Will Stape
Featured Arts & Entertainment Contributor
Living in Bayonne, NJ
Living in Bayonne, NJ
Total page views: 824,084
Published Content: 562
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On AC since: 11.12.06
Bio:
Will writes for newspapers, magazines & TV, most notably for "Star Trek: The Next Generation" & "Deep Space Nine". He lives in the NYC area.
Will writes for newspapers, magazines & TV, most notably for "Star Trek: The Next Generation" & "Deep Space Nine". He lives in the NYC area.
Education/Experience:
Professional Screenwriter - Wrote for Star Trek & Deep Space Nine.
Professional Screenwriter - Wrote for Star Trek & Deep Space Nine.
Interests:
Science & Science Fiction, Sci-Fi, Star Trek, Horror, Reading, Music, Movies & Martial Arts.
Science & Science Fiction, Sci-Fi, Star Trek, Horror, Reading, Music, Movies & Martial Arts.
Motto:
Fear is the mind killer.
Fear is the mind killer.
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Here's a video tour of a Star Trek prop replica by Diamond Select. This TOS Star Trek item is sold in most toy stores, and also retail outlets like FYE. It's a nifty prop replica featuring Mr. Spock's (Leonard Nimoy) voice, which can be now had for about 25 bucks or less.
By Will Stape | Published 2/9/2010
Apple stunned the world with the launch of the iPad - a futuristic device which promises to change personal computing as we know it. For Star Trek fans, it's old news!
By Will Stape | Published 2/4/2010
When digital animation and computers became so sophisticated, they replicated people, actors started worrying they'd be replaced. Now it looks like computers will only give them more opportunities. Can digital facelifts break the ageism of Hollywood?
By Will Stape | Published 1/7/2010
Director James Cameron with Titanic & Avatar is now undisputed King Of Hollywood. In many of his movies like Terminator & The Abyss, he uses a military force or presence to great effect.
By Will Stape | Published 1/6/2010
Reality TV is must see TV - because there's so much of it. Do you want to create your own reality show? Here's some advice to get your dreams started in a practical way.
By Will Stape | Published 1/6/2010
The blockbuster success of 'Avatar' crowns James Cameron as 'King Of The Movie World' - the Canadian movie director of Hollywood now has two films in the Top 5 Highest Grossing Movies of all time.
By Will Stape | Published 1/3/2010
Rejoice, animation lovers! Pixar does it again with "Up". This Disney distributed computer animated film with the voices of Ed Asner & Christopher Plummer will make you believe a house can fly - with tons of helium filled balloons attached!
By Will Stape | Published 1/1/2010
My memories of writing for the sci-fi TV show, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
By Will Stape | Published 12/31/2009
John Boorman (Deliverance) writes and directs a powerful drama set in Ireland starring Brendan Gleeson & Kim Cattrall (Sex In The City). It's a compelling, even haunting drama, and a look at Ireland's deeply depressed economy as well.
By Will Stape | Published 12/19/2009
You know Matt McCarthy best as the cable guy in the hilarious Verizon FIOS TV commercials. Matt's a young up and coming comedian who's making a big splash in the comedy world. Here's my interview with the redhead comic.
By Will Stape | Published 12/19/2009
Heath Ledger's last screen performance can finally be seen in director Terry Gilliam's lush fantasy film "The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus." I attended an advance press screening courtesy of Sony Pictures. Here's my review.
By Will Stape | Published 12/17/2009
Oprah is quitting? Say it isn't so!? Well, it may not be so. Martha Stewart says that the talk Queen is 'evolving.' Here's my take on Oprah's future.
By Will Stape | Published 11/20/2009
Oprah is calling it quits in 2011! Can anybody really replace her? Tyra Banks? Rosie O'Donnell? Sarah Palin? These women can probably get closer to doing so than most anyone else!
By Will Stape | Published 11/19/2009
Would you like George Clooney to play you in a movie? Peter Brusso tells me how he felt seeing one of the biggest stars in Hollywood play out things he said and did in real life.
By Will Stape | Published 11/18/2009
"The Men Who Stare At Goats" starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges involves many military players. Chief among them is Master Peter Brusso. Here's more on his fascinating life.
By Will Stape | Published 11/4/2009
The Defender is a small plastic self defense tool. It's unassuming, highly effective, yet non-lethal. Here's my review of Master Peter Brusso's ingenious self defense tool.
By Will Stape | Published 10/24/2009
George Clooney & Ewan McGregor star in "The Men Who Stare At Goats.", a movie based on the UK documentary "Crazy Rulers Of The World" by Jon Ronson. I interviewed Master Peter Brusso, who's a martial arts expert & inventor profiled in the documentary.
By Will Stape | Published 10/21/2009
Michelle Obama wants you to hula hoop your way healthy. It's one of those exercise options that most would never consider. The way I took up juggling.
By Will Stape | Published 10/21/2009
You're shocked Oprah Winfrey invited Sarah Palin on to talk about her book "Going Rouge"? Duh. I'm not. Watch Oprah on November 16, 2009 to see it happen.
