Global Arts Perspective

Star Trek science: one step closer to transparent aluminum

Star Trek science: one step closer to transparent aluminum

Jan 19, 2012

Transparent aluminium, the fantastically strong material mentioned in 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home' by Enterprise engineer Mr Scott, may be coming closer to reality.

Documentary “THE CITY DARK” addresses light pollution in our night sky

Documentary “THE CITY DARK” addresses light pollution in our night sky

Jan 18, 2012

THE CITY DARK is a feature documentary about light pollution and the disappearing night sky. It premiered in competition at the 2011 South by Southwest Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize for Best Score/Music.

Spider-Man’s ‘web formula’ now closer to reality

Spider-Man’s ‘web formula’ now closer to reality

Jan 9, 2012

Scientists from the University of Wyoming are now one step closer to creating a "Spider-Man" type of web after developing genetically modified silkworms that can spin tougher and stronger silk.

Did Deep Space Nine predict the #Occupy movement back in 1995?

Did Deep Space Nine predict the #Occupy movement back in 1995?

Dec 30, 2011

The DS9 episode "Past Tense" has some very familiar subject matter.

Jesús Orellana’s sci-fi short film “ROSA”

Jesús Orellana’s sci-fi short film “ROSA”

Nov 16, 2011

As seen at several film festivals around the world, have a look at this sci-fi short film that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world - where all natural life has disappeared.

Sci-Fi Short film XXIT is a beautiful “Blade Runner”-esque vision

Sci-Fi Short film XXIT is a beautiful “Blade Runner”-esque vision

Nov 16, 2011

"XXIT" the story of a time-traveling replicant (Nicolette Sheridan) who travels into the past to save her original human form.

Remembering Heavy D

Remembering Heavy D

Nov 9, 2011

Reflections on Heavy D - a pioneer in hip hop and one of the nicest people in the business - who died on November 8 in Los Angeles. We wish him a Peaceful Journey.

REVIEW: COLOMBIANA

REVIEW: COLOMBIANA

Aug 27, 2011

"Colombiana" has a really silly script, but it knows it. This movie doesn't care about being politically correct. It doesn't care about critics. The actors in this movie know exactly what they are doing, and look like they are having a great time doing it.

INTERVIEW: SALLI RICHARDSON-WHITFIELD

INTERVIEW: SALLI RICHARDSON-WHITFIELD

Aug 7, 2011

Salli Richardson-Whitfield talks about "Omega Girls", acting, becoming a director, independent film, and more!

BOOK REVIEW: THE 7 SPIRITUAL LAWS of SUPERHEROES

BOOK REVIEW: THE 7 SPIRITUAL LAWS of SUPERHEROES

Jul 23, 2011

Deepak Chopra and his son, Gotham, have created a new book that reveals seven new principles for rising to our potential and discovering the superhero within. Exploring archetypal stories from the Buddha’s search for truth to Batman’s struggle with his dark side, from Wolverine’s exposing his greatest fears to Hanuman’s divine gifts of inspiration, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes is an engaging, fun, and insightful book that can help you awaken to your own super powers.

REVIEW: MURDER 2

REVIEW: MURDER 2

Jul 21, 2011

The sequel to “Murder” is nothing like the first part of the franchise. It is a desperately dark film. The characters are wretchedly unhappy. No matter which side of the moral line they are positioned they are standing screaming into the abyss that is suburban life. These people need serious help.

Is Netflix the Next New Hot TV Network?

Is Netflix the Next New Hot TV Network?

Jul 15, 2011

There's more to the Netflix story than just a rise in fees. We could be watching the birth of a new TV Network model.

REVIEW: HORRIBLE BOSSES

REVIEW: HORRIBLE BOSSES

Jul 7, 2011

We take a look at the new comedy movie "Horrible Bosses", in theaters now.

Meet Nick Jones, Green Lantern’s John Stewart

Meet Nick Jones, Green Lantern’s John Stewart

Jun 4, 2011

Exclusive interview with the actor chosen to play John Stewart in the upcoming Warner Brothers movie!

JESSICA ALBA in “AN INVISIBLE SIGN”

JESSICA ALBA in “AN INVISIBLE SIGN”

May 2, 2011

INDIE FILM LOUNGE FOCUS: IFC's "An Invisible Sign", starring Jessica Alba as a 20-year-old loner who, as a young child escaped a horrible situation with her father by escaping to the wonders of mathematics. Still shy and withdrawn, she finds a new lease on life when she starts to teach math.

Tribeca Film Festival Using QR Codes to Engage Mobile Audience

Tribeca Film Festival Using QR Codes to Engage Mobile Audience

Apr 26, 2011

Codes are featured on movie posters and other promotional material to deliver interactive content!

Indian-American filmmaker’s ‘Patang’ premieres at Tribeca

Indian-American filmmaker’s ‘Patang’ premieres at Tribeca

Apr 26, 2011

New York based Indian-American filmmaker Prashant Bhargava is having the North American premiere of his new film "The Kite (Patang)" at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival this week.

Star Trek’s “transporter” now closer to reality

Star Trek’s “transporter” now closer to reality

Apr 16, 2011

A team of scientists from Australia and Japan have found a way to successfully teleport light particles from one place to another, a step that may actually see a real life Captain Kirk being beamed up to Starship Enterprise.

007 returns to Sony

007 returns to Sony

Apr 14, 2011

Sony Pictures Entertainment has partnered with MGM to co-finance and distribute the 23rd "James Bond" movie, which will release Nov 9, 2012.

Are science-based films and TV shows accurate?

Are science-based films and TV shows accurate?

Mar 30, 2011

Do TV shows like "House" and "Breaking Bad" - major sources of information about science and technology for millions of people - try to get it right?

INDIE FILM LOUNGE FOCUS: The Legendary – A Film About The Roots

INDIE FILM LOUNGE FOCUS: The Legendary – A Film About The Roots

Feb 17, 2011

Watch this documentary about hip-hop legends The Roots!

REVIEW: Star Wars: The Clone Wars “Secrets Revealed” (Season 3, Eps 15-17)

REVIEW: Star Wars: The Clone Wars “Secrets Revealed” (Season 3, Eps 15-17)

Feb 12, 2011

If you're ever gonna care about Star Wars, these three episodes will be the time.

Actress Yao Chen, “microblog queen”

Actress Yao Chen, “microblog queen”

Jan 28, 2011

Chinese actress Yao Chen apparently has more microblog fans than American talk show queen Oprah Winfrey.

Will.I.Am now Director of Creative Innovation at Intel

Will.I.Am now Director of Creative Innovation at Intel

Jan 27, 2011

"Nearly everything I do involves processors and computers, and when I see an Intel chip, I think of all the creative minds involved that help to amplify my own creativity"