Loss in Space

Even if the characters in the two film versions of Solaris were good at making choices or at telling things apart, I wouldn't be, and I certainly wouldn't be able to opt for Tarkovsky's philosophical epic or Soderbergh's shimmering headspace romance. Or, for that matter, Stanislaw Lem's bizarre and beautiful novel. I want all three. But if it's any consolation to all of you who have had trouble putting up with my Libra indecisiveness thus far in the countdown, this is the last joint entry. Stay tuned next time for some adventures in real estate, metaphor, and moral relativism.