Ethan Gilsdorf 9/14/16 Ethan Gilsdorf 9/14/16

“Star Trek” in the age of Trump

I wrote this piece for Salon called “Star Trek” in the age of Trump: Why we need to embrace its 50-year mission now more than ever," which looks at why the doomsday pessimism and defensiveness peddled by Donald Trump could use a dose of Enterprise hope and harmony.

Ethan Gilsdorf 7/24/16 Ethan Gilsdorf 7/24/16

William Shatner on “fandom frenzy” and 50 years of “Star Trek

In this story and Q&A for Salon, I speak to William Shatner about being "Forever Captain Kirk"; he opens up about “fandom frenzy” and 50 years of “Star Trek."

Ethan Gilsdorf 12/18/15 Ethan Gilsdorf 12/18/15

My Failure Is Complete: I Fell for Star Wars Hype. Now, Can We Just Watch the Damned Movie?

The hype-train has hit hyperdrive. The entertainment-industrial complex has devoured us all like that sarlacc from “Return of the Jedi” lurking in the Great Pit of Carkoon. This “Star Wars” fan is worn out: The nonstop marketing machine has turned fandom into a grind. Dear Lucasfilm and shareholders of the Walt Disney Co.: I just want to watch your damned movie. I wrote this rant for Salon.com. Enjoy!