writing
Loser mentality
A story about weight loss and life. And a life of weight loss.
Bill Hanstock
movie review
Dream a little 'Train Dreams' of me
Sometimes you just need a movie to relentlessly kick your ass.
movie review
The angriest man alive
"The Running Man" succeeds at the specific thing it's trying to do, which may not be what people want.
movie review
2 Wicked 2 Furious
Is "Wicked For Good" Wicked-y wack?
apple tv
'PLUR1BUS' is my idea of a good time
Rhea Seehorn just can't have nice things.
music
Borders and Boundaries
A perfect album turns 25.
music
New music roundup!
There has been an astonishing amount of good music released this month.
taylor swift
The societally mandated Taylor Swift post
A pop album was released, which means everyone is upset and insulting each other.
movie review
Back on 'Tap'
'Spinal Tap II' and Rob Reiner prove that an old dog's tricks are still worthwhile.
baseball
At least it's over
It was a long season, and it sucked.
movie review
'One Battle' unlike any other
Another masterpiece from P.T. Anderson.
television
A conversation with Television Without Pity founder Sarah D. Bunting
On the shifting nature of fandom and fan/creator interaction.