The following blog post is written by StarTalk Radio’s Social Media Coordinator, Stacey David Severn. Something I’ve noticed about meeting people who have accomplished great things is that they are very accessible. Having “done it all,” they have nothing to prove, and they’re not out to impress. This past weekend, I was privileged to… View Article
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s interview with Alan Rickman concludes with a discussion of “the mysterious mechanism of acting and theatre and storytelling” and the use of special effects in the Harry Potter movies.
One of the themes that emerged from this Sunday’s podcast, A Conversation with Alan Rickman (Part 2), is Alan’s deep-seated respect for his audience. Neil asks Alan if there is any science fiction character he’d like to play, and in his answer, Alan says that one of his criteria for choosing a role is that… View Article
After attending our last StarTalk Live, the one at Town Hall in New York City with guests Buzz Aldrin, John Oliver and Andrew Chaikin, I decided to go back and listen to the very first StarTalk Live, recorded September 15, 2011 at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. Actually, it wasn’t all that long ago,… View Article
Did you see astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s guest appearance on The Daily Show last week? If you did, I have just 5 words for you: “All you had to do was reverse the video.” And if you didn’t catch the show, I’ll hold off on saying anything more, since a couple of you already rightfully… View Article
Tonight was yet another night that weather prevented us from seeing PANSTARRS. We’re running out of opportunities. I don’t know about you, but I could use a good laugh or two. So how about a few more Cosmic Quips and Clips from our Comedy Contributor, Dan. First up, Science comedian Brian Malow tells us how… View Article
In Part 1, Neil deGrasse Tyson chats with Alan Rickman about the craft of acting, the problems with the education system, and how he chooses and prepares for roles.
For an episode that’s filled with insights into an actor’s craft, I thought one of the more interesting aspects of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s interview with Alan Rickman (Part 1) had nothing to do with acting. Neil often asks celebrity guests about the role science played in their lives. We’ve heard some interesting stories about being… View Article
Two, in fact. The comet PANSTARRS, tomorrow, and ISON, later this year. PANSTARRS came the closest it’s going to come to Earth yesterday, March 5th, but starting tomorrow, it should be visible in the Northern Hemisphere. And while predicting the quality of comets is a tricky thing (anybody remember the fizzle that was Kohoutek?),… View Article
