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It's neither a time machine nor revisionist history (though viewers who think so will love the Good Guys Win).
Tarantino is playing with a parallel world (like Inglourious Basterds), not an alternate history:
https://martinschell.substack.com/p/tarantino-alternate-history-or-parallel-world
That was a weird movie. The "cult leader" trope might predate the historical Manson, so I didn't see it as a ripoff in Bad Times. Your observations about the music are superb. Given that Once Upon a Time used a HUGE number of real historical references (some of which were slightly off, like the date the 747 actually began commercial flights), I think you're right that QT was intentionally making an easter egg or paying homage.
OTOH, imitating the imitation isn't that unusual. See my review of Foundation:
https://martinschell.substack.com/p/can-a-solid-foundation-lead-to-a-weak-firststory
Tarantino is famous for blood and guts. I'm surprised the idiotic flamethrower in the swimming pool struck you as realistic.
I think this was debunked by at least one person who actually witnessed Bruce Lee on a set for Green Hornet:
https://www.thethings.com/heres-what-really-happened-when-bruce-lee-fought-a-stuntman-in-hollywood/
It's all about the emotional interactions and linkages focusing on a central family. If you expect a space opera or simplistic time travel story, then you will be disappointed.
Yes, the switch persists until late in the series when the robot sacrifices himself defending his human brother.
Best sci-fi TV series of the century! Masterfully interwoven tales about central family. Breathes new life into old tropes, such as the watch that stops time. Some real subtleties: note how the girl takes out the garbage for her mother in Episode 1, then has to do it again while old, after her husband dies and sons move out.
Good point. But science fiction always involves speculation, some of which is deemed impossible by modern technology and some of which really is impossible.
https://martinschell.substack.com/p/dune-will-the-audience-get-lost-in-the-sand
Kind of deceptive comparison, because it shows Paul leading an attack in the 1984 version but he hasn't done it yet (movie 1) in the current version. It also shows Paul using a sonic cannon in 1984, but the voice-power wasn't portrayed yet in 2021.
Yeah, they are in the book and they were called "ornitho-" because they were designed to be like birds. This was part of Herbert's grand(iose) vision that he could combine nature, history, and all of the world's religions into one unified future.
https://martinschell.substack.com/p/dune-will-the-audience-get-lost-in-the-sand
And the scientist/encyclopedists who are responsible for galactic knowledge can't recognize the need for diversity of technology: they debate which one-size-fits-all time piece they should preserve for EVERY planet in the galaxy. Will it be sundial or water clock?
Generally yes, but given the depth of the actual somnolence of woke writers, studios, etc. Bel Riose came across as the most heroic and "mainstream" gay character I've seen this century. My biggest beef about the woke intrusion is that the modified Salvor character had to be a kickass type, rather than a woman who shows strength through intelligence, compassion, etc. However, they improved her character in Season 2 by having her show emotions. She even smiles a few times!
I really wonder how many of the scriptwriters (who now fill an entire "writing room" in most studios) actually read the novels. The worst recurrent diversion regards the Second Foundation -- location shifted in Season 1 and again in Season 2. I'm not sure even Goyer understands what Asimov created it to be.
https://martinschell.substack.com/p/can-a-solid-foundation-lead-to-a-weak-firststory
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Critics%27_Choice_Super_Awards
Lee Pace was nominated, as was Jared Harris (Hari Seldon).
Conversely, are most of the bad guys white men (except for Hari)? And what's the point of portraying Hari's father TWICE as a child beater? Apple doesn't like BIG white men, because they're inherently dangerous?
https://martinschell.substack.com/p/can-a-solid-foundation-lead-to-a-weak-firststory
quotes a black reviewer on youtube who has lots of followers and also considered the Terminus segments weaker. I agree.
However, the acting noticeably improved in season 2. Salvor even smiles a few times!
Terminus develops a city. Tons of tents are shown as dwellings in one episode. Dozens of people work in the fake church building whisper spaceships (which probably wouldn't fit in that building, and no hangar is ever shown).