WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Blind Prejudice and the Naming of Sports Teams An Essay, March 12, 2019 *** DISCLAIMER: PLEASE BE ADVISED THE FOLLOWING ESSAY CONTAINS OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE AND IMAGERY. *** “A warrior kills only to protect his family, or to keep from becoming a slave. We believe not in death, but in life, and there is no object […] Read More
Post Mortem: ‘FIRST MAN’
First Man and the Distorted Shape of Heroism An Essay. October 30, 2018 *** A very wise film producer once told me that ‘competence is inherently un-cinematic.’ To competently do your job without fanfare is a quality that cannot be filmed in a compelling way because, in film, the need for drama overrules all other […] Read More
THE MORALITY OF THE DRIVERLESS CAR
Can Machines be Taught to be Moral? An Essay, August 12, 2018 The Mercedes-Benz ‘Luxury in Motion’ F 015 fully autonomous concept car. *** “A no-win situation is a possibility that every Commander may face. Has that never occurred to you?” — Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner), The Wrath of Kahn *** In […] Read More
UPGRADING YOUR MENTAL FIREWALL
Let’s Start Making Them Work For It! An Essay, July 17, 2018 *** “Firewall (n) 1. A wall or partition designed to inhibit or prevent the spread of fire. 2. A part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.” — The Oxford Living Dictionary […] Read More
Post Mortem – ‘GHOST IN THE SHELL’
White-washing and ‘Ghost in the Shell’ An Essay, April 27, 2018 The opening sequence of the 2017 version of Ghost in the Shell (wr. Jamie Moss, William Wheeler and Ehren Kruger/dir. Rupert Sanders) is a beautiful series of shots depicting the creation of the android called The Major (played by Scarlett Johansson). Visually stunning, it […] Read More
STAR WARS AS RELIGION
STAR WARS AS RELIGION An Essay, December 29, 2017 *** Since I was in grade school, Science Fiction has always been a big part of my life. From the age of fifteen until I quit University, I read as many as three to four books per week, most of them Science Fiction. My friends […] Read More
I’ve Seen Things …
Blade Runner 2049 and the Problem With Sequels An Essay, November 8, 2017 *** “I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time… like tears in the rain. Time […] Read More
Post Mortem – ‘PASSENGERS’
‘Passengers’ and the Subtle Sexism of Hollywood An Essay, May 12, 2017 *** The movie ‘Passengers’ was one of those year-end Holiday movies that came and went, making little in the way of a lasting impression. Repeat viewings were non-existent, so, within a few weeks, it was gone from the theatres, destined for a weak […] Read More
Losing Our Way
Robert Pirsig and The Corrosive Effect of Dualism “Making… an art out of your technological life is the way to solve the problem of technology.” — Robert M. Pirsig, (Interview, NPR, 1974) *** Robert Pirsig died today. For those who do not know who Robert Pirsig was, it might be difficult to describe how […] Read More- 2 of 3
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