By Will Stape | Published 10/21/2009
Richard Heene & Mayumi Heene are charged with "Balloon Boy" hoax. Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin in Jon & Kate Plus Eight squabble and TLC sues. Who's watching out for the kids?
By Will Stape | Published 10/18/2009
Clearly, we all have favorite phrases when we speak. It's clear that for President Obama, "Let me be clear." is a clear favorite for clarity.
By Will Stape | Published 10/13/2009
Maurice Sendak's "Where The Wild Things Are" remains one of the most cherished children's books ever. A new live action movie opens in December, but I'm not exactly celebrating over the release.
By Will Stape | Published 10/12/2009
Here's my review of the Samsung LN40A550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HD TV.
By Will Stape | Published 10/11/2009
Are you a search engine overload zombie? Here comes Bing to the rescue!
By Will Stape | Published 10/11/2009
"On Writing: A Memoir of The Craft" is Stephen King's book on the writing craft. You'll find it full of great advice, and best of all loaded with writing examples from Stephen King's own fascinating life.
By Will Stape | Published 10/11/2009
SNL has found their new Sarah Palin. The NBC comedy show officially crowned their new favorite target of mockery - President Barack Obama.
By Will Stape | Published 10/11/2009
If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, and you're in pain with decreased mobility, you may consider cracking your knuckles to feel better & help to increase motion. It's worked effectively for my carpal tunnel.
By Will Stape | Published 10/9/2009
Star Wars: In Concert promises to blow away even the most die hard sci-fi fans of the space saga movies of director George Lucas. Anthony Daniels (C3PO) hosts the event, which celebrates the music of composer John Williams.
By Will Stape | Published 10/8/2009
Reality TV shows are slowly taking over Hollywood. If that's not bad enough, now the "stars" who dazzle us with nothing, no talent and not a thing of interest make more than well trained serious actors like Jon Hamm of AMC's "Mad Men"
By Will Stape | Published 10/7/2009
Saturday Night Live officially blasted President Barack Obama on his job performance record, or as they describe it "no performance record." Here's my take on SNL mocking Barack Obama.
By Will Stape | Published 10/6/2009
"Celebrity Ghost Stories" is a new, spooky show on The Biography Channel or Bio. I was a bit skeptical when I heard about it, but after listening to Scott Baio & especially Joan Rivers, I believe in ghosts.
By Will Stape | Published 10/5/2009
Carrie Fisher played Princess Leia in Star Wars over 30 years ago. Now she's in her 50's. Some people just can't deal with the fact that she got older.
By Will Stape | Published 10/4/2009
If you want to watch lots of infomercials or paid programing, watch MSNBC, CNBC & Ion Television. Here's my take on the worst paid programming, infomercial channels around.
By Will Stape | Published 10/3/2009
StarGate: Universe, airing on Syfy, is another sci-fi space TV show from Brad Wright & Robert C. Cooper. Here's my review.
By Will Stape | Published 10/2/2009
TV news channels like CNN, MSNBC & Fox air new, original & quality content 24/7? Not quite. Cable news give us lots of infomercials, 'reality' shows & other content, but it's not always news.
By Will Stape | Published 10/2/2009
Sarah Palin, how much are you celebrating David Letterman's fall? Palin's book "Going Rogue" is coming out, and David Letterman had to steal the spotlight!
By Will Stape | Published 10/1/2009
The U.S. Health Care reform debate has Americans feeling a bit under the weather. Hollywood loves to depict the sick in movies, and play around dramatically with health care. Here are some of my favorite movies dealing with health issues.
By Will Stape | Published 9/30/2009
Woody Allen & Science Fiction? The neurotic comedian, actor & director mentioned along with fantasy & sci-fi masters George Lucas, Steven Spielberg & James Cameron? You got it! Here are some of his best sci-fi & fantasy movies.
By Will Stape | Published 9/30/2009
Don Piper was dead for an hour & a half. Several paramedics worked on him and pronounced him deceased. That was 20 years ago. Don is alive & well today, and he claims he spent 90 minutes in heaven.
By Will Stape | Published 9/29/2009
Is Facebook the new place to plagiarize? I've noticed a disturbing trend on the social network.
By Will Stape | Published 9/28/2009
Kirk Cameron & Ray Comfort are religious extremists. Unlike a majority of Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus or other religious types who embrace science and their fellow man, their extreme religious views are dangerous.
By Will Stape | Published 9/27/2009
Movie review of "Adventureland" with Ryan Reynolds, Wendy Malick, Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig.
By Will Stape | Published 9/25/2009
Landing a Hollywood pitch meeting isn't easy, but can be done. I've pitched in Hollywood fives times, after writing episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" & "Deep Space Nine". Let me share my expertise & advice...
By Will Stape | Published 9/24/2009
Kirk Cameron & Ray Comfort are giving away a copy of Charles Darwin's "Origin Of Species" - the ground breaking science text on evolution. They charge Darwin with racism, misogyny and even connection with Adolph Hiter's Nazi Germany.
