The sci-fi classic “Blade Runner” is beloved — and rightly so — not just for its compelling narrative of the lonely hunter, but for the package that the futuristic fable came wrapped in. Based on a 1968 novel by Philip K. Dick, Ridley Scott’s 1982 film was notable for its screenplay of oblique, muscular poetry (by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples); a cynical and gorgeously gloomy film noir sensibility; and […]
Review: Microsoft chief Satya Nadella's first book, out on September 26, offers a glimpse of how the company's third CEO has attempted to reinvigorate the company In my decades of writing about Microsoft, I've had the opportunity to interview all three of the company's CEOs: The brash and brainy Bill Gates, the bombastic, take-no-prisoners Steve Ballmer and the understated yet thoughtful Satya Nadella. Having grown up alongside Microsoft, I understood the cutthroat and […]
The first — and last — Star Trek: Discovery episode to air on CBS delivered ratings that were perhaps more impulse powered than warp speed given all the mystery and buzz, yet the glitzy sci-fi drama still picked up some impressive audience sampling. A special telecast of the series premiere of the first Trek series in more than a decade delivered 9.6 million viewers and a 1.9 rating among adults 18-49, according to CBS’ […]
https://youtu.be/Nonv5qexbLc Stevie Wonder opened his Global Citizen fest performance Saturday by "taking both knees" in solidarity with athletes' protests in the aftermath of Donald Trump's most recent remarks. "Tonight, I'm taking a knee for America," Wonder said as he took the stage. "But not just one knee, I'm taking both knees. Both knees in prayer for our planet, our future, our leaders of the world and our globe." Wonder then kneeled […]
You probably want to go see “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” because you enjoyed the 2014 original, but there’s only one reason why you should actually go spend upwards of $12 to watch the sequel, and her name is Julianne Moore. Sure, Matthew Vaughn’s action scenes remain dazzlingly choreographed and new cast members Halle Berry, Pedro Pascal, and Channing Tatum are welcome additions, but Moore owns the entire movie as a […]
The best way to really appreciate Kendrick Lamar's god-flow is to isolate the vocals. Skrillex knows you've been waiting for his remix of "Hunble," but first, he wants you to appreciate this greatness. Get your head split open first with each delicious syllable, and drag your brain into the mosh pit when Skrill's funky, bone-rattling bass comes through. The hook is a monster stomp through your expectation, but the keys dancing in the […]
Def Comedy Jam, the HBO vehicle that launched the career of several of today’s most prominent black comedians, is celebrating its 25th anniversary not on premium cable, but on Netflix. After releasing a teaser last month, Netflix has released new trailer showcasing the featured comedians paying tribute to the series—and throw some jokes, too. Dave Chappelle, Sheryl Underwood, D.L. Hughley, Steve Harvey, Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish, and Katt Williams are a few of the guest comedians who star in […]
Thanks to a $1.1 billion deal with Google, HTC will continue supporting its virtual reality headset, The Vive, according to Gamesindustry.biz. The deal with Google will split the money two ways: into HTC and Google's smartphone business, and to the former's VR initiatives. An undisclosed amount of HTC employees will join Google to work on phones, while the former picks up support for its VR headset and investments into augmented reality, […]
The Vietnam War (WETA and MPT at 8) The latest installment of Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s documentary series examines the growing antiwar movement of the late 1960s. Broad City (Comedy Central at 10:30) Abbi returns to Soulstice, and Ilana gets a new restaurant gig. This should be interesting. DOCUMENTARY Breaking2 (National Geographic at 8) Nat Geo partnered with Nike for this documentary, which chronicles three elite runners attempting to break the two-hour marathon. RETURNING Are You […]
