APOCALYPSE ANONYMOUS by

ATOSHI ANARKOMOTO

Top 10 science fiction movie of all time

Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by Ridley Scott, this film is a visually stunning and thought-provoking exploration of identity, humanity, and what it means to be alive.

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece, based on Arthur C. Clarke’s work, is a visually groundbreaking film that explores the evolution of humanity and the mysteries of the universe.

The Matrix (1999)

A revolutionary film in terms of visual effects and storytelling, the Wachowskis' "The Matrix" explores themes of reality, consciousness, and freedom in a dystopian future.

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)

George Lucas's epic space opera changed the landscape of filmmaking, blending sci-fi with fantasy and creating a massive cultural phenomenon.

Alien (1979)

Ridley Scott’s "Alien" is a tense, atmospheric horror sci-fi film that introduced the iconic xenomorph and redefined the genre with its blend of suspense and high-stakes survival.

Inception (2010)

Directed by Christopher Nolan, "Inception" is a mind-bending exploration of dreams within dreams, blending action, sci-fi, and philosophical questions about reality.

The Terminator (1984)

James Cameron's film introduced the world to the relentless T-800, a time-traveling cyborg, and blended sci-fi with intense action, becoming a staple of the genre.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming story about a boy and an alien is a beloved classic, balancing sci-fi elements with deep emotional resonance.

Back to the Future (1985)

Robert Zemeckis's film is a perfect blend of sci-fi, comedy, and adventure, with its imaginative take on time travel and its impact on the past, present, and future.

The Fifth Element (1997)

Directed by Luc Besson, this film is known for its vibrant visual style, quirky characters, and unique blend of action and humor in a futuristic setting.

These films have been selected based on their innovation, influence on the genre, and enduring popularity among fans and critics alike. There are many more great sci-fi movies out there, but these have left a particularly lasting impact on the genre.

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APOCALYPSE ANONYMOUS by

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2112 – Spotlight on Ayn Rand

Neil Peart gives acknowledgement to the genius of Ayn Rand in the liner notes to the album 2112. Here is a brief biography of this influential writer.

Ayn Rand was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, on February 2, 1905. At age six she taught herself to read. At the age of nine, she decided to make fiction writing her career. During her high school years, she was eyewitness to both the Kerensky Revolution, which she supported, and–in 1917–the Bolshevik Revolution, which she denounced from the outset.

In late 1925 she obtained permission to leave Russia for a visit to relatives in the US. She was determined never to return. She arrived in New York in February 1926. She obtained an extension to her visa, and then left for Hollywood to pursue a career as a screenwriter. On her second day there, Cecil B. DeMille saw her standing at the gate of his studio, offered her a ride to the set of his movie The King of Kings, and gave her a job, first as an extra, then as a script reader. During the next week at the studio, she met an actor, Frank O’Connor, whom she married in 1929; they were married until his death fifty years later.

She began writing The Fountainhead in 1935 (taking a break in 1937 to write Anthem). In the character of the architect Howard Roark, she presented for the first time the kind of hero whose depiction was the chief goal of her writing: the ideal man, man as “he could be and ought to be.” The Fountainhead was rejected by twelve publishers but finally being accepted. When published in 1943, it made history by becoming a best-seller through word of mouth two years later.

In 1951 she moved back to New York City and devoted herself full time to the completion of Atlas Shrugged. Published in 1957, Atlas Shrugged was her greatest achievement and last work of fiction. In this novel she dramatized her unique philosophy in a story that integrated ethics, metaphysics, politics, economics and sex. Thereafter, she wrote and lectured on her philosophy–Objectivism, which she characterized as “a philosophy for living on earth.” Ayn Rand died on March 6, 1982, in her New York City apartment.

Hundreds of thousands of copies of her work are sold each year, so far totaling more than 25 million. Visit www.aynrand.org.

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'A Farewell to Kings' is the fifth studio album by Rush, released on Anthem Records on August 29, 1977. The album reached No. 11 in Canada and marked a growth in the band's international fanbase, becoming their first Top 40 album in the U.S. and the U.K.

After reaching a critical and commercial peak with '2112' and touring the album, Rush decided to record the follow-up outside Toronto for the first time and settled in Rockfield Studios in Wales after their debut European tour.

'A Farewell to Kings' is noted for the band expanding their sound with greater use of synthesizers and each member playing more instruments than before; and having long and short tracks such as the 11-minute "Xanadu", and "Closer to the Heart" of under 3-minute, both of which became live favourites. The closing science-fiction themed "Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage" ends on a cliffhanger which concludes on the next album, 'Hemispheres'.

'A Farewell to Kings' received a generally positive reception from critics. "Closer to the Heart" was released as the album's first single, which reached No. 36 in the U.K. Rush supported the album with their most extensive tour at the time, headlining major venues across North America and Europe for over 140 dates.

A 40th anniversary remastered edition with bonus tracks and a 5.1 surround sound mix was released in 2017.

Track listing

Side one

01. "A Farewell to Kings"

02. "Xanadu"

Side two

01. "Closer to the Heart"

02. "Cinderella Man"

03. "Madrigal"

04. "Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage"

"Prologue"

"1"

"2"

"3"

Personnel

Geddy Lee - vocals, bass and twelve-string guitar, Minimoog, bass pedal synthesizers

Alex Lifeson - electric and acoustic six- and twelve-string guitars, classical guitar, bass pedal synthesizers

Neil Peart - drums, orchestra bells, wind chimes, bell tree, vibraslap, triangle, tubular bells, temple blocks.

What do you think of this classic Rush album in comparison to other great albums of theirs released in the 70's and during the early 80s?