David Lynch, Visionary Director of 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' Dies at 78
(variety.com)
Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78.
Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78.
David Lynch has died
(variety.com)
Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78.
Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78.
Donald Trump Threatens Comcast in Rant over Seth Meyers' Late Night Show
(deadline.com)
In an early morning rant, Donald Trump went off on Seth Meyers‘ late-night NBC show, declaring that “Comcast should pay a BIG price” for shows that he calls “political hits.”
In an early morning rant, Donald Trump went off on Seth Meyers‘ late-night NBC show, declaring that “Comcast should pay a BIG price” for shows that he calls “political hits.”
Lorne Michaels Is the Real Star of "Saturday Night Live"
(newyorker.com)
He’s ruled with absolute power for five decades, forever adding to his list of oracular pronouncements—about producing TV, making comedy, and living the good life.
He’s ruled with absolute power for five decades, forever adding to his list of oracular pronouncements—about producing TV, making comedy, and living the good life.
Star Trek: Section 31 is Paramount Plus' attempt to add spies to Trek
(polygon.com)
Either Section 31 is a betrayal of everything the Federation stands for, or the Federation isn’t utopian
Either Section 31 is a betrayal of everything the Federation stands for, or the Federation isn’t utopian
Before Squid Game, there was Battle Royale
(tokyoweekender.com)
In less than a week, the second season of Squid Game — a show about desperate people participating in deadly challenges for money — was viewed nearly 70 million times, becoming the most popular Netflix show in 92 countries.
In less than a week, the second season of Squid Game — a show about desperate people participating in deadly challenges for money — was viewed nearly 70 million times, becoming the most popular Netflix show in 92 countries.
50 Years of SNL's Graphic Parodies (2024)
(printmag.com)
This weekend kicked off the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live.” I cannot believe that I watched the first season and at the same time played Pong—that high bar of computer gaming—on a Sony Trinitron TV.
This weekend kicked off the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live.” I cannot believe that I watched the first season and at the same time played Pong—that high bar of computer gaming—on a Sony Trinitron TV.
30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 – how did it do?
(bbc.co.uk)
In 1995, the BBC's Tomorrow's World programme decided to predict what the world would look like 30 years later, in 2025.
In 1995, the BBC's Tomorrow's World programme decided to predict what the world would look like 30 years later, in 2025.
Dinner for One: British comedy Germans have been laughing at for years (2018)
(theguardian.com)
Ten years ago, on New Year’s Eve, my mother grabbed my English boyfriend’s arm and led him to the television. “It’s time for Dinner for One,” she said excitedly as the whole family gathered – as we do every year – to fall about laughing at an old British black-and-white comedy sketch.
Ten years ago, on New Year’s Eve, my mother grabbed my English boyfriend’s arm and led him to the television. “It’s time for Dinner for One,” she said excitedly as the whole family gathered – as we do every year – to fall about laughing at an old British black-and-white comedy sketch.
Rod Serling on Doomsday
(mubi.com)
Marking the centenary of the creator of “The Twilight Zone,” who knew that dystopia was always over the nearest ridge.
Marking the centenary of the creator of “The Twilight Zone,” who knew that dystopia was always over the nearest ridge.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Officially Erased From Canon
(giantfreakinrobot.com)
Star Trek: Lower Decks had its big finale this week, and in the process of ending the show, they fixed one of the worst problems Star Trek has ever had.
Star Trek: Lower Decks had its big finale this week, and in the process of ending the show, they fixed one of the worst problems Star Trek has ever had.
A Taping of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Saved an Innocent Man from Death Row (2017)
(innocenceproject.org)
A new documentary film recounts how a Los Angeles man narrowly avoided a death sentence for a murder he did not commit when footage from a taping of the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm corroborated his alibi.
A new documentary film recounts how a Los Angeles man narrowly avoided a death sentence for a murder he did not commit when footage from a taping of the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm corroborated his alibi.
What happened to the world's largest tube TV? [video]
(youtube.com)
When it comes to passion projects and preserving pieces of tech history, few stories capture the imagination quite like Shank Mods’ epic quest to rescue the mythical Sony KX-45ED1 CRT TV.
When it comes to passion projects and preserving pieces of tech history, few stories capture the imagination quite like Shank Mods’ epic quest to rescue the mythical Sony KX-45ED1 CRT TV.
The NBA's Problem Is Economics, Not Basketball
(bloomberg.com)
The NBA seems to be having some trouble. This season’s TV ratings are either down precipitously or struggling to hold even, a shift too dramatic to be explained by cord-cutting alone, and meanwhile the NFL is doing fine. Tickets for the NBA Cup, the finals of which were last night (congratulations, Giannis!), went for half of what they did last year.