By Will Stape | Published 9/23/2009
LCD Photo albums or digital photo keychains easily enhance a Halloween costume or even help build one from scratch. They're lightweight, cheap and stoke the creative fires of Halloween.
By Will Stape | Published 9/21/2009
Use simple household items around the house to slap together an improvised Halloween costume when budget and time are of the essence.
By Will Stape | Published 9/21/2009
Paula Abdul parodied Ellen DeGeneres on VH1's Divas Live. Was she being playful or mean?
By Will Stape | Published 9/18/2009
Did Kanye West stealing Taylor Swift's spotlight at MTV's VMAs remind you of what Serena Williams did to a line judge on the tennis court? Was Joe Wilson shouting "You Lie!" to President Obama similar? Here's my take.
By Will Stape | Published 9/16/2009
Using scanned documents or Adobe Acrobat documents can be a convenient way to fill out documents on your PC. Sometimes there are problems. Here are some tips to help.
By Will Stape | Published 9/15/2009
Patrick Swayze has passed at 57. Fans of his more mainstream films, may not realize that Swayze was also a great martial artist. His most energetic fight film is "Roadhouse."
By Will Stape | Published 9/15/2009
As we remember Senator Ted Kennedy, there are many books written about the fascinating political figure. Here are some of the best of the bunch.
By Will Stape | Published 9/2/2009
History's most fascinating figures have appeared in Star Trek. Albert Einstein, Mark Twain & Abraham Lincoln have all played intellectually alongside Kirk, Spock & Data. Here are history's most intriguing figures who've been portrayed in Star Trek.
By Will Stape | Published 8/27/2009
Obus Forme Contoured Memory Foam Pillow Delivers Comfort & Value. Here's my review.
By Will Stape | Published 8/21/2009
Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Flatbread Melts deliver great taste and value. Here's my review.
By Will Stape | Published 8/20/2009
Star Wars has conquered the movie box office landscape for years now. Lego has conquered the toy market landscape. Combine the two and you have a truly cosmic powered duo.
By Will Stape | Published 8/20/2009
Dane Cook gave Vanessa Hudgens a hard time at the Teen Choice Awards. Last month Dane Cook tried to bully past Harry Potter fans to see the movie before them, but was put in his place. Wonder if there's a connection here?
By Will Stape | Published 8/13/2009
Phasers, tricorders, zat guns, sonic screwdrivers & skrills. Even if you're not a true sci-fi fan, you'll have to admire these cool, even jaw dropping tech gadgets of science fiction TV shows like Star Trek, Stargate and beyond.
By Will Stape | Published 8/12/2009
Arab American Comedian Baha Khalil is a young & upcoming comedian who loves comedy & music. Here's my chat with him.
By Will Stape | Published 8/12/2009
"V: The Original Miniseries" blasted onto TV screens in 1983. This NBC miniseries blew the collective mind of a nation, and motivated me as a sci-fi fan & writer to write professionally for "Star Trek: The Next Generation". Here's my DVD review.
By Will Stape | Published 8/10/2009
A photo of Barack Obama puffing a tobacco cigarette has been made into a poster by a pro pot group National Organization For Reform Of Marijuana Laws. President Obama isn't for legalizing pot, & photographer Lisa Jack who took the photo is furious.
By Will Stape | Published 8/8/2009
Kellogg's Special K Meal Bars are a tasty, high protein meal replacement. Here's my review of these protein meal bars.
By Will Stape | Published 8/7/2009
Snickers Ice Cream Bars deliver great chocolate & ice cream taste. They're light & tasty - but they're not cheap.
By Will Stape | Published 8/7/2009
Thanks, Time Magazine! Yes, my article - published last year - has the same premise of your current cover story! Moderate exercise to control weight does seem to be a myth!
By Will Stape | Published 8/6/2009
Sexuality explored in Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek is as complex & entertaining as it gets. Here you'll find androgyny, male pregnancy & the complexities of falling again for an old flame whose gender has been changed.
By Will Stape | Published 8/5/2009
Green Lantern flies high in his first animated movie. Is there enough green energy to make you hand over some green to view it? There is indeed!
By Will Stape | Published 8/1/2009
Bruce Lee fans now have a place to visit - the official Bruce Lee website is now active.
By Will Stape | Published 8/1/2009
Here are some basic, common sense tips to decrease your risk of getting H1N1 or Swine Flu.
By Will Stape | Published 8/1/2009
Utilizing Internet radio podcast websites like Blog Talk Radio, you can produce your own professional radio podcast show. Here are my tips for getting it done right.
By Will Stape | Published 7/31/2009
Star Trek isn't just space battles. It's also full of amazing hand to hand combat. Here are some of the very best physical fight scenes in the Star Trek television shows & feature films.
By Will Stape | Published 7/30/2009
Webcam notebook PC's aren't only good for Skype video conferencing or snapping off Ebay auction photos. You can easily transform your laptop PC into a camcorder. Best of all? It's absolutely free!
