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An artificially intelligent PC and his human owner find themselves in a romantic rivalry over a woman. [more inside]
posted by hanov3r on May 3, 2022 - 4 comments

At Deep Space 9, Worf investigates reports that his father is still alive and an engineering accident causes Data to experience a vision of his father, Dr. Soong. [more inside]
posted by hanov3r on Aug 9, 2021 - 17 comments

A young man with an unique ability begins working for a centuries-old bar owner who resolves her customers' emotional troubles by entering their dreams. (Netflix, jTBC Korea, webtoon adaptation) [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Jun 25, 2020 - 1 comment

The clues lead to a new tale that provides insight into the mystery behind the Elsewhere Society and its missing founder. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 27, 2020 - 4 comments

"Well, guys, this is my speech. Long ago, at Shamroxx, we served french fries. But here we serve Pommes Frites. They literally come out of the same bag, and we charge twice as much. It's magic. So, let that inspire you." Also, there's a robbery, an attack with a frying pan, the closing of a door, and a marriage.
posted by filthy light thief on Sep 4, 2019 - 6 comments

Every Winter, the human population hibernates. During those bitterly cold four months, the nation is a snow-draped landscape of desolate loneliness, and devoid of human activity. Well, not quite. [more inside]
posted by jazon on Mar 25, 2019 - 2 comments

Hannah meets an old rival and does some soul-searching, Shoshanna goes undercover to help Ray's struggling coffeeshop, Elijah makes a heart-felt confession, and Marnie rediscovers an old passion through a bizarre dream.
posted by permiechickie on Apr 17, 2016 - 10 comments

Reports of palm theft have appeared in LA, San Diego, and Texas; palm rustling also gets a mention in Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief. What the palm tree* means to America, what they're worth, and how they've democratized the California Dream. [more inside]
posted by psoas on Mar 12, 2015 - 2 comments

CRFC4: The 2006 film Paprika features a team of psychotherapists who have invented a device that allows them inside the dreams of their patients. When the device is stolen, they attempt to solve a mystery that blends the real world and the dream world. [more inside]
posted by codacorolla on Nov 17, 2014 - 8 comments

As much as they'd like to continue investigating the sprawling criminal activities of the (still largely unknown) Greek, The Detail's hand is forced and with the help of the FBI they break down all the doors they know, gathering evidence and suspects. Valchek finally gets to participate in a very special perp walk. Sobotka eventually visits Ziggy, after a stop at the union hall and a quick trip downtown. Lieutenant Daniels and Omar Little dash off to deliver very personal messages to Landsman and Mouzone, respectively. [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Sep 14, 2014 - 9 comments

Louie helps a neighbor. [more inside]
posted by bleep on May 14, 2014 - 12 comments