The NBA seems to be having some trouble. This season’s TV ratings are either down precipitously or struggling to hold even, a shift too dramatic to be explained by cord-cutting alone, and meanwhile the NFL is doing fine. Tickets for the NBA Cup, the finals of which were last night (congratulations, Giannis!), went for half of what they did last year.
Buying a TV in 2025? Expect lower prices, more ads, and an OS war
(arstechnica.com)
If you're looking to buy a TV in 2025, you may be disappointed by the types of advancements TV brands will be prioritizing in the new year.
If you're looking to buy a TV in 2025, you may be disappointed by the types of advancements TV brands will be prioritizing in the new year.
YouTube TV's monthly cost soars to $82.99
(theverge.com)
I maintain that YouTube TV is the very best of the streaming TV services, but good grief is it getting expensive.
I maintain that YouTube TV is the very best of the streaming TV services, but good grief is it getting expensive.
"Star Trek" Helped Make Midcentury-Modern the Signature Sci-Fi Aesthetic – Dwell
(dwell.com)
When Star Trek first premiered in the mid-1960s, it was meant to portray a far-off future, with Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock traversing the universe 300 years hence.
When Star Trek first premiered in the mid-1960s, it was meant to portray a far-off future, with Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock traversing the universe 300 years hence.
Boy, Girl, Boy
(richardhanania.com)
I like to call my first son “Boy.” I think it comes from The Simpsons, back when it was good. In the early days at least, this was how Homer would refer to Bart. It always seemed very funny to me, as the term knocks children off their pedestal and reduces them to their subordinate role within the family.
I like to call my first son “Boy.” I think it comes from The Simpsons, back when it was good. In the early days at least, this was how Homer would refer to Bart. It always seemed very funny to me, as the term knocks children off their pedestal and reduces them to their subordinate role within the family.
World on a Wire
(wikipedia.org)
World on a Wire (German: Welt am Draht) is a 1973 West German science fiction television serial, starring Klaus Löwitsch and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
World on a Wire (German: Welt am Draht) is a 1973 West German science fiction television serial, starring Klaus Löwitsch and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
'Wiring' The Wire: Transtextual layers and tragic realism in The Wire
(scholar.google.com)
The Wire’s (2002–08) creator David Simon has contended that it is neither a ‘cop’ nor a ‘crime show’ and has called it a ‘visual novel’ and associated it with Greek tragedy instead.
The Wire’s (2002–08) creator David Simon has contended that it is neither a ‘cop’ nor a ‘crime show’ and has called it a ‘visual novel’ and associated it with Greek tragedy instead.
An ad giant wants to control your next TV's OS
(arstechnica.com)
An ad company’s foray into TV operating systems (OSes) illustrates a significant shift for TV hardware toward products that are increasingly focused on ad sales and tracking.
An ad company’s foray into TV operating systems (OSes) illustrates a significant shift for TV hardware toward products that are increasingly focused on ad sales and tracking.
Apple TV+ spent $20B on original content. If only people watched
(arstechnica.com)
Apple TV+ launched in 2019. Since then, the company has spent over $20 billion to build an impressive library of original content, Bloomberg reported earlier this year. Yet, despite a highly regarded library of shows and movies with big names in acting and directing, Apple TV+ only garnered 0.3 percent of US screen viewing time in June 2024, per Nielsen.
Apple TV+ launched in 2019. Since then, the company has spent over $20 billion to build an impressive library of original content, Bloomberg reported earlier this year. Yet, despite a highly regarded library of shows and movies with big names in acting and directing, Apple TV+ only garnered 0.3 percent of US screen viewing time in June 2024, per Nielsen.
Pirating "The Pirate Bay" TV Series Is Ironically Difficult
(torrentfreak.com)
The Pirate Bay made its debut as a TV series on the Swedish streaming platform SVT Play earlier today. International viewers are left waiting until other services pick it up. In the meantime, some may be tempted to explore unofficial channels for pirated copies of the show. But finding a pirated copy is proving surprisingly difficult.
The Pirate Bay made its debut as a TV series on the Swedish streaming platform SVT Play earlier today. International viewers are left waiting until other services pick it up. In the meantime, some may be tempted to explore unofficial channels for pirated copies of the show. But finding a pirated copy is proving surprisingly difficult.
Star Trek Writer-Producer Jeri Taylor Dies at 86
(deadline.com)
Jeri Taylor, the Emmy-nominated scribe, producer, director and showrunner behind Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager (which she co-created), has died. She was 86.
Jeri Taylor, the Emmy-nominated scribe, producer, director and showrunner behind Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager (which she co-created), has died. She was 86.