Tuesday, October 6

A ray of light and sound

A nameless generation stands alienated from society, searching for its own identity while fighting through the shadow cast by its preceding generation. Read more...

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Courtesy of Martin Schaeffer
Nicholas Ray (left), who directed films such as “Rebel Without A Cause” and “Johnny Guitar,” with friend Samuel Fuller (right). Ray’s film titled “We Can’t Go Home Again” will be playing tonight at the James Bridges Theater. The film takes a look at the generation of the post-1960s social revolution struggling to make an impact on American history. The film also uses techniques such as splitting the screen into four simultaneously playing scenes.


TV shows unite finicky audiences

I never expected my mother to betray me. But there it was on the front page of the local newspaper's arts and entertainment section. My mom had revealed to a reporter that I was a television control freak. Read more...

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UP ALL NIGHT — “New Year’s Eve” Episode 113 — Pictured: (l-r) Delaney prince as Amy, Christina Applegate as reagan, Will Arnett as Chris — Photo by: Colleen Hayes/NBC




TV airing delays from UK to US make for a baffling case

It's baffling that British broadcasters delay the airing of new seasons of shows that are already popular in America. Read more...

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“Doctor Who” was a rare example of a British show which aired simultaneously in both the U.K. and the U.S. This was done in order to counteract piracy. Pictured above is Matt Smith, who plays the Doctor, in the TARDIS.


Virtual frights

It took a series of events to occur for Tim Shechmeister's dream to come true. Read more...

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MFA film candidate Tim Shechmeister got his thesis short “Viral” picked up by Screen Gems for a feature film.


Remote Life: Celebrity cameos can be challenging

Sometimes I think I must be ridiculous to get so excited about television. Then last week I read that Paul Rudd ("I Love You, Man") will guest star on "Parks and Recreation" as Leslie Knope's political opponent, and I start jabbing the arm of the person sitting next to me in blind excitement. Read more...

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THE OFFICE — “Training Day” Episode 720 — Pictured: (l-r) Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin, Brian Baumgertner as Kevin Malone, Will Ferrell as Deangelo Vickers, Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly, Steve Carell as Michael Scott, John Krakinski as Jim Halpert — Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC



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