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2001

Movies 

Douglas Rain, the Canadian voice (Winnipeg-born!) of 2001’s HAL 9000, has died.

November 13, 2018November 12, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2001, Douglas Rain, Hal 9000

The Winnipeg-born Canadian who provided the voice for the universe’s most conflicted computer has died. Douglas Rain, who co-founded the

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Geeks&Beats Podcast 

Geeks and Beats Podcast, Episode 180: The Danger Zone

April 25, 2018April 26, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2001, Archer, Avengers Infinity War, DC Comics, HAL, Kenny Loggins, Marvel Studios, Verne Troyer

Let’s subtitle this one “Songs from the Big Screen.” There was a time when a movie soundtrack could make a

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Music News 

Random music news for Tuesday, April 3, 2018

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2001, Alexa, Amazon Music, Bush, Coachella, Cult, Gwen Stefani, Jack White, John Oliver, Memes, Nils Lofgren, Radio, Sinclair Broadcasting, Smart Speakers, Soundscan, Stone Temple Pilots, Yes

[NOTE: I’m on vacation this week, so there will probably be fewer postings than usual. – AC] Eight years ago

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Gadgets 

What If HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey Sounded Like Siri?

April 28, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment 2001, Hal 9000, Siri, Stanley Kubrick

Douglas Rain’s deadpan delivery as the voice of the wonky and murderous HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey still

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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