By Will Stape | Published 7/27/2009
Comedian Joe DeRosa has created a live comedy club show called "indigNATION" which can be seen at Comix Comedy Club in New York City. Here we talk about the show, hecklers and the over exposed coverage of the death of Michael Jackson
By Will Stape | Published 7/22/2009
Here are my five basic steps for grilling better chicken. Enjoy!
By Will Stape | Published 7/17/2009
While the new hit Star Trek movie is still in theaters, we should reflect on just how important Gene Roddenberry's original series was to one of the most important civil rights leaders in modern history - Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Will Stape | Published 7/17/2009
Star Trek & Star Wars have some of the most loyal fans. These sci-fi properties also have some of the most creative fans. Now the University Of Iowa is recognizing this work.
By Will Stape | Published 7/6/2009
Michelle Pfeiffer wants to play Catwoman again in another Batman film. I say we urge Chris Nolan, Warner Brothers and D.C. Comics to give her the role!
By Will Stape | Published 7/1/2009
Comic book creator and artist Simon Wyatt won an award from legendary master of comics Stan Lee, so you know he's got to be good. He's done artwork for super rock group Iron Maiden and now works on his original graphic novel, Unbelievable.
By Will Stape | Published 6/30/2009
Can Superman crush Darth Vader? Could a Six Million Dollar Man beat cosmic crap out of Buck Rogers? Captain Kirk or Captain Picard? They're sci-fi guys of movies and television! Engage, use the force and live long and prosper!
By Will Stape | Published 6/18/2009
Sci-fi movie 'Time After Time' is a cult classic for science fiction fans. Stephen Cole is a musical playwright who's reinventing the Karl Alexander novel the film was based on for musical theater. He will be heard live on Deep Space - Blog Talk Radio.
By Will Stape | Published 6/16/2009
Here's my top 10 women of science fiction movies and television. From Star Trek, to Star Wars to Dr. Who. Did Linda Carter (Wonder Woman) make the cut? What about Linda Hamilton from Terminator?
By Will Stape | Published 6/11/2009
Blog Talk Radio enables any of us to become the next big radio star. Will it be you? Find out more!
By Will Stape | Published 6/6/2009
William Katt has starred in movies, TV and on stage. His most famous role is as hapless high school teacher turned superhero in The Greatest American Hero. He was also in the classic Carrie. Here he discusses both projects and much more.
By Will Stape | Published 6/5/2009
"Deep Space" is a Star Trek oriented radio talk show on the Internet. Join us on Blog Talk Radio for a weekly chat fest about everything Star Trek.
By Will Stape | Published 6/3/2009
Leo Roberts is a casting director and now he's creator of a Star Trek web series, Star Trek: Phoenix. We chat about casting, dream movies and just how some actors, like William Shatner, don't have that elusive "star quality."
By Will Stape | Published 5/27/2009
Rick Sternbach is an artist who sees the future and gives it to the entire world. As senior illustrator on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine & Voyager, & on films like The Last Starfighter, he's designed a classic look for Sci-Fi icons.
By Will Stape | Published 5/27/2009
Actor Nick Tate has been featured on ABC's Lost, the sci-fi classic X-Files, Star Trek: Next Generation and Deep Space Nine and as Alan Carter in the landmark British sci-fi TV series ,em>Space: 1999.
By Will Stape | Published 5/21/2009
Cherry 7-Up soda is a light and tasty cherry beverage. An extra addition of Vitamin E and anti-oxidants may attract the health conscious consumer as well as those who love a great tasting drink.
By Will Stape | Published 5/15/2009
Darth Vader is one of cinema's most popular villains, but he's also a disabled man. Iron Man is also disabled. Some of the biggest and most popular sci-fi & comic book characters have a disability, which many times they've turned into an asset.
By Will Stape | Published 5/15/2009
Sci-Fi Pulse Welcomes 'Star Trek Magazine' Editor Paul Simpson & the Producers of Star Trek: Phoenix
Join in on the fun with Star Trek: Magazine editor Paul Simpson & the gang at Star Trek: Phoenix.
By Will Stape | Published 5/14/2009
Movie review of J.J. Abram's "Star Trek" starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana & Ben Cross, Simon Pegg, John Cho & Winona Ryder.
By Will Stape | Published 5/8/2009
Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock) of Star Trek gets a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Saturn Awards. Given out by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films for 35 years now.
By Will Stape | Published 5/4/2009
Science fiction author Ursula K Le Guin nabs a sixth Nebula Award for her novel "Powers."
By Will Stape | Published 4/28/2009
If you love Terminator, you'll love a new Twitter game involving Terminator Salvation starring Christian Bale.
By Will Stape | Published 4/25/2009
Earth Day 2009 is marked by the return of Star Trek into movie theaters around the world. Star Trek's legacy is one of true environmental awareness for over four decades now.
By Will Stape | Published 4/24/2009
Ashton Kutcher (@aplusk for your Twitter fans) has won his CNN charity contest. It wasn't just for fun. It will help save lives.
