The science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke died early Wednesday at 90 in Sri Lanka after experiencing breathing problems.Roger Ebert wrote that he … [Read more...] about Science Fiction Visionary Arthur C. Clarke Dies at 90
Neil Patrick Harris Clarifies ‘Overheard’ Britney Spears Remarks
Last week I posted about Britney Spears' imminent guest appearance on How I Met Your Mother which did, in fact, take place. Soon thereafter a wide … [Read more...] about Neil Patrick Harris Clarifies ‘Overheard’ Britney Spears Remarks
The SF Chronicle: Recreating History with Milk
The SF Chronicle has a great piece about the shooting of Gus van Sant's Milk which includes this anecdote about the final days of … [Read more...] about The SF Chronicle: Recreating History with Milk
Is Dale Earnhardt Jr. a: Big Mo’?
No, but his candy bar is. … [Read more...] about Is Dale Earnhardt Jr. a: Big Mo’?
News: Michael Stipe, Tel Aviv, Anthony Minghella, China and Tibet
China closes off media access, shuts down YouTube, CNN, and Google amid violent crackdown in Tibet. China has also begun parading Tibetan prisoners … [Read more...] about News: Michael Stipe, Tel Aviv, Anthony Minghella, China and Tibet
Does Madonna Now Want to be Known as ‘M-Dolla’?
A closer inspection of the "Give it to Me" fighter's belt Madonna wears on the cover of her new opus Hard Candy reveals the word 'M-Dolla' inscribed … [Read more...] about Does Madonna Now Want to be Known as ‘M-Dolla’?
Barack Obama Gives ‘Race Speech’ in Philadelphia
Barack Obama's much-anticipated speech on race is underway at the Constitution Center in Philadelphia, and the text has been released. In it, he … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Gives ‘Race Speech’ in Philadelphia
First Look: Tropic Thunder Trailer
At the beginning of the month I posted about Tropic Thunder, the forthcoming Ben Stiller movie-within-a-movie in which Robert Downey Jr. plays an … [Read more...] about First Look: Tropic Thunder Trailer
UK Report: ‘Gay’ Now the #1 Abusive Word in Schools
A UK teachers group reports that "gay" is now the #1 most frequently used abusive insult at schools. No doubt the words would be slightly different … [Read more...] about UK Report: ‘Gay’ Now the #1 Abusive Word in Schools
Big Dog: The Better to Maul you With
Robotics company Boston Dynamics yesterday released a video of its "Big Dog" quadruped robot, which I must say is quite impressive in a frightening, … [Read more...] about Big Dog: The Better to Maul you With