Videos

Virtually Parkinson

Jeff Gomez gave a moving keynote at Replaying Japan 2026 about storyworlds. He mentioned Virtually Parkinson an AI driving interview show. They created an AI version of Michael Parkinson who interviews people, even though the original died in 2023.

Virtually Parkinson is a groundbreaking talk show where the legendary Sir Michael Parkinson is brought back to life—virtually. Using advanced AI technology, an authentic digital replica of Sir Michael engages in insightful, unscripted conversations with some of today’s most compelling personalities. Blending innovation with classic interview charm, the series delves deep into the personal journeys, creative philosophies, and life-changing moments of its guests. Each episode is crafted with cutting-edge AI-driven dialogue, providing a unique fusion of past and present.

Fiume o morte!

I was pointed to a great documentary Fiume o morte! (Fiume or death) which is free to watch on Vimeo. The documentary tells the story of the occupation of Rijeka, known in Italian as Fiume, by the fascist Italian poet D’Annunzio and a small army of Italian soldiers in 1919. Despite opposition from the Italian government, the occupation of the city on the Adriatic coast of Croatia attracted thousands of Italian youth. The documentary tells the story though a creative mix of recreation, historical evidence, humour and reflection. Multiple amateur locals play D’Annunzio and much of the narration is in Fiumano, the dialect of Italian still spoken by some in Rijeka.

Watch it!