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Watching "Man of Steel"
Over at the DG, I review "Man of Steel." Here's an excerpt: "If we didn’t already have the 'Iron Man' films, 'The...
sarafoss, 9 July 2013 |
Pandora and The Pandoras
It’s easy to complain about how technology has changed music for the worse. I should know – I’m one of those people....
Recent Viewing: Films
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) ***1/2 Soul Kitchen (2009) *** Rashomon (1950) ***1/2 Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) ***...
Watching "Much Ado About Nothing"
Over at the DG, I review Joss Whedon's adaptation of the Shakespeare play "Much Ado About Nothing." Here's an excerpt: "The new...
Food Bags From Feed Bags
Over at the DG, my colleague Margaret Hartley writes about her latest craft project in her weekly column Greenpoint. Here's an...
From Crib To Bed
After becoming pregnant with my second child, I began to wonder if I should move my son to a toddler bed and use his crib for the new...
The Rock 'n Roll Time Machine
Over at the DG, I write about my great new invention, the Rock 'n Roll Time Machine. Here's an excerpt: "A couple of weeks ago...
Taking Up Running
Over at the DG, I write about how I've been running lately. Here's an excerpt: "About a month ago, I decided it was finally...
Washing My Hands Of Aaron Hernandez
Over at the DG, I write about Aaron Hernandez. Here's an excerpt: "On Monday the New England Sports Fan Friend and I watched...
Watching "Before Midnight"
Over at the DG, I review the new Richard Linklater movie "Before Midnight." Here's an excerpt: "The first two films in director...
Shocking News!
Apparently most Americans hate their jobs, according to a recent Gallup poll. This shouldn't come as a surprise, really, but...
Saturday at Solid Sound
Over at the DG, I write about the Solid Sound music festival, and bands such as Lucius, Yo La Tengo, Low and, of course, Wilco....
Simple Satisfaction
Over at the DG, I write about some of my simple satisfactions. Here's an excerpt: Occasionally I’m accused of being a...
James Gandolfini, RIP
This essay by Matt Zoller Seitz is pretty good.
Who Will Win Game 7?
Who will win this basketball game that is going on right now? Click here to find out.
A Very Pleasant Saturday
Over at the DG, I write about my very pleasant Saturday morning, which I spent eating and looking at waterfalls. Click here to...
Watching "Star Trek Into Darkness"
Over at the DG, I review "Star Trek Into Darkness." Here's an excerpt: "I love Spock. These new 'Star Trek' films have their...
Recent Viewing: Films
The Great Gatsby (2013) *** Crazy People (1990) *** The Devil, Probably (1977) *** The Ballad of Narayama (1958) ***1/2...
A Healthy Dose of Skepticism
Over at the DG, I offer some thoughts on the NSA and whether we should trust people in charge of a vast surveillance network. Here's...
Reading "House of Holes"
I decided to read the 2011 Nicholson Baker novel "House of Holes" out of curiosity. Baker is a well-regarded writer, which is why...
Am I Supposed To Root For Tim Tebow?
I'm not a big fan of Tim Tebow. But the football team I root for, the New England Patriots, just signed him. Can I still make fun...
The Replacements are Reuniting!
Well, they're reuniting for three shows far away from me. But since Tommy Stinson lives in Hudson, maybe one day they'll play a...
Watching "Frances Ha"
Over at the DG, I review the new Noah Baumbach film "Frances Ha." Here's an excerpt: "The films of Noah Baumbach often find...
Summer Concert Preview
Over at the DG, I list the summer concerts I'm excited about. Click here to see what they are.
Gardening Without Pesticides
Over at the DG, my colleague Margaret Hartley writes about gardening and living without pesticides in her column Greenpoint. Here's...