67 Years Ago Today, A Classic Sci-Fi Series That Inspired Stephen King & John Carpenter Debuted

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Quatermass and the Pit originally aired on BBC television between December 1958 and January 1959. As with other stories featuring Professor Bernard Quatermass, it centers around a remarkable discovery: a buried spaceship linked to an ancient, evil alien race with powerful mental abilities. While not as well-known today, this series is considered a major influence on Stephen King’s novel, The Tommyknockers, and has also been cited as a source of inspiration for John Carpenter’s 1982 film, The Thing.

JPMorgan’s Cryptocurrency Gambit: Wall Street’s Secret Crypto Crush Unveiled

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This move is basically like deciding to finally ask out the cute barista after years of pretending not to notice her. It’s a seismic shift for the bank, which has been content to watch crypto from afar, occasionally muttering about “fraud” and “not real money.” But guess what? Meanwhile, their competitors are already out there, swapping Bitcoin tips like it’s their neighborhood book club. So JPMorgan is carefully evaluating which shiny new crypto products might attract clients- probably recalling that time Jamie Dimon called Bitcoin a “fraud,” then a “pet rock,” and now defending their right to buy it like a proud parent showing off their kid’s crayon drawing. 🖍️

‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Review: Almost a Religious Big-Screen Experience

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This film offers a remarkably immersive and powerful theatrical experience, tracing the journey of the Shakers from England to America. What’s impressive is it portrays their religious beliefs with respect and avoids being critical or dismissive – a difficult balance to achieve. Ann Lee, the central figure, believed she was the Second Coming of Christ and was deeply revered by her followers; her words were almost considered sacred. Amanda Seyfried delivers a compelling performance, making Ann Lee’s convictions believable, especially considering the immense hardships she faced earlier in life, which seemed to naturally lead her towards faith. While the film keeps a slight emotional distance, preventing us from fully knowing Ann Lee as a person rather than a religious icon, that’s the most criticism one can offer of this bold and remarkably original film, likely to be a standout of 2025.