‘Don’t Look Up’ is ‘Dr. Strangelove’ for Climate Change. And it’s Brilliant.Adam McKay, of The Big Short and the even better Vice, is back with a not-at-all-veiled film about climate change. Initially turned off by…Jan 12, 2022Jan 12, 2022
Star Trek: Picard is a MasterpieceAuthors note: Spoilers and nerd-talk ahead.Mar 28, 2020Mar 28, 2020
Published inPlanet StoriesForgotten RocksTuesday morning. Surf thunders against the steep cliffs of Penguin Island. Each broadside washes the icy crag. Despite the gentle sun, the…Jun 1, 20161Jun 1, 20161
Sorry, Neil. SpaceX Is Already Leading the Space Frontier.Originally published by now.space, April 11, 2016. Used with permission.May 10, 2016May 10, 2016
Published inPlanet StoriesIn the Blink of a Dove’s Eye, a Window into an Age-old TheoryTropical trees often flower during the peak of the dry season. And this time, Planet’s Doves caught a peek.Mar 10, 20161Mar 10, 20161
An Alternative Theory for the Amy Schumer Imbroglio: Convergent Evolution“On my life, I have never and would never steal a joke.” — Amy SchumerJan 23, 2016Jan 23, 2016
Published inPlanet StoriesRetrograde CommunicationOriginally published by now.space, January 13, 2016. Used with permission.Jan 15, 2016Jan 15, 2016
Published inPlanet StoriesThe Most Important Innovation Since, Maybe Fire?Originally published by now.space, December 21, 2015. Used with permission.Dec 22, 2015Dec 22, 2015
Banish Prequels in favor of “Legends Pictures”There’s one decent moment in the crushingly bad to plainly unwatchable Star Wars prequel trilogy: “He has control of the Senate and all the…Jul 31, 2015Jul 31, 2015
