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To Sleep, Perchance To Dream
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Oct 26, 2024  | 
Was it the carbonara? I wolfed down that big bowl of “coal miner’s spaghetti” but did the pork seem just slightly off? In any case, something sure made me drowsy, and now it feels like I slept forever. Did I pull a Rip Van Winkle and awaken years later? Or am I still asleep and this is all just a dream? Either way, here I am with the reincarnated Sound & Vision magazine in my hands. It’s the October/November issue. October/November 2124, that is.
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It’s the End of the World. How About Popcorn and a Movie?
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Aug 26, 2024  | 
Attention all preppers! Today’s column is right up your alley — or, more precisely — your tunnel to your underground bunker. Put down your MRE. Lay aside your auto-loading shotgun. This is important. We are discussing your favorite topic: Armageddon.
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The Last Motel
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Aug 19, 2024  | 
Truck. Stick shift. Left front tire needs airing up every 100 miles or so. Two-lane blacktop. Passing zone. No-passing zone. Day fades into night. Low beam. High beam. AM radio. Baseball game. Bottom of the ninth.

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Is This Fast Enough For You?
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Aug 05, 2024  | 
Except for astronauts, fighter pilots, and former Concorde passengers, most of us live subsonic lives. And that's okay. I like the fact that I can use the speed of sound to estimate the price of ballpark seating.

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Friendly Father
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jul 15, 2024  | 
“Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.” George Orwell, 1984
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Well, This Is Depressing
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jul 01, 2024  | 
Is this one giant step backward for technology? Another example of the evils of technology? Or just another case of misguided youth? It's hard to say. And I don't want to read too much into a small thing. But sometimes trends portend the future, and in this case, this is a future I don't particularly appreciate.

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Loose Lips Sink Ships
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jun 17, 2024  | 
Of course, seeing is no longer believing — especially if you're watching anything on video. You've seen the deepfakes of celebrities and politicians and everyone recognizes the potential societal harm that is brewing here. But, this AI AV cloud has at least one silver lining.

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A Mission to Mars, Artificial Intelligence, and the End of Civilization as We Know It
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jun 10, 2024  | 
Congratulations! Welcome home! That five-year mission to Mars (and back!) must have really been something. While you were gone, honestly, nothing much happened. There was a flu bug of unknown origins, but that’s about it. Well, you might want to look into something called AI. I think it’s going to really shake things up.
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Do You Have Junk In Your Frunk?
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jun 02, 2024  | 
Are you ready for your first question? Let's go! For $500, which item would you most likely find in a frunk? 1) Ham sandwich; 2) Swimming pool; 3) Tire inflator; 4) Home theater.

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Soul Music
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  May 20, 2024  | 
Question: What is the difference between wood-burning fireplaces, and solar panels? The difference between Colt Single Action Army revolvers, and Glocks? The difference between Mabel's Rib Shack, and McDonald's? Answer: The former have souls. The latter do not. Which brings us to today's news item, concerning Lamborghini.

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Drácula: Yo Nunca Bebo.... Vino
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  May 05, 2024  | 
You will, of course, fondly remember the Drácula move of 1931. What a classic piece of cinema — the film that kick-started the Gothic horror genre that continues to this day. And who can forget the unforgettable performance of Drácula himself, as portrayed by the one and only Carlos Villarías. Wait. What?

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Dracula: I Never Read.... Books
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Apr 15, 2024  | 
Hello S&V readers. This is Bram Stoker speaking to you. I passed away in 1912 so if you do the math, I am communicating from beyond the grave. But that's not important right now. What is important is that the classic movie Dracula is complete B.S. Let me explain.

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Welcome to the Wonderful World of AI
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Apr 08, 2024  | 
I have great news for you! All that gear in your home theater will soon be junk. Or, more specifically, obsolete junk. You see, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will soon revolutionize everything, including audio/video. Instead of wasting precious time twiddling knobs, you will simply have a pleasant conversation with an AI that, I am told, is far more intelligent than any of us.
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BREAKING NEWS: Government Ban On Turntables!
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Apr 01, 2024  | 
When I saw the press release, I couldn't believe my eyes. I thought it was some kind of joke or, as they say — misinformation. But I checked and double-checked and even placed a call to a high-ranking official in Washington. They confirmed that it is true. Starting in 2025, sales of turntables will be banned in the United States.

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Nosferatu: A Symphony of Copyright Infringement
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Mar 18, 2024  | 
Every film buff worth their salt knows about Nosferatu. Even if you haven't seen the complete film, the image of Count Orlok is almost as famous as Mona Lisa, and significantly more creepy. But did you know that the film was the subject of a brutal court case? Make sure your doors are locked. It's gonna get scary.

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