Behind the Scenes: Star Trek and the Vietnam War (Part I). My latest video juxtaposes two very different historical stories that were going on at the same time.
I think the AI bubble is about to burst, and here’s why. The AI industry is like Dracula, sucking blood from our society. You'll never guess who's coming with the stake.
A landmark 632 years in the making: the odyssey of Cologne Cathedral. Why did it take Germany more than six centuries to finish what was once the world's tallest building?
Historic Painting: “Giant Steamboats at New Orleans” by Hippolyte Sebron, 1853. A French painter turns his eyes and brush toward the romantic riverboat era that flourished before the Civil War.
Another concept illustration for “Faraway Star” has come out! Another illustration by my talented concept artist depicts one of the pivotal scenes in the book.
Still no winter: My novel “Life Without Giamotti,” still in print, turned 20 this week! I still have a soft spot in my heart for my quirky science fiction epic, which has a (very small) cult following.
“The Odyssey” and “Backrooms”: Reclaiming cinema in 2026. Two fascinating current films have left me with some optimism about where cinema of the 2020s may be headed.