By Will Stape | Published 4/17/2009
Director J.J.Abrams brings Star Trek to movie screens this Summer 2009. Starring Chris Pine as Captain Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Mr. Spock and also Eric Bana. Here's a look at influences on Star Trek's creation.
By Will Stape | Published 4/16/2009
The Vtech DS6121 Dect 6.0 Digital Cordless Phone Answering System performed well and has great features. Here's my review.
By Will Stape | Published 4/16/2009
The Somalia pirate crisis is a serious problem which will be fought on the seas for years to come. Star Trek dealt with pirates too - they were called Orion Pirates. Here's the lowdown.
By Will Stape | Published 4/16/2009
Star Trek stars don't only act on TV or in movies. Big actors like William Shatner, Patrick Stewart & Kate Mulgrew not only command Starships in space, but act on the biggest stages on Broadway's great white way.
By Will Stape | Published 4/8/2009
Facebook is the new, cutting edge cyber social site. There's never been anything like it, right? Remember America Online?
By Will Stape | Published 4/8/2009
Robby The Robot is the hardest working robot in Hollywood. C3PO and R2D2 from Star Wars are jealous of their cybernetic cousin because after the movie Forbidden Planet, Robby kept landing plum movie and TV roles.
By Will Stape | Published 4/1/2009
PC's & Macs - Windows & Apple. Computer wars have raged for years now. Windows just may have hit on the best reason to buy a PC - save MONEY.
By Will Stape | Published 3/27/2009
Is Oprah Winfrey emulating Barbara Walters? 'Oprah Fridays' seems a lot like ABC's "The View." Is Oprah going to hand off her show to co-hosts eventually?
By Will Stape | Published 3/27/2009
Television has undergone major evolution from small black and white TV sets with only mono sound. We now have huge flat screens with high definition and 5.1 surround sound, but many old black and white shows still play as great.
By Will Stape | Published 3/24/2009
Star Trek has had many incarnations over the years. One of the newest is also the most retro. Star Trek: The Continuing Mission is an audio drama which entertains the most hardcore Trekker, to the newest fan.
By Will Stape | Published 3/23/2009
Do you Twitter? Ashton Kutcher, John Mayer, Shaquille O'Neal & Wil "Star Trek" Wheaton does. They're among celebrities that tweet best & make Twitter so much fun.
By Will Stape | Published 3/17/2009
I joined Twitter recently. Already, I got caught up in a war of sorts with Hal Sparks, after he cracked on musician John Mayer. Maybe Jennifer Aniston will settle the score?
By Will Stape | Published 3/12/2009
Nabisco Nilla Cakester Snack Cackes are a great snack.
By Will Stape | Published 3/12/2009
Can we ever hope to escape TV ads? Broadcast television is shameless in how it markets its own TV shows. Breaking Bad you are forever burned in my brain.
By Will Stape | Published 3/10/2009
A product review of Betty Crocker Bowl Appetit Rice & Pasta Bowls. They are tasty, cheap and convenient.
By Will Stape | Published 3/10/2009
'Sita Sings The Blues' is a daringly original take on an ancient Indian epic story - the Ramayana. Creator Nina Paley has given the world a wonderful movie. Here's my review.
By Will Stape | Published 3/9/2009
Zach Snyder's movie version of Alan Moore's Watchmen has finally arrived. Doctor Manhattan is a central character. Unfortunately, he may be too smart for his own good.
By Will Stape | Published 3/6/2009
Don't take your old shoes to shoe repair or even throw them away just yet. Just introduce your shoes to some good old duct tape.
By Will Stape | Published 2/28/2009
After writing a great feature film screenplay, your work isn't over. You must now market it and yourself to Hollywood. Here's some advice that's worked for me with my scripts.
By Will Stape | Published 2/26/2009
Will Smith and Elvis are two of the biggest musician/singers turned actors. Here's the lowdown on more like Sting and Frank Sinatra, who sang for their supper and then acted for it as well.
By Will Stape | Published 2/25/2009
Medical field professionals are warning us all - especially children - too much time online isn't healthy. Here's the latest on the subject.
By Will Stape | Published 2/24/2009
The Academy Awards honor Hollywood's movies each year. I love the Oscars & watch them, but are they becoming one big infomercial?
By Will Stape | Published 2/23/2009
Joy Behar confused herself & us once again. This time it was while filling in for Larry King on CNN's Larry King Live. While talking to Ann Coulter about Rush Limbaugh, Behar said something which puzzled Coulter & everyone else.
By Will Stape | Published 2/20/2009
The Simpsons is one of the biggest sitcoms ever, but it didn't star on its own. Here are some of the biggest sitcoms which were born on a variety show.
By Will Stape | Published 2/20/2009
Sometimes it's good to be last! Movies like 'The Last Samurai' prove it, that some big films are "best of the last."
By Will Stape | Published 2/19/2009
Director Wes Craven, known for the Scream movies and A Nightmare On Elm Street, makes intelligent horror films with strong female characters. Here's some of his best work.
