Raging Bull
- 14 Feb 2016
- The sights and sounds of its boxing scenes are outdated, but like other good movies about boxing, it's not only about boxing.
Denver in my mind
- 2 Feb 2016
- Super Bowl L will be a passing of the torch or a riding into the sunset. I want the latter.
FIFA Sixteen
- 12 Jan 2016
- The governing body of soccer is stronger than ever because we're all hypocrites.
The 2006 Rose Bowl
- 11 Jan 2016
- The famous showdown between USC and Texas is the best football game and the best championship game that I have ever seen. Thinking about it 10 years and a week later is the definition of nostalgia.
Zealot
- 7 Jan 2016
- Reza Aslan's book separates Jesus the man from Jesus the myth and examines how the latter has developed. Because of the ancient topic, the author has to be detective, historian, and bard at the same.
The New Elements
- 4 Jan 2016
- A handful of additions to the periodic table have been announced.
Inside Llewyn Davis
- 21 Dec 2015
- I've been obsessed with this movie for the past year. Its critical acclaim and limited appeal reflect the plight of the main character. It's depressing and comforting at the same time.
Rosa Parks
- 2 Dec 2015
- An unassuming middle-aged woman staged a simple protest that had dramatic and historic consequences.
Chris Isaak – “Wicked Game”
- 8 Nov 2015
- It's the perfect song and video for daydreaming.
The best Bond themes that never were
- 6 Nov 2015
- The worldwide release of Spectre gives me a chance to post my favorite non-007 songs that have a 007 vibe.