New York City in an alternate universe (photo)

Source: “Other Roads Taken”, click to enlarge

The TV show “Fringe” partly takes place in an alternate universe. One thing that is intriguing about that universe is how the skyline of New York City looks. The still-present Twin Towers are an obvious choice, but the domed skyscraper is especially intriguing. Turns out that this building had been planned for NYC in 1908 by Gaudi. Imagine that. It is called the Grand American Hotel. Fringepedia lists more differences between the universes. Amusing: Alternate universes tend to have Zeppelins in them.



Update 2011-02-22: All posts on Fringe.

Hated “The Phantom Menace"? Then this video review is for you.

Quoting “The Watcher”:

Finally, I watched this 70-minute critique of "Star Wars" prequel "The Phantom Menace" last night with increasing fascination and delight. It's hilarious, spot-on, perceptive, devastatingly accurate and more than a little surreal. Hey, don't take my word for it -- "Lost" executive producer Damon Lindelof said you should "watch it ALL" and actor/writer Simon Pegg said that it was "amazing." Agreed.

The humor does not always work for me, but it is still fun and makes some very good points.