Back in the 70's/80's, I remember seeing a series of scifi/fantasy books, where the cover art for all the books had a consistent theme of a red/orange sun that figured prominently. What was it? [more inside]
posted by nomisxid on Oct 6, 2009 - 19 answers

What video game franchises in the current generation would be good to pick up for the first time? [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki on Sep 24, 2009 - 20 answers

Asking for a friend: With the use of Fourier series, I'm trying to solve an ODE of the form L*y'' + R*y' + y/C = r(x), where r(x) = 1 - x^2 for |x| <= 1, i.e. has a period of 2. To do so I need to represent 1 - x^2 as a Fourier series. In doing so I have to integrate e^(-n * i * pi * x), but I've reached a stumbling block. [more inside]
posted by PuGZ on Sep 13, 2009 - 2 answers

What great <10 episode British dramas, such as State of Play, have I missed in the last 10 years? [more inside]
posted by IanMorr on Aug 27, 2009 - 27 answers

Trying to identify a British television program about a doctor that used to be broadcast on PBS. [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki on Aug 22, 2009 - 2 answers

Help me put this series of "The Spy Five" books in the appropriate reading order for my niece. [more inside]
posted by JaredSeth on Aug 15, 2009 - 3 answers

Any recommendations for smart TV comedy which'll suit my taste? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Jul 21, 2009 - 70 answers

Help me identify this fantasy book, about a man who becomes a hero for the money. [more inside]
posted by specialagentwebb on Jul 9, 2009 - 3 answers

Finding a place to hold a lecture series? [more inside]
posted by LSK on Jun 3, 2009 - 10 answers

Can someone tell me what the hell is happening on "Lost"? [more inside]
posted by crossoverman on May 21, 2009 - 42 answers

Salut! I'm trying to figure out the name of an educational (and meant to be entertaining) French-Canadian children series that featured a clown (of some sort) in the title. I’m pretty sure it was made and produced in the 90s. [more inside]
posted by blithecatpie on May 8, 2009 - 10 answers

Novels/ book series suggestions? [more inside]
posted by jschu on Mar 30, 2009 - 46 answers

Stand-alone fantasy book recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Jaybo on Feb 19, 2009 - 57 answers

Recommendations for British television dramas. [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy on Jan 12, 2009 - 51 answers

Does anyone know where (or even if) I can get hold of a copy of the 1980's SABC (South African TV) series 'The John Ross Story: An African Adventure', made and set around the same time and locations as their excellent 'Shaka Zulu' series? I know it exists but I can find no mention of its availability in any format, or even at the IMDB... Thanks in advance!
posted by timpollard on Jan 1, 2009 - 1 answer

I love The Clan of the Cave Bear series by Jean Auel, and am looking to read other series in the same vein (i.e. historical, fact-filled, plot driven awesomeness) What would you recommend?
posted by melodykramer on Dec 7, 2008 - 38 answers

How much of book one do I have to explain in book two, if book two is part of a series I'm writing? [more inside]
posted by Xurando on Nov 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Wiring diagram, can you help me sort this out plz? [more inside]
posted by TomMelee on Oct 31, 2008 - 18 answers

Where can a Philly kid watch his team in the World Series in Europe? [more inside]
posted by Blandanomics on Oct 16, 2008 - 4 answers

Name this children's book and TV series from the 80's...? It's Lord of the Flies meets Follyfoot. Kinda. [more inside]
posted by ticktockdoc on Sep 16, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm desperately trying to remember a fantasy book I read back in the 1980's or early 1990's. This may actually have been part of a series of two or three books. [more inside]
posted by brindel on Jul 19, 2008 - 4 answers

I need a really great, somewhat poker related prize (or a couple of prizes) that will cost less than $1200. I'm giving it away in early August (somewhat flexible on the date). [more inside]
posted by my homunculus is drowning on May 20, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the best blog or site on TV Series to find the latest news on things like new season start date, ending of series etc. I'm looking for news on Lost, Grace Anatomy, Desperate Housewives etc (you know, the popular stuff).
posted by IZ on May 15, 2008 - 13 answers

Emma Thompson TV series? Late 80's? Did I hallucinate this? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on May 5, 2008 - 10 answers

What epic fantasy/sci-fi series (think Wheel of Time, Song of Ice and Fire) are only just starting out? [more inside]
posted by TheOtherGuy on Apr 21, 2008 - 15 answers