By Will Stape | Published 2/19/2009
Steven Spielberg has made many films & launched careers of many major actors. Some of the biggest stars he helped become famous started off as kids in his movies.
By Will Stape | Published 2/12/2009
Starting a collectible liquor bottle collection is easy & affordable. Here are some tips to get your new collecting hobby started.
By Will Stape | Published 2/9/2009
Connecting your digital camcorder directly to a PC will save time, money & even produce a higher quality video production.
By Will Stape | Published 2/9/2009
Christian Bale has done the right thing over his tirade. He's apologized for the incident. Here's my take.
By Will Stape | Published 2/6/2009
Your favorite television & movie stars don't only act in front of the camera. They're busy behind the scenes producing TV & films. Ashton Kutcher, Nicholas Cage & Kelsey Grammer are big Hollywood stars with big production companies.
By Will Stape | Published 2/5/2009
Preparing for a big television pitch meeting is a big career moment for any writer. After pitching several times in Hollywood, here's my advice to gear up for meeting those Hollywood heavyweights.
By Will Stape | Published 2/3/2009
Review of Entenmann's Ultimate Chocolate Lovers Variety Pack Donuts. These donuts deliver rich chocolate taste, at a decidedly less than rich investment.
By Will Stape | Published 2/3/2009
The federal bail out bill is being ripped for pork. Is helping out Hollywood excessive or necessary?
By Will Stape | Published 2/3/2009
Second part of religion in U.S. Presidential inaugural speeches. When a new President gives his first speech as president, he often mentions religion, but many times he doesn't.
By Will Stape | Published 2/2/2009
When President Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th President of The United States, his inaugural speech mentioned religion. What of other Presidents? How much and how often did they invoke religion during their inaugural speech?
By Will Stape | Published 2/2/2009
Do you prefer a more formal U.S. President? Barack Obama wants to change Washington, but how much change in the way the American public interacts with the Commander In Chief is good?
By Will Stape | Published 2/1/2009
You don't have to be Catholic to know the power of Catholic Nuns. Mother Teresa was a role model for all. These women of the church have got it together. Maybe we'd be better off, if nuns were in charge.
By Will Stape | Published 1/31/2009
Here is my review of Thomas' Pre-Sliced Bagels. These bagels are tasty & nicely priced.
By Will Stape | Published 1/30/2009
BLAGO BUSINESS! Rod Blagojevich may still be in trouble, but he's become a brand name. How well he treats or exploits that fame remains to be seen.
By Will Stape | Published 1/30/2009
Broadway playwright Stephen Cole discusses his long association with the Drama League of NYC & the upcoming star studded gala "A Musical Celebration Of Broadway" with Chita Rivera, Keith Carradine & Donna Murphy in New York City.
By Will Stape | Published 1/29/2009
Rachel Maddow wants to be the next Jon Stewart. She's not succeeding. "The Rachel Maddow Show" is a laugh fest to be sure, but Maddow is the only one giggling.
By Will Stape | Published 1/28/2009
Star Trek's rebirth in movie form arrives in theaters on May 08, 2009. Actors Chris Pine & Zachary Quinto play Captain Kirk & Mr.Spock respectively. Here's a profile on both actors.
By Will Stape | Published 1/28/2009
Bernard Madoff is just the latest in white collar criminals who've caught the public's attention & dismay. Here's a rundown of some of the most infamous.
By Will Stape | Published 1/28/2009
Time travel lets us dream about the past & future. In movies like Back To The Future, time machines thrill us with such style; it makes us believe we'll ride in a time machine one day.
By Will Stape | Published 1/27/2009
On the January 23rd 2009 edition of "The Rachel Maddow Show", Carl Bernstein chastised Maddow for leaping to conclusions regarding former NSA analyst Russell Tice's wiretapping allegations during the George W. Bush years.
By Will Stape | Published 1/24/2009
Joy Behar & Elizabeth Hasselbeck trade jabs over Vice President Joe Biden & the Presidential Oath fumble of Chief Justice Roberts & Barack Obama.
By Will Stape | Published 1/22/2009
Improve your PC productivity & computer experience. Here are some great PC tech tips to keep your computer running as smoothly as possible.
By Will Stape | Published 1/21/2009
President Barack Obama's Inauguration speech moved us all. "Welcome To A New World."
By Will Stape | Published 1/20/2009
Did you know a comic book helped to spread the word of Martin Luther King Jr.? It's one of the least known aspects of the civil rights leader's fascinating life.
By Will Stape | Published 1/19/2009
Internet Archive is a website offering free downloads of thousands of movies, TV shows, animated subjects & much more. You can view content online or save it to your computer & it's absolutely free.
By Will Stape | Published 1/15/2009
Here's my review of Justice League: The New Frontier - direct to video animated movie.
By Will Stape | Published 1/14/2009
Can't get your hands on a Nintendo Wii? CamSpace is a program that turns any webcam equipped PC into a Wii like machine.
