As of this writing, there have been four TV versions of "The Twilight Zone." There was Rod Serling's original series which ran from 1959 until 1964, of course, and that series completely shook the pop culture landscape, becoming a new pivot point by which new shows would be measured. In 1985, a decade after Serling's death, "The Twilight Zone" was revived and tried to adhere to the spirit of the original series by adapting stories from experienced sci-fi writers and employing an interesting raft of known actors and directors. Wes Craven, Tommy Lee Wallace, William Friedkin, Joe Dante, John Milius, Martha Coolidge, Bill Duke, and Atom Egoyan helmed episodes.
Many may also recall, merely through recency bias, that there was a 2019 "Twilight Zone" revival produced by Jordan Peele and broadcast on CBS All Access (now Paramount+). That new version has already been canceled after two ten-episode seasons.
Less well-remembered may be the...
Many may also recall, merely through recency bias, that there was a 2019 "Twilight Zone" revival produced by Jordan Peele and broadcast on CBS All Access (now Paramount+). That new version has already been canceled after two ten-episode seasons.
Less well-remembered may be the...
- 10/2/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Prior to creating "Star Trek," Gene Roddenberry had spent a decade as a TV journeyman, writing for multiple hit shows of the day including "Highway Patrol," "I Led 3 Lives," "Dr. Kildare," and 24 episodes of "Have Gun – Will Travel." He became adept at multiple genres and had a very good sense of how TV trends flowed by the time he went to pitch "Star Trek." Famously, Roddenberry pitched his sci-fi show as "Wagon Train to the Stars," referring to the massive hit Western that debuted in 1957 and ran until 1965. That notorious pitch has worked its way into known Trek lore and can be heard quoted by good Trekkies everywhere. These days, "Star Trek" is far more popular than "Wagon Train" ever was.
Looking over "Star Trek," one finds a lot of Western-inflected language, notably how space is referred to as the Final Frontier. While Roddenberry wanted to pointedly avoid any...
Looking over "Star Trek," one finds a lot of Western-inflected language, notably how space is referred to as the Final Frontier. While Roddenberry wanted to pointedly avoid any...
- 8/27/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Now here's a question that's the sort to get The Beast on The Chase rubbing his chubby hands in delight as a browbeaten contestant faces a wrong answer: What is a somnambulist?
It's not the sort of word that crops up in everyday patter. “Hello, I saw a somnambulist last night. Did you?” In fact, the only time I've come across this word was when I bought the CD version of Xtc's splendid Black Sea album which features a hypnotic, ambient B-side extra song called The Somnambulist. In fact, it's another term for a sleepwalker – so if by some minute chance, you read this and find yourself faced with this question on a big money quiz show, remember – you read it here!
Even Wesley is none too sure that his new boss is on the level. Having read the front pages of the papers, he's alarmed to find that the...
It's not the sort of word that crops up in everyday patter. “Hello, I saw a somnambulist last night. Did you?” In fact, the only time I've come across this word was when I bought the CD version of Xtc's splendid Black Sea album which features a hypnotic, ambient B-side extra song called The Somnambulist. In fact, it's another term for a sleepwalker – so if by some minute chance, you read this and find yourself faced with this question on a big money quiz show, remember – you read it here!
Even Wesley is none too sure that his new boss is on the level. Having read the front pages of the papers, he's alarmed to find that the...
- 5/25/2015
- Shadowlocked
Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 7, Episodes 25 & 26 ‘All Good Things…”
Written by Ronald D. Moore & Brannon Braga
Directed by Winrich Kolbe
Aired 5/23/1994
There comes a time when all things must come to a close, and when it happens all one can truly hope for is that this closure in some way lends the satisfaction to assuage the loss. It seems like a strange notion now, when every fictional story has to have an “epic conclusion” whether it be Batman, Lost or Harry Potter, but there used to be a time when one could wrap up a fable by essentially allowing it to continue off-camera. Rather than simply tear up the universe established by years’ worth of scribbling and shooting, that world could simply be allowed to carry on. The characters wouldn’t die, we’d just be saying goodbye. One of these shows, an iconic slice of visionary television ambition...
Written by Ronald D. Moore & Brannon Braga
Directed by Winrich Kolbe
Aired 5/23/1994
There comes a time when all things must come to a close, and when it happens all one can truly hope for is that this closure in some way lends the satisfaction to assuage the loss. It seems like a strange notion now, when every fictional story has to have an “epic conclusion” whether it be Batman, Lost or Harry Potter, but there used to be a time when one could wrap up a fable by essentially allowing it to continue off-camera. Rather than simply tear up the universe established by years’ worth of scribbling and shooting, that world could simply be allowed to carry on. The characters wouldn’t die, we’d just be saying goodbye. One of these shows, an iconic slice of visionary television ambition...
- 9/16/2013
- by Scott Patterson
- SoundOnSight
In a surprise move that may not be that huge of a surprise, Matthew Vaughn has decided not to helm X Men: Days of Future Past, the sequel to his X Men: First Class. No word was given for his departure –though he may still stay with the project as a producer- but Vaughn has been known to be very picky on the projects he does do. He was close to dropping out of Kick-Ass before changing his mind and then opted out of the sequel, which is currently filming under the helm of Jeff Wadlow.
According to Deadline, his replacement might be Bryan Singer, who launched the movie franchise back in 2000 and has remained with the property through the years. Vaughn, who wrote the treatment for the sequel that is scripted by Simon Kinberg, would now step back as producer, along with Simon Kinberg and Lauren Shuler Donner.
The...
According to Deadline, his replacement might be Bryan Singer, who launched the movie franchise back in 2000 and has remained with the property through the years. Vaughn, who wrote the treatment for the sequel that is scripted by Simon Kinberg, would now step back as producer, along with Simon Kinberg and Lauren Shuler Donner.
The...
- 10/25/2012
- by spaced-odyssey
- doorQ.com
Dark Skies: The Complete Series
Stars: Eric Close, Megan Ward, J.T. Walsh | Created by Bryce Zabel & Brent V. Friedman | Directed by Rodman Flender, Tobe Hooper, Winrich Kolbe, Steve Beers, Michael Levine
An idealistic Congressional aide discovers evidence of aliens living among us. When he stumbles into the government’s longtime cover-up, his life changes forever. Dark Skies sees freedom fighter John Loengard declares that “history as we know it is a lie,” as he sets out to find the truth before it’s too late. He and girlfriend Kim Sayers embark on a cross-country crusade, attempting to derail plans by the sinister alien “Hive”. Majestic-12, a covert government agency assigned to secretly fight the aliens, monitors Loengard, with Majestic-12 head Capt. Frank Bach ready to silence him – or quietly aid his quest…
Dark Skies originally aired in 1996, following the success of The X-Files on Fox and was at the...
Stars: Eric Close, Megan Ward, J.T. Walsh | Created by Bryce Zabel & Brent V. Friedman | Directed by Rodman Flender, Tobe Hooper, Winrich Kolbe, Steve Beers, Michael Levine
An idealistic Congressional aide discovers evidence of aliens living among us. When he stumbles into the government’s longtime cover-up, his life changes forever. Dark Skies sees freedom fighter John Loengard declares that “history as we know it is a lie,” as he sets out to find the truth before it’s too late. He and girlfriend Kim Sayers embark on a cross-country crusade, attempting to derail plans by the sinister alien “Hive”. Majestic-12, a covert government agency assigned to secretly fight the aliens, monitors Loengard, with Majestic-12 head Capt. Frank Bach ready to silence him – or quietly aid his quest…
Dark Skies originally aired in 1996, following the success of The X-Files on Fox and was at the...
- 11/14/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
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