As any regular reader of this blog should have realized by now, I take great pleasure in demonstrating what I believe is the most powerful tool when it comes to creative thinking–the ability to make connections where none seem to exist. It begins with an observation about which one then asks, “What is this … Read more
One of the more interesting aspects of the Department of Justice lawsuit filed against former national security advisor John Bolton is the demand that proceeds from the sale of his tell-all book should be deposited in the U.S. Treasury including any revenues from the movie rights. I must admit I had not thought about … Read more
On October 3, 1950, a televised version of the popular radio game show Can You Top This? debuted on ABC. The premise was simple. A panel of three comedians vied to get each other to laugh at their jokes. Despite the radio version’s large audience, the video adaptation went off the air just eight … Read more
Recent movies such as The Irishman have demonstrated how CGI can be employed to alter the actors’ facial features. What if that same technology provided a low-cost means of updating classic films? Rather than recast roles, the special effects team would need only alter appearances and re-record the soundtrack. Consider the following example. A coronavirus era re-release … Read more
I stopped watching the Sunday morning “news” programs, because they do everything BUT give the news. Oh for the days when Meet the Press meant that someone in the news would be questioned by a panel of journalists. Today, the same show consists largely of op-ed writers at a round table talking at (and … Read more