Oldest Nuclear Family Found Murdered In Germany Nov 21, 2008
g., Gattaca, Brave New World). The advantage of tribalism was that many different groups developed their own cultures, both sustainable and unsustainable, and evolutionary processes weeded out the unsustainable ones (including the violent ones, if you examine tribal history in the Americas). (Slashdot)
50 Best Inventions 2008 Oct 30, 2008
The 1997 film Gattaca depicted it as a futuristic nightmare, but human-genotyping has emerged instead as both a real business and a status symbol. Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein says he is backing 23andMe not for its cinematic possibilities but because "I think it is a good investment. This is strictly medical and business-like." Google has chipped in almost half the $8. (Time.com)
Genome Database Will Link Genes, Traits in Public View Oct 18, 2008
Mercer said he could envision companies marketing genetic screening kits to prospective parents who might consider aborting a fetus, much like in the science fiction movie "Gattaca," which depicts a future in which humans are engineered for perfection. "Why have a kid who's over-anxious?" he said. (Washington Post -- Technology)
'Spit parties': You want a genetic test with your cocktail? Sep 17, 2008
By Jess ZielinskiPhoto: Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman in a scene from the film Gattaca. By Darren Michales, Columbia/Tristar (1997). (USA Today -- Tech)
Down Syndrome Test 'Gattaca' Revisited? Sep 6, 2008
"It's 'Gattaca World,'" said Los Angeles fil maker Will Drinker, referring to the 1997 movie about a society that analyzes its citizens' DNA to determine where they belong. "It's a dead race, but there'll be a whole new race of perfect people that have blue eyes and blond hair and are what their parents want," said Drinker, whose 23-year-old brother has Down syndrome. (ABC News)
Do you support the HC judgment in the Mehta abortion case? Aug 6, 2008
I recommend all Cassandras to see Gattaca, the film that is being shown on S-pix nowadays. Shub-shub bolo. (Times of India)
Science in the movies Jul 26, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008. Below are a few of our favorite science movies of all time. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Brendan Fraser becomes summers action king Jun 25, 2008
Director Kassovitz is best known for his work on the stylish Gattaca, so hes in his element with a futuristic thriller. But the shoot was , including personnel woes and a lack of snow for a skiing scene. (MSNBC -- Movies)
The week's best films on TV May 31, 2008
Gattaca (Andrew Niccol, 1997) 6 ... Ethan Hawke is one of the latter who bucks the system - with the aid of Jude Law's crippled, bitter Valid - to enter the Gattaca corporation, which will open his way to the stars: Uma Thurman is another citizen with a secret. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
New DVDs: 'No Country,' 'Bee Movie' Mar 15, 2008
Gattaca Law co-stars with Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman in this 1997 sci-fi tale set in a future world of genetically engineered perfection where a flawed ordinary mortal masquerades as a biological superman so he can join the space program. DVD, $19. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Still Playing Feb 8, 2008
People only remember him in Dead Poets Society or Snow Falling on Cedars, but he was also brilliant in Gattaca, Tape, Great Expectations, Before Sunset and Before Sunrise. The last two changed my opinion of what makes a good film. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Something in the way he drives Jan 8, 2008
The Brattle is showing some of its staff's all-time favorite films, including "Gattaca," tomorrow's sci-fi selection, and "Underground," a surrealistic Serbian film about a group of people who take shelter in a subterranean factory. Tonight's film is "Two-Lane Blacktop," a 1971 grindhouse road movie about a driver and a mechanic drag-racing their way across the country. (Boston Globe)
'Metropolis' finds new life Dec 10, 2007
One of the most groundbreaking films in cinematic history, the influence of "Metropolis" is evident in classic works that have spanned the 20th century, from James Whale's "Frankenstein," "Dr. Strangelove" and "2001" to "Blade Runner," "Gattaca" and "The Matrix.". "With the overwhelming role technology plays in our daily lives, the growing gap between rich and poor, including the gradual elimination of the middle class, the story of 'Metropolis' is a frightening reflection of our society that... (Variety)
TECH CHRONICLES A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology... Dec 5, 2007
TECH CHRONICLES / A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate. A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
PJC, students jump into ethics debate Oct 17, 2007
Campus showings of movies like "Twilight of the Golds" and "Gattaca" will include discussion sessions. Michael Crichton's best-selling thriller "Next" is on the program's suggested reading list because the book touches on several bioethical topics. (Pensacola News Journal)
The Scarecrow and Pacino Sep 16, 2007
Andrew Niccol (Lord of War, Gattaca) is directing the film for Room 9 Entertainment. The movie is based on the autobiographical book of the same name by Lauryssens. (IGN FilmForce)
Face-scan can spot genetic illnesses Sep 12, 2007
"DO YOU?YOU MAY BE SURPRISED THAT PARENTS DO WORRY ABOUT SEMANTICS - AFTER ALL "ABNORMAL" IS STATISTICALLY 5% OUT OF THE NORMAL BELL SHAPED CURVE OF NORMALITY - ABNORMAL IS THE MOST DISCRIMINATING WORD EVER USED TO DESCRIBE A CHILD/PERSON1WHY DON'T WE JUST SAY ATYPICAL? C'Mon Ye Bairns !!!, Falkirk/Boston / 6:13pm 10 Sep 2007 #42 SORRY it has always been allan / 6:37pm 10 Sep 2007 )# No Arthur, but maybe intellectual snb. Friend-at-large / 8:51pm 10 Sep 2007 Interesting comments. I have a... (Scotsman)