I have directv and occasionally they give customers free access to pay channels to tempt us to sign up. I was watching one of the channels, which I think was called Universal, and there was a really funny show that I think was Canadian, about a middle aged guy on his second marriage with two kids from a previous marriage and two little kids, and a really hot 20 something sister. The scene for the show was this: An annual family reunion BBQ to celebrate the wedding anniversary the 60 something grandparents, and preparations for it. The plot, the old man gets drunk and announces that he wants a divorce because his wife is a nag. Very very funny stuff, sibling rivalry, at all levels, awkwark moments between ex and current spouses, some touching moments about the older children being the spawn of inferior breeding, very very funny. I want to stream it, but I don't even know the name of the network, let alone the name of the show. [more inside]
posted by tosteka on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

Please help find the name of series of sci-fi books. It's about a guy who finds some alien artifact on Europa that helps him save Earth from a meteor. [more inside]
posted by marcocampos on Jan 27, 2008 - 2 answers

Which are the good/acclaimed live-action television shows from around the world outside of US/UK/Canada? [more inside]
posted by Gyan on Dec 14, 2007 - 13 answers

What's the next polynomial in this series: x⁴+2x²+16, x⁸+40x⁶+1128x⁴+2560x²+65536, ? [more inside]
posted by Mapes on Nov 27, 2007 - 14 answers

[GiftFilter] I think my husband would really like Inspector Morse, but where to begin? [more inside]
posted by nkknkk on Nov 19, 2007 - 7 answers

Fiction series spanning 30+ years? I'm almost done re-reading Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. Before that, I read Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody series. I love the fact that both these authors are still writing about characters they invented in the 70's and 80's. What other authors have done this? [more inside]
posted by selfmedicating on Nov 4, 2007 - 38 answers

What are some good 3+ hour made-for-TV series or epic movies along the lines of I, Claudius and Shogun? [more inside]
posted by zek on May 7, 2007 - 54 answers

can you help? in 1990 there was a television series called Gophers. In short it was a comedy about a common type gopher family living next door to the very prim and proper rabbit family and the characters were all life size puppets. i have searched long and hard to find any information possible on this series and so far have managed to find only a short cast list and a small snippet from the theme tune and no one i know seems to remember it at all. Is it possible anyone has any information on what happened to the series and whether it was ever released on video?
posted by angelmouse3003 on Dec 30, 2006 - 3 answers

Kids Savings bond (EE) question: If they are past their "hold" period, isn't it better to cash them in and put into their 529 fund where they are likely to earn better than 3-4%???
posted by turtle42 on Sep 2, 2006 - 2 answers

I want Shakespeare in a compact-format, multi-volume edition. [more inside]
posted by pracowity on Aug 17, 2006 - 13 answers

Who makes--actually produces--cable TV series like The Sopranos, Battlestar Gallactica, and The Shield? Independently contracted production companies, or in-house, cable-owned outfits? [more inside]
posted by MarshallPoe on Jul 11, 2006 - 7 answers

Recently I've become a devoted fan of J.J. Abrams' works. Felicity, Lost and Alias used to fill in my evenings perfectly. But now - during the summer break - I find myself watching something I do not even want to watch. Could you recommend some similar directors or series which are made with the same level of professionalism one can find in the series mentioned above?
posted by vitaly friedman on Jul 2, 2006 - 38 answers

One of the original Sci-Fi Channel shows. Help me remember the name of it. [more inside]
posted by cog_nate on Feb 28, 2006 - 6 answers

Am organizing a free outdoor film series in a community park in Jersey City and need a suggestion for the closing show. For the most part the series is not mainstream, shows a balance of local, foreign, independent and classics. Based on the current selection (see below) please brainstorm a great closing show. Please take into account the current and past selections when making your recommendations. Thanks & Save the quail. [more inside]
posted by johoney on Feb 17, 2006 - 23 answers

Historical movies. I love movies taking place in older times, and I have a particular fascination for the golden years of the British Empire, and the European civilization during this era. What might I like? Also: Bonus question about 1980s, possible 1970s series or movie set in this historical period. [more inside]
posted by gentle on Aug 26, 2005 - 23 answers

In the US, why do we call a short run of episodes on television a "season" whereas in the UK they refer to it as a "series"?
posted by missed on Jul 18, 2005 - 11 answers

With the completion of the Star Wars sextology [sic], I was looking for recommendations of other science fiction/fantasy space operas. I just bought the Doc Smith's Lensman "prequel", Triplanetary, and his first Skylark book. Any other suggestions or comments on these (i.e. should I start with Galactic Patrol in the Lensman series? Read Skylark before Lensman)? Suggestions from across all media is welcome (Babylon 5, etc.).
posted by Dante5Inferno on May 23, 2005 - 30 answers

I'm a huge fan of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series of novels. Recently I took a break from the books, not only to catch up with all the other books I was neglecting in favour of my literary addiction, but also because I felt I needed a vacation from my old friends the captain and the doctor. Now I'm wondering: What are similarly good and addictive novels, or series of novels? [more inside]
posted by gentle on Apr 4, 2005 - 29 answers