The 60th anniversary of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’
By now, virtually everyone should know this story and its distinct imagery from the mind of Dr. Seuss.
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The return of OMNI magazine
With its gonzo journalistic approach, OMNI wasn’t meant as a scholarly journal for scientific researchers, but an advanced, imaginative science-for-fun piece to appeal to a wider populace.
The Giant Robot Duel: Mecha battle comes to life
Though the Giant Robot Duel didn’t have a live audience on site, the event was presented like a boxing or UFC show
60 years of humanity in space
In replacing the warheads with capsules to accommodate astronauts, the tool invented to destroy a world civilization was now repurposed to elevate it.
Life on set as a background performer
Due to the unsteady, unpredictable nature of this line of work, someone with a regular nine-to-five weekday job might not be suitable if they’re unable to take a day off for a booked shoot.
The 30th anniversary of ‘The Princess Bride’
So how did this charming, witty little film gain such popularity that it’s become a classic within the past generation?
The 35th anniversary of ‘TRON’
[TRON’s] innovative 3D computer graphics became a launchpad for TV and film productions to spawn more creative milestones in those media.
The 30th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller‘ music video
What you may not know about the video that became a cultural phenomenon By Clive Ramroop, Contributor On December 2,…
British Pantomime 101 part five: ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’
Metro Theatre’s tall tale promises giant laughs By Clive Ramroop, Contributor This final instalment of the “Panto in Vancouver” series…
Modern music stars as artists, not just marketing machines
A look at today’s stars with actual talent By Clive Ramroop, Contributor While some observers, myself included, might feel the…