Actually, the real original was one of the first science fiction magazines, where many in the field got their start and honed their craft.
As to the 1985 Spielberg series, I remember all the hype surrounding its premiere and then the first episode spent the entire hour trying to make you wonder whether or not there would be a "ghost" train (in fact, the title of the episode) and then surprise, surprise, at the end the ghost train did indeed appear.
It was completely underwhelming (an all too often common attribute of Spielberg's work in general), dreary, boring and completely un-amazing.
This iteration at least has some story, something to relate to, something other than an outsider to true speculative fiction trying to imitate, but only grasping the superficial aspects while missing entirely the essence and wonder that makes special this and related genres.
So maybe this is "faint" praise, but at least it held my interest, unlike the "original".
I do look forward to future episodes.
As to those who are offended by the supposed "liberal" agenda, it much more shows their own biases and prejudices, just like those that don't like a black Jesus or Santa Claus (but don't complain about such as Charlton Heston in such roles, who is actually much less historically "correct" in such roles, in skin color, height, hygiene, etc.).
A character who just happens to be gay is fine, it doesn't have to serve a grander purpose or ulterior motive, just as a character who is not does not.
Again, those offended by these things betray their own (perhaps unconscious) prejudices; one must ask why they are so sensitive to such things...
As to the 1985 Spielberg series, I remember all the hype surrounding its premiere and then the first episode spent the entire hour trying to make you wonder whether or not there would be a "ghost" train (in fact, the title of the episode) and then surprise, surprise, at the end the ghost train did indeed appear.
It was completely underwhelming (an all too often common attribute of Spielberg's work in general), dreary, boring and completely un-amazing.
This iteration at least has some story, something to relate to, something other than an outsider to true speculative fiction trying to imitate, but only grasping the superficial aspects while missing entirely the essence and wonder that makes special this and related genres.
So maybe this is "faint" praise, but at least it held my interest, unlike the "original".
I do look forward to future episodes.
As to those who are offended by the supposed "liberal" agenda, it much more shows their own biases and prejudices, just like those that don't like a black Jesus or Santa Claus (but don't complain about such as Charlton Heston in such roles, who is actually much less historically "correct" in such roles, in skin color, height, hygiene, etc.).
A character who just happens to be gay is fine, it doesn't have to serve a grander purpose or ulterior motive, just as a character who is not does not.
Again, those offended by these things betray their own (perhaps unconscious) prejudices; one must ask why they are so sensitive to such things...