I’ll admit, I’m nervous whenever a book or short story is adapted to film. Double my trepidation when the source material is written by Stephen King. His work has spawned some of the best (The Shawshank Redemption) and worst (The Lawnmower Man) films in history. When director Gerard Lough (Stolen Wings) told me he had [...]

Back in 1996, NBC launched a new science fiction television show that set the story of UFOs and alien conspiracy where it began — in the past. Now, after more than a decade, Dark Skies is available on DVD. In this groundbreaking series, drama dovetailed with historical record in a story that blurred the line [...]

Christmas specials are one of my favorite parts of the season. Whether it’s a holiday special about Santa’s favorite reindeer or a holiday-themed episode of my favorite television show, I love seeing a feel-good Christmas story. As a fan of Doctor Who, I’m especially fond of how the time-traveler celebrates Christmas. And when The Doctor [...]

Some 30 years ago, I watched in fascination as TRON turned my world upside-down. In retrospect, the story of TRON was probably partially responsible for my interest in computers and programming. But ultimately, it was the stunning computer-generated special effects that really blew me away. For the first time, I was inside a video game [...]

The buzz this season seems to be about Black Swan, and deservedly so. This compelling drama is filled with amazing performances and outstanding direction. Though filled with raw emotion, it stays real — giving audiences a glimpse into the darker side of the fine arts.  Black Swan centers on Nina (Natalie Portman) a young ballet [...]