By Will Stape | Published 1/13/2009
We think we say everything by speaking. In truth, much of how we communicate is through non-verbal signals or body language. Here's an overview of the fascinating subject.
By Will Stape | Published 1/12/2009
A new Star Trek film debuts in May 2009. It's an important next step in Star Trek's sci-fi history. Here's a profile on J.J. Abrams, the man making it happen.
By Will Stape | Published 1/12/2009
Many Television shows like X-Files, Star Trek, Alien Nation or Stargate are usually turned into theatrical movies. The results aren't always great. Here are my thoughts on the subject.
By Will Stape | Published 1/10/2009
Do you like people spoiling a new movie for you? Joy Behar of ABC's The View enjoys spoiling movies. Today while discussing Tom Cruise's Valkyrie, Behar did it once again.
By Will Stape | Published 1/9/2009
Insomnia can be debilitating. Restless nights with little sleep is no more fun. Don't run to the drug store just yet. Try these sleep tips first.
By Will Stape | Published 1/8/2009
Ron Perlman returns as Hellboy in director Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
By Will Stape | Published 1/7/2009
The Hotel del Coronado is a beachfront resort famed for its unique beauty. It's also a National Historic Landmark. It's been backdrop to some big Hollywood films.
By Will Stape | Published 1/5/2009
With a bad economy the holiday season can hit our wallets hard, but we can still give great gifts to family and friends. Here are a few ideas.
By Will Stape | Published 1/2/2009
Tired of the same old Christmas movies year after year? Here are a few you may have never heard of, yet they'll definitely serve up some Christmas cheer & chills for you and your family.
By Will Stape | Published 1/2/2009
2009 New Year's resolutions for President Elect Barack Obama.
By Will Stape | Published 12/27/2008
UFOs & aliens aren't only in science fiction movies or Sci-Fi television like Star Trek or Battlestar Galactica. Often, Hollywood sitcoms explore the spaced out subject in a really funny way.
By Will Stape | Published 12/22/2008
Star Trek's Majel Roddenberry Dies Of Leukemia At 76.
By Will Stape | Published 12/18/2008
Keanu Reeves stars in a remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still. Should we stand still regarding this weak re imagination?
By Will Stape | Published 12/13/2008
91 year old Rosa Mitterer's former boss was Nazi Dictator Adolph Hitler. Despite Hitler's infamous legacy, the former employee of Hitler says he treated her well.
By Will Stape | Published 12/4/2008
Stephen King creates the coolest, weirdest & most evil villains around. Who is your favorite? Here's my pick from Carrie, The Shining, The Stand, Misery & Storm Of The Century.
By Will Stape | Published 12/4/2008
Rosie O'Donnell seems to be garnering the most negative attention lately. Now it's a PC World listing of her blog as being the most lame for use of language.
By Will Stape | Published 12/4/2008
Big Hollywood stars play bad guys on TV & in movies. Sometimes before they succeed in Hollywood, they are criminals in their own lives. Here are a few Hollywood bigshots like Tim Allen who have a criminal record.
By Will Stape | Published 12/3/2008
Stephen King is known for his tales of horror & suspense - many of which are made into big blockbuster movies. But King also helps out those who haven't yet made it in Hollywood. Read about his "Dollar Babies."
By Will Stape | Published 12/2/2008
Rosie Live! is Rosie O'Donnell's variety show premiere on NBC. With big stars like Alec Baldwin, Liza Minelli & Alanis Morissette, it had to be entertaining, right?
By Will Stape | Published 11/27/2008
Caught up in a mental slump? Try these brain boosting activities to increase mental alertness and overall brain power. They're fun, easy and research says they actually work to make us a bit smarter.
By Will Stape | Published 11/26/2008
I liked being bored - at least sometimes. Here's my boring take on being bored silly - or is that being bored creative?
By Will Stape | Published 11/25/2008
Actor Robert Englund is known the world over for his wicked portrayal of Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare On Elm Street movies. Here he talks remaking the original movie, gives acting advice & names some of his own favorite films.
By Will Stape | Published 11/21/2008
Horror movies scare us for lots of reasons. The most frightening scare because they seem so real. Here are some of my favorites, which continue to scare generation after generation.
By Will Stape | Published 11/13/2008
Nancy Reagan & Hillary Clinton were American First Ladies many considered as one half of a "co-presidency." Despite reality, the public can perceive things differently. Now Michelle Obama will be scrutinized as to her role as First Lady.
By Will Stape | Published 11/7/2008
Search & Rescue team member George White of Seattle, Washington offers advice, helpful information & his personal experiences taking CPR First Aid courses.
By Will Stape | Published 11/5/2008
Some of Hollywood's most popular characters are more voice than anything else. Yoda? Darth Vader? Here's my pick for best movie roles brought to life mostly by an actor's voice.
By Will Stape | Published 11/5/2008
Horror movies scare us with many integrated elements. Among the ways fright films disturb is by using sound. Here are some of the best scary movies that are almost more scary to listen to than to watch.