Pop Arcade: The only movies you truly need to see Aug 17, 2007
n "Gattaca" (1997): Unlike "Coming to America," it's understandable if you haven't seen "Gattaca." The sci-fi tale of genetics and defying pre-determined destiny flew under the radar when it was released, but thanks to the magic and wonder of DVD, you can go out and give Ethan Hawke's finest hour a viewing. This way, if you're ever threatened with the term "in-valid" in the "not too distant future," you'll be able to answer the question, "How would Ethan Hawke handle this situation?". (Pensacola News Journal)
Hawke puts foot in mouth Jul 15, 2007
The Gattaca star got off on the wrong foot with locals when he began shooting the vampire flick Daybreakers alongside Claudia Karvan at Movie World yesterday, saying that he had never heard of Surfers Paradise. The 36-year-old star of Training Day also known as the ex-husband of actress Uma Thurman, figured he was somewhere "near Sydney". (NEWS.com.au)
Whitaker, Law do the 'Mambo' Jun 19, 2007
His credits include "Gattaca," "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" and "A.I. Artificial Intelligence." The actor, who most recently appeared in "All the King's Men" and "The Holiday," next appears in "My Blueberry Nights," which unspooled in May at the Festival de Cannes. Since Whitaker landed the best actor Oscar this year, his agents have signed him to a flurry of deals, including roles in "Night Watch" and "The Great Debaters.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Law, Whitaker step up to 'Mambo' Jun 16, 2007
His credits include Gattaca, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and AI: Artificial Intelligence. The actor, who most recently appeared in All the King's Men and The Holiday next appears in Wong Kar Wai's My Blueberry Nights, which premiered in May at the Festival de Cannes. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Arts)
Dawn Treader Voyage Set Jun 10, 2007
Roelfs' credits included impressive sci-fi and historical films likeAlexander, Gattaca, and Orlando; the latter two earned him Academy Award nominations. Reviews. (IGN FilmForce)
Future shock: the death of serious science fiction May 31, 2007
Scattered among this collective are intriguing also-rans like Silent Running, Solaris, Blade Runner, Gattaca and "A.I.: Artificial Intelligence. While some may argue for a missing favourite - Alien, The Fifth Element, I, Robot - there is a significant reasons why these movies fall outside this discussion, primary among them, their lack of an inherent allegorical nature. Serious science fiction is not a question of storytelling reclassification, but of innovation spawned by creative conjecture.... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
No Overlooking Ebert Apr 30, 2007
Programmed this year with a typical mix of Hollywood sheen ("Gattaca," "The Weather Man") and eat-your-vegetables sincerity ("Stroszek," "La Dolce Vita"), it offered moments one wouldn't expect at the same event. It's the kind of festival where "The Fugitive" helmer Davis describes how Dick Cook came to greenlight "Holes," Sony Classics' Barker holds forth on the sound editing in "La Dolce Vita" and Joey Lauren Adams, stealing a smoke, is accosted by a fan asking "You were in that Adam Sandler... (Variety)
Film critic Ebert soaks up fan adoration at film festival Apr 26, 2007
In an interview before he introduced the opening feature, "Gattaca," co-producer Michael Shamberg talked about another of his movies _ 1988's "A Fish Called Wanda," with John Cleese _ to explain his regard for Ebert. "We found out we got two thumbs up, and John Cleese and I were so excited," Shamberg said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Critic to make appearance Apr 26, 2007
Ebert will watch the movies - including opening night's "Gattaca" - from a recliner ... Along with "Gattaca," this year's festival is also scheduled to include screenings of "La Dolce Vita," "Come Early Morning," and "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls," the 1970 film that Ebert co-wrote. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Chick Flick Alert: "The Holiday" Mar 23, 2007
Next comes, Jude Law, the nanny loving, British hunk who got his claim to fame with such films as "Gattaca" and "The Talented Mr. Ripley." And finally we have Jack Black. (In the words of Borat, "Whhhaaattt??") Black has had his fair share of movie deals ranging from the seriousness of "King Kong," then back to his roots with "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny," and then he jumps to a romantic comedy. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Hollywood's take on human heredity Feb 10, 2007
Homunculus's dark style of dress, his emotionless demeanor, and the film's antiseptic sets convey the same sense of spiritual deficiency as the genomically enhanced characters and stainless steel sets in GATTACA.. The question is: Why do science fiction films simultaneously acknowledge the possibility of genomic improvement but consider it morally problematic. (The Scientist)
Point to Point Navigation: A Memoir Jan 5, 2007
He mentions that an acting role in movies was mooted in the 1940s but ignores more recent roles in films such as Bob Roberts and Gattaca. Other than an appearance in Fellini's Roma, his career as a screen actor began at an age matched only by newly elected pontiffs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Children of Men (4 stars out of 5) Jan 5, 2007
ENTERTAINMENT VIDEOS. Is in 'Casino Royale' worthy of an Oscar nomination. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
