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Award-winning screenwriter, freelance author, and all-around geek. When I'm not writing, I can be found reading, watching movies, experimenting in culinary alchemy, or playing video games until the sun rises.
Area(s) of Expertise
Screenwriting, Writing
Awards
3 Microsodes The Ed Wood Film Festival ("Tragic Donut"; "Clumsy Robots"; "Coin Flip Road Trip" 2007, NY); Best Comedy Feature 2005 Inernational DV Film Festival ("Minimum Wager" Screenwriter); Best Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake (My Kitchen, 2012)

Jonathan Farr's Articles

Top Games for Science Fiction Fans

As a gamer and science fiction enthusiast, there are few things I enjoy more than a well-crafted game in a sci-fi universe. If you're a sci-fi fan who hasn't played these games, you really should.…

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Posted on October 7, 2012 at 5:00pm

The 4 Most Innovative Sci-Fi Shows Ever Made

1. Doctor Who

 

Originally just for the British and nerds who watched PBS beyond Sesame Street,…

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Posted on September 29, 2012 at 6:00pm

The 5 Best Sci-Fi Movies You've Probably Never Seen

 

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Posted on September 22, 2012 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Scott Ross Talks Digital Domain, Bankruptcy, and the Value of Visual Effects Artists

Scott Ross, who founded Digital Domain nearly two decades ago along with James Cameron and Stan Winston, reached out to me this afternoon in response to my article, “The Downfall of Digital Domain.” In a phone…

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Posted on September 18, 2012 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

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Kristy Barkan commented on Jonathan Farr's article 'The 5 Best Sci-Fi Movies You've Probably Never Seen'
"Oo! Great list!"
Nov 8, 2012
Alienator commented on Jonathan Farr's article 'The 5 Best Sci-Fi Movies You've Probably Never Seen'
"Almost all of these films are pretty well known. Some of the more obscure titles should be listed like: Seconds - Rock Hudson plays a man who wants to get a new face and new life. Phase IV - A colony of ants starts to exhibit high…"
Nov 8, 2012
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Sara Cartwright commented on Jonathan Farr's article 'Scott Ross Talks Digital Domain, Bankruptcy, and the Value of Visual Effects Artists'
"Good read, Jonathan. Thanks for that."
Oct 12, 2012
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Scott Ross Talks Digital Domain, Bankruptcy, and the Value of Visual Effects Artists

Scott Ross, who founded Digital Domain nearly two decades ago along with James Cameron and Stan Winston, reached out to me this afternoon in response to my article, “The Downfall of Digital Domain.” In a phone conversation…See More
Oct 12, 2012
Jonathan Farr published a new article

Top Games for Science Fiction Fans

As a gamer and science fiction enthusiast, there are few things I enjoy more than a well-crafted game in a sci-fi universe. If you're a sci-fi fan who hasn't played these games, you really should.…See More
Oct 7, 2012
Jonathan Farr commented on Jeffrey Joseph's article '5 Reasons I'm Not Excited About Wii U'
"Did Nintendo recently drop their intended plans for upcoming third-party games on the Wii U, such as Bayonetta 2 (which I thought was going to be exclusive to the console) and Assassin's Creed 3?"
Oct 5, 2012
Jonathan Farr published a new article

The 4 Most Innovative Sci-Fi Shows Ever Made

1. Doctor Who Originally just for the British and nerds who watched PBS beyond Sesame Street, Doctor…See More
Sep 30, 2012
Michael Shandrick commented on Jonathan Farr's article 'Scott Ross Talks Digital Domain, Bankruptcy, and the Value of Visual Effects Artists'
"Jonathan, I appreciated your fine piece about Scott Ross' comments.  You've obviously caught on to this well ahead of the mainstream media.  This "bankruptcy" was a scripted scandal. It has all the fingerprints of a…"
Sep 25, 2012
Jonathan Farr commented on Jonathan Farr's article 'Scott Ross Talks Digital Domain, Bankruptcy, and the Value of Visual Effects Artists'
"Thanks! Kristy Barkan, Kim, and the VFXG staff are seeking out new information regarding the DD situation (and recent purchase) as it breaks, so you aren't getting second and third-hand stories. There's much more to come!"
Sep 24, 2012
Walter Hunt commented on Jonathan Farr's article 'Scott Ross Talks Digital Domain, Bankruptcy, and the Value of Visual Effects Artists'
"Thanks for the regular coverage of the DD situation. I signed up because of it."
Sep 24, 2012
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