So, the word on Serenity is good. I really want this film to succeed and not just for the future viewing pleasure of nerdy fanboys and girls like me. I want it to succeed because genre films with great characters and heart are a rare thing.
I worry that the depth of […]

About P.S. 260’s video remix of The Shining, I’m only going to offer the following short preface:
I have never peed in my pants laughing or embarrassed myself in public as much as I did during this video. An editing genius attends school in the hallowed halls of P.S. 260.
By the way, P.S. 260 is […]

Ever since I was a young undergrad, I have had one true love in my life. No, sweetheart, it’s not you, even though I love you with all of my heart. The object of my affection is the glorious Choco Taco.
My wife recently got a fabulous job, but the paychecks haven’t quite started […]

There’s an amazing interview with Joss Whedon (Buffy, Firefly) and Neil Gaiman (Sandman, Coraline, American Gods) over at Time.com. They discuss writing, blogging, fandom, and the end of the sci-fi/fantasy genre ghetto. As if you didn’t know, these two are super smart.
This weekend will bring the premiere of both Whedon’s film Serenity and the […]

Jules Verne’s 20,00 Leagues Under The Sea occupies a special corner of my childhood imagination. I love the idea of gigantic monsters sliding through the deep, far from human eyes and I’ve been known to hold forth on the existence of giant squid after a few flagons of grog. These stories are usually […]

I first ran across Pancake Mountain a few months ago while searching for Arcade Fire performance footage. On checking back and watching this amazing Ted Leo performance, I wonder if it isn’t the coolest kid’s show in history.
The level of excitement at these performances brings a tear to my eye. There may […]

Tom from PlasticBag has a post today about information overload and the challenges of blogging. I can relate. between the hundreds of RSS feeds, the demands of work and life, not to mention the films, novels, and personal stuff that merit a post, I’ve been feeling seriously overwhelmed recently.
I like to think […]

Wednesday night The Girl from Hickopolis, the librarian, and I caught Bell Orchestre, Wolf Parade, and The Arcade Fire at the Paramount. The performances were a joy to behold, even though we didn’t get to see Bell Orchestre due to my overwhelming need for a smoke and a cocktail. In any event, Wolf […]

You may have noticed the frequency of my posts declining over the past week or so. I’m struggling with too many RSS feeds, a busy day job, and finding time to read Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys. Once I get organized, I’ll be back to my one post per day creed and things will […]

CNet has an article today about the difference between technology and intelligence. While interesting, I think it misses the point. While the vast knowledge available on the web and the constant connectivity many of us enjoy doesn’t necessarily make us smarter, I do subscribe to Steven Johnson’s theory that new media is making […]

I am not a big fan of Microsoft or Napoleon Dynamite, but "Bill Gates Goes To College" is wickedly funny and proves that the Redmond behemoth doesn’t always take themselves too seriously. Sweet!
iFilm - Bill Gates Goes to College
(via Download Squad)

Last night was, for reasons I wont discuss here, more than a little traumatic. Needless to say, people in my life are fighting and while I love them both, I am in the unenviable position of seeing both sides. Time to lick psychic wounds and stay out of the fracas.
It wasn’t truly Thunderdome; […]

Since I seem to be suffering from Blog Depression this morning, I’ll just give ye these fine Shakespeare links and be on my way.
"Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day
To the last syllable of recorded time,
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death."
I know, I know…I’m […]

Looks like Dreamhost had a huge power outage this afternoon, as did much of Los Angeles. So, Pop Astronaut was down for most of the day. I know that all three of you were desperately trying to get an update on my facial hair situation and I appreciate your patience. I love […]

It’s never been easy for me to be manly. Father figures have tended to let me down, sports have left me cold, and until recently, most of my best friends have been women. But recently, entering my 30’s and newfound "adulthood" have thrust me, a little unwillingly, into manhood. Other people […]