I was quite intrigued with the latest This Week in Google podcast, released a few days ago – in it, there is a somewhat random conversation of the panel about when they post blog updates or tweet. For example, the…
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Return to Twin Peaks
Some video, all shot with the iphone 3gS, from “Twin Peaks” in Washington.
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Jim Henson’s Fantastic World Exhibition UPDATED
Had a chance to visit the Jim Henson exhibit at Seattle’s Experience Music Project this past week and, if it wasn’t closing tomorrow, I would be recommending you check it out. Hopefully, since it is a traveling exhibition, it will…
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Magic Kingdom Opening Ceremony July 2009
Here’s the opening at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, July 27 2009. See more info and content at
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Men In Black Alien Attack control room
Some of the best theming ever at a theme park attraction is at the MIB Alien Attack at Universal Studios.
Geek, Photos
Photo gallery of Huntsville Space and Rocket Center
Since this is the 40th anniversary of the moon landing, I felt obligated to post SOMETHING about it or NASA, so here’s a photo gallery from the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center from a trip I took with my three…
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Going to Dragon*Con 2009? Here’s some hints and tips… UPDATED
Hard to believe, but the biggest SF/fantasy convention in the Southeast (and a consolation to those of us who cannot attend next weekend’s San Diego Comics Con) is less than a month and a half away. I’m referring, of course,…
Geek, TV
Quick review: G.I.Joe Season 1.1 DVD
Ah, the marketing juggernaut for the upcoming G.I.Joe: Rise of Cobra movie has began in earnest; I noted three end-caps full of toys based on the movie at Target yesterday, and the T-shirts and backpacks are out in the back…
Geek, Trek, TV
Video: Happy birthday Patrick Stewart!!
Patrick Stewart turns 69 today, and I can’t think of a better birthday wish for him than this: [youtube]X6oUz1v17Uo[/youtube] Make it so!
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For Animation fans, Tom and Jerry: The Chuck Jones collection is a must-own
Just picked up the just-released collection of Tom and Jerry cartoon shorts directed by one of my favorites, the late great Chuck Jones, and if you are a fan of animation and Jones, this is a must own for a…
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The future! Audioboo.fm, micro-podcasting from the iPhone
About two years ago I did a podcast and put a LOT of effort into it (I am an ex-radio guy, after all). It took me several hours of editing to put together a single 22-minute show. Well, it lasted…
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VIDEO: George Lucas Interview from 1971 “I’m a toymaker”
Wow, this is a great video if you are a Star Wars fan… Go here for context.
Geek, Movies
Tim Burton’s Batman, now 20 years old today…
”I’ve seen the future and it Will Be. I’ve seen the future, and it Works.” Here’s news to make you feel old: Tim Burtons Batman was released 20 years ago today, June 23rd 1989. Let me repeat that: 20 years…
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Famous movie posters, recreated using Legos
This is just nifty…
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Celebrities in the Batmobile…
If you were wondering (as I often do) if there was somewhere on the ‘net I could go to see celebrities like Jonathan Frakes, Dawn Wells, or Erik Estrada sitting in the original Batmobile from the 1966 TV series… well,…
Geek, Movies, Neglected Cinema
Retro Movie Review: Popeye
I am watching the DVD of Popeye, the oft-maligned film that Robert Altman made in the early 80s, and I am smiling. The movie, flaws and all, works for me. While I am no big Altman or Robin Williams fan,…