Music and technology have always gone hand in hand—and the explosive flowering of music as an art form in the last century is also the story of the explosive growth of technology. Indeed, people have recognized the potential of computers to revolutionize music since before there even were computers. In 1842, writing about the theoretical …
An icon of modern British culture and the longest-running science-fiction TV show in history, Doctor Who has never been more popular than it is today, thanks to producer Russell T. Davies, whose revitalization of the series returns this month under the aegis of new producer Steven Moffatt. Matt Smith, taking over the title role from David Tennant, …
Originally published on msnbc.com June 5, 2009, in advance of the Will Ferrell movie Land of the Lost, based on the 1970s TV show. It’s no longer online there, so I’ve reposted it in full here. Reinventing the beloved Krofft Brothers TV show from the prehistoric, polyester-clad age known as the 1970s, the new comedy …
Originally published on msnbc.com May 4, 2009, in advance of the J.J. Abrams-directed reboot Star Trek movie. It’s no longer online there, so I’ve reposted it in full here. “Star Trek” has enjoyed a long journey across space and time. The original science-fiction TV series created by Gene Roddenberry only ran for three seasons from …
Originally published on msnbc.com July 23, 2007, in advance of the Simpsons movie appearing in theaters. It’s no longer online there, so I’ve reposted it in full here. “The Simpsons” has been on the air for the better part of two decades, and during that time the animated adventures of America’s favorite dysfunctional family has …