Why it's okay for Hollywood to adapt every franchise on earth: How a cinematic purist learned to stop worrying and love the movie makeover. Hollywood hits the books: Mr. Fox, Sherlock Holmes and a crew of wild things leap to the screen. A review of Firestorm: American Film in the Age of Terrorism by Stephen Prince. Professor Parini Goes to Hollywood: Can this poet find success on the big screen? TV’s next dimension: Why goofy 3-D glasses are in your future. A review of Channeling the Future: Essays on Science Fiction and Fantasy Television. From Time, Jay Leno is the future of TV — seriously. Leno may now dominate prime time, but Letterman has triumphed by doing something more interesting: He’s grown up. Does late night TV still matter? With the greatest shake-up in network late-night television since King Carson left his throne, now is a perfect time to ponder where late-night television is today. Cheap and cheerful: American television comedy was supposed to be dead. And now your moment of Zen: An article on the cultural significance of "The Daily Show". Dr. Seuss and the origins of The Simpsons: How many times must Matt Groening have watched The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T? It seems like the lowest of lowbrow TV — and yet. After beginning as a radio program 72 years ago, "Guiding Light," the longest running drama ever on broadcast television, comes to a close. The Dying of the Light: Fear not, serial fans — the format existed before soap operas and isn't going anywhere. Could changes in advertising kill television?: A review of Chaos Scenario by Bob Garfield.