By Will Stape | Published 11/4/2008
There are martial artists who become actors. Then there are actors who were marital artists all along. Here are some who studied Karate & Kung-Fu & are real life martial artists.
By Will Stape | Published 10/29/2008
Entenmann's Multi-Grain Cereal Bars provide tasty nutrition for on the go at an affordable price.
By Will Stape | Published 10/29/2008
Religion isn't exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think Star Trek. Surprisingly, the science fiction franchise has carefully examined spiritual issues in many adventures.
By Will Stape | Published 10/29/2008
Saturday Night Live is bursting with political popularity again thanks to Tina Fey and her amazing Sarah Palin portrayal. SNL also has given us a few great feature films. Here's some of the best.
By Will Stape | Published 10/29/2008
My paltry pointed pondering on presidential election political polling.
By Will Stape | Published 10/24/2008
Star Trek's characters are popular & loved - but not all of them. Wesley Crusher? Neelix? There have been hundreds of characters interacting in the Star Trek universe - here are those fans love to hate.
By Will Stape | Published 10/21/2008
Saturday Night Live has been at the forefront of "fake news" for years now. Here's a few more fake news programs which have set a comedy standard for entertaining and informing America.
By Will Stape | Published 10/17/2008
Television & the movies didn't always get along so smoothly. Movie studios were threatened by the new gadget for bringing motion pictures into our living rooms. As our Internet age grows, what can we learn from television history?
By Will Stape | Published 10/15/2008
Do you buy disposable razors each month, only to use them once and then toss them? Start extending the life of your disposable razors with these easy tips.
By Will Stape | Published 10/15/2008
Star Trek isn't funny? Think again. Check out some of the galaxy's funniest stars and comedians who boarded the starships of Star Trek.
By Will Stape | Published 10/12/2008
Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker is a little known companion story to Stoker's classic Dracula. Here it's given shoddy movie treatment with a professional bodybuilder as the vampire King. Trust me, it's not as bad as it sounds - it's much worse.
By Will Stape | Published 10/11/2008
Halloween movies should be scary, right? Well not all of them! If you have a good sense of humor and like your scares with laughter, here are some of the best to tickle your funny bone on Halloween.
By Will Stape | Published 10/10/2008
Michael Moore's latest political documentary is available online for free downloading. Too bad it's so incredibly boring. Here's my review.
By Will Stape | Published 10/9/2008
Believing in ghosts, ESP & magic can be fun. Sometimes the truly gullible amongst us can be scammed. These guys debunk the junk of psychics, ghosts and witchcraft.
By Will Stape | Published 10/9/2008
The Deaths Of Ian Stone sparkles as an intriguing mix of science fiction & horror. Here's my review.
By Will Stape | Published 10/8/2008
Halloween can be healthy as well as fun. Don't fall back on the same old stale chocolates or candy corn for Halloween parties or trick or treat time. Here's some healthy Halloween tips.
By Will Stape | Published 10/8/2008
The most unfunny people woefully lacking talent are given sitcoms. Cloris Leachman is a proven comic commodity & has reinvented herself by tackling something like Dancing With The Stars. Give her a sitcom!
By Will Stape | Published 10/8/2008
There have been many characters on the Star Trek television shows. Guinan, played by Oscar winner & The View host Whoopi Goldberg is one of the best. These are her best episodes.
By Will Stape | Published 10/6/2008
"Greed is right. Greed works." Gordon Gekko boasted in Oliver Stone's classic film "Wall Street." Today with the real Wall Street & our country reeling from greed - how does Stone's look at corporate raiding look now?
By Will Stape | Published 10/5/2008
Post 911 America has seen international security increase especially at our shipping ports. With advanced technology and human vigilance, these are the high tech ways America is being protected.
By Will Stape | Published 10/4/2008
Don't believe the hype! Especially don't believe the hype when it comes to The Insider. This tabloid show is for the birds.
By Will Stape | Published 10/3/2008
The Oprah Winfrey Show & The View are both topical issue oriented shows. Oprah, however has handled the election year differently than Barbara Walter's The View. Here's my take on it.
By Will Stape | Published 10/2/2008
Comedian Bill Maher's new film documentary "Religulous" examines religion, most specifically the people behind the scenes in power. Coming from Maher & collaborator Larry Miller of Borat fame, the movie promises to be hilarious as it is opinionated.
By Will Stape | Published 10/1/2008
The Encyclopedia Britannica kid was a late 1980's TV phenomenon. After the ads, we didn't see much of the actor. I'm glad to report, he's alive & well on YouTube & his clips are worth watching.
By Will Stape | Published 9/30/2008
Despite being a Halloween favorite, pumpkins don't rate all that highly in most horror movies. Here now are the scariest, coolest & most pumpkin plump Halloween stories, feature films and TV shows.
By Will Stape | Published 9/29/2008
Wall Street is in crisis. As the world look worriedly to the global center of commerce, here's some of the best movies that dealt with Wall Street & Big Business.
By Will Stape | Published 9/29/2008
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