“From ethical quandaries to the very nature of existence, science fiction’s most famous texts are tailor-made for exploring philosophical ideas. … But science fiction doesn’t just illuminate philosophy – in fact, the genre grew out of philosophy, and the earliest works of science fiction were philosophical texts.”
Tag: 08.08.12
What Does The Future Of Latina Theatre Look Like?
With a growing population of Latinos across the U.S., those involved in theatre say it’s time for a plan – and concrete ideas to make the dream of the Latino/a Theater Commons a reality.
James Cameron Brings 3D Filmmaking To China
“Oscar-winning director James Cameron said on Wednesday that he will open a joint venture in China to provide 3-D filming technology, the latest move by Hollywood to secure a foothold in the country’s booming movie industry.”
Getting Stockhausen’s Operatic Behemoth Onto An Actual Stage
“The strings play in helicopters, the trumpeter’s on a trapeze, and a camel dances around while defecating planets.” Rock critic Alexis Petridis visits Birmingham to watch director Graham Vick grapple with Mittwoch aus Licht, the last of Stockhausen’s operas to get a complete performance.
Form Is Content, Example No. 9,563: On Fonts And Credibility
Errol Morris: “Here is my confession. My quiz wasn’t really a test of the optimism or pessimism of the reader. There was a hidden agenda. It was a test of the effect of fonts on truth. Or to be precise, the effect on credulity. Are there certain fonts that compel a belief that the sentences they are written in are true?”
Forget About Commissioning Public Art – Let’s Decommission Some!
“Undoubtedly, when work is commissioned, it comes with the highest hopes for its appeal, and longevity. But for those works that do not receive all the love, why is there no process for their removal? And I think we can take this line of thought further. Why not allow for the replacement or rotation of tired or ‘orphaned’ works, relocating sculptures to new public homes, where they might receive new attention and focus?”
Why Book Publishing Matters
“Fifty Shades is just the latest reminder of what makes the publishing industry important. Every half-decade the book business comes up with a title that crystallises what it means to put an author in touch with a reader: a relationship that can be both bountiful and long-lasting.”
Olympics Didn’t Kill West End Theatre But Didn’t Help It Either
“Figures vary across the board, with some shows suffering and others reporting a slight boost thanks to the games, but overall takings are estimated to be slightly down on previous summers, claims the Society of London Theatre.”
Hate Rock Culture
“Though many Americans first learned of the white supremacist music scene via news about Page’s shooting spree, hate rock has been around since the 1980s, providing a rallying point for white supremacy and serving as a significant vehicle to advance the neo-Nazi movement.”
Twitter User Threatens Aurora-Style Shootout At Mike Tyson’s Broadway Show
A suspect targeted Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth at the Longacre Theatre with such messages as “I’m serious, people are gonna die like Aurora”, “I know they leave their exit doors unlocked”, and “I got 600 people on my hit list and that’s gonna be a mass murder for real.” Twitter refused to release the user’s identity to the NYPD until served with a subpoena.