Bowfinger is one of those delightful little gems that I’ve only ended up liking more as time goes by. It’s still one of my favorite comedic take-downs of Hollywood. (The first time I saw it, which I think was actually during its original run in theaters, I was several years away from having any idea what Scientology…

Adding salmon to any sort of cream-based pasta sauce is so tasty.

I’m not sure what it’ll take to get most people to feel truly comfortable with the concept — let alone the reality — of being a passenger in a fully autonomous vehicle. Yes, many (if not most) have traveled via bus, subway, train, ferry, boat, and/or airplane, etc., but those are still operated by human pilots or…

Yup. It’s a massive field, and I live in the state (California) with one of the largest communities of programs for forensics and its varying certifications in the country. Not sure why you’d assume that’s such a stretch — I’ve discussed it plenty of times, usually re: law enforcement issues, in the past here,…

Cool.

The autopsy after his death would refute you pretty clearly on that one.

Exactly, and same here.

Oh, I agree with you on that being the entire point. That said, however clever that business model might be, that doesn’t make it any less rapacious and insidious. Scientific ignorance among most is a real issue, particularly about how DNA and genetics really work; abusing that ignorance for money may be a good grift,…

Statistically, the death penalty has never served as a useful crime deterrent. That’s an extremely tired (and inaccurate) defense of it.

Let me rephrase — speaking as someone with a background in hard science: the largely inaccurate tests currently being passed off as “genetic testing,” banked on the general scientific ignorance of the majority of Americans that companies like 23andme are pushing so hard on everyone? That is a fad. Or at least, I…

Every time I read about these testing fads, I end up thinking of Gattaca. 

Yes! I’m nearly finished with Bad Blood now, and even as someone who enjoys that little slice of true crime best described as “people who get away with patently insane shit for far too long purely by lying,” this stuff is just buck wild.

I live in LA these days, but I grew up in SD until I was 26. Can confirm you’re absolutely on point with all of these (especially re: Safari Park > the Zoo and Birch > Sea World).

There’s a ton to do here! Lots of great bookstores all around the city, pretty much any kind of food you might want to eat, more movie theaters than any other city in the world (including some really incredible looking restored oldies), some incredible record shops, great concert venues of all size all over the place,…

Problem is, there are a few — not many, but a few — worthwhile visits on Hollywood Blvd., but not necessarily anything that would interest someone just visiting. For instance, the Egyptian hosts some of the best 35mm movie screenings in town, depending on the schedule. (That said, the New Bev is still the best theater…

Haha, I never thought of it that way! I just figured cats are always the most chill of creatures, but I suppose you never know...

Haha, I never thought of it that way! I just figured cats are always the most chill of creatures, but I suppose you never know...

Thank you so much!

He will always take all the hugs!

Thank you! I’m hoping so, too. I’m a bit nervous about training starting tomorrow -- only because it’s a much bigger place than my previous gig -- but it will definitely be good to get a paying gig again, especially as I’m STILL waiting on any payments to come through from unemployment...