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Cool J.J. Abrams-Inspired Art From Gallery 1988′s Bad Robot Show

There are times where it feels like we’re some kind of blog arm of Gallery 1988, the wonderful Los Angeles-area gallery that is, as they say, “the #1 destination for pop culture art.” But as long as they keep curating amazing shows, we’ll keep showing you what they’ve got; this time, it’s The Official Bad Robot Experience, opening Friday and showcasing pieces inspired by the film and television work of J.J. Abrams, from Lost to Star Trek to Cloverfield. … Read More

In Praise of ‘Fringe’s’ Walter Bishop

J.J. Abrams’ addicting, intriguing, and occasionally maddening sci-fi epic Fringe comes to a conclusion tonight, and along with it the story of the show’s most complicated character, mad scientist Walter Bishop. Portrayed with humor and empathy by the brilliant John Noble, Walter has always been the show’s emotional and intellectual centerpiece. Between nearly destroying another universe, spending almost 20 years in a mental hospital, and facing down his own evil alter ego, Walter’s been through more in five seasons than most Harvard-educated geniuses go through in a lifetime. Read on for the on-screen highlights of Walter’s illustrious tenure that earned his show one of primetime television’s most devoted cult followings. … Read More