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Watching "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"
Over at the DG, I review the new superhero movie "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." Here's an excerpt: "Captain America is...
sarafoss, 23 April 2014 |
Watching "Noah"
Over at the DG, I review the new movie "Noah." Here's an excerpt: "Let’s give 'Noah' some credit. This film inspired me...
The Julie Ruin, Live
Over at the DG, I write about Kathleen Hanna's latest band, The Julie Ruin. Here's an excerpt: "On Tuesday I headed to...
Film Capsules
Over at the DG, I write about some of the older films I've watched recently, including "Hatari!" and "Death Wish." Click here for...
Watching "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Over at the DG, I review the new Wes Anderson movie "The Grand Budapest Hotel." Here's an excerpt: "I had some time to kill...
A New Cat
I got a new cat! And I wrote about it. Here's an excerpt: "After my cat Paul died last November, my surviving cat, Clem,...
Watching "Tim's Vermeer"
Over at the DG, I review the new Penn & Teller art documentary "Tim's Vermeer." Here's an excerpt: "I like magic, and I...
Jonathan Richman, Live
Over at the DG, I write about Jonathan Richman's recent concert in Albany, which was fantastic. Click here to read all about it.
Getting Back Into Running Shape
Over at the DG, I write about the 4 mile race I competed in last weekend, despite not really being in very good shape for it. Here's...
Watching "The Wind Rises"
Over at the DG, I review the new Hayao Miyazaki movie "The Wind Rises." Here's an excerpt: "The final film from legendary...
Watching "The Great Beauty"
Over at the DG, I review 2013's Oscar winning best foreign film, "The Great Beauty." Here's an excerpt: "For the first hour of...
A Feast of Rabbit
Over at the DG, I write about eating rabbit on Oscar night. Here's an excerpt: "Last Tuesday a friend of mine arrived at my...
Watching "The Lego Movie"
Over at the DG, I review the great new animated film "The Lego Movie." Here's an excerpt: “'The LEGO Movie' is just as...
Sliding Down a Mountain
Over at the DG, I write about winter hiking and the pleasure of being able to slide down a mountain. Here's an excerpt:...
Power Ballads: An Addendum
In response to my post on power ballads, my friend J.K. Eisen has put together his own list of favorite power ballads. Here they are:...
My Favorite Power Ballads
Over at the DG, I discuss some of my favorite power ballads. Here's an excerpt: "I didn’t become familiar with the term...
Wanna Ride a Bobsled?
Yes, you can ride a bobsled! I rode one about seven years ago, and it was great. Learn more over at the DG .
Watching "August: Osage County"
Over at the DG, I review "August: Osage County." Much to my surprise, I sort of liked it! Here's an excerpt: "Every year,...
Enough Snow
I'm officially sick of the snow, and I wrote about it at the DG. Here's an excerpt: "OK, enough. Uncle. Today’s snowstorm...
Watching "Inside Llewyn Davis"
Over at the DG, I write about the new Coen Brothers film, "Inside Llewyn Davis." Here's an excerpt: "After this year’s...
Watching the Super Bowl
Over at the DG, I write about watching the Super Bowl. Here's an excerpt: "Watching Super Bowl XLVIII brought back memories of...
Watching "Her"
Over at the DG, I review the new Spike Jonze movie "Her." Here's an excerpt: "When I was little, I had two imaginary friends...
Five Songs
Over at the DG, I write about five songs I'm really enjoying. Click here to see what they are.
For-Profit Colleges Are the Worst
My good friend Adam Rust has written a piece for Salon about how for-profit colleges are the worst. Click here to read it.
Struggling to Finish a Book
Over at the DG, I write about my attempt to read the Roberto Bolano novel "2666," and other unfinished business. Here's an excerpt:...