While Brackett didn't write any sci-fi screenplays until Empire (her last credit, actually) she began her career writing for SF pulps in the '40s & '50s. Especially Planet Stories.

He could become the new Saul Bass.

He could become the new Saul Bass.

Do you think Katie Holmes could be convincing as a woman in a sham marriage?

Do you think Katie Holmes could be convincing as a woman in a sham marriage?

Thanks for reminding me of the Debussy piece. I didn't know it was Carter's inspiration but it makes perfect sense.

Thanks for reminding me of the Debussy piece. I didn't know it was Carter's inspiration but it makes perfect sense.

Aussie born and bred but you'd be suprised at how close an eye we keep on you guys. ◕‿◕

Aussie born and bred but you'd be suprised at how close an eye we keep on you guys. ◕‿◕

Appreciate this obit as modern orchestral music is outside this site's usual orbit.

Appreciate this obit as modern orchestral music is outside this site's usual orbit.

Here in Australia, thanks to the time difference we got to watch the whole thing in the middle of the day, so all the speeches were done with before the evening news (very convenient). The coverage was boring but adequate.

Here in Australia, thanks to the time difference we got to watch the whole thing in the middle of the day, so all the speeches were done with before the evening news (very convenient). The coverage was boring but adequate.

Whew!

Whew!

"Melbourne, the perfect place to make a film about the end of the world." - Ava Gardner.

"Melbourne, the perfect place to make a film about the end of the world." - Ava Gardner.

I hate Illinois Nazis.

I hate Illinois Nazis.

It's deja vu all over again.