Space: 1999 — 20/45 Years Later
Today marks the twentieth anniversary of the loss of Moonbase Alpha. But if you don’t remember September 13, 1999, then you probably weren’t a child of the 1970s, and you didn’t watch Space: 1999.
Far From Home Swings Spider-Man Forward
Where is the Marvel Cinematic Universe going? Spider-Man: Far From Home doesn’t precisely answer this question, but it drops some interesting hints in unexpected ways. (Spoilers abound, you’ve been warned.)
What’s Marvel’s Game After Endgame?
Avengers: Endgame is a triumph. It has great reviews, it’s breaking box office records, and fans love it. So…. what now? (Spoilers follow, you’ve been warned.)
Discovery Reconsidered
It’s been 18 months since I first looked at Star Trek: Discovery and its prospects on CBS All Access. Now that the second season is done, how is Starfleet’s weird science experiment holding up?
Of Rats and Cats
Last night — after 24 years — I went back to Cats. I first saw it in 1984 in Tokyo with my parents and sister; this second trip was in Tampere with my wife and daughters. Some things have changed along the way.
Discovery and the Perils of Transitional Television
Nearly ten million people tuned in to the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery on CBS, but it’s anybody’s guess who’s going to stick around for episodes two and three.
Moana Makes the Most of Modern Animation
It’s easy to take the success of Moana for granted. Disney animation is coming off a string of hits, and can reasonably be said to be in a third golden age. But what’s spectacular about Moana is only there if you look for it.
Sense8 and the Future of VR
I recently watched Sense8 and have been trying absorb it. This Netflix original about blending consciousness was exciting, gorgeous, frustrating, and messy. It may also point to the future of entertainment.