Texas Case Pits Transgender Rights Against Parental Rights
A custody case out of Texas raises issues about how to react to and treat a child who identifies as a gender different from their biological sex.
South Park Banned In China After Episode Mocking Chinese Censorship
South Park mocked Chinese censorship so, of course, they were censored in China.
Avengers: Endgame Passes Avatar On Top-Grossing Films List
This past weekend, Avengers: Endgame passed Avatar as the biggest-grossing movie of all-time, but there are several caveats.
China To Surpass U.S. In Box Office Revenue In 2020
A new report suggests that the Chinese movie-going market will surpass the American market in 2020.
Trump’s CPAC Speech May Have Guaranteed His Re-Election
Reason’s Nick Gillespie makes an interesting case but I don’t buy it.
After 20-Year Delay, Works from 1923 Lose Copyright Protection
The damage done for Mickey Mouse in the name of Sony Bono is finally coming to an end.
Former White House Communications Director Heads To Fox
Hope Hicks jumps from one pro-Trump venue to another.
The Cable Bundle is Dying. We’ll Miss it When it’s Gone.
As much as we hate paying $200 a month for television, the future is likely going to be worse.
Science Fiction Great Harlan Ellison Dies At 84
Harlan Ellison, who had a reputation for being as cantankerous as he was a great writer, has died at the age of 84.
ABC Cancels Top-Rated ‘Roseanne’ After Racist Tweetstorm
Hours after she unleashed a racist Twitter tirade, Roseanne Barr has had her show canceled by ABC. Of course, ABC knew who it was doing business with well before today.
Noor Salman Was Acquitted in the Orlando Massacre; She Wasn’t Innocent
The FBI committed gross malfeasance in building a case against the widow of Omar Mateen. She nonetheless bears significant blame for 53 deaths.
News Anchors At Sinclair Owned Stations Caught Reading From Same Corporate Mandated Script
News anchors at dozens of local stations owned by conservative-leaning Sinclair Broadcast Group were recently required to read a script mandated by corporate headquarters, and it’s leading to some bad media coverage for Sinclair.
David Ogden Stiers Dead at 75
The actor best known for his run on M*A*S*H died Saturday after a battle with colon cancer.
Black Panther Movie Review Roundup
Some thoughts on the biggest Marvel blockbuster yet. [Modest spoilers]
Hugh Hefner Dies At 91
Hugh Hefner, who became both a cultural icon and a catalyst and reflector of vast social changes, has died at the age of 91.
GDP Growth Solid In Second Estimate, But Can It Be Sustained?
The new GDP growth estimate shows healthy economic growth in the second quarter, but it’s unclear if it can be sustained.
A ‘Trump Slump’ In The U.S. Travel Industry?
Travel industry experts are reporting a noticeable drop in international travel and tourism since Donald Trump was elected President.
Ringling Brothers Circus To Shut Down After 146 Years In Business
A long-standing staple of American culture will soon be no more.
Marco Rubio Easily Wins Florida Senate Primary
As expected, Marco Rubio easily won the primary for his Senate seat. The General Election battle, though, promises to be more difficult.
A Spoiler Free Review Of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
You’ll be happy, Star Wars fans. And, don’t worry, no spoilers here.
A Record Breaking Opening Weekend For Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Perhaps not surprisingly, the newest film in the Star Wars saga is breaking all kinds of records.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The “You Stupid American Pigdogs” Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
David Petraeus Given Slap on Wrist for Espionage Act Violation
The former CIA Director received no jail time and a nuisance-level fine in exchange for a guilty plea to espionage charges.
Disney’s Net Worth Increased By $2 Billion After Release Of New Star Wars Trailer
“Chewie, we’re rich.”
The Anti-Vaccination Thing
The debate over whether kids need to be vaccinated against communicable diseases baffles me.
Sony Pictures Pulls ‘The Interview’ After Cyber Attacks, Threats; North Korea Suspected
With major theater chains having pulled out, Sony bowed to the inevitable, but now there appears to be proof that a foreign power is behind the Sony hacking attacks and threats of violence.
Sony Seeks To Scare Press Away From Publishing Information Obtained in Hacking Attack
Sony is warning the press not to publish material leaked by hackers, but it doesn’t have much of a legal leg to stand on.
CBS Announces Streaming Service, And Cutting The Cord Starts To Become Easier
One day after HBO, CBS announces its own streaming service. And the future approaches just a little bit faster.
Apple Announces iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iWatch, iOS8, and Apple Pay
Apple announced a stunning array of upgraded and new products yesterday.
Hollywood Has Worst Summer In 17 Years
The summer of 2014 was the worst Hollywood has seen since Bill Clinton was President. It’s pretty easy to figure out why.
Rupert Murdoch Rebuffed In Initial Bid To Buy Time Warner, But It’s Not Over Yet
Big news, and potentially a big merger, in the entertainment industry.
Aereo Loses Big As Supreme Court Upholds Intellectual Property Protections
New technology doesn’t mean that the laws don’t apply.
New Beatles Material Being Released Solely To Extend Rights Under Copyright Laws
An example of how copyright laws have been perverted to protect corporate interests rather than encourage artistic creativity.
No Previously Published Works Will Enter Into US Public Domain Between Now and 2019
No previously published works have entered the US Public Domain since 1978. And none are scheduled to enter until 1923. So what are we missing?
