New music roundup!
There has been an astonishing amount of good music released this month.
Latest
The societally mandated Taylor Swift post
A pop album was released, which means everyone is upset and insulting each other.
Back on 'Tap'
'Spinal Tap II' and Rob Reiner prove that an old dog's tricks are still worthwhile.
At least it's over
It was a long season, and it sucked.
'One Battle' unlike any other
Another masterpiece from P.T. Anderson.
A conversation with Television Without Pity founder Sarah D. Bunting
On the shifting nature of fandom and fan/creator interaction.
10 thoughts on the 2025 Emmys
It was a good night for the good guys.
What to do when an even worse person dies
Well, I didn't expect this post to be so relevant again so soon, but I'll try to keep this brief. What do you do when a person who spent his entire existence not only fomenting violence and the elimination of entire groups of people, but becoming
SNL Movies, ranked
A list that is neither timely nor relevant.
I did it as a goof
I'm mostly writing today's installment to promise that next week we'll get back to our regular routine of two substantive blog posts about things that are of potential interest to people. I hope that you all enjoy your long weekend* and I am hopeful
Where does a writer come from?
In 1994, in my second year of high school, I availed myself of the 1986 Magnavox VideoWriter 160 word processor that my mother didn’t have use for anymore. With visions of Snowcrash and the Cyberpunk tabletop RPG dancing in my head, I peered into the 10-inch panoramic CRT screen
Giving your life at Cracker Barrel
You can't be on fire for Christ without those fried apples, people.
billy joel
Famous last words
My very long and not-at-all complicated relationship with Billy Joel.
tv reviews
Return of the 'King'
After all these years, maybe that boy IS right.
movie review
'The Naked Gun' does stupid correctly
It's odd to think of "The Naked Gun" having a lofty legacy, but the 2025 version delivers.
movie review
Finding a film
Musing on the concept of art that just goes missing.
movie review
'Eddington' is the movie we deserve
I'm not sure why this movie is making people so mad, other than that we're just mad all the time now anyway.
hulk hogan
What to do when a bad person dies
Something finally made me write about pro wrestling. Kind of.
movie review
'First Steps' nails it
For the Fantastic Four, the fifth time is apparently the charm.
music
Ozzy Osbourne: The inspiration for the average
Listen: that headline may sound insulting, but it's a massive compliment!
food
Fast food items ranked by how many times I've had them
A very important list.
the bear
Some days, 'The Bear' eats you
Thoughts on the popular FX "comedy" four seasons in.
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'Superman' returns to his goofy roots
A lovely return to form for a hero who needed a fresh look.
tv
I have questions about a 47-year-old episode of 'The Love Boat'
And you thought "Poop Cruise" was bad.