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Shasta McNasty (1999)
Brilliant Off-beat Show
A completely under-rated show. Now called "Shasta" for some reason - probably because the "McNasty" part was turning off too many people (like me). This show is every bit as funny as "The 70s Show" and "Futurama". I always find myself laughing out loud at something. I really hope it gets renewed for another year. Anyone who likes to laugh owes it to themself to watch this show at least once. The addition of Vern as a major character is great. He is a complete riot. Jake Busey is stellar every show too - as is the entire cast.
GATTACA (1997)
Incredible
The first word that comes to mind about Gattaca is "meticulous". Everything about it is self-consistent. From the detectives who use vacuums to search for un-authorized DNA to the doctor who examines everyone. Nothing is overlooked in this film. It really makes sense. The writer didn't fake it by overlooking something that should have happened like in most other films.
Gattaca was a completely under-rated movie. Easily the best movie of the year. I think the reason it was overlooked at the Oscars and by some critics is simply because they did not get it. It was so far and away better than most other films that it was ignored. It should have won an Oscar in about every category. Ethan Hawke was very believable and did an excellent job. Jude Law was simply incredible, he almost stole the movie.
If you are looking for an intelligent sci-fi film, this is finally it.