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.
Doctor Who…
- 4 Nov 2015
- …supported Death With Dignity has ended his life using the rights and responsibilities outlined by the Oregon law.
“The Wheel” (Carousel), eight years later
- 19 Oct 2015
- Eight years and about one hour ago, the best-ever Mad Men scene aired.
V has come to
- 31 Aug 2015
- Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will finally be in stores tomorrow. I think I'll buy a PS3 copy on its launch day, but in any case, the game marks the apparent end of my favorite series, period.
Friday Night Lights
- 14 Aug 2015
- For a decade, I've been daydreaming about high-school football practices in the early-morning August heat of a dusty, west Texas town. I have this book, and its movie adaptation, to thank.
H is for Hmm
- 12 Aug 2015
- Their new banner has a pretentious name, and their search engine is still the only good product that they've made, but the restructuring of Google makes sense.
Smashing Pumpkins – “Thirty-Three”
- 9 Aug 2015
- This ethereal song and its artsy video warrant a post on my personal blog on